Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,
Parallel translations
- WEB and Jesse became the father of his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimea the third,
- KJV And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third,
- NKJV Jesse begot Eliab his firstborn, Abinadab the second, Shimea the third,
- NASB and Jesse fathered Eliab his firstborn, then Abinadab, the second, Shimea, the third,
- NLT Jesse’s first son was Eliab, his second was Abinadab, his third was Shimea,
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Quick answer
Jesse's first three sons are named, beginning the list that leads to David.
Overview
The Chronicler lists Jesse's eldest sons, including Eliab, who appeared impressive but was passed over for kingship (1 Samuel 16:6-7). This sets up the contrast that God chose the youngest, David, by His own gracious purpose. The verse reminds readers that the Lord looks on the heart, not on outward appearance.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- 1 Sam 17:13The three older sons of Jesse had followed Saul into battle: The firstborn was Eliab, the second was Abinadab, and the third was Shammah.
- 1 Chr 20:7and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.
- 1 Sam 17:28Now when David’s oldest brother Eliab heard him speaking to the men, his anger burned against David. “Why have you come down here?” he asked. “And with whom did you leave those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and wickedness of heart—you have come down to see the battle!”
- 1 Chr 27:18over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;
- 1 Sam 16:6–13When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and said, “Surely here before the LORD is His anointed.”
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