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1 Chronicles 2:14

1 Chronicles 2:14 in Multiple Translations

Nethanel fourth, Raddai fifth,

Nethaneel the fourth, Raddai the fifth,

Nethanel the fourth, Raddai the fifth,

Nethanel, the fourth, Raddai, the fifth,

the fourth Nethanel, the fifth Raddai,

Nathaneel the fourth, Raddai the fift,

Nethaneel the fourth, Raddai the fifth,

Nethanel the fourth, Raddai the fifth,

Nethaneel the fourth, Raddai the fifth,

The fourth, Nathanael, the fifth Raddai,

Nethanel, Raddai,

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Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 2:14

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1 Chronicles 2:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB נְתַנְאֵל֙ הָֽ/רְבִיעִ֔י רַדַּ֖י הַ/חֲמִישִֽׁי
נְתַנְאֵל֙ Nᵉthanʼêl H5417 Nethanel N-proper
הָֽ/רְבִיעִ֔י rᵉbîyʻîy H7243 fourth Art | Adj
רַדַּ֖י Radday H7288 Raddai N-proper
הַ/חֲמִישִֽׁי chămîyshîy H2549 fifth Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 2:14

נְתַנְאֵל֙ Nᵉthanʼêl H5417 "Nethanel" N-proper
Nethanel was a chief of the tribe of Issachar and his name means 'given of God', as noted in the book of Numbers and 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.36; son of: Jonathan (H3129K); brother of: Zechariah (H2148Z), Shemaiah (H8098V), Azarel (H5832J), Milalai (H4450), Gilalai (H1562), Maai (H4597), Judah (H3063K) and Hanani (H2607K) § Nethaneel = "given of God" 1) son of Zuar and a chief of the tribe of Issachar at the exodus 2) the 4th son of Jesse and a brother of David 3) a priest in the reign of David who blew the trumpet before the ark when it was brought from the house of Obed-edom 4) a representative of the priestly family of Jedaiah in the time of Joiakim 5) a priest of the family of Pashur who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 6) a Levite, father of Shemaiah the scribe in the reign of David 7) a Levite, son of Obed-edom 8) a chief of the Levites in the reign of king Josiah of Judah 9) a prince of Judah in the reign of king Jehoshaphat of Judah who was sent by the king to teach in the cities of the kingdom 10) a Levite of the sons of Asaph who played a musical instrument at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem 10a) perhaps the same as 5
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Nethaneel. See also: Numbers 1:8; 1 Chronicles 24:6; Nehemiah 12:36.
הָֽ/רְבִיעִ֔י rᵉbîyʻîy H7243 "fourth" Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means fourth, and is used to describe something that is four-sided or divided into four parts, like a square or a quarter.
Definition: 1) fourth 1a) fourth 1b) four square 1c) fourth part Aramaic equivalent: re.vi.ay (רְבִיעִי "fourth" H7244)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: foursquare, fourth (part). See also: Genesis 1:19; 1 Chronicles 8:2; Jeremiah 25:1.
רַדַּ֖י Radday H7288 "Raddai" N-proper
Raddai was an Israelite and the fifth son of Jesse, making him a brother of King David. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:14. His name means trampling. Raddai lived during the United Monarchy period.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.14; son of: Jesse (H3448); brother of: David (H1732), Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Nethanel (H5417H), Ozem (H0684), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?) and Elihu (H0453J) § Raddai = "trampling" the 5th son of Jesse and brother of David
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Raddai. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:14.
הַ/חֲמִישִֽׁי chămîyshîy H2549 "fifth" Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means fifth, referring to something in the fifth position. It appears in Exodus 20:12, where honoring parents is the fifth commandment. This word is used to show order and sequence.
Definition: ordinal number, 5th
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: fifth (part). See also: Genesis 1:23; 1 Chronicles 2:14; Jeremiah 1:3.

Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 2:14

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1 Chronicles 2:14 Summary

This verse lists the names of Nethanel and Raddai, who were part of the family line of King David. The order of the names shows their birth order, with Nethanel being fourth and Raddai being fifth. This verse helps us understand the importance of each person in God's plan, just like we see in Psalm 139:13-16, where God knows and values each individual. By studying these genealogies, we can see God's faithfulness to His people and His plan to bring Jesus Christ into the world, as seen in Matthew 1:1-17.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the Bible include lists of names like in 1 Chronicles 2:14?

The Bible includes these lists to show God's faithfulness to His people and to provide a historical record of the family lines of important figures, as seen in Genesis 5:1 and 1 Chronicles 1:1-54.

What can we learn about Nethanel and Raddai from this verse?

While the Bible does not provide much information about Nethanel and Raddai specifically, we can learn about their family line and their importance in the history of Israel, similar to the accounts in Ruth 4:18-22 and 1 Samuel 16:1-13.

How does this verse fit into the larger story of the Bible?

This verse is part of the genealogy of King David, which is important for understanding the coming of Jesus Christ, as prophesied in Isaiah 11:1 and fulfilled in Matthew 1:1-17.

What is the significance of the order of the names in this verse?

The order of the names may indicate birth order, as seen in the use of 'firstborn' in 1 Chronicles 2:13, and highlights the importance of each individual in the family line, similar to the accounts in Genesis 29:32 and Genesis 30:1-24.

Reflection Questions

  1. What can I learn about God's faithfulness by studying the genealogies in the Bible?
  2. How does my own family history reflect God's sovereignty and plan?
  3. What does this verse teach me about the importance of each individual in God's plan?
  4. How can I apply the principles of family and heritage seen in this verse to my own life and relationships?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:14

[See comments on 1 Chronicles 2:13]

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:14

Nethaneel the fourth, Raddai the fifth, Raddai , [ Raday (H7288)] - is considered by Ewald ('Geschichte,' 3:, 266) identical with Rei (1 Kings 1:8), these being David's two surviving brothers at the time of Solomon's accession.

Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:14

(9-41) The Hezronites, who were sons of Pharez (1 Chronicles 2:5), and their three lines of descent, Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai.

Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 2:14

14. Nethaneel] R.V. Nethanel. It is the same name as Nathanael (John 1:45). The fourth, fifth and sixth of David’s brothers are not elsewhere named.

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