1 Chronicles 9:36
New International Version
and his firstborn son was Abdon, followed by Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

New Living Translation
and his oldest son was named Abdon. Jeiel’s other sons were Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

English Standard Version
and his firstborn son Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

Berean Standard Bible
Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

King James Bible
And his firstborn son Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,

New King James Version
His firstborn son was Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

New American Standard Bible
and his firstborn son was Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

NASB 1995
and his firstborn son was Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

NASB 1977
and his first-born son was Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

Legacy Standard Bible
and his firstborn son was Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

Amplified Bible
and his firstborn son was Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

Christian Standard Bible
Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

American Standard Version
and his first-born son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,

Contemporary English Version
They had ten sons, who were born in the following order: Abdon, Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

English Revised Version
and his firstborn son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
His firstborn son was Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,

Good News Translation
His oldest son was Abdon, and his other sons were Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

International Standard Version
His firstborn son was Abdon, followed by Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

Majority Standard Bible
Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

NET Bible
His firstborn son was Abdon, followed by Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

New Heart English Bible
and his firstborn son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,

Webster's Bible Translation
And his first-born son Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,

World English Bible
His firstborn son was Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and his son, the firstborn, [is] Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Ba‘al, and Ner, and Nadab,

Young's Literal Translation
and his son, the first-born, is Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,

Smith's Literal Translation
And his son the first-born, Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
His firstborn son Abdon, and Sur, and Cis, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,

Catholic Public Domain Version
His firstborn son was Abdon, and then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,

New American Bible
His firstborn son was Abdon; then came Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

New Revised Standard Version
His firstborn son was Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And his second son was Abron; then Zur, Kishon, Baal, Ner, and Nadab,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And his second son: Ebron, also Tsur, and Qishun, and Bala, and Nir and Nadab
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and his first-born son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And his first-born son was Abdon, and he had Sur, and Kis, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Saul
35Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah. 36Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab, 37Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth.…

Cross References
1 Samuel 14:49-51
Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter). / His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner. / Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel.

1 Chronicles 8:33-40
Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. / The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah. / The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz. ...

2 Samuel 2:8-10
Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel. / Saul’s son Ish-bosheth was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned for two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David.

2 Samuel 3:1
Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.

2 Samuel 5:4-5
David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years. / In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

1 Chronicles 10:1-2
Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. / The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.

1 Chronicles 11:1-3
Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.

1 Chronicles 12:1-2
Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):

1 Chronicles 13:1-3
Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. / And he said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if this is of the LORD our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our brothers in all the land of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites in their cities and pasturelands, so that they may join us. / Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.”

1 Chronicles 14:1-2
Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters, to build a palace for him. / And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had highly exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.

1 Chronicles 15:1-3
David constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it. / Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.” / And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.

1 Chronicles 16:1-3
So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. / When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. / Then he distributed to every man and woman of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake.

1 Chronicles 17:1-2
After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.” / And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.”

1 Chronicles 18:1-2
Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute.

1 Chronicles 19:1-2
Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son. / And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to console Hanun concerning his father. But when David’s servants arrived in the land of the Ammonites to console him,


Treasury of Scripture

And his firstborn son Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab.

Kish

1 Chronicles 9:39
And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.

1 Chronicles 8:33
And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.

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1. The original of Israel and Judah's genealogies
2. The Israelites
10. The priests
14. and the Levites, with Nethinims, who dwelt in Jerusalem
27. The charge of certain Levites
35. The stock of Saul and Jonathan














Abdon was his firstborn son
Abdon, as the firstborn, held a position of prominence and responsibility within the family lineage. In biblical times, the firstborn son often received a double portion of the inheritance and was expected to lead the family. This reflects the cultural importance of birth order in ancient Israelite society. The name Abdon means "servant" or "worshiper," which may indicate a family dedication to serving God.

then Zur
Zur is a name that appears in various contexts in the Bible, often associated with strength or rock. This name may reflect the family's hope for stability and resilience. The mention of Zur in this genealogy highlights the importance of each family member in the continuation of the tribal and national identity of Israel.

