Verse (Click for Chapter) 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, 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, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAbdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab, World English Bible His firstborn son was Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand 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 BibleHis 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 BibleAnd 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 1917and 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 Saul35Jeiel 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. Jump to Previous Abdon Baal Ba'al Firstborn First-Born Followed Kish Nadab Ner Oldest ZurJump to Next Abdon Baal Ba'al Firstborn First-Born Followed Kish Nadab Ner Oldest Zur1 Chronicles 9 1. The original of Israel and Judah's genealogies2. 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 Kish Baal Ner Nadab Persons / Places / Events 1. AhazA 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 GenealogyGenealogies 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 9:36?2. How does 1 Chronicles 9:36 highlight the importance of family lineage in Scripture? 3. What role does family heritage play in fulfilling God's promises in the Bible? 4. How can understanding genealogies strengthen our faith in God's faithfulness? 5. How does 1 Chronicles 9:36 connect to God's covenant with Israel? 6. How can we honor our spiritual heritage in our daily lives today? 7. What is the significance of Jehoaddah's lineage in 1 Chronicles 9:36? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 9:36 contribute to understanding biblical genealogies? 9. Why is the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 9:36 important for biblical history? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 9? 11. Does Daniel 9 conflict with other Old Testament references regarding the exile and restoration of the Jewish people? 12. In 1 Chronicles 8:29-33, why does the list of descendants for the 'father of Gibeon' differ from the parallel account in 1 Chronicles 9:35-39? 13. 1 Chronicles 26:1 compared to 1 Chronicles 9:17: Do these genealogies for the gatekeepers align, or do they present contradictory lists? 14. Why does 1 Chronicles 9:3 include tribes like Ephraim and Manasseh in Jerusalem, contradicting other passages indicating they didn't return? What Does 1 Chronicles 9:36 Mean Abdon“Abdon was his firstborn son…” (1 Chronicles 9:36) • The firstborn son in Scripture receives special acknowledgment, reflecting primacy and responsibility (Genesis 49:3; Deuteronomy 21:17). • Abdon heads this list, signaling the continuation of Jehiel’s line within Benjamin (1 Chronicles 9:35). • God’s faithfulness to every generation is underscored here; nothing in a family line is overlooked by Him (Psalm 145:13). Zur “…then Zur…” • Zur, second in the lineup, reminds us that God often builds His purposes through those beyond the firstborn as well (Genesis 48:13-20). • His name evokes the image of strength and stability; Scripture repeatedly portrays the Lord as a sure “rock” (2 Samuel 22:2-3; Psalm 18:2). • Even lesser-known figures like Zur testify that every life in God’s plan has meaning, no matter how briefly mentioned. Kish “…Kish…” • Kish is crucial because he is the father of King Saul (1 Samuel 9:1-2). • This brief notice ties the Chronicler’s genealogy to Israel’s first monarchy, showing God’s sovereign weaving of history (1 Samuel 10:24). • The placement here prepares readers for how a seemingly ordinary family becomes central to national leadership (Acts 13:21). Baal “…Baal…” • Early Israelite names occasionally included the term “Baal,” meaning “lord” or “master,” before association with Canaanite idolatry dominated the word (1 Chronicles 8:30). • The presence of the name illustrates how language and culture shift over time (compare Hosea 2:16). • It also highlights the Chronicler’s honesty—recording names exactly as they were without alteration, affirming Scripture’s historical precision. Ner “…Ner…” • Ner is the father of Abner, Saul’s cousin and commander (1 Samuel 14:50-51). • Through Ner the text links Saul’s royal house to its military leadership, revealing how family networks shaped Israel’s early kingdom. • God’s providence is evident in charting these connections, ensuring leadership structures suited Israel’s needs (2 Samuel 3:6-10). Nadab “…Nadab.” • Though sharing his name with the son of Aaron (Leviticus 10:1), this Nadab stands in the Benjamite line. • The repetition of certain names across tribes reminds us that God tracks each individual lineage (Malachi 3:16). • By ending the verse with Nadab, the Chronicler completes a six-son portrait that displays fullness and balance within the family (compare Ruth 4:18-22 for another concise genealogy). summary 1 Chronicles 9:36, while a single verse, threads six sons into the tapestry of Benjamin’s heritage: Abdon, Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, and Nadab. Each name confirms God’s meticulous record-keeping, underscores the value of every generation, and prepares the way for key figures—especially Kish, father of Saul. The verse quietly but powerfully proclaims that nothing in God’s Word is incidental; every detail serves His redemptive storyline, demonstrating His faithfulness from one generation to the next. (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. Hebrew Abdonעַבְדּ֑וֹן (‘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 Links 1 Chronicles 9:36 NIV1 Chronicles 9:36 NLT 1 Chronicles 9:36 ESV 1 Chronicles 9:36 NASB 1 Chronicles 9:36 KJV 1 Chronicles 9:36 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 9:36 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 9:36 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 9:36 French Bible 1 Chronicles 9:36 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 9:36 And his firstborn son Abdon and Zur (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |