Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The sons of Jada, Shammai’s brother: Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without children. New Living Translation The sons of Jada, Shammai’s brother, were Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without children, English Standard Version The sons of Jada, Shammai’s brother: Jether and Jonathan; and Jether died childless. Berean Standard Bible The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without children. Berean Literal Bible And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan. And Jether died without sons. King James Bible And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children. New King James Version The sons of Jada, the brother of Shammai, were Jether and Jonathan; Jether died without children. New American Standard Bible The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai were Jether and Jonathan, and Jether died without sons. NASB 1995 The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai were Jether and Jonathan, and Jether died without sons. NASB 1977 And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai were Jether and Jonathan, and Jether died without sons. Legacy Standard Bible The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai were Jether and Jonathan, and Jether died without sons. Amplified Bible The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan. Jether died childless. Berean Annotated Bible The sons of Jada (He knows) the brother of Shammai (desolate): Jether (abundance) and Jonathan (YHWH has given). Jether died without children. Christian Standard Bible The sons of Jada, brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without children. Holman Christian Standard Bible The sons of Jada, brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without children. American Standard Version And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether, and Jonathan; and Jether died without children. Contemporary English Version Jada was the father of Jether and Jonathan. Jether had no children, English Revised Version And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children. GOD'S WORD® Translation The sons of Jada (Shammai's brother) were Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without children. Good News Translation Jada, the brother of Shammai, had two sons, Jether and Jonathan, but Jether died without having any sons. International Standard Version Shammai's brother Jada's descendants were Jether and Jonathan, but Jether died childless. NET Bible The sons of Jada, Shammai's brother: Jether and Jonathan. (Jether died without having sons.) New Heart English Bible The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether, and Jonathan; and Jether died without children. Webster's Bible Translation And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without children. World English Bible The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan; and Jether died without children. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd sons of Jada, brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan; and Jether dies without sons. Berean Literal Bible And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan. And Jether died without sons. Young's Literal Translation And sons of Jada, brother of Shammai: Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether dieth without sons. Smith's Literal Translation And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan: and Jether will die without sons. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the sons of Jada the brother of Semei : Jether and Jonathan. And Jether also died without children. Catholic Public Domain Version But the sons of Jada, the brother of Shammai, were Jether and Jonathan. Then Jether also died without children. New American Bible The sons of Jada, the brother of Shammai, were Jether and Jonathan. Jether died childless. New Revised Standard Version The sons of Jada, Shammai’s brother: Jether and Jonathan; and Jether died childless. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the sons of Jonathan: Lapath and Aoza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sons of Yuda, the brother of Sabi: Yathar and Yonathan, and Yathar died without sons. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the sons of Dadai, Achisamas, Jether, Jonathan: and Jether died childless. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sons of Israel…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.… Cross References The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: 1 Chronicles 4:17 The sons of Ezrah: Jether, Mered, Epher, and Jalon. And Mered’s wife Bithiah gave birth to Miriam, Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa. Genesis 25:24-26 When her time came to give birth, there were indeed twins in her womb. / The first one came out red, covered with hair like a fur coat; so they named him Esau. / After this, his brother came out grasping Esau’s heel; so he was named Jacob. And Isaac was sixty years old when the twins were born. Jether and Jonathan. Judges 8:20 So he said to Jether, his firstborn, “Get up and kill them.” But the young man did not draw his sword; he was fearful because he was still a youth. 1 Chronicles 8:33 Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. 1 Samuel 14:1 One day Jonathan son of Saul said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But Jonathan did not tell his father. Jether died without children. Luke 20:28-30 “Teacher,” they said, “Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man is to marry his brother’s widow and raise up offspring for him. / Now there were seven brothers. The first one married a wife but died childless. / Then the second Deuteronomy 25:5-6 When brothers dwell together and one of them dies without a son, the widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother is to take her as his wife and fulfill the duty of a brother-in-law for her. / The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel. Jeremiah 22:30 This is what the LORD says: “Enroll this man as childless, a man who will not prosper in his lifetime. None of his descendants will prosper to sit on the throne of David or to rule again in Judah.” Numbers 26:30-33 These were the descendants of Gilead: the Iezerite clan from Iezer, the Helekite clan from Helek, / the Asrielite clan from Asriel, the Shechemite clan from Shechem, / the Shemidaite clan from Shemida, and the Hepherite clan from Hepher. … Joshua 17:3-6 But Zelophehad son of Hepher (the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh) had no sons but only daughters. These are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. / They approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the leaders, and said, “The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brothers.” So Joshua gave them an inheritance among their father’s brothers, in keeping with the command of the LORD. / Thus ten shares fell to Manasseh, in addition to the land of Gilead and Bashan beyond the Jordan, … Genesis 46:13 The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puvah, Job, and Shimron. Numbers 27:1-11 Now the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, belonged to the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. These were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. They approached / the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the leaders, and the whole congregation, and said, / “Our father died in the wilderness, but he was not among the followers of Korah who gathered together against the LORD. Instead, he died because of his own sin, and he had no sons. … Judges 11:1-2 Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valor; he was the son of a prostitute, and Gilead was his father. / And Gilead’s wife bore him sons who grew up, drove Jephthah out, and said to him, “You shall have no inheritance in our father’s house, because you are the son of another woman.” Ruth 4:18-22 Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron, / Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, / Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, … 1 Chronicles 7:14-19 The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead. / Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters. / Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. … 1 Chronicles 4:1-4 The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal. / Reaiah son of Shobal was the father of Jahath, and Jahath was the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These were the clans of the Zorathites. / These were the sons of Etam: Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash. And their sister was named Hazzelelponi. … Treasury of Scripture And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children. Jada. 1 Chronicles 2:28 And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, and Abishur. Jether. Exodus 4:18 And Moses went and returned to Jethro his father in law, and said unto him, Let me go, I pray thee, and return unto my brethren which are in Egypt, and see whether they be yet alive. And Jethro said to Moses, Go in peace. Judges 8:20 And he said unto Jether his firstborn, Up, and slay them. But the youth drew not his sword: for he feared, because he was yet a youth. 1 Kings 2:5,32 Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, and what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle that was about his loins, and in his shoes that were on his feet… (1) Father-in-law of Moses, Exodus 4:18 And Moses went and returned to Jethro his father in law, and said unto him, Let me go, I pray thee, and return unto my brethren which are in Egypt, and see whether they be yet alive. And Jethro said to Moses, Go in peace. Exodus 3:1 Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. (2) Firstborn of Gideon, Judges 8:20 And he said unto Jether his firstborn, Up, and slay them. But the youth drew not his sword: for he feared, because he was yet a youth. (3) Father of Amasa, slain by Joab, 1 Kings 2:5 Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, and what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle that was about his loins, and in his shoes that were on his feet. 2 Samuel 17:25 And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa was a man's son, whose name was Ithra an Israelite, that went in to Abigail the daughter of Nahash, sister to Zeruiah Joab's mother. (4) A descendant of Jerameel, 1 Chronicles 2:32 And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children. (5) Son of Ezra, of Judah, 1 Chronicles 4:17 And the sons of Ezra were, Jether, and Mered, and Epher, and Jalon: and she bare Miriam, and Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa. (6) A son of Asher, 1 Chronicles 7:38 And the sons of Jether; Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara. Jump to Previous Childless Children Died Dieth End Jada Jether Jonathan ShammaiJump to Next Childless Children Died Dieth End Jada Jether Jonathan Shammai1 Chronicles 2 1. The sons of Israel.3. The posterity of Judah by Tamar. 13. The children of Jesse. 18. The posterity of Caleb the son of Hezron. 21. Hezron's posterity by the daughter of Machir. 25. Jerahmeel's posterity. 34. Sheshan's posterity. 42. Another branch of Caleb's posterity. 50. The posterity of Caleb the son of Hur. The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jada is mentioned as the brother of Shammai, indicating a familial connection within the tribe of Judah. This highlights the importance of family lineage in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles, which trace the descendants of the tribes of Israel. The genealogies serve to establish the historical and covenantal continuity of God's people. Shammai is a name that appears in various contexts in the Old Testament, often associated with the tribe of Judah, emphasizing the tribe's prominence in Israel's history. Jether and Jonathan: Jether died without children: Persons / Places / Events 1. JadaA member of the tribe of Judah, Jada is noted as the brother of Shammai. His lineage is part of the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles, which trace the descendants of Judah. 2. Shammai Jada's brother, also a descendant of Judah. The genealogies in Chronicles often highlight family connections to emphasize the continuity of God's people. 3. Jether One of Jada's sons, who is noted for having died without children. This detail is significant in the context of Hebrew culture, where lineage and inheritance were important. 4. Jonathan Another son of Jada, whose lineage is not detailed in this verse but is part of the broader genealogical record. 