Seled סֶ֫לֶד
Son of Nadab, died without children
Who is Seled in the Bible?
Seled was a son of Nadab in the genealogical line of Judah, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 2:30. He is noted in biblical history primarily because he died without having any children, which meant his lineage ended with him. This mention appears within the broader genealogical record of Hezron's descendants, where the absence of offspring held significant meaning for tribal inheritance and family continuity. Though Seled himself plays no active role in biblical narrative, his inclusion in the genealogy serves to document the complete family tree of Judah and highlights how certain lines of descent came to an end in Israel's ancestral records.
Biography
Seled is mentioned twice in 1Ch.2.30 as a son of Nadab, who was a descendant of Judah. The passage states that Seled died without having any children. This brief mention of Seled is part of a genealogical record of the tribe of Judah, focusing on the descendants of Hezron. The fact that Seled died childless is significant in the context of genealogies, as it marks the end of a particular line of descent.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:30
"The sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim. Seled died without children."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | סֶ֫לֶד |
Seled
sdras 14:24). The name is probably identical with SELEMIAS of 1 Esdras 9:34 (which see).