1 Chronicles 2:29
New International Version
Abishur’s wife was named Abihail, who bore him Ahban and Molid.

New Living Translation
The sons of Abishur and his wife Abihail were Ahban and Molid.

English Standard Version
The name of Abishur’s wife was Abihail, and she bore him Ahban and Molid.

Berean Standard Bible
Abishur’s wife was named Abihail, and she bore to him Ahban and Molid.

King James Bible
And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail, and she bare him Ahban, and Molid.

New King James Version
And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail, and she bore him Ahban and Molid.

New American Standard Bible
The name of Abishur’s wife was Abihail, and she bore to him Ahban and Molid.

NASB 1995
The name of Abishur’s wife was Abihail, and she bore him Ahban and Molid.

NASB 1977
And the name of Abishur’s wife was Abihail, and she bore him Ahban and Molid.

Legacy Standard Bible
The name of Abishur’s wife was Abihail, and she bore him Ahban and Molid.

Amplified Bible
The name of Abishur’s wife was Abihail; she bore him Ahban and Molid.

Christian Standard Bible
Abishur’s wife was named Abihail, who bore Ahban and Molid to him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Abishur’s wife was named Abihail, who bore Ahban and Molid to him.

American Standard Version
And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail; and she bare him Ahban, and Molid.

Contemporary English Version
Abishur married Abihail, and their two sons were Ahban and Molid.

English Revised Version
And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail; and she bare him Ahban, and Molid.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The name of Abishur's wife was Abihail. She gave birth to Ahban and Molid.

Good News Translation
Abishur married a woman named Abihail, and they had two sons, Ahban and Molid.

International Standard Version
Abishur's wife was named Abihail. She bore him Ahban and Molid.

Majority Standard Bible
Abishur?s wife was named Abihail, and she bore to him Ahban and Molid.

NET Bible
Abishur's wife was Abihail, who bore him Ahban and Molid.

New Heart English Bible
The name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail; and she bore him Ahban, and Molid.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail; and she bore him Ahban, and Molid.

World English Bible
The name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail; and she bore him Ahban and Molid.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the name of the wife of Abishur [is] Abihail, and she bears Ahban and Molid to him.

Young's Literal Translation
And the name of the wife of Abishur is Abihail, and she beareth to him Ahban and Molid.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the name of Abishur's wife, Abihail; and she will bear to him Ahban and Molid.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the name of Abisur's wife was Abihail, who bore him Ahobban, and Molid.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Truly, the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail, who bore to him Ahban and Molid.

New American Bible
Abishur’s wife, who was named Abihail, bore him Ahban and Molid.

New Revised Standard Version
The name of Abishur’s wife was Abihail, and she bore him Ahban and Molid.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the sons of Nadab: Seled and Pelarim; but Seled died without children.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abikhel, and she bore to him Akhban and Mulid.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail; and she bore him Ahban, and Molid.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the name of the wife of Abisur was Abichaia, and she bore him Achabar, and Moel.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sons of Israel
28The sons of Onam: Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur. 29Abishur’s wife was named Abihail, and she bore to him Ahban and Molid. 30The sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim. Seled died without children.…

Cross References
Ruth 4:19-22
Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, / Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, / Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed, ...

Matthew 1:3-6
Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. / Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon. / Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, ...

Luke 3:31-33
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, / the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon, / the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,

Genesis 38:29-30
But when he pulled his hand back and his brother came out, she said, “You have broken out first!” So he was named Perez. / Then his brother came out with the scarlet thread around his wrist, and he was named Zerah.

1 Samuel 16:1
Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.”

2 Samuel 2:4
Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”

2 Samuel 5:1-3
Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.

1 Kings 2:11
The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 3:1-4
These were the sons of David who were born to him in Hebron: The firstborn was Amnon by Ahinoam of Jezreel; the second was Daniel by Abigail of Carmel; / the third was Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; the fourth was Adonijah the son of Haggith; / the fifth was Shephatiah by Abital; and the sixth was Ithream by his wife Eglah. ...

1 Chronicles 4:1
The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.

1 Chronicles 5:1-2
These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.

1 Chronicles 6:1-3
The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

1 Chronicles 9:1
So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness.

1 Chronicles 11:1-3
Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.

1 Chronicles 12:23-40
Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...


Treasury of Scripture

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1 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 name of Abishur’s wife
This phrase introduces us to the familial context within the genealogies of 1 Chronicles. The name "Abishur" means "my father is a wall" in Hebrew, suggesting strength and protection. In ancient Israelite culture, names were often reflective of character or divine attributes. The mention of a wife in genealogies highlights the importance of family lineage and the role of women in continuing the family line, which was crucial for inheritance and maintaining tribal identity.

was Abihail
The name "Abihail" means "my father is might" or "father of strength" in Hebrew. This name reflects a recognition of God's power and might, which was a common theme in Israelite names, emphasizing reliance on God’s strength. Abihail’s inclusion in the genealogy underscores the value placed on women in the biblical narrative, as they were essential in God’s unfolding plan for His people.

and she bore him
This phrase indicates the role of Abihail in the continuation of Abishur’s lineage. In the ancient Near Eastern context, bearing children was seen as a blessing and a fulfillment of God’s command to "be fruitful and multiply" (Genesis 1:28). The act of bearing children was not only a personal joy but also a communal and covenantal responsibility, ensuring the survival and prosperity of the family and tribe.

Ahban and Molid
The names of the sons, "Ahban" and "Molid," are significant in understanding the continuation of the family line. "Ahban" could be interpreted as "brother of understanding" or "brother of discernment," suggesting a family value placed on wisdom and insight. "Molid" means "begetter" or "one who brings forth," which emphasizes the generational aspect of the genealogy. These names reflect the hope and expectation that the family line will continue to thrive and fulfill its God-given purpose.

Verse 29. - אֲבִיגַיִל אֲבִיחַיִל אֲבִיהַיִל, are the readings of various manuscripts in this verse.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Abishur’s
אֲבִישׁ֖וּר (’ă·ḇî·šūr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 51: Abishur -- 'my father is a wall', an Israelite

wife
אֵ֥שֶׁת (’ê·šeṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

was named
וְשֵׁ֛ם (wə·šêm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034: A name

Abihail,
אֲבִיהָ֑יִל (’ă·ḇî·hā·yil)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 32: Abihail -- 'my father is might', an Israelite name

who bore
וַתֵּ֣לֶד (wat·tê·leḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Ahban
אַחְבָּ֖ן (’aḥ·bān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 257: Ahban -- 'brother of an intelligent one', an Israelite

and Molid to him.
מוֹלִֽיד׃ (mō·w·lîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4140: Molid -- a man of Judah


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