Translations
Modern
In the second year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Nadab son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned two years.
Traditional
And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel two years.
Literal
And Nadab son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigned over Israel two years.
Latin
Nadab vero filius Jeroboam regnavit super Israël anno secundo Asa regis Juda: regnavitque super Israël duobus annis.
Original
Hebrew
English
In the second year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Nadab son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned two years.
Notes
The writer of 1 Kings tells Nadab’s life story using a common format (see study note on 1 Kings 15:1–8).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
Asa: King of Judah, son of Abijah; father of Jehoshaphat Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Jeroboam: First king of the northern kingdom of Israel Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Nadab: King of Israel, son of Jeroboam I, reigned briefly
Glossary
Baasha Jehu Jeroboam Kings, Books of First and Second Nadab Tirzah (Place)
Topics
Influence: Evil Kings: Conspiracies Against: Pekah Against Menahem Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Nadab Nadab: Son and Successor of Jeroboam: His Wicked Reign; Murdered by Baasha