1 Chronicles 2:13 — Word Study
WLCוְאִישַׁ֛י הוֹלִ֥יד אֶת־ בְּכֹר֖וֹ אֶת־ אֱלִיאָ֑ב וַאֲבִינָדָב֙ הַשֵּׁנִ֔י וְשִׁמְעָ֖א הַשְּׁלִישִֽׁי׃
BSA◂JesseYishay [I possess, showing importance] was the father ofyâlad■ EliabʼĔlîyʼâb [a leader of Zebulun] his firstbornbᵉkôwr [the first child, holding special status] AbinadabʼĂbîynâdâb [sheltering the ark, a brother of King David] was born secondshênîy [again, like Moses' second ascent] ShimeaShimʻâʼ [a son of King David and Bathsheba] thirdshᵉlîyshîy
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְאִישַׁ֛י | and Jesse | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| הוֹלִ֥יד | he fathered | Verb, Hiphil, perfect third person masculine singular |
| אֶת־ | the object marker | Particle |
| בְּכֹר֖וֹ | firstborn his | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| אֶת־ | the object marker | Particle |
| אֱלִיאָ֑ב | Eliab | Noun proper masculine |
| וַאֲבִינָדָב֙ | and Abinadab | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| הַשֵּׁנִ֔י | the second | Particle |
| וְשִׁמְעָ֖א | and Shimea | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| הַשְּׁלִישִֽׁי׃ | the third | Particle |
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| BSB | Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third, |
| KJV | ¶ And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third, |
| ASV | and Jesse begat his first-born Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimea the third, |
| YLT | and Jesse begat his first-born Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimea the third, |
| WEB | and Jesse became the father of his firstborn Eliab, Abinadab the second, Shimea the third, |
| BBE | And Jesse was the father of Eliab, his oldest son, and Abinadab, the second, and Shimea, the third, |
Where they part company is over the object marker אֵת — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence is structured around Jesse's role as the father, with each son's name following in succession, emphasizing the order of birth.
5 commentators on this verse
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subjectיִשַׁי
verbיָלַד
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 2:13
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Context — The Lineage of Davidgenerated
1 Chronicles 2:13 provides a glimpse into the genealogy of David, detailing Jesse's sons and their order of birth. This lineage is important in establishing the royal line of Judah and the fulfillment of God's promises regarding the Davidic covenant, as seen throughout the Old Testament, including references in 1 Samuel 16:1 and 2 Samuel 7:12.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Samuel 16:6–13 | When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and said, “Surely here before the LORD is His anointed.” |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 17:13–28 | The three older sons of Jesse had followed Saul into battle: The firstborn was Eliab, the second was Abinadab, and the third was Shammah. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 27:18 | over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 20:7 | and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 16:9 | Next Jesse presented Shammah, but Samuel said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.” |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 5 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יָלַד, ho.Lidgenerated
The Hebrew word יָלַד (yalad) means 'to bear' or 'to beget.' It encompasses the act of giving birth and can also refer to the role of a midwife in assisting childbirth. This term emphasizes lineage and familial relationships, which is crucial in the context of genealogies.
In this verse, it highlights Jesse's role as the father of his sons, establishing the line from which David, the future king, will come. The verb is in the Hiphil stem, indicating causation, which here signifies Jesse causing his sons to be born.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb הוֹלִ֥יד, he fathered, governs the entire verse. It is followed by a noun phrase indicating the firstborn, and then two more noun phrases for the subsequent sons. This structure emphasizes the lineage through a clear succession.
The word order in Hebrew places Jesse first, followed by his action of fathering, which highlights his role in the genealogy. Each son's name follows in an orderly sequence, reinforcing the importance of birth order.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew יָלַד is rendered as ἐγέννησεν, which also means 'he fathered.' This choice maintains the focus on lineage and parentage, consistent with the original Hebrew intent.
