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1 Chronicles 2

1 Chronicles 2:11

The Sons of Israel · 1 Chronicles 2:1–55
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Translations

Modern
Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz.
Traditional
And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,
Literal
And Nahshon begat Salmon, and Salmon begat Boaz,
Latin
Nahasson quoque genuit Salma, de quo ortus est Booz.

Original

Hebrew
English
Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz.

Notes

1 Chronicles 2:10–17

The passage about Ram's descendants shows a direct line from Ram to Jesse and then lists Jesse's children.

1 Chronicles 2:3–4:23

The genealogies show all the people of Israel (1 Chronicles 2:1–2), but they focus more on David's ancestors from the tribe of Judah.

1 Chronicles 2:9–55

The descendants of Hezron are listed up to the time of David in several sections:

Theme notes and profiles

David Judah Ancestors of Jesus

Parallels

Genesis 35:21–26 Genesis 38:1–30

People

Boaz: Kinsman-redeemer who married Ruth, ancestor of David and Jesus Nahshon: Son of Amminadab, leader of Judah, ancestor of David Salmon: Son of Nahshon; husband of Rahab; ancestor of David

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) David Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Hezron (Person) Jerahmeel Judah (Person) Nahshon Salma Salmon (Person)

Topics

David: King of Israel: Genealogy of Salma: Called Also Salmon: Father of Boaz