1 Chronicles 2:17
New International Version
Abigail was the mother of Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ishmaelite.

New Living Translation
Abigail married a man named Jether, an Ishmaelite, and they had a son named Amasa.

English Standard Version
Abigail bore Amasa, and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.

Berean Standard Bible
Abigail was the mother of Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ishmaelite.

King James Bible
And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmeelite.

New King James Version
Abigail bore Amasa; and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.

New American Standard Bible
Abigail gave birth to Amasa, and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.

NASB 1995
Abigail bore Amasa, and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.

NASB 1977
And Abigail bore Amasa, and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.

Legacy Standard Bible
Abigail bore Amasa, and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.

Amplified Bible
Abigail gave birth to Amasa, and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.

Christian Standard Bible
Amasa’s mother was Abigail, and his father was Jether the Ishmaelite.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Amasa’s mother was Abigail, and his father was Jether the Ishmaelite.

American Standard Version
And Abigail bare Amasa; and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.

Contemporary English Version
Abigail's husband was Jether, who was a descendant of Ishmael, and their son was Amasa.

English Revised Version
And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Abigail was the mother of Amasa, whose father was Jether, a descendant of Ishmael.

Good News Translation
His other daughter Abigail married Jether, a descendant of Ishmael, and they had a son named Amasa.

International Standard Version
Abigail bore Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ishmaelite.

Majority Standard Bible
Abigail was the mother of Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ishmaelite.

NET Bible
Abigail bore Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ishmaelite.

New Heart English Bible
Abigail bore Amasa; and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Abigail bore Amasa: and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.

World English Bible
Abigail bore Amasa; and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Abigail has borne Amasa, and the father of Amasa [is] Jether the Ishmaelite.

Young's Literal Translation
And Abigail hath borne Amasa, and the father of Amasa is Jether the Ishmeelite.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of Amasa, Jether an Ishmaelite.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Abigail bore Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ismahelite.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Abigail conceived Amasa, whose father was Jether, the Ishmaelite.

New American Bible
Abigail bore Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ishmaelite.

New Revised Standard Version
Abigail bore Amasa, and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Abigail bore Amasa; and the father of Amasa was Jether.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Abigal gave birth to Amasa, and the father of Amasa was Yathar.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Abigail bore Amasa; and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Abigaia bore Amessab: and the father of Amessab was Jothor the Ismaelite.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sons of Israel
16Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the three sons of Zeruiah were Abishai, Joab, and Asahel. 17Abigail was the mother of Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ishmaelite. 18Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah and by Jerioth. These were the sons of Azubah: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 17:25
Absalom had appointed Amasa over the army in place of Joab. Amasa was the son of a man named Ithra, the Ishmaelite who had married Abigail, the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah the mother of Joab.

2 Samuel 19:13
And say to Amasa, ‘Aren’t you my flesh and blood? May God punish me, and ever so severely, if from now on you are not the commander of my army in place of Joab!’”

2 Samuel 2:18
The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle,

2 Samuel 23:18-19
Now Abishai, the brother of Joab and son of Zeruiah, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. / Was he not more honored than the Three? And he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.

1 Chronicles 11:20-21
Now Abishai, the brother of Joab, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. / He was doubly honored above the Three, and he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.

1 Chronicles 27:34
Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.

1 Samuel 26:6
And David asked Ahimelech the Hittite and Abishai son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, “Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?” “I will go with you,” answered Abishai.

1 Samuel 17:55-58
As Saul had watched David going out to confront the Philistine, he said to Abner the commander of the army, “Abner, whose son is this young man?” “As surely as you live, O king,” Abner replied, “I do not know.” / “Find out whose son this young man is!” said the king. / So when David returned from killing the Philistine, still holding his head in his hand, Abner took him and brought him before Saul. ...

1 Samuel 18:2
And from that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father’s house.

1 Samuel 22:1-2
So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. / And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.

Matthew 1:6
and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,

Matthew 1:16
and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

Luke 3:31-32
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, / the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,

Luke 3:23
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli,

Romans 1:3
regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,


Treasury of Scripture

And Abigail bore Amasa: and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmeelite.

Amasa.

2 Samuel 17:25
And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa was a man's son, whose name was Ithra an Israelite, that went in to Abigail the daughter of Nahash, sister to Zeruiah Joab's mother.

2 Samuel 19:13
And say ye to Amasa, Art thou not of my bone, and of my flesh? God do so to me, and more also, if thou be not captain of the host before me continually in the room of Joab.

2 Samuel 20:4-12
Then said the king to Amasa, Assemble me the men of Judah within three days, and be thou here present…

Jether.

2 Samuel 17:25
And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa was a man's son, whose name was Ithra an Israelite, that went in to Abigail the daughter of Nahash, sister to Zeruiah Joab's mother.

Ithra an Israelite.

Ishmeelite.

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1 Chronicles 2
1. The sons of Israel.
3. The posterity of Judah by Tamar.
13. The children of Jesse.
18. The posterity of Caleb the son of Hezron.
21. Hezron's posterity by the daughter of Machir.
25. Jerahmeel's posterity.
34. Sheshan's posterity.
42. Another branch of Caleb's posterity.
50. The posterity of Caleb the son of Hur.














Abigail
The name "Abigail" in Hebrew means "my father's joy" or "source of joy." Abigail is a significant figure in the Old Testament, known for her wisdom and beauty. She was originally the wife of Nabal, a wealthy but foolish man, and later became one of King David's wives. In this context, Abigail is noted as the mother of Amasa, highlighting her role in the lineage of significant biblical figures. Her account is a testament to the influence and importance of women in biblical narratives, often serving as pivotal characters in God's unfolding plan.

bore
The term "bore" indicates the act of giving birth, which in biblical genealogies is crucial for establishing lineage and heritage. In the Hebrew culture, lineage was often traced through the mother as well as the father, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant promises through generations. The act of bearing children was seen as a fulfillment of God's command to "be fruitful and multiply" (Genesis 1:28), and it carried significant spiritual and social implications.

Amasa
Amasa is a notable figure in the biblical narrative, serving as a military commander. His name in Hebrew can mean "burden" or "load," which may reflect the weight of responsibility he carried. Amasa was appointed by Absalom as the commander of his army during Absalom's rebellion against King David. Later, David, in a gesture of reconciliation, appointed Amasa as commander of his own army, replacing Joab. This highlights themes of forgiveness and restoration, as well as the complexities of leadership and loyalty in the biblical narrative.

the father of Amasa
This phrase underscores the importance of paternal lineage in the biblical text. In ancient Israelite society, the father's identity was crucial for establishing a person's social standing and inheritance rights. The mention of Amasa's father connects him to a broader family history and situates him within the tribal and national narratives of Israel.

was Jether
Jether, also known as Ithra in some translations, is identified as the father of Amasa. The name "Jether" in Hebrew can mean "abundance" or "excellence." This name may reflect the character or aspirations of the individual, as names often held significant meaning in biblical times. Jether's identity as Amasa's father links him to the broader narrative of Israel's history and the unfolding of God's purposes through various family lines.

the Ishmaelite
The designation "Ishmaelite" refers to Jether's ethnic or tribal affiliation. Ishmaelites were descendants of Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Hagar. This connection to Ishmael highlights the diverse and interconnected nature of biblical genealogies, where God's purposes are worked out through a variety of peoples and nations. The inclusion of an Ishmaelite in the lineage of significant Israelite figures underscores the theme of God's inclusive plan for humanity, transcending ethnic and cultural boundaries.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Abigail
וַאֲבִיגַ֕יִל (wa·’ă·ḇî·ḡa·yil)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 26: Abigail -- 'my father is joy', two Israelite women

was the mother
יָלְדָ֖ה (yā·lə·ḏāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

of Amasa,
עֲמָשָׂ֑א (‘ă·mā·śā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6021: Amasa -- two Israelites

whose
עֲמָשָׂ֔א (‘ă·mā·śā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6021: Amasa -- two Israelites

father
וַאֲבִ֣י (wa·’ă·ḇî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1: Father

was Jether
יֶ֖תֶר (ye·ṯer)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3500: Jether -- Moses' father-in-law, also the name of several Israelites

the Ishmaelite.
הַיִּשְׁמְעֵאלִֽי׃ (hay·yiš·mə·‘ê·lî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3459: Ishmaelites -- descendant of Ishmael


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