What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 2:30? 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. |
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