And the second took her, and he died; nor did he leave any offspring. And the third likewise.
Parallel translations
- WEB The second took her, and died, leaving no children behind him. The third likewise;
- KJV And the second took her, and died, neither left he any seed: and the third likewise.
- BSB Then the second one married the widow, but he also died and left no children. And the third did likewise.
- NASB The second one married her, and died leaving behind no children; and the third likewise;
- NLT So the second brother married the widow, but he also died without children. Then the third brother married her.
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Quick answer
The second and third brothers in turn marry the widow and die childless.
Overview
The hypothetical multiplies as each brother dies without producing an heir. The accumulation builds toward their seemingly unanswerable puzzle. Their elaborate scenario reflects a misunderstanding of what resurrection life will be like.
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