5. Tribe of Judah The tribe from which these individuals descend. Judah is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and its lineage is significant in biblical history, particularly in relation to King David and Jesus Christ. Teaching Points The Importance of Genealogy in ScriptureGenealogies in the Bible serve to connect God's promises across generations. They remind us of God's faithfulness and the unfolding of His redemptive plan through history. The Significance of Legacy Jether's death without children highlights the cultural importance of legacy and inheritance in biblical times. It prompts us to consider the spiritual legacy we are leaving behind. God's Sovereignty in Family Lines Despite human circumstances, God's purposes prevail. The genealogies show that God works through families, even when situations seem bleak or insignificant. The Role of Individuals in God's Plan Each person in the genealogy, whether prominent or obscure, plays a part in God's overarching plan. This encourages us to see our own lives as part of God's account. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 2:32?2. How does 1 Chronicles 2:32 highlight the importance of family lineage in Scripture? 3. What can we learn about God's faithfulness from the descendants listed here? 4. How does understanding genealogies enhance our comprehension of biblical history and prophecy? 5. How can we apply the value of heritage and legacy in our families today? 6. What connections exist between 1 Chronicles 2:32 and other genealogies in the Bible? 7. What is the significance of Jair in 1 Chronicles 2:32 within Israel's tribal history? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 2:32 reflect the genealogical importance in biblical narratives? 9. Why are the sons of Jada mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:32? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 2? 11. How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)? 12. 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 - How do we reconcile any discrepancies between this account of David's battles with the Philistines and the parallel text in 2 Samuel 5? 13. 1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath? 14. Would Jesus inherit David's throne? Yes, per Luke 1:32. No, as a descendant of cursed Jehoiakim (Matthew 1:11, 1 Chronicles 3:16, Jeremiah 36:30). What Does 1 Chronicles 2:32 Mean The sons of Jada• 1 Chronicles places Jada within the tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:4–9, 25–33), highlighting how God preserved Judah’s line toward the promised Messiah (Ruth 4:18–22; Matthew 1:1–3). • “Sons” reminds us of the covenant blessing of fruitfulness first spoken to Abraham (Genesis 17:6). • Genealogies ground faith in real history; they link God’s prior acts (Exodus 6:14) to the Chronicler’s post-exilic readers, assuring them that the Lord still knows every family by name. The brother of Shammai • Jada is introduced in relation to Shammai, underscoring the Chronicler’s concern with exact family connections (1 Chronicles 2:28–30). • Such precision reinforces the reliability of the record and affirms that God values ordinary people—brothers, cousins, obscure relatives—within His unfolding plan (Isaiah 49:15–16). • By noting siblings, Scripture subtly teaches the importance of family solidarity and accountability (Proverbs 17:17). Jether and Jonathan • The verse names two sons: “Jether and Jonathan” (1 Chronicles 2:32). Naming children was a testimony to God’s ongoing faithfulness (Psalm 127:3). • Their appearance secures Jada’s place in Judah’s lineage, paralleling other two-son pairings that frame pivotal moments in biblical history—e.g., Esau & Jacob (Genesis 25:23) and Perez & Zerah (Genesis 38:29–30). • Though little else is recorded, their inclusion illustrates that every life, noted or not, is seen by God (Luke 12:7). Jether died without children • The Chronicler adds, “Jether died without children” (1 Chronicles 2:32). Such detail matters because lack of offspring could sever a family’s inheritance (Numbers 27:8–11). • The statement validates legal provisions like levirate marriage (Deuteronomy 25:5–10) and signals why Jonathan’s line, not Jether’s, would carry Jada’s heritage forward (1 Chronicles 2:33). • Spiritually, the note cautions against presuming on future generations; only the Lord sustains a family’s legacy (Psalm 90:1–2). summary 1 Chronicles 2:32 records Jada’s two sons, notes his relation to Shammai, and states that Jether left no heirs. The verse underscores God’s meticulous care for lineage, highlights the covenant promise of offspring, and shows how the Lord directs history—even through anonymous names—to preserve Judah’s line and ultimately bring forth Christ. Hebrew The sonsוּבְנֵ֤י (ū·ḇə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jada יָדָע֙ (yā·ḏā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3047: Jada -- 'the shrewd one', a man of Judah the brother אֲחִ֣י (’ă·ḥî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 251: A brother, ) of Shammai: שַׁמַּ֔י (šam·may) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8060: Shammai -- three men of Israel Jether יֶ֖תֶר (ye·ṯer) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3500: Jether -- Moses' father-in-law, also the name of several Israelites and Jonathan. וְיוֹנָתָ֑ן (wə·yō·w·nā·ṯān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3129: Jonathan Jether יֶ֖תֶר (ye·ṯer) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3500: Jether -- Moses' father-in-law, also the name of several Israelites died וַיָּ֥מָת (way·yā·māṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill without לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no children. בָנִֽים׃ (ḇā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son Links 1 Chronicles 2:32 NIV1 Chronicles 2:32 NLT 1 Chronicles 2:32 ESV 1 Chronicles 2:32 NASB 1 Chronicles 2:32 KJV 1 Chronicles 2:32 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 2:32 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 2:32 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 2:32 French Bible 1 Chronicles 2:32 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 2:32 The sons of Jada the brother (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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