And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed,

1 CHRONICLES 2:37KJV
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1 Chronicles 2:37 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 2:37 mean?

1 Chronicles 2:37 records part of a family genealogy, stating that Zabad was the father of Ephlal, and Ephlal was the father of Obed. This verse is part of a larger list tracing the descendants of Judah.

This verse comes from a section where the author of 1 Chronicles is carefully listing out the generations of a particular family line. The chronicler is writing to the people of Israel, preserving their tribal and family history after the exile. By naming Zabad, Ephlal, and Obed, the verse helps establish the continuity and identity of the tribe of Judah, which was important for the community’s sense of belonging and heritage.

Where else these words appear

“Zabad” Hebrew H2066 · used in 8 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 2:36 And Attai begat Nathan, and Nathan begat Zabad,
  • 1 Chronicles 11:41 Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai,
  • Ezra 10:27 And of the sons of Zattu; Elioenai, Eliashib, Mattaniah, and Jeremoth, and Zabad, and Aziza.

“Obed” Hebrew H5744 · used in 9 verses

  • Ruth 4:17 And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David.
  • Ruth 4:22 And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.
  • 1 Chronicles 11:47 Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel the Mesobaite.