1 Chronicles 2:28

Authorized King James Version

And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, and Abishur.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּֽהְי֥וּ
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
וּבְנֵ֣י
H1121
And the sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#3
אוֹנָ֖ם
H208
of Onam
onam, the name of an edomite and of an israelite
#4
שַׁמַּ֔י
H8060
of Shammai
shammai, the name of three israelites
#5
וְיָדָ֑ע
H3047
and Jada
jada, an israelite
#6
וּבְנֵ֣י
H1121
And the sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#7
שַׁמַּ֔י
H8060
of Shammai
shammai, the name of three israelites
#8
נָדָ֖ב
H5070
Nadab
nadab, the name of four israelites
#9
וַֽאֲבִישֽׁוּר׃
H51
and Abishur
abishur, an israelite

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection