1 Chronicles 2:14

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 2:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Nethanel the fourth, Raddai the fifth,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Nethanel the fourth, Raddai the fifth,

1 Chronicles 2:14 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

11and Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz,

12and Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse;

13and Jesse begat his first-born Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimea the third,

14Nethanel the fourth, Raddai the fifth,

15Ozem the sixth, David the seventh;

16and their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the sons of Zeruiah: Abishai, and Joab, and Asahel, three.

17And Abigail bare Amasa; and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.

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What do historical commentaries say?

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes

“2:14-15 The Chronicler lists David as the seventh son of Jesse, while Samuel makes him the eighth (1 Sam 16:6-13; 17:12). Samuel does not provide the names of David’s fourth, fifth, or sixth brothers (Nethanel, Raddai, and Ozem). Later, the Chronicler lists a brother named Elihu, who might or might not have been an additional son (see study note on 1 Chr 27:18). The number seven (the “perfect” number) perhaps symbolizes that David was chosen by God to rule.”

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Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
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Last text and source check: 20 August 2026