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1 Chronicles 2

1 Chronicles 2:3

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

Modern
The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by Bath-shua the Canaanite. Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death.
Traditional
The sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah: which three were born unto him of the daughter of Shua the Canaanitess. And Er, the firstborn of Judah, was evil in the sight of the Lord; and he slew him.
Literal
The sons of Judah: Er, and Onan, and Shelah; these three were born to him of a daughter of Shua the Canaanitess. And Er the firstborn of Judah was wicked in the eyes of YHWH, and He put him to death.
Latin
Filii Juda: Her, Onan, et Sela: hi tres nati sunt ei de filia Sue Chananitide. Fuit autem Her primogenitus Juda malus coram Domino, et occidit eum.

Original

Hebrew
English
The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by Bath-shua the Canaanite. Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death.

Notes

1 Chronicles 2:3

Er and Onan, the first two sons of Judah, faced destruction because of their sins (Genesis 38:6–10). The descendants of Shelah appear as an addition at the end of Judah's genealogies (1 Chronicles 4:21–23).

1 Chronicles 2:3–8

The genealogy of Judah is detailed, including background information on David's ancestors. Compare Genesis 46:12.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

David Judah Ancestors of Jesus

Parallels

Genesis 35:21–26 Genesis 38:1–30

People

Bath-shua: Judah's Canaanite wife; mother of Er, Onan, and Shelah Er: Judah's firstborn son, killed by God for his wickedness Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Onan: Son of Judah Shelah: Judah's youngest son and his descendants Shua: Father of Canaanite wife of Judah, mother of Er, Onan, and Shelah

Places

Canaan: Ancient region; descendants of Ham; promised to Abraham's descendants

Glossary

Bathshua Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) David Er Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Judah (Person) Onan Shelah

Topics

Canaanites: Judah Marries a Woman of David: King of Israel: Genealogy of Er: Son of Judah Onan: Killed for his Refusal to Raise Seed (Offspring) for his Deceased Brother Shelah: Son of Judah Shua: A Canaanite and the Father-In-Law of Judah: R. V., A. V. Shuah