Lexical Definition
נָדָב Nâdâb (naw-dawb') Nadab N:N-M-P
from נָדַב; liberal
Nadab.
- § Nadab = "generous"
- Nadab, the name of four Israelites
1) eldest son of Aaron by Elisheba; struck dead before the sanctuary in the wilderness for kindling the censers with strange fire
2) son of king Jeroboam I of the northern kingdom of Israel and king of Israel for 2 years before being slain by Baasha
3) a Jerahmeelite, son of Shammai, of the tribe of Judah
4) a son of Gibeon of the tribe of Benjamin
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.28
- son of: Shammai (שַׁמַּי)
- brother of: Abishur (אֲבִישׁוּר)
- father of: Seled (סֶלֶד) and Appaim (אַפַּיִם)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
נָדָב proper name, masculine (generous, noble) —
1. eldest son of Aaron Exod 6:23; Exod 24:1; Exod 24:9; Exod 28:1; Lev 10:1; Num 3:2; Num 3:4; Num 26:60; Num 26:61; 1Chr 5:29*; 1Chr 24:1. ᵐ5 Ναδαβ (so 3, 4).
2. son of Jeroboam I 1Kgs 14:20; 1Kgs 15:25; 1Kgs 15:27; 1Kgs 15:31. ᵐ5 Ναβατ, Ναβαθ, ᵐ5L Ναδαβ.
3. a Jerahmeelite 1Chr 2:28; 1Chr 2:30.
4. a Gibeonite 1Chr 8:30; 1Chr 9:36.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 6:23 · 24:1 · 24:9 · 28:1 |
| Leviticus | 10:1 |
| Numbers | 3:2 · 3:4 · 26:60 · 26:61 |
| 1 Kings | 14:20 · 15:25 · 15:27 · 15:31 |
| 1 Chronicles | 2:28 · 2:30 · 5:29* · 8:30 · 9:36 · 24:1 |
Profile
Male • Son of Shammai • Son of Shammai, from the tribe of Judah.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Nadab was a son of Shammai, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.28;
- only referred to as Nadab נָדָב;
- son of Shammai שַׁמַּי;
- a brother of Abishur אֲבִישׁוּר;
- father of Seled סֶלֶד and Appaim אַפַּיִם.
Nadab is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 2:28 and 2:30 as one of the sons of Shammai, a descendant of Judah through his son Jerahmeel. This reference appears in a genealogical record that traces the lineage of the tribe of Judah, providing insight into the family lines within the tribe.
In the genealogy, Shammai is listed as the son of Onam, who was the son of Jerahmeel (1 Chronicles 2:26-28). Nadab is named alongside his brother Abishur as the sons of Shammai (1 Chronicles 2:28).
Apart from being listed as a son of Shammai, no additional information is provided about Nadab's life, character, or role within the tribe of Judah. His mention in the genealogy serves primarily to establish his place within the family line and to contribute to the overall record of the tribe's history and lineage.
The inclusion of Nadab in this genealogical record demonstrates the importance of family heritage and tribal identity in ancient Israelite society. These records helped establish the legitimacy of land claims, leadership roles, and the preservation of the tribe's history and connection to their ancestors.
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