The sons of Onam were Shammai and Jada. And the sons of Shammai were Nadab and Abishur.
Parallel translations
- WEB The sons of Onam were Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur.
- KJV And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, and Abishur.
- BSB The sons of Onam: Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur.
- NKJV The sons of Onam were Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai were Nadab and Abishur.
- NLT The sons of Onam were Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai were Nadab and Abishur.
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The sons of Onam were Shammai and Jada, and Shammai's sons were Nadab and Abishur. It extends the genealogy through another generation.
Overview
The Chronicler traces multiple generations of the Jerahmeelites, showing the breadth of Judah's families. Recording even minor branches demonstrates the comprehensiveness of God's covenant care. Each name represents a household within the people through whom God was working out His purposes.
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