Person Old Testament
Nadab
Nadab was a son of Shammai, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 2:28.
Why it matters. Son of Shammai, from the tribe of Judah.
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Nadab
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.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Family
Family links from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0). Where the dataset marks an identification as uncertain, the mark is kept. Matthew and Luke give different genealogies for Jesus; see the Lineage page, which never merges them.
Appears in Scripture
Named in 2 verses across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.