1 Chronicles 2:32
1 Chronicles 2:32 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without children.
And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children.
And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether, and Jonathan; and Jether died without children.
And the sons of Jada, the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan; and Jether came to his end without sons.
The sons of Jada, the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without having children.
And the sonnes of Iada the brother of Shammai were Iether and Ionathan: but Iether dyed without children.
And sons of Jada, brother of Shammai: Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether dieth without sons.
The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan; and Jether died without children.
And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children.
And the sons of Jada the brother of Semei: Jether and Jonathan. And Jether also died without children.
Shammai’s younger brother was Jada. Jada’s sons were Jether and Jonathan. Jether did not have any children.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 2:32
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
1 Chronicles 2:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וּ/בְנֵ֤י
יָדָע֙
אֲחִ֣י
שַׁמַּ֔י
יֶ֖תֶר
וְ/יוֹנָתָ֑ן
וַ/יָּ֥מָת
יֶ֖תֶר
לֹ֥א
בָנִֽים
וּ/בְנֵ֤י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
יָדָע֙
Yâdâʻ
H3047
Jada
N-proper
אֲחִ֣י
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-ms
שַׁמַּ֔י
Shammay
H8060
Shammai
N-proper
יֶ֖תֶר
Yether
H3500
Jethro
N-proper
וְ/יוֹנָתָ֑ן
Yôwnâthân
H3129
Jonathan
Conj | N-proper
וַ/יָּ֥מָת
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יֶ֖תֶר
Yether
H3500
Jethro
N-proper
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
בָנִֽים
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 2:32
וּ/בְנֵ֤י
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יָדָע֙
Yâdâʻ
H3047
"Jada"
N-proper
Jada was an Israelite of the tribe of Judah, and his name means He knows, as the son of Onam and brother of Shammai in 1 Chronicles 2.28.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.28; son of: Onam (H0208H); brother of: Shammai (H8060); father of: Jether (H3500I) and Jonathan (H3129) § Jada = "He knows" a Judahite, son of Onam and brother of Shammai, in the genealogy of the sons of Jerahmeel by his wife Atarah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Jada. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:28; 1 Chronicles 2:32.
אֲחִ֣י
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
שַׁמַּ֔י
Shammay
H8060
"Shammai"
N-proper
Shammai was the name of several Israelites, including a man from the tribe of Judah who lived before the monarchy. One Shammai was the son of Mered and Bithiah, and had several siblings. The name Shammai means desolate or barren.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah(?) living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.17; son of: Mered (H4778)(?) and Bithiah (H1332); brother of: Miriam (H4813H) and Ishbah (H3431); half-brother of: Jered (H3382H)(?), Heber (H2268I)(?) and Jekuthiel (H3354)(?) § Shammai = "desolate" 1) a Judaite, son of Onam and descendant of Jerahmeel 2) a Judaite, son of Rekem, father of Maon, and descendant of Jerahmeel's brother, Caleb 3) a Judaite, son of Mered and brother of Miriam and Ishbah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Shammai. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:28; 1 Chronicles 2:44; 1 Chronicles 4:17.
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.
וְ/יוֹנָתָ֑ן
Yôwnâthân
H3129
"Jonathan"
Conj | N-proper
Jonathan means Jehovah has given, a name shared by several Israelites, including King Saul's son and a friend of David. He was a key figure in 1 Samuel and a brave warrior. Jonathan's story is told in the books of Samuel.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.32; son of: Shammah (H8048I) Another spelling of ye.ho.na.tan (יְהוֹנָתָן "Jonathan" H3083J) § Jonathan or Jehonathan = "Jehovah has given" 1) a son of king Saul and a friend of David 2) a son of the high priest Abiathar and the last descendant of Eli of whom we hear 3) one of David's mighty warriors 4) a Levite and father of Zechariah, a priest who blew the trumpet at the dedication of the wall 5) a son of Kareah and a brother of Johanan; a Judaite captain after the fall of Jerusalem 6) another Judaite 7) father of Ebed in the time of Ezra 8) son of Asahel in the time of Ezra 9) a priest of the family of Melicu in the time of Nehemiah 10) son of Joiada and his successor to the high priesthood in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: Jonathan. See also: Judges 18:30; 1 Samuel 14:42; Jeremiah 40:8.
וַ/יָּ֥מָת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
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.
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
בָנִֽים
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 2:32
Show Verse Quote Highlights
Context — The Sons of Israel
30The sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim. Seled died without children.
31The son of Appaim: Ishi. The son of Ishi: Sheshan. The son of Sheshan: Ahlai.
32The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without children.
33The sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These were the descendants of Jerahmeel. 34Sheshan had no sons, but only daughters. He also had an Egyptian servant named Jarha.1 Chronicles 2:32 Summary
This verse from 1 Chronicles 2:32 tells us about Jada's sons, Jether and Jonathan, and how Jether died without having any children. This is important because, in those times, having children was a big part of continuing your family's name and legacy, similar to what we see in Psalm 128:3-4 where children are described as a blessing from God. The Bible often talks about family lines and how they are part of God's bigger plan, as seen in Genesis 17:1-8 where God establishes His covenant with Abraham. By studying these family lines, we can better understand God's plan and how we fit into it, remembering that our value and purpose come from Him, not just our family or achievements (as seen in Jeremiah 29:11).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it significant that Jether died without children?
Jether's death without children is notable because, in biblical times, having children was a key part of carrying on one's family line and legacy, as seen in Genesis 12:2 where God promises Abraham a multitude of descendants. This event highlights the importance of family and progeny in the biblical narrative.
What can we learn from the genealogy listed in 1 Chronicles 2:32?
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2:32 teaches us about the importance of family and heritage, demonstrating how God works through generations to fulfill His plans, as illustrated in Exodus 2:1-10 where Moses' family plays a crucial role in his early life.
How does the mention of Jonathan relate to the rest of the biblical narrative?
Jonathan, the son of Jada, is part of a larger genealogical record that ultimately points to the lineage of King David and, by extension, Jesus Christ, as seen in Matthew 1:1-17, emphasizing the divine plan of salvation.
What does the Bible mean by 'died without children' in this context?
Dying without children, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:32, signifies the end of a particular family line unless other relatives or adoptive measures are taken, highlighting the significance of progeny in ancient Israelite culture, similar to the concerns expressed in Genesis 15:2-3.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about the value of family and legacy in God's eyes?
- How can we apply the principle of generational impact, as seen in this verse, to our own lives and relationships?
- What role do you think faith and trust in God play in the lives of those who, like Jether, face the end of their family line?
- In what ways can we, as believers, contribute to the continuation of God's work through our own families and communities, reflecting on the examples given in Scripture such as in Psalm 127:3-5?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:32
And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai,.... 1 Chronicles 2:28, Jether and Jonathan: and Jether died without children; the posterity of Jonathan are given the next verse.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:32
And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:32
(9-41) The Hezronites, who were sons of Pharez (1 Chronicles 2:5), and their three lines of descent, Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai.