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He reigned in Israel two years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigned over Israel two years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the second year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Nadab son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned two years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel two years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now Nadab the son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigned over Israel two years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Nadab the son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigned over Israel for two years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now Nadab the son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigned over Israel two years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now Nadab the son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigned over Israel two years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now Nadab the son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigned over Israel two years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigned over Israel for two years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nadab son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in the second year of Judah’s King Asa; he reigned over Israel two years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nadab son of Jeroboam became king over Israel in the second year of Judah&#8217s King Asa; he reigned over Israel two years. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah; and he reigned over Israel two years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Nadab son of Jeroboam became king of Israel in Asa's second year as king of Judah, and he ruled two years. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigned over Israel two years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Nadab, son of Jeroboam, began to rule Israel in Asa's second year as king of Judah. He ruled for two years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In the second year of the reign of King Asa of Judah, King Jeroboam's son Nadab became king of Israel, and he ruled for two years. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jeroboam's son Nadab became king over Israel during the second year of the reign of King Asa over Judah. He reigned over Israel for two years, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />In the second year of Asa's reign over Judah, Jeroboam's son Nadab became the king of Israel; he ruled Israel for two years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah; and he reigned over Israel two years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel two years.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the second year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Nadab son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned two years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah; and he reigned over Israel two years. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Nadab son of Jeroboam has reigned over Israel, in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigns over Israel two years,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Nadab son of Jeroboam hath reigned over Israel, in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigneth over Israel two years,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Nadab son of Jeroboam reigned over Israel in the second year to Asa king of Judah; and he will reign over Israel two years.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But Nadab the son of Jeroboam reigned over Israel the second year of Asa king of Juda: and he reigned over Israel two years. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Yet truly, Nadab, the son of Jeroboam, reigned over Israel, in the second year of Asa, the king of Judah. And he reigned over Israel for two years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Nadab, son of Jeroboam, became king of Israel in the second year of Asa, king of Judah. For two years he reigned over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Nadab son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of King Asa of Judah; he reigned over Israel two years.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigned over Israel two years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Nadab, son of Yorbaam, reigned over Israel in year two of Asa, King of Yehuda, and he reigned over Israel two years.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and he reigned over Israel two years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Nabat son of Jeroboam reigns over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Juda, and he reigned two years in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/15-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=6163" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/15.htm">Nadab's Wicked Reign in Israel</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·ta·yim (Number-fd) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">In the second</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: biš·naṯ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">year</a> <a href="/hebrew/609.htm" title="609: lə·’ā·sā (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps healer, an Isr. name. Of uncertain derivation; Asa, the name of a king and of a Levite.">of Asa’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">reign</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">over Judah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5070.htm" title="5070: wə·nā·ḏāḇ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite name. From nadab; liberal; Nadab, the name of four Israelites.">Nadab</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3379.htm" title="3379: yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām (N-proper-ms) -- From riyb and am; people will contend; Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings.">of Jeroboam</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: mā·laḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">became king</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: way·yim·lōḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">and he reigned</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šə·nā·ṯā·yim (N-fd) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">two years.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of his father and in his sin, which he had caused Israel to commit.