The translation reflects the importance of familial connections, which is a central theme in both the Hebrew text and its Greek counterpart.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 2:13 tells us that Jesse was the father of Eliab, his firstborn, followed by Abinadab and Shimea. This verse establishes the order of Jesse's sons, which is significant in the genealogy leading to King David.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The order highlights the significance of firstborn status and establishes the lineage leading to King David, which is crucial for understanding the Davidic covenant.
Eliab means 'God is father' and signifies his role as a leader of Zebulun and as a brother of David.
The other sons mentioned are Abinadab and Shimea, each playing a role in the lineage of David.
Jesse is significant as the father of David, establishing the royal line from which the Messiah would come, fulfilling God's promises.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How does understanding Jesse's lineage help us appreciate the significance of King David?
- What role does birth order play in the biblical narrative, and how does it affect our understanding of family dynamics?
- In what ways can we see God's providence in the genealogies presented in the Bible?
- How can we apply the lessons from Jesse's family to our own understanding of legacy and heritage?
Commentators on this verse — 5 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 2:13 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleVer. 13-15. And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third, Nathanael the fourth, Raddai the fifth, Ozem the sixth, David the seventh.
Read John Gill on 1 Chronicles 2 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third, Shimma , [ Shim`aa' (H8092), or Shim`aah (H8093) (2 Samuel 13:3; 2 Samuel 13:32), or Shamaah (H8048) (1 Samuel
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 2 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleEliab, called also Elihu. unless that was another person, and the word brother to be taken largely for a kinsman, as is frequently used.
Read Matthew Poole on 1 Chronicles 2 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(9-41) The Hezronites, who were sons of Pharez (1 Chronicles 2:5), and their three lines of descent, Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai.
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 2 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges13. Shimma] R.V. Shimea, as in 1 Chronicles 20:7. His name is written “Shammah” in 1 Samuel 16:9. In 2 Samuel 21:21 “Shimei” (R.V.).
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 2 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,
and Jesse became the father of his firstborn Eliab, Abinadab the second, Shimea the third,
Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,
Jesse was the father of Eliab, his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,
Tyndale line
¶ And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third,
and Jesse begat his first-born Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimea the third,
and Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimea the third;
And Jesse begat his first-born Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third,
And Ishai begate his eldest sonne Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third,
Strictly literal
and Jesse begot his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimea the third,
and Jesse begat his first-born Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimea the third,
and Jesse begot his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimea the third,
And Ishai begat his first-born Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shim'a the third,
Jesse became the father of his firstborn Eliab, Abinadab the second, Shimea the third,
From the Latin
And Isai beget Eliab his firstborn, the second Abinadab, the third Simmaa,
Simplified
Jesse was the father of his firstborn son Eliab; the second son was Abinadab, the third Shimea,
And Jesse was the father of Eliab, his oldest son, and Abinadab, the second, and Shimea, the third,
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
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Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint largely agree in their wording for this verse, with eight out of ten words matched. The Septuagint's word order differs, but it preserves the essential meaning of the lineage being conveyed.
וְאִישַׁ֛י הוֹלִ֥יד אֶת־ בְּכֹר֖וֹ אֶת־ אֱלִיאָ֑ב וַאֲבִינָדָב֙ הַשֵּׁנִ֔י וְשִׁמְעָ֖א הַשְּׁלִישִֽׁי׃
8 of the 10 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
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Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 2:13
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יִשַׁי (Yishay) refers to Jesse, the father of David, and is associated with the tribe of Judah. The name appears in the context of the United Monarchy, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17. Jesse is noted as the son of Obed and has several sons, including David and Eliab. The name may also mean 'I possess'.
