Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim. Seled died without children. New Living Translation The sons of Nadab were Seled and Appaim. Seled died without children, English Standard Version The sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim; and Seled died childless. Berean Standard Bible The sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim. Seled died without children. King James Bible And the sons of Nadab; Seled, and Appaim: but Seled died without children. New King James Version The sons of Nadab were Seled and Appaim; Seled died without children. New American Standard Bible The sons of Nadab were Seled and Appaim, and Seled died without sons. NASB 1995 The sons of Nadab were Seled and Appaim, and Seled died without sons. NASB 1977 And the sons of Nadab were Seled and Appaim, and Seled died without sons. Legacy Standard Bible The sons of Nadab were Seled and Appaim, and Seled died without sons. Amplified Bible The sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim. Seled died childless. Christian Standard Bible Nadab’s sons: Seled and Appaim. Seled died without children. Holman Christian Standard Bible Nadab’s sons: Seled and Appaim. Seled died without children. American Standard Version And the sons of Nadab: Seled, and Appaim; but Seled died without children. Contemporary English Version Nadab was the father of Seled and Appaim. Seled had no children; English Revised Version And the sons of Nadab; Seled, and Appaim: but Seled died without children. GOD'S WORD® Translation Nadab's sons were Seled and Appaim, but Seled died without children. Good News Translation Abishur's brother Nadab had two sons, Seled and Appaim, but Seled died without having any sons. International Standard Version Nadab's descendants were Seled and Appaim. Seled died childless. NET Bible The sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim. (Seled died without having sons.) New Heart English Bible The sons of Nadab: Seled, and Appaim; but Seled died without children. Webster's Bible Translation And the sons of Nadab; Seled, and Appaim: but Seled died without children. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim. Seled died without children. World English Bible The sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim; but Seled died without children. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim; and Seled dies without sons. Young's Literal Translation And sons of Nadab: Seled, and Appaim; and Seled dieth without sons. Smith's Literal Translation And the sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim: and Seled will die, not sons to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the sons of Nadab were Saled, and Apphaim. And Saled died without children. Catholic Public Domain Version Now the sons of Nadab were Seled and Appaim. And Seled died without children. New American Bible The sons of Nadab were Seled and Appaim. Seled died childless. New Revised Standard Version The sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim; and Seled died childless. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the son of Pelarim was Isaiah. And the son of Isaiah: Shushan; and the son of Shushan: Ahlai. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sons of Nadab: Salad, Palarim, and Salad died without sons. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the sons of Nadab: Seled, and Appaim; but Seled died without children. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the sons of Nadab; Salad and Apphain; and Salad died without children. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sons of Israel…29Abishur’s wife was named Abihail, and she bore to him Ahban and Molid. 30The sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim. Seled died without children. 31The son of Appaim: Ishi. The son of Ishi: Sheshan. The son of Sheshan: Ahlai.… Cross References Matthew 1:1-17 This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ... Luke 3:23-38 Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ... Ruth 4:18-22 Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron, / Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, / Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, ... Genesis 38:29-30 But when he pulled his hand back and his brother came out, she said, “You have broken out first!” So he was named Perez. / Then his brother came out with the scarlet thread around his wrist, and he was named Zerah. Numbers 26:20-21 These were the descendants of Judah by their clans: The Shelanite clan from Shelah, the Perezite clan from Perez, and the Zerahite clan from Zerah. / And these were the descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron and the Hamulite clan from Hamul. 1 Chronicles 4:1-2 The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal. / Reaiah son of Shobal was the father of Jahath, and Jahath was the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These were the clans of the Zorathites. 1 Chronicles 9:1-2 So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. / Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants. 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 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. 1 Kings 2:5 Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. 1 Kings 2:32 The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. 1 Chronicles 11:26 Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, 1 Chronicles 12:8 Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains: 1 Chronicles 27:1-15 This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ... 2 Chronicles 11:18 And Rehoboam married Mahalath, who was the daughter of David’s son Jerimoth and of Abihail, the daughter of Jesse’s son Eliab. Treasury of Scripture And the sons of Nadab; Seled, and Appaim: but Seled died without children. Nadab. 1 Chronicles 2:28 And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, and Abishur. Jump to Previous Appaim Ap'pa-Im Childless Children Died Dieth End NadabJump to Next Appaim Ap'pa-Im Childless Children Died Dieth End Nadab1 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. The sons of Nadab: Nadab is a descendant of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. This genealogy is part of the Chronicler's effort to trace the lineage of the tribe of Judah, which is significant because it is the tribe from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ descended. The mention of Nadab here highlights the importance of family lineage in Israelite culture, where heritage and tribal affiliation played crucial roles in identity and inheritance. Seled and Appaim. Seled died without children. Persons / Places / Events 1. NadabA descendant of Judah, Nadab is part of the genealogical record that traces the lineage of the tribe of Judah. His inclusion highlights the importance of family lines in Israel's history. 