1 Chronicles 2:15

¹⁴Nethanel fourth, Raddai fifth,¹⁵Ozem sixth, and David seventh.¹⁶Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the three sons of Zeruiah were Abishai, Joab, and Asahel.

Summary

1 Chronicles 2:15 lists the sons of Jesse, the father of King David, highlighting David's lineage and ancestry. This verse serves as a genealogical record, tracing the family line from Jesse to David, who would become one of the greatest kings of Israel. It emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promise to establish David's throne forever, as mentioned in 2 Samuel 7:16. The inclusion of Jesse's sons in the genealogy showcases God's faithfulness in raising a shepherd boy to become a renowned monarch in Israel's history.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

CHILDREN OF JESSE. (Ch1 2:13-17) David the seventh--As it appears (Sa1 16:10; Sa1 17:12) that Jesse had eight sons, the presumption is from David being mentioned here as the seventh son of his father, that one of them had died at an early age, without leaving issue.

1 Chronicles 2:15

The Sons of Israel

¹⁴Nethanel fourth, Raddai fifth,¹⁵Ozem sixth, and David seventh.¹⁶Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the three sons of Zeruiah were Abishai, Joab, and Asahel.