1 Chronicles 2:17
1 Chronicles 2:17 in Multiple Translations
Abigail was the mother of Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ishmaelite.
And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmeelite.
And Abigail bare Amasa; and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.
And Abigail was the mother of Amasa; and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.
Abigail gave birth to Amasa, and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.
And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of Amasa was Iether an Ishmeelite.
And Abigail hath borne Amasa, and the father of Amasa [is] Jether the Ishmeelite.
Abigail bore Amasa; and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.
And Abigail bore Amasa: and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.
And Abigail bore Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ismahelite.
Abigail’s husband was Jether, a descendant of Ishmael, and their son was Amasa.
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1 Chronicles 2:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/אֲבִיגַ֕יִל
יָלְדָ֖ה
אֶת
עֲמָשָׂ֑א
וַ/אֲבִ֣י
עֲמָשָׂ֔א
יֶ֖תֶר
הַ/יִּשְׁמְעֵאלִֽי
וַ/אֲבִיגַ֕יִל
ʼĂbîygayil
H26
Abigail
Conj | N-proper
יָלְדָ֖ה
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
עֲמָשָׂ֑א
ʻĂmâsâʼ
H6021
Amasa
N-proper
וַ/אֲבִ֣י
ʼâb
H1
father
Conj | N-ms
עֲמָשָׂ֔א
ʻĂmâsâʼ
H6021
Amasa
N-proper
יֶ֖תֶר
Yether
H3500
Jethro
N-proper
הַ/יִּשְׁמְעֵאלִֽי
Yishmâʻêʼlîy
H3459
Ishmaelite
Art | Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 2:17
וַ/אֲבִיגַ֕יִל
ʼĂbîygayil
H26
"Abigail"
Conj | N-proper
Abigail was an Israelite woman, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 17:25, known for her wisdom and kindness. She was the daughter of Nahash and married to Jether, and later to King David. Abigail is also the name of another Israelite woman.
Definition: A woman living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.17.25; daughter of: Nahash (H5176I) and Nahash (H5176I)(?); sister of: David (H1732)(?), Eliab (H0446I)(?), Abinadab (H0041I)(?), Shimeah (H8093)(?), Nethanel (H5417H)(?), Raddai (H7288)(?), Ozem (H0684)(?), Zeruiah (H6870)(?), Abigail (H0026H)(?) and Elihu (H0453J)(?); married to Jether (H3500H); mother of: Amasa (H6021) § Abigail = "my father is joy" sister of David
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Abigal. See also: 1 Samuel 25:3; 1 Samuel 25:42; 1 Chronicles 3:1.
יָלְדָ֖ה
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
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.
עֲמָשָׂ֑א
ʻĂmâsâʼ
H6021
"Amasa"
N-proper
Amasa was a general in the army of Absalom and the son of Ithra or Jether by Abigail, David's sister. His name means burden and he is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 28:12.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.28.12; son of: Hadlai (H2311) § Amasa = "burden" 1) son of Ithra or Jether by Abigail the sister of David and general of the army of Absalom 2) son of Hadlai and a prince of Ephraim in the reign of king Ahaz
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Amasa. See also: 2 Samuel 17:25; 2 Samuel 20:10; 2 Chronicles 28:12.
וַ/אֲבִ֣י
ʼâb
H1
"father"
Conj | N-ms
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
עֲמָשָׂ֔א
ʻĂmâsâʼ
H6021
"Amasa"
N-proper
Amasa was a general in the army of Absalom and the son of Ithra or Jether by Abigail, David's sister. His name means burden and he is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 28:12.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.28.12; son of: Hadlai (H2311) § Amasa = "burden" 1) son of Ithra or Jether by Abigail the sister of David and general of the army of Absalom 2) son of Hadlai and a prince of Ephraim in the reign of king Ahaz
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Amasa. See also: 2 Samuel 17:25; 2 Samuel 20:10; 2 Chronicles 28:12.
יֶ֖תֶר
Yether
H3500
"Jethro"
N-proper
Jethro, meaning abundance, was the father-in-law of Moses and a Midianite priest who advised Moses in Exodus 2 and 18.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.18; father of: Zipporah (H6855) and Hobab (H2246); also called Reuel (KJV: Raguel) at Num.10.29; Another spelling of yit.ro (יִתְרוֹ "Jethro" H3503) § Jether = "abundance" 1) father-in-law of Moses 2) oldest son of Gideon 3) father of Jephunneh and the chief of a line of warriors of the line of Asher 4) father of Amasa, the commander of Absalom's army 5) son of Jada, a descendant of Hezron, of the tribe of Judah 6) a son of Ezra, a Judaite
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Jether, Jethro. Compare H3503 (יִתְרוֹ). See also: Exodus 4:18; 1 Chronicles 2:17; 1 Chronicles 7:38.
הַ/יִּשְׁמְעֵאלִֽי
Yishmâʻêʼlîy
H3459
"Ishmaelite"
Art | Ngmsa
An Ishmaelite is a descendant of Ishmael, Abraham's son with Hagar. Ishmaelites are first mentioned in Genesis 16 and are associated with the Arabian peoples.