יִשַׁי 41 n.pr.m. father of David
base
H3448 יִשַׁי father of David
3448 Yishay yee-shah'-ee
by Aramaic Iyshay {ee-shah'-ee}; from the same as 3426;
extant; Jishai, David's father:--Jesse.
see HEBREW for 03426
יִשַׁי (yi.shay) — Jesse.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17;
son of: Obed (H5744);
father of: David (H1732), Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?) and Elihu (H0453J)
Also named: Iessai (Ἰεσσαί "Jesse" G2421)
§ Jesse = "I possess"
son of Boaz and the father of king David
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
jes'-e (yishay, meaning doubtful; according to Gesenius it = "wealthy"; Olshausen, Gram., sections 277 f, conjectures yesh yah, "Yahweh exists"; Wellhausen (1Sa 14:49) explains it as 'abhishay (see ABISHAI); Iessai; Ru 4:17,22; 1Sa 16; 17; 20; 22; 25:10; 2Sa 20:1; 23:1; 1Ki 12:16; 1Ch 10:14; 12:18; Ps 72:20; Isa 11:1,10 ( = Ro 15:12)); Mt 1:5,6; Ac…
Jesse
Firm, or a gift, a son of Obed, the son of Boaz and Ruth (Ruth 4:17, 22; Matt. 1:5, 6; Luke 3:32). He was the father of eight sons, the youngest of whom was David (1 Sam. 17:12). The phrase “stem of Jesse” is used for the family of David (Isa. 11:1), and “root of Jesse” for the Messiah (Isa. 11:10; Rev. 5:5). Jesse was a man apparently of wealth and position at Bethlehem (1 Sam. 17:17, 18, 20; Ps.…
(wealthy), the father of David, was the son of Obed, who again was the fruit of the union of Boaz and the Moabitess Ruth. His great-grandmother was Rahab the Canaanite, of Jericho. (Matthew 1:5) Jesse’s genealogy is twice given in full in the Old Testament, viz., (Ruth 4:18-22) and 1Chr 2:5-12 He is commonly designated as "Jesse the Bethlehemite," (1 Samuel 16:1,18; 17:58) but his full title is "the Ephrathite of Bethlehem Judah." ch. (1 Samuel 17:12) He is an "old man" when we first meet with him, (1 Samuel 17:12) with eight sons, ch. (
Son of Obed and father of David. He was a grandson of Ruth the Moabitess, and in he native land he found an asylum while David was most in danger from the jealous pursuit of Saul, Ru 4:17 1Sa 16:1-23 17:12 22:3 Mt 1:5.
The Hebrew word יָלַד (*yalad*) means to bear, bring forth, or beget, and it encompasses various forms of childbirth and lineage declaration. It can refer to both the act of giving birth and the role of a midwife. The entries also note its use in contexts of distress and wicked behavior, as well as in reference to birthdays.
יָלַד 497 vb. bear, bring forth, beget
Qal
bear, bring forth
less often beget
of both parents
Niph. be born
Pi. cause (or help) to bring forth, viz., assist or tend as midwife
Pu. be born
Hiph.
beget (a father a child)
bear
Hoph. day of one's being born = birthday
Hithp. declared their pedigree
base
H3205 יָלַד bear, bring forth, beget .. bear, bring forth
. less often beget
. of both parents
. be born
. cause (or help) to bring forth, viz., assist or tend as midwife
. be born
. . beget (a father a child)
. bear
. day of one's being born = birthday
. declared their pedigree
3205 yalad yaw-lad'
a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget;
medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show
lineage:--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).
יָלַד (ya.lad) — to beget.
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)
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms — Verb · Hiphil · perfect third person masculine singularHVhp3ms
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HTo — ParticleHTo
בְּכוֹר (bekor) means 'first-born' and can refer to both humans and animals. It denotes the eldest son or daughter and can also be used figuratively. The word is derived from a root that emphasizes the concept of being first or chief.
בְּכוֹר 122 n.m. first-born
men and women
animals
figurative
base
H1060 בְּכוֹר first-born
1060 bkowr bek-ore'
from 1069; firstborn; hence, chief:--eldest (son),
firstborn(-ling).
see HEBREW for 01069
בְּכוֹר (be.khor) — firstborn.
1) firstborn, firstling
1a) of men and women
1b) of animals
1c) noun of relation (fig.)
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3ms
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HTo — ParticleHTo
אֱלִיאָב (Eliy'ab) means 'God is father' and refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, including a prince of Zebulun, a prince of Reuben, and David's oldest brother. The name is derived from the Hebrew words for 'God' and 'father.' The entries collectively highlight Eliab's roles, such as a Levite musician and a Gadite warrior, but do not present any significant disagreement among the lexicons.
אֱלִיאָב n.pr.m. (God is father)
prince of Zebulon
prince of Reuben
brother of David
a Kohathite
a Gadite
Levite singer
base
H446 אֱלִיאָב (God is father) . prince of Zebulon
. prince of Reuben
. brother of David
. a Kohathite
. a Gadite
. Levite singer
446 'Eliy'ab el-ee-awb'
from 410 and 1; God of (his) father; Eliab, the name of six
Israelites:--Eliab.
see HEBREW for 0410
see HEBREW for 01
אֱלִיאָב (e.li.av) — Eliab.
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.9;
son of: Helon (H2497)
§ Eliab = "my God is father" or "God is father"
1) son of Helon, leader of Zebulun in the wilderness
2) a Reubenite chief, father of Dathan and Abiram
3) David's oldest brother
4) a Levite musician
5) a Gadite warrior for David
6) a Kohathite
אֱלִיאָב (e.li.av) — Eliab.
A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.16.1;
son of: Pallu (H6396);
father of: Dathan (H1885), Abiram (H0048) and Nemuel (H5241)
§ Eliab = "my God is father" or "God is father"
1) son of Helon, leader of Zebulun in the wilderness
2) a Reubenite chief, father of Dathan and Abiram
3) David's oldest brother
4) a Levite musician
5) a Gadite warrior for David
6) a Kohathite
אֱלִיאָב (e.li.av) — Eliab.
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
e-li'-ab ('eli'abh, "God is father"):
(1) Prince of the tribe of Zebulun in the Exodus (Nu 1:9; 2:7; 7:24,29; 10:16).
(2) A Reubenite, father of Dathan and Abiram (Nu 16:11,12; 26:8 f; De 11:6).
(3) Eldest son of Jesse and brother of David (1Sa 16:6), once called Elihu (1Ch 27:18). He was of commanding appearance (1Sa 16:6) and when serving with Saul's army at the time when it was confronting the Philistines and Goliath, was inclined to lord it over his brother David (1Sa 17:28 f). His daughter Abihail became a Wife…
Eliab
To whom God is father. (1.) A Reubenite, son of Pallu (Num. 16:1, 12; 26:8, 9; Deut. 11:6).
(2.) A son of Helon, and chief of the tribe of Zebulun at the time of the census in the wilderness (Num. 1:9; 2:7).
(3.) The son of Jesse, and brother of David (1 Sam. 16:6). It was he who spoke contemptuously to David when he proposed to fight Goliath (1 Sam. 17:28).
(4.) One of the Gadite heroes who joined David in his stronghold in the wilderness (1 Chr. 12:9).
(God is my father). Son of Helon and leader of the tribe of Zebulun at the time of the census in the wilderness of Sinai. (Numbers 1:9; 2:7; 7:24,29; 10:16) (B.C. 1490.) A Reubenite, father of Dathan and Abiram. (Numbers 16:1,12; 26:8,9; 11:6) One of David’s brothers, the eldest of the family. (1 Samuel 16:6; 17:13,28; 1 Chronicles 2:13) (B.C. 1063.) A Levite in the time of David, who was both a "porter" and a musician on the "psaltery." (1 Chronicles 15:18,20; 16:5) One of the warlike Gadite leaders who came over to David when he was in the wilderness taking refuge from Saul. (
The oldest brother of David, towards whom his conduct was passionate and jealous, thus confirming the judgment of Him who looks not on the appearance, but the heart, 1Sa 16:6,7; 17:28.
The Hebrew word אֲבִינָדָב (*Abiynadab*) means 'my father is noble' or 'my father is willing.' It refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, including a man from Gibeah who sheltered the ark, a son of Jesse (David's older brother), and a son of Saul who died with him. The entries indicate a common understanding of the name's meaning and its biblical references.
אֲבִינָדָב n.pr.m. (my father is noble)
a man of Gibeah, in whose house the ark tarried
a son of Jesse
a son of Saul
base
H41 אֲבִינָדָב
41 'Abiynadab ab-ee-naw-dawb'
from 1 and 5068; father of generosity (i.e. liberal);
Abinadab, the name of four Israelites:--Abinadab.
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 05068
אֲבִינָדָב (a.vi.na.dav) — Abinadab.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.7.1;
father of: Eleazar (H0499H), Uzzah (H5798A), Ahio (H0283)
§ Abinadab = "my father is noble" or "my father is willing"
1) a man of Gibeah who sheltered the ark
2) second son of Jesse, David's older brother
3) a son of Saul, slain with him by the Philistines
אֲבִינָדָב (a.vi.na.dav) — Abinadab.
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.14.49;
son of: Saul (H7586G) and Ahinoam (H0293);
brother of: Jonathan (H3083H), Malchi-shua (H4444), Merab (H4764) and Michal (H4324);
half-brother of: Ish-bosheth (H0378), Armoni (H0764) and Mephibosheth (H4648H); also called Ishvi (KJV: Ishui) at 1Sa.14.49;
Also named: yish.vi (יִשְׁוִי "Ishvi" H3440H)
§ Abinadab = "my father is noble" or "my father is willing"
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
a-bin'-a-dab ('abhinadhabh, "father of willingness," or, "my father is willing." This is according to the ordinary usage of the second word in the name--"willing" rather than "munificent" or "noble"):
(1) The man in whose house the men of Kiriath-jearim placed the ark, after its return from the land of the Philistines, his house being either in Gibeah of Benjamin or "in the hill" (1Sa 7:1; 2Sa 6:3,4). To account for the ambiguity note that gibh`ah means hill, and that the place-name Gibeah ordinarily has the definite article. It is natural to think that Abinadab was himself a man of Kiriath-jearim, though the account does not explicitly say so. The record is that the men of Kiriath-jearim were summoned to take charge of the ark at a time when no one else dared to have it (
Abinadab
Father of nobleness; i.e., “noble.” (1.) A Levite of Kirjath-jearim, in whose house the ark of the covenant was deposited after having been brought back from the land of the Philistines (1 Sam. 7:1). It remained there twenty years, till it was at length removed by David (1 Sam. 7:1,2; 1 Chr. 13:7).
(2.) The second of the eight sons of Jesse (1 Sam. 16:8). He was with Saul in the campaign against the Philistines in which Goliath was slain (1 Sam. 17:13).
(3.) One of Saul’s sons, who peristed with his father in the battle of Gilboa (1 Sam. 31:2;
A Levite, a native of Kirjath-jearim, in whose house the ark remained 20 years. (1 Samuel 7:1,2; 1 Chronicles 13:7) (B.C. 1124.) Second son of Jesse, who followed Saul to his war against the Philistines, (1 Samuel 16:8; 17:13) (B.C. 1063.) A son of Saul, who was slain with his brothers at the fatal battle on Mount Gilboa. (1 Samuel 31:2) (B.C. 1053.) Father of one of the twelve chief officers of Solomon. (1 Kings 4:11) (B.C. before 1014.)
שֵׁנִי (sheniy) means 'second' and can also imply 'again' or 'another.' It is an ordinal number used to denote position or sequence, as well as to indicate repetition. The word is derived from a root meaning 'double' and appears in various contexts in the Old Testament.