Kish
Kish is a significant name in the biblical narrative, as he is also the father of King Saul, Israel's first king. This connection underscores the importance of genealogies in establishing the legitimacy and heritage of Israel's leaders. Kish's lineage is crucial in understanding the transition from the period of the judges to the monarchy.

Baal
The name Baal, meaning "lord" or "master," is complex due to its association with both a Canaanite deity and as a common name or title in Israel. In this context, it likely serves as a personal name without idolatrous connotations. The use of such names reflects the cultural interactions and influences between Israel and its neighbors.

Ner
Ner is another significant figure, as he is the father of Abner, the commander of Saul's army. This connection highlights the military and political roles that members of this family played in Israel's history. The name Ner, meaning "lamp" or "light," may symbolize guidance or leadership.

Nadab
Nadab, meaning "generous" or "noble," is a name that appears elsewhere in the Bible, including as the name of Aaron's son. This reflects a tradition of naming within Israelite families that often carried significant meanings or aspirations. The inclusion of Nadab in this genealogy emphasizes the continuity and faithfulness of the family line.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ahaz
A descendant of Saul, mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin. His lineage is part of the chronicling of Israel's history.

2. Jehoaddah
Son of Ahaz, continuing the genealogical line. His name means "Yahweh has adorned."

3. Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri
Sons of Jehoaddah, each representing a link in the chain of Israel's history. Their names reflect the cultural and religious heritage of the time.

4. Moza
Son of Zimri, furthering the genealogical record. His name means "departure" or "going forth."

5. Tribe of Benjamin
The tribe to which these individuals belong, significant in Israel's history for its role in the formation of the kingdom and its association with King Saul.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Genealogy
Genealogies in the Bible serve to connect God's people to His promises and faithfulness throughout generations.

God's Faithfulness Across Generations
The continuity of names and families in Scripture reminds us of God's enduring faithfulness and His plan through history.

Identity and Heritage
Understanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our identity in Christ and our role in God's kingdom.

The Role of Individuals in God's Plan
Each person, regardless of how briefly mentioned, plays a part in the unfolding of God's redemptive history.

Legacy and Influence
Our lives contribute to a legacy that can influence future generations for God's glory.(36) Zur.--"Rock," a Divine title. (Comp. Pedahzur, "the Rock hath ransomed;" Zurishaddai, "the Rock is the Lofty One;" if we may connect the difficult Shaddai with the Assyrian term sadu, "mountain." But it seems better to explain it from the root sh?d?h, "to pour out," which is found in Aramaic and Arabic; so that Shaddai would signify "giver of rain." (Comp. Joel 2:23.)

Baal has been compounded with Nadab, to form a single name, Baal-nadab, "Baal is prince." (Comp. Baal-gad, "Baal is Gad;" Baal-hanan, "Baal is bounteous," 1Chronicles 1:49.) In that case Ner is out of place.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Abdon
עַבְדּ֑וֹן (‘aḇ·dō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5658: Abdon -- four Israelites, also a Levitical city

was his firstborn
הַבְּכ֖וֹר (hab·bə·ḵō·wr)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1060: Firstborn, chief

son,
וּבְנ֥וֹ (ū·ḇə·nōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

then Zur,
וְצ֣וּר (wə·ṣūr)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6698: Zur -- 'rock', a Midianite, also a Gibeonite

Kish,
וְקִ֔ישׁ (wə·qîš)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7027: Kish -- father of Saul, also the name of several other Israelites

Baal,
וּבַ֥עַל (ū·ḇa·‘al)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1168: Baal -- a heathen god

Ner,
וְנֵ֖ר (wə·nêr)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5369: Ner -- father of Abner, also the father of Kish

Nadab,
וְנָדָֽב׃ (wə·nā·ḏāḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5070: Nadab -- an Israelite name


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