Who was Jada in the Bible?

Jada was a man from the tribe of Judah, the son of Onam and the brother of Shammai. He is mentioned only in a genealogical record in 1 Chronicles 2:28, 32.

Why is Jada mentioned in the Bible?

Jada is listed to preserve the genealogical line of Judah, which was crucial for establishing tribal heritage and lineage, especially for the royal line of David. His inclusion shows the meticulous record-keeping of Israel's family histories.

What is significant about Jada's family?

Being part of the tribe of Judah connects Jada to the messianic line, as the prophecy stated the ruler would come from Judah (Genesis 49:10). His father Onam and brother Shammai are also listed, placing them within this important lineage.

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Jada was the son of Onam and the brother of Shammai, from the tribe of Judah (1Ch.2.28,32).

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Biography

Jada was a member of the tribe of Judah, the son of Onam and the brother of Shammai, whose lineage is preserved in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 2:28 and 32. He belonged to the clan descending from Jerahmeel, one of the sons of Hezron, and thus from the principal line of Judah. The Chronicler records Jada's two sons, Jether and Jonathan, continuing the family's genealogical thread. Jether died without children, but Jonathan fathered Peleth and Zaza, carrying the line forward. Though Jada is a minor figure with no narrative account attached to his name, his carefully recorded lineage indicates he held recognized standing within the tribe of Judah during the formative period of Israel's tribal organization.

Significance

Jada's place in the Judahite genealogy of 1 Chronicles 2 reflects the Chronicler's overarching theological purpose: to establish the full and unbroken continuity of Judah's tribal identity from the patriarchal era through the restoration community. Within the tribe destined to produce the Davidic dynasty and ultimately the Messiah, every recorded name carries covenantal significance. Jada and his descendants represent the countless ordinary families of Judah through whom God preserved His people and His purposes. The genealogical records remind us that God's redemptive plan was not merely a story of heroes but of entire communities of named and accountable individuals who carried forward the promises of the covenant.

Authority Records

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FatherOnamSiblingShammai

Verse Appearances (2)

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1Chr 2:28 1Chr 2:32

References

Orr, J. (ed.) (1915) The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Chicago: Howard-Severance Company. [Public Domain]
Tyndale House, Cambridge (n.d.) Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References (TIPNR). STEPBible. Available at: https://www.stepbible.org. [CC BY 4.0]
Wikidata contributors (n.d.) Wikidata. Available at: https://www.wikidata.org. [CC0]
Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]

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