1 Chronicles 2:11
1 Chronicles 2:11 in Multiple Translations
Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz.
And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,
and Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,
And Nahshon was the father of Salma, and Salma was the father of Boaz,
Nahshon was the father of Salmon, Salmon was the father of Boaz,
And Nahshon begate Salma, and Salma begate Boaz,
and Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,
and Nahshon became the father of Salma, and Salma became the father of Boaz,
And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,
And Nahasson beget Salma, the father of Boot.
Nahshon was the father of Salmon, who was the father of Boaz.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 2:11
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1 Chronicles 2:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/נַחְשׁוֹן֙
הוֹלִ֣יד
אֶת
שַׂלְמָ֔א
וְ/שַׂלְמָ֖א
הוֹלִ֥יד
אֶת
בֹּֽעַז
וְ/נַחְשׁוֹן֙
Nachshôwn
H5177
Nahshon
Conj | N-proper
הוֹלִ֣יד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שַׂלְמָ֔א
Salmâʼ
H8007
Salma
N-proper
וְ/שַׂלְמָ֖א
Salmâʼ
H8007
Salma
Conj | N-proper
הוֹלִ֥יד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בֹּֽעַז
Bôʻaz
H1162
Boaz
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 2:11
וְ/נַחְשׁוֹן֙
Nachshôwn
H5177
"Nahshon"
Conj | N-proper
Nahshon was an Israelite leader from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in Exodus 6:23 as the son of Amminadab and father of Salmon. He was an ancestor of Jesus and played a key role in Israel's wilderness journey. His name means enchanter.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Exo.6.23; son of: Amminadab (H5992); brother of: Elisheba (H0472); father of: Salmon (H8007) Also named: Naassōn (Ναασσών "Nahshon" G3476) § Nahshon = "enchanter" son of Amminadab and prince of the Judah at the first numbering in the wilderness; 5th in descent from Judah in the genealogy of Christ
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Naashon, Nahshon. See also: Exodus 6:23; Numbers 7:17; 1 Chronicles 2:11.
הוֹלִ֣יד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שַׂלְמָ֔א
Salmâʼ
H8007
"Salma"
N-proper
Salma was an Israelite and father of Boaz, who married Ruth and became grandfather of King David. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:51. Salma means 'garment' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.51; son of: Hur (H2354); brother of: Uri (H0221), Shobal (H7732H), Hareph (H2780), Jezreel (H3157J), Ishma (H3457), Idbash (H3031), Hazzelelponi (H6753), Penuel (H6439H) and Ezer (H5829) § Salma = "garment" 1) father of Boaz, father-in-law of Ruth, and grandfather of David 1a) also 'Salmon', 'Salmah'
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Salma. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:11; 1 Chronicles 2:51; 1 Chronicles 2:54.
וְ/שַׂלְמָ֖א
Salmâʼ
H8007
"Salma"
Conj | N-proper
Salma was an Israelite and father of Boaz, who married Ruth and became grandfather of King David. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:51. Salma means 'garment' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.51; son of: Hur (H2354); brother of: Uri (H0221), Shobal (H7732H), Hareph (H2780), Jezreel (H3157J), Ishma (H3457), Idbash (H3031), Hazzelelponi (H6753), Penuel (H6439H) and Ezer (H5829) § Salma = "garment" 1) father of Boaz, father-in-law of Ruth, and grandfather of David 1a) also 'Salmon', 'Salmah'
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Salma. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:11; 1 Chronicles 2:51; 1 Chronicles 2:54.
הוֹלִ֥יד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בֹּֽעַז
Bôʻaz
H1162
"Boaz"
N-proper
Boaz was an ancestor of King David and also the name of a pillar in Solomon's temple, symbolizing strength and support. The name means 'fleetness' or 'swiftness'.
Definition: § Boaz = "fleetness" name of the left of two brazen pillars, 18 cubits high, erected in the porch of Solomon's temple
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: Boaz. See also: Ruth 2:1; Ruth 3:7; 2 Chronicles 3:17.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 2:11
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Context — The Sons of Israel
9The sons who were born to Hezron: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb.
10Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of the descendants of Judah.
11Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz.
12Boaz was the father of Obed, and Obed was the father of Jesse. 13Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruth 4:21 | Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed, |
| 2 | Matthew 1:4–5 | Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon. Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, |
| 3 | Luke 3:32 | the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon, |
1 Chronicles 2:11 Summary
This verse tells us about the family line of Nahshon, Salmon, and Boaz, who were important figures in the history of Judah. Nahshon was a leader, and his son Salmon had a son named Boaz, who is also mentioned in the book of Ruth. This genealogy is important because it shows how God worked through these families to bring about His plans, just like He promised to Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3. By studying this verse, we can see how God values faithfulness and family, and how we can trust Him to work in our own lives, just like He did in the lives of Nahshon, Salmon, and Boaz.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Nahshon in the Bible?
Nahshon was a leader of the descendants of Judah, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:10, and the father of Salmon, according to 1 Chronicles 2:11.
What is the significance of the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2?
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2 provides a record of the family line of Judah, highlighting key figures such as Nahshon, Salmon, and Boaz, who played important roles in Israel's history, as seen in the book of Ruth and 1 Samuel 16:1-13.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of the Bible?
This verse is part of the genealogy that ultimately leads to the birth of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew 1:1-17 and the Gospel of Luke 3:23-38, fulfilling the promises made to Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3 and Genesis 17:1-14.
What can we learn from the lives of Nahshon, Salmon, and Boaz?
We can learn about faithfulness, leadership, and the importance of family lineage from the lives of Nahshon, Salmon, and Boaz, as seen in their stories in the books of 1 Chronicles, Ruth, and the Gospel of Matthew.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be a leader like Nahshon, and how can I demonstrate leadership in my own life?
- How does the faithfulness of Salmon and Boaz inspire me to trust God in my own journey?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of family and heritage in my walk with God?
- How can I apply the lessons from the lives of Nahshon, Salmon, and Boaz to my relationships with others?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:11
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 2:10].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:11
And the sons of Ethan; Azariah. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:11
1 Chronicles 2:10 And Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon, prince of the children of Judah; 1 Chronicles 2:11 And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz, 1 Chronicles 2:12 And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse, Ver. 10-12.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:11
(9-41) The Hezronites, who were sons of Pharez (1 Chronicles 2:5), and their three lines of descent, Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 2:11
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Fire of God by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon transcript, the speaker describes a gathering where the bishop, who has been acting strangely, stands up and weeps while struggling to deliver a text. It is revealed |