2. Seled One of Nadab's sons, Seled is noted for having died without children. This detail emphasizes the significance of lineage and inheritance in the biblical account. 3. Appaim Another son of Nadab, Appaim continues the family line, which is crucial in the context of Israel's tribal and familial structures. Teaching Points The Importance of LineageThe genealogies in the Bible, including those in 1 Chronicles, remind us of the importance of family heritage and God's faithfulness in preserving His people through generations. God's Sovereignty in Family Lines Even when individuals like Seled die without children, God's purposes continue through other family members, demonstrating His sovereignty over human history. Legacy Beyond Physical Descendants While physical descendants are significant in biblical genealogies, our spiritual legacy and impact on others can also be a vital part of our heritage. Trust in God's Plan The genealogies encourage us to trust in God's overarching plan, even when individual accounts seem incomplete or challenging. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 2:30?2. How does 1 Chronicles 2:30 highlight the importance of family lineage in Scripture? 3. What can we learn about God's faithfulness through the genealogies in Chronicles? 4. How does understanding genealogies enhance our appreciation of biblical history and prophecy? 5. How can we apply the value of heritage and legacy in our lives today? 6. What scriptural connections exist between 1 Chronicles 2:30 and other genealogies in the Bible? 7. What is the significance of Ahlai in 1 Chronicles 2:30? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 2:30 fit into the genealogy of Judah? 9. What historical evidence supports the lineage in 1 Chronicles 2:30? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 2? 11. How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)? 12. Does the massive gathering in 2 Chronicles 30:13 seem realistic given the population and logistical limits of the time? 13. 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 - How do we reconcile any discrepancies between this account of David's battles with the Philistines and the parallel text in 2 Samuel 5? 14. 1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath? What Does 1 Chronicles 2:30 Mean The sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim– “The sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim.” (1 Chronicles 2:30a) • This short clause sits inside a long genealogy tracing Judah’s descendants, beginning with “Judah was the father of Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal” (1 Chron 4:1) and narrowing to the line of David (Ruth 4:18-22). • Nadab appears as a grandson of Shammai, great-grandson of Onam, and great-great-grandson of Jerahmeel (1 Chron 2:28-29). God’s Word records these names to show His faithfulness in every generation, just as He promised Abraham that “in your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed” (Genesis 22:18). • Two sons are listed—Seled and Appaim—demonstrating the straightforward, literal accuracy of the chronicler. Similar twin listings appear elsewhere: “The sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah” (1 Chron 3:24). • By including even minor figures, Scripture affirms the value of every person in God’s redemptive story (compare 1 Corinthians 12:22-24). Seled died without children – “Seled died without children.” (1 Chronicles 2:30b) • The notice that Seled left no offspring immediately shifts the genealogical focus to Appaim, ensuring the lineage does not break. A similar pivot occurs when Eleazar “had no sons, only daughters” and their line continued through their cousins (1 Chron 23:22). • The phrase underscores God’s sovereignty over fertility and family lines (Psalm 127:3-5); although one branch ends, His purposes stand. • It also echoes the principle found in Numbers 27:1-11, where God provided for inheritance when a man died without sons. Here, the chronicler silently applies that principle: the heritage moves to Appaim, then to Ishi, Sheshan, and Ahlai (1 Chron 2:31-35). • By noting Seled’s childlessness, Scripture preserves historical accuracy and protects the integrity of the Davidic genealogy, safeguarding the promise that the Messiah would come from Judah (Genesis 49:10; Matthew 1:1-16). summary 1 Chronicles 2:30 matter-of-factly records that Nadab had two sons, yet only Appaim carried the line forward because Seled died childless. Even this brief detail displays God’s meticulous care over His covenant family, highlights His control over life and legacy, and assures readers that every promise—ultimately fulfilled in Christ—rests on a trustworthy, historically accurate foundation. (30) Seled died without children.--That is, the clan Seled did not multiply, and subdivide into new groups. (Comp. 1Chronicles 2:32.)Hebrew The sonsוּבְנֵ֥י (ū·ḇə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Nadab: נָדָ֖ב (nā·ḏāḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5070: Nadab -- an Israelite name Seled סֶ֣לֶד (se·leḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5540: Seled -- a man in Judah and Appaim. וְאַפָּ֑יִם (wə·’ap·pā·yim) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 649: Appaim -- an Israelite Seled סֶ֖לֶד (se·leḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5540: Seled -- a man in Judah died וַיָּ֥מָת (way·yā·māṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill without לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no children. בָנִֽים׃ (ḇā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son Links 1 Chronicles 2:30 NIV1 Chronicles 2:30 NLT 1 Chronicles 2:30 ESV 1 Chronicles 2:30 NASB 1 Chronicles 2:30 KJV 1 Chronicles 2:30 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 2:30 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 2:30 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 2:30 French Bible 1 Chronicles 2:30 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 2:30 The sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |