1 Chronicles 2:31
New International Version
The son of Appaim: Ishi, who was the father of Sheshan. Sheshan was the father of Ahlai.

New Living Translation
but Appaim had a son named Ishi. The son of Ishi was Sheshan. Sheshan had a descendant named Ahlai.

English Standard Version
The son of Appaim: Ishi. The son of Ishi: Sheshan. The son of Sheshan: Ahlai.

Berean Standard Bible
The son of Appaim: Ishi. The son of Ishi: Sheshan. The son of Sheshan: Ahlai.

King James Bible
And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. And the children of Sheshan; Ahlai.

New King James Version
The son of Appaim was Ishi, the son of Ishi was Sheshan, and Sheshan’s son was Ahlai.

New American Standard Bible
The son of Appaim was Ishi. And the son of Ishi was Sheshan, and the son of Sheshan, Ahlai.

NASB 1995
The son of Appaim was Ishi. And the son of Ishi was Sheshan. And the son of Sheshan was Ahlai.

NASB 1977
And the son of Appaim was Ishi. And the son of Ishi was Sheshan. And the son of Sheshan was Ahlai.

Legacy Standard Bible
The son of Appaim was Ishi. And the son of Ishi was Sheshan. And the son of Sheshan was Ahlai.

Amplified Bible
The son of Appaim: Ishi. The son of Ishi: Sheshan. The son of Sheshan: Ahlai.

Christian Standard Bible
Appaim’s son: Ishi. Ishi’s son: Sheshan. Sheshan’s descendant: Ahlai.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Appaim’s son: Ishi. Ishi’s son: Sheshan. Sheshan’s descendant: Ahlai.

American Standard Version
And the sons of Appaim: Ishi. And the sons of Ishi: Sheshan. And the sons of Sheshan: Ahlai.

Contemporary English Version
Appaim's son was Ishi, the father of Sheshan and the grandfather of Ahlai.

English Revised Version
And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. And the sons of Sheshan; Ahlai.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Appaim's son was Ishi, and Ishi's son was Sheshan, and Sheshan's son was Ahlai.

Good News Translation
Appaim was the father of Ishi, Ishi was the father of Sheshan, and Sheshan the father of Ahlai.

International Standard Version
Appaim's son was Ishi. Ishi's son was Sheshan. Sheshan's son was Ahlai.

Majority Standard Bible
The son of Appaim: Ishi. The son of Ishi: Sheshan. The son of Sheshan: Ahlai.

NET Bible
The son of Appaim: Ishi. The son of Ishi: Sheshan. The son of Sheshan: Ahlai.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Appaim: Ishi. The sons of Ishi: Sheshan. The sons of Sheshan: Ahlai.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. And the children of Sheshan; Ahlai.

World English Bible
The son of Appaim: Ishi. The son of Ishi: Sheshan. The son of Sheshan: Ahlai.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And sons of Appaim: Ishi. And sons of Ishi: Sheshan. And sons of Sheshan: Ahlai.

Young's Literal Translation
And sons of Appaim: Ishi. And sons of Ishi: Sheshan. And sons of Sheshan: Ahlai.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Appaim: Ishi. And the sons of Ishi: Sheehan. And the sons of Sheehan: Ahlai.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But the son of Apphaim was Jesi: and Jesi beget Sesan. And Sesan beget Oholai.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Truly, the son of Appaim was Ishi. And Ishi conceived Sheshan. Then Sheshan conceived Ahlai.

New American Bible
The sons of Appaim: Ishi. The sons of Ishi: Sheshan. The sons of Sheshan: Ahlai.

New Revised Standard Version
The son of Appaim: Ishi. The son of Ishi: Sheshan. The son of Sheshan: Ahlai.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the sons of Jehoiada the brother of Sabai: Jether and Jonathan; and Jether died without children.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Palarim: Eshaia and the sons of Eshaiah: Shushan, and the sons of Shushan, Akhli.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the sons of Appaim: Ishi. And the sons of Ishi: Sheshan. And the sons of Sheshan: Ahlai.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Apphain, Isemiel; and the sons of Isemiel, Sosan; and the sons of Sosan, Dadai.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sons of Israel
30The sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim. Seled died without children. 31The son of Appaim: Ishi. The son of Ishi: Sheshan. The son of Sheshan: Ahlai. 32The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan. Jether 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,

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.”

1 Samuel 17:12
Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons. And in the days of Saul, Jesse was old and well along in years.

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 5:3
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.

2 Samuel 7:12-16
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ...

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 Kings 11:36
I will give one tribe to his son, so that My servant David will always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to put My Name.

1 Kings 12:19-20
So to this day Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David. / When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David.

2 Kings 8:19
Yet for the sake of His servant David, the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah, since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever.

2 Kings 19:34
I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”

2 Kings 20:6
I will add fifteen years to your life. And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for My sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”

Psalm 89:3-4
You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: / ‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah


Treasury of Scripture

And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. And the children of Sheshan; Ahlai.

the children of Sheshan.

1 Chronicles 2:34,35
Now Sheshan had no sons, but daughters. And Sheshan had a servant, an Egyptian, whose name was Jarha…

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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 son of Appaim
This phrase introduces us to a lineage within the tribe of Judah. The name "Appaim" is derived from the Hebrew root "אפיים" (Appayim), which can mean "nostrils" or "anger," suggesting a person of strong character or presence. In the genealogical context, it emphasizes the importance of family heritage and the continuation of God's promises through generations. The mention of Appaim highlights the interconnectedness of the tribes of Israel and the fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham.

Ishi
The name "Ishi" comes from the Hebrew "אִישִׁי" (Ishi), meaning "my man" or "my husband." This name reflects a personal and intimate relationship, possibly indicating a man of integrity or one who is beloved. In the broader biblical narrative, names often carry significant meaning, pointing to the character or destiny of the individual. Ishi's place in the genealogy underscores the personal nature of God's dealings with His people, where each individual plays a role in the unfolding of His divine plan.

The son of Ishi Sheshan
Sheshan, derived from the Hebrew "שֵׁשָׁן" (Sheshan), may mean "noble" or "lily." The lily is often a symbol of purity and beauty in Scripture, suggesting that Sheshan was a person of notable character or standing. The mention of Sheshan in the genealogy is significant because, according to other biblical records, he had no sons, only daughters, which was unusual for maintaining a family line. This highlights the theme of God's providence and the unexpected ways He fulfills His promises, often using those whom society might overlook.

And Sheshan’s descendant
This phrase indicates the continuation of Sheshan's lineage, despite the challenges posed by having no male heirs. It reflects the biblical theme of God's faithfulness in preserving His people and ensuring the continuation of the line through which the Messiah would eventually come. The use of "descendant" rather than "son" may imply a broader understanding of family and inheritance in the biblical context, where God's purposes transcend human limitations.

Ahlai
The name "Ahlai" is derived from the Hebrew "אַחְלָי" (Ahlai), which can mean "ornament" or "adornment." This name suggests beauty or value, indicating that Ahlai was a person of significance in the family line. In the context of biblical genealogies, Ahlai's mention serves as a reminder of the worth and dignity of each individual in God's eyes, regardless of their societal status. It also points to the intricate tapestry of God's redemptive history, where every person and every name has a purpose in His divine plan.

(31) The children of Sheshan; Ahlai.--See Note on 1Chronicles 1:41, "Dishon." Ahlai is the name of a clan, not of an individual. Others would explain such phrases by assuming that "sons of so-and-so" is a conventional expression, used even where only one person has to be registered; or that the chronicler has in such cases abbreviated the contents of his source, by omitting all the names but one. Both assumptions are antiquated.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The son
וּבְנֵ֥י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Appaim:
אַפַּ֖יִם (’ap·pa·yim)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 649: Appaim -- an Israelite

Ishi.
יִשְׁעִ֑י (yiš·‘î)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3469: Ishi -- 'saving', four Israelites

The son
וּבְנֵ֤י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Ishi:
יִשְׁעִי֙ (yiš·‘î)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3469: Ishi -- 'saving', four Israelites

Sheshan.
שֵׁשָׁ֔ן (šê·šān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8348: Sheshan -- a man of Judah

The son
וּבְנֵ֥י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Sheshan:
שֵׁשָׁ֖ן (šê·šān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8348: Sheshan -- a man of Judah

Ahlai.
אַחְלָֽי׃ (’aḥ·lāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 304: Ahlai -- an Israelite name


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