Nadab Summary
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Nadab was a son of Shammai, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah.
son of Shammai (1CH 2:28)
Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Shem › Arphaxad › Cainan › Salah › Eber › Peleg › Reu › Serug › Nahor › Terah › Abraham › Isaac › Jacob › Judah › Pharez › Hezron › Jerahmeel › Onam › Shammai › Nadab
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free and voluntary gift; prince
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Nadab
· Also called · H5070 none · 1CH 2:28 volunteer, free will offering
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nadav · H5070 · 1CH 2:28 volunteer, free will offering
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 1622 BC – 1590 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Pharez · 1722 BC Ancestor |
5 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1622 BC – 1497 BC |
| Jacob · 1835 BC Ancestor |
7 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1695 BC – 1520 BC |
| Isaac · 1895 BC Ancestor |
8 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1735 BC – 1535 BC |
| Rebekah · 1876 BC Ancestor |
8 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1716 BC – 1516 BC |
| Abraham · 1995 BC Ancestor |
9 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1815 BC – 1590 BC |
| Sarah · 1985 BC Ancestor |
9 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1805 BC – 1580 BC |
| Terah · 2125 BC Ancestor |
10 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1875 BC – 825 BC |
| Nahor · 2156 BC Ancestor |
11 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1881 BC – 726 BC |
| Haran · 2056 BC Ancestor |
11 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1781 BC – 626 BC |
| Serug · 2186 BC Ancestor |
12 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1886 BC – 626 BC |
| Reu · 2218 BC Ancestor |
13 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1893 BC – 528 BC |
| Peleg · 2248 BC Ancestor |
14 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1898 BC – 428 BC |
| Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor |
15 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1907 BC – 332 BC |
| Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor |
16 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1912 BC – 232 BC |
| Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor |
18 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1897 BC – 7 BC |
| Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor |
19 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1972 BC – AD 24 |
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
20 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2448 BC – 348 BC |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
21 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2605 BC – 400 BC |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
22 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2767 BC – 457 BC |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
23 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2807 BC – 392 BC |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
24 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2944 BC – 424 BC |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
25 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2984 BC – 359 BC |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
26 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3029 BC – 299 BC |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
26 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3354 BC – 624 BC |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
27 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3094 BC – 259 BC |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
27 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3329 BC – 494 BC |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
27 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3330 BC – 495 BC |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
28 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3174 BC – 234 BC |
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Nadab Article
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Nadab is mentioned briefly in 1Ch 2:28 and 1Ch 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 (1Ch 2:26-28). Nadab is named alongside his brother Abishur as the sons of Shammai (1Ch 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.
Nadab 3 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
One of the sons of Shammai in the tribe of Judah (1 Chr. 2:28, 30).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Nadab_3) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Nadab@1Ch.2.28-) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, nadab_2130)