Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shammai, the son of Onam, was the father of Nadab and Abishur, who were descendants of Jerahmeel, the son of Hezron.
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Shammai, mentioned in 1Ch.2.28,32, was a descendant of Judah through the line of Hezron. He was the son of Onam and the grandson of Jerahmeel. Shammai had two sons, Nadab and Abishur, who are listed in the genealogical record of Judah. The text does not provide any specific details about Shammai's life or his role within the family. However, his inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of documenting and preserving family lineages, especially within the tribe of Judah, from which the Messiah would come. The mention of Shammai and his sons serves to trace the descendants of Judah and show the continuation of the family line through multiple generations.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8060
The sons of Onam: Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur.
The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without children.
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