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The sons of Onam were Shammai, and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab, and Abishur.
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A Link in the Chain
Commentators explain that this verse is part of the detailed genealogy of the Hezronites, a clan within the tribe of Judah. It specifically names the sons of Onam (Shammai and Jada) and the sons of Shammai (Nadab and Abishur), continuing the meticulous record of Jerahmeel's descendants. This careful tracking of lineage was crucial for identity and inheritance in ancient Israel.
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19th Century
Anglican
The Hezronites, who were sons of Pharez (1 Chronicles 2:5), and their three lines of descent: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the sons of Onam The son of Jerahmeel by his other wife:
were Shammai and Jada. And the sons …
Presbyterian
We have now come to the register of the children of Israel, that distinguished people, who were to dwell alone, and not be reckoned among the natio…
