King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of Amasa [was] Jether the Ishmeelite.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Avigayil was the mother of 'Amasa; the father of 'Amasa was Yeter the Yishma'eli.
Berean Standard Bible:
Abigail was the mother of Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ishmaelite.
American Standard Version:
And Abigail bare Amasa; and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmaelite.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Abigail{H26} bare{H3205} Amasa{H6021}: and the father{H1} of Amasa{H6021} was Jether{H3500} the Ishmeelite{H3459}.
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Samuel 17:25
- And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa [was] a man's son, whose name [was] Ithra an Israelite, that went in to Abigail the daughter of Nahash, sister to Zeruiah Joab's mother.
1 Kings 2:32
- And the LORD shall return his blood upon his own head, who fell upon two men more righteous and better than he, and slew them with the sword, my father David not knowing [thereof, to wit], Abner the son of Ner, captain of the host of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, captain of the host of Judah.
2 Samuel 19:13
- And say ye to Amasa, [Art] thou not of my bone, and of my flesh? God do so to me, and more also, if thou be not captain of the host before me continually in the room of Joab.
1 Kings 2:5
- Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, [and] what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle that [was] about his loins, and in his shoes that [were] on his feet.
2 Samuel 20:4
- ¶ Then said the king to Amasa, Assemble me the men of Judah within three days, and be thou here present.
2 Samuel 20:12
- And Amasa wallowed in blood in the midst of the highway. And when the man saw that all the people stood still, he removed Amasa out of the highway into the field, and cast a cloth upon him, when he saw that every one that came by him stood still.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 2:17
1 Chronicles 2:17 is a verse that falls within a larger genealogical section of the book, which meticulously traces the lineage of the Israelite tribes, particularly focusing on the tribe of Judah. The verse specifically mentions Abigail, who bore Amasa, and identifies Jether the Ishmeelite as Amasa's father. This verse is significant in establishing family connections and highlighting the complex intermarriages and relationships among different groups within the historical context of Israel.
Abigail is noted earlier in 1 Chronicles 2:16 as the sister of David's third wife, Maacah. This makes Amasa a cousin to David, which is a crucial detail since Amasa later plays a significant role in David's life. Jether the Ishmeelite, despite his name suggesting a connection to the descendants of Ishmael (Abraham's son with Hagar), is identified as the father of Amasa, indicating a mixed lineage that reflects the diverse ethnic and familial ties in the region.
The historical context of this verse is set during the period of the United Monarchy, when David was establishing his dynasty. Amasa, whose lineage is detailed here, would later become a military leader for David and briefly for Absalom during his rebellion against his father. After Absalom's defeat, David reinstated Amasa as commander of his army (2 Samuel 19:13). The mention of Amasa's parentage in 1 Chronicles 2:17 sets the stage for understanding his later political and military significance in the tumultuous power struggles of David's reign.
In summary, 1 Chronicles 2:17 is a verse that provides a snapshot of the complex family dynamics of the period, emphasizing the importance of lineage and kinship ties in the socio-political landscape of ancient Israel. It establishes the heritage of Amasa, a key figure during David's rule, and reflects the interwoven nature of Israelite society, where individuals from various backgrounds held influential roles in the nation's history.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H26
There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲבִיגַיִל
Transliteration: ʼĂbîygayil
Pronunciation: ab-ee-gah'-yil
Description: or shorter אֲבִיגַל; from אָב and גִּיל; father (i.e. source) of joy; Abigail or Abigal, the name of two Israelitesses; Abigal. - Strong's Number: H3205
There are 403 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָלַד
Transliteration: yâlad
Pronunciation: yaw-lad'
Description: a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage; bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). - Strong's Number: H6021
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֲמָשָׂא
Transliteration: ʻĂmâsâʼ
Pronunciation: am-aw-saw'
Description: from עָמַס; burden; Amasa, the name of two Israelites; Amasa. - Strong's Number: H1
There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָב
Transliteration: ʼâb
Pronunciation: awb
Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. - Strong's Number: H3500
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יֶתֶר
Transliteration: Yether
Pronunciation: yeh'-ther
Description: the same as יֶתֶר; Jether, the name of five or six Israelites and of one Midianite; Jether, Jethro. Compare יִתְרוֹ. - Strong's Number: H3459
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשְׁמָעֵאלִי
Transliteration: Yishmâʻêʼlîy
Pronunciation: yish-maw-ay-lee'
Description: patronymically from יִשְׁמָעֵאל; a Jishmaelite or descendant of Jishmael; Ishmaelite.