שֵׁנִי m. שֵׁנִית f. 157 adj.num.ord. second
base
H8145 שֵׁנִי m. שֵׁנִית f. adj. num. ord. second
8145 sheniy shay-nee'
from 8138; properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially,
again:--again, either (of them), (an-)other, second (time).
see HEBREW for 08138
שֵׁנִי (she.ni) — second.
1) second
1a) second (the ordinal number)
1b) again (a second time)
1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Art | Adj — ParticleHTd/Aomsa
שִׁמְעָא (Shim`a) refers to several figures in the Old Testament, primarily associated with the tribe of Judah and the lineage of David. The name means 'fame' and is linked to notable individuals such as Shimea, a son of David by Bathsheba, and a brother of David. There are also references to Levites named Shimea, indicating a diverse usage of the name across different contexts.
שִׁמְעָא n.pr.m.
brother of David
son of David
Levites
base
H8092 שִׁמְעָא
8092 Shim`a' shim-aw'
for 8093; Shima, the name of four Israelites:--Shimea,
Shimei, Shamma.
see HEBREW for 08093
שִׁמְעָא (shim.ah, shim.a) — Shimea.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.6.30;
son of: Uzzah (H5798B);
father of: Haggiah (H2293)
§ Shimea = "fame"
1) son of David by Bathsheba
2) brother of David, the 3rd son of Jesse
2a) also 'Shammah', 'Shimma', and 'Shimeah'
3) a Gershonite Levite, father of Berachiah, and grandfather of Asaph
4) a Merarite Levite, son of Uzzah, and father of Haggiah
שִׁמְעָא (shim.ah, shim.a) — Shimea.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.6.39;
son of: Michael (H4317J);
father of: Berechiah (H1296H)
§ Shimea = "fame"
1) son of David by Bathsheba
2) brother of David, the 3rd son of Jesse
2a) also 'Shammah', 'Shimma', and 'Shimeah'
3) a Gershonite Levite, father of Berachiah, and grandfather of Asaph
4) a Merarite Levite, son of Uzzah, and father of Haggiah
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
Shimea
The hearing prayer. (1.) One of David’s sons by Bathsheba (1 Chr. 3:5); called also Shammua (14:4).
(2.) A Levite of the family of Merari (1 Chr. 6:30).
(3.) Another Levite of the family of Gershon (1 Chr. 6:39).
(4.) One of David’s brothers (1 Sam. 16:9, marg.).
(fame). Son of David by Beth-shean. (1 Chronicles 3:5) (B.C. 1045.) A Merarite Levite. (1 Chronicles 6:30) (15). A Gershonite Levite, ancestor of Asaph the minstrel. (1 Chronicles 6:39) (24). (B.C. before 1200.) The brother of David, (1 Chronicles 20:7) elsewhere called Shamma, Shimma and Shimeah.
שְׁלִישִׁי (shliyshiy) means 'third' and is used as an ordinal number. It can refer to a third part, time, or rank, and can also denote a third-story cell. The entries indicate its feminine form as שְׁלִישִׁית and note its relation to the number three.
שְׁלִישִׁי m. שְׁלִישִׁית f. adj.num.ord. 108 third
base
H7992 שְׁלִישִׁי, שְׁלִישִׁית third
7992 shliyshiy shel-ee-shee'
ordinal from 7969; third; feminine a third (part); by
extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a
third-story cell):--third (part, rank, time), three (years
old).
see HEBREW for 07969
שְׁלִישִׁי (she.li.shi) — third.
1) third, one third, third part, third time
1a) ordinal number
Art | Adj — ParticleHTd/Aomsa
thurd (shelishi; tritos): Isa 19:24, "In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria," etc., brings out very distinctly the universal and missionary character of Isaiah's prophecies and of Israel's destiny (compare Eze 16:63; and see G. A. Smith, Isaiah, II, 275, 278; Watkinson, Th. Blind Spot 21 ff).
For "third hour," "third month," "third year," see CALENDAR; DAY; TIME.