Nadab נָדָב
Son of Abiel, from the tribe of Benjamin.
Who is Nadab in the Bible?
Nadab was a son of Abiel, a Benjamite whose name appears in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 8:30 and 9:36. He was one of eight brothers, including Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth, whose family was rooted in Gibeon, a significant city within Benjamin's territory. The repetition of Nadab's name in both passages of Chronicles emphasizes the importance the biblical chronicler placed on preserving the family lines of the tribe of Benjamin as part of Israel's historical record. While Nadab himself is not described as performing any significant actions, his inclusion in these genealogies underscores the value placed on tribal ancestry and family heritage in post-exilic Israel.
Biography
Nadab is mentioned in 1Ch.8.30 and 1Ch.9.36 as one of the sons of Abiel, a descendant of Benjamin. These references appear in genealogical records that trace the lineage of the tribe of Benjamin, providing insight into the family lines within the tribe.
In both passages, Nadab is listed alongside his brothers Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth as the sons of Abiel (1Ch.8.30; 9.36). Abiel, also known as Jeiel, is identified as the father of this family and is described as living in Gibeon, a city within the territory of Benjamin (1Ch.9.35). The repetition of Nadab's name in both 1 Chronicles 8 and 9 reinforces the significance of these genealogical records in the chronicler's account of Israel's history.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Kish Tribe of LeviSon of MahliA Levite from the Merari clanView full profile →
- Ner Tribe of BenjaminAbner's fatherFather of Abner, King Saul's commander.View full profile →
- Abdon Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel (or 'Jeiel') from GibeonView full profile →
- Zur Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Baal Tribe of ReubenSon of ReaiahA descendant of Reuben.View full profile →
- Gedor Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel, the founder of Gibeon.View full profile →
- Ahio Tribe of BenjaminSon of AbielSon of Abiel (or 'Jeiel'), a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Zecher Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Abiel, founder of GibeonView full profile →
- Mikloth Tribe of BenjaminSon of AbielA Benjamite, son of Eshek.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 8:30
"and Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,"
- 1 Chronicles 9:36
"Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | נָדָב | Nadab , the name of four Israelites |