Definition: Someone descended from Ishmael who was a man of Arabia living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.16.11; son of: Abraham (H0085) and Hagar (H1904); half-brother of: Isaac (H3327), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); father of: Nebaioth (H5032), Kedar (H6938), Adbeel (H0110), Mibsam (H4017), Mishma (H4927), Dumah (H1746), Massa (H4854), Hadad (H2301), Tema (H8485), Jetur (H3195), Naphish (H5305), Kedemah (H6929) and Mahalath (H4258) Group of yish.ma.el (יִשְׁמָעֵאל "Ishmael" H3458) § Ishmaelite , of Ishmael "God will hear" a descendant of Ishmael
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Ishmaelite. See also: Genesis 37:25; Judges 8:24; Psalms 83:7.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 2:17
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- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 2:17
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- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 2:17
Context — The Sons of Israel
15Ozem sixth, and David seventh.
16Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the three sons of Zeruiah were Abishai, Joab, and Asahel.
17Abigail was the mother of Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ishmaelite.
18Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah and by Jerioth. These were the sons of Azubah: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon. 19When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore to him Hur.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 17:25 | Absalom had appointed Amasa over the army in place of Joab. Amasa was the son of a man named Ithra, the Ishmaelite who had married Abigail, the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah the mother of Joab. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 2:32 | The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 20:4–12 | Then the king said to Amasa, “Summon the men of Judah to come to me within three days, and be here yourself.” So Amasa went to summon Judah, but he took longer than the time allotted him. And David said to Abishai, “Now Sheba the son of Bichri will do us more harm than Absalom. Take your lord’s servants and pursue him, or he will find fortified cities and elude us. ” So Joab’s men, along with the Cherethites, the Pelethites, and all the mighty men, marched out of Jerusalem in pursuit of Sheba son of Bichri. And while they were at the great stone in Gibeon, Amasa joined them. Now Joab was dressed in military attire, with a dagger strapped to his belt. And as he stepped forward, he slipped the dagger from its sheath. “Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him. Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri. One of Joab’s young men stood near Amasa and said, “Whoever favors Joab, and whoever is for David, let him follow Joab!” But Amasa wallowed in his blood in the middle of the road, and when the man saw that all the troops were stopping there, he dragged the body off the road into a field and threw a garment over it. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 2:5 | Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 19:13 | And say to Amasa, ‘Aren’t you my flesh and blood? May God punish me, and ever so severely, if from this time you are not the commander of my army in place of Joab!’” |
1 Chronicles 2:17 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 2:17, tells us about Abigail, who was the mother of Amasa. His father was Jether the Ishmaelite, showing that God's family includes people from many different backgrounds. Just like Abigail, we can trust God with our families and know that He has a plan for each of us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. By looking at Abigail's story in the context of 1 Samuel 25, we can learn about her faith and wisdom, which are essential for any believer, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Abigail in the Bible and what was her significance?
Abigail, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:17, was a sister of Zeruiah and the mother of Amasa, indicating her importance in the family lineage, as seen in the context of 1 Chronicles 2:16. Her faith and wisdom are also highlighted in 1 Samuel 25:3 and 1 Samuel 25:32-33.
Why is Jether the Ishmaelite mentioned as the father of Amasa?
Jether the Ishmaelite being the father of Amasa, as stated in 1 Chronicles 2:17, suggests an example of God's sovereign plan including individuals from various backgrounds, similar to the story of Ruth the Moabite in the book of Ruth 1:4 and her inclusion in the lineage of Jesus Christ in Matthew 1:5-6.
How does Abigail's motherhood of Amasa reflect her character?
Abigail's role as the mother of Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ishmaelite, may indicate her strength and faith, given the challenges she might have faced, reflecting a character similar to the virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31:10-31.
What can we learn from the brief mention of Abigail in 1 Chronicles 2:17?
The brief mention of Abigail in 1 Chronicles 2:17 teaches us that every individual, regardless of how much they are mentioned in Scripture, plays a significant role in God's plan, as emphasized in Psalm 139:16 and Jeremiah 1:5.
Reflection Questions
- What does Abigail's inclusion in the genealogy of 1 Chronicles reveal about God's view of women and their roles in family and society?
- How might Abigail's experience as a mother of a child with a different ethnic background inform our understanding of diversity and inclusion in the body of Christ?
- In what ways can we, like Abigail, trust in God's sovereignty over our lives and the lives of our family members, even in challenging circumstances?
- What character traits are necessary for a woman like Abigail to raise a son like Amasa, and how can we cultivate those traits in our own lives?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:17
And Abigail bare Amasa,.... Who was Absalom's general, afterwards reconciled to David, and designed to be made general of his army, but was slain by Joab, see 2 Samuel 17:25, and the father of Amasa
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:17
And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmeelite. Jether the Ishmealite - (cf.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:17
The Ishmeelite, by birth or habitation, but by profession an Israelite, , See Poole "".
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:17
1 Chronicles 2:17 And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of Amasa [was] Jether the Ishmeelite.Ver. 17. Jether the Ishmeelite.] See on 2 Samuel 17:25.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:17
(9-41) The Hezronites, who were sons of Pharez (1 Chronicles 2:5), and their three lines of descent, Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:17
Verse 17. Jether the Ishmeelite.] "They called him Jether, because he girded himself with his sword, that he might assist David with the Arabians, when Abner was endeavouring to destroy David and the whole race of Jesse, as being unfit to enter into the congregation of the Lord, on account of Ruth the Moabitess." - T.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 2:17
17. Jether] 2 Samuel 17:25, “Ithra,” a small difference of spelling in the Heb. the Ishmeelite] 2 Samuel 17:25, “the Israelite,” a reading yielding no satisfactory sense.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 2:17
Jether the Ishmeelite - See the marginal note and reference.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 2:17
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David's Charge to Solomon by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the life of King David and his charge to his son Solomon. He emphasizes David's deep love and respect for God, despite his failures and |