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/14-20.htm">1 Kings 14:20</a></span><br />And the length of Jeroboam’s reign was twenty-two years, and he rested with his fathers, and his son Nadab reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/16-8.htm">1 Kings 16:8-10</a></span><br />In the twenty-sixth year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Elah son of Baasha became king of Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah two years. / However, while Elah was in Tirzah getting drunk in the house of Arza the steward of his household there, Elah’s servant Zimri, the commander of half his chariots, conspired against him. / So in the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Zimri went in, struck Elah down, and killed him. And Zimri reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-28.htm">1 Kings 12:28-30</a></span><br />After seeking advice, the king made two golden calves and said to the people, “Going up to Jerusalem is too much for you. Here, O Israel, are your gods, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.” / One calf he set up in Bethel, and the other in Dan. / And this thing became a sin; the people walked as far as Dan to worship before one of the calves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/10-29.htm">2 Kings 10:29</a></span><br />but he did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit—the worship of the golden calves at Bethel and Dan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-20.htm">2 Chronicles 13:20</a></span><br />Jeroboam did not again recover his power during the days of Abijah, and the LORD struck him down and he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-14.htm">2 Chronicles 11:14-15</a></span><br />For the Levites left their pasturelands and their possessions and went to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons had rejected them as priests of the LORD. / And Jeroboam appointed his own priests for the high places and for the goat demons and calf idols he had made.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-31.htm">1 Kings 11:31</a></span><br />and said to Jeroboam, “Take ten pieces for yourself, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and I will give you ten tribes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-19.htm">1 Kings 12:19</a></span><br />So to this day Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/15-33.htm">1 Kings 15:33-34</a></span><br />In the third year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Baasha son of Ahijah became king of all Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah twenty-four years. / And Baasha did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of Jeroboam and in his sin, which he had caused Israel to commit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/16-25.htm">1 Kings 16:25-26</a></span><br />But Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD and acted more wickedly than all who were before him. / For he walked in all the ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat and in his sins, which he caused Israel to commit, provoking the LORD, the God of Israel, to anger with their worthless idols.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-9.htm">2 Kings 15:9</a></span><br />And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his fathers had done. He did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-21.htm">2 Kings 17:21-23</a></span><br />When the LORD had torn Israel away from the house of David, they made Jeroboam son of Nebat king, and Jeroboam led Israel away from following the LORD and caused them to commit a great sin. / The Israelites persisted in all the sins that Jeroboam had committed and did not turn away from them. / Finally, the LORD removed Israel from His presence, as He had declared through all His servants the prophets. So Israel was exiled from their homeland into Assyria, where they are to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/13-11.htm">Hosea 13:11</a></span><br />So in My anger I gave you a king, and in My wrath I took him away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-7.htm">Matthew 1:7</a></span><br />Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-25.htm">Matthew 12:25</a></span><br />Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned over Israel two years.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/14-12.htm">1 Kings 14:12,20</a></b></br> Arise thou therefore, get thee to thine own house: <i>and</i> when thy feet enter into the city, the child shall die… </p><p class="hdg">began to reign [heb] reigned </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">Asa</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-20.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-9.htm">Jeroboam</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-9.htm">Jerobo'am</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-23.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-20.htm">Nadab</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-23.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">Reigneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-2.htm">Second</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/15-28.htm">Asa</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-26.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-29.htm">Jeroboam</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-30.htm">Jerobo'am</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-28.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">Nadab</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-31.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-28.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-28.htm">Reigneth</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-33.htm">Second</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-1.htm">Abijam's wicked reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-7.htm">Asa succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-9.htm">Asa's good reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-16.htm">The war between Baasha and him causes him to make a league with Ben-Hadad</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-23.htm">Jehoshaphat succeeds Asa</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-25.htm">Nadab's wicked reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">Baasha conspiring against him, executes Ahijah's prophecy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-31.htm">Nadab's acts and death</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-33.htm">Baasha's wicked reign</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Asa was the third king of the southern kingdom of Judah, following his father Abijah. Asa's reign is noted for religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry, as seen in <a href="/1_kings/15-11.htm">1 Kings 15:11-15</a>. The mention of Asa's reign provides a timeline for Nadab's rule in the northern kingdom of Israel, highlighting the divided monarchy period after Solomon's reign.<p><b>Nadab son of Jeroboam</b><br>Nadab was the son of Jeroboam I, the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the united monarchy. Jeroboam's reign was marked by the establishment of alternative worship centers in Bethel and Dan to prevent Israelites from going to Jerusalem, which led to idolatry (<a href="/1_kings/12-26.htm">1 Kings 12:26-33</a>). Nadab's lineage is significant as it continues the dynasty of Jeroboam, which was prophesied to be cut off due to Jeroboam's sins (<a href="/1_kings/14-10.htm">1 Kings 14:10-11</a>).<p><b>became king of Israel</b><br>Nadab's ascension to the throne signifies the continuation of Jeroboam's dynasty, albeit briefly. The northern kingdom of Israel was often characterized by political instability and idolatry, contrasting with the Davidic line in Judah. Nadab's reign is part of the broader narrative of Israel's kings, many of whom "did evil in the sight of the LORD," leading to eventual judgment and exile.<p><b>and he reigned two years</b><br>Nadab's short reign of two years suggests a period of instability and foreshadows his violent end. His brief rule is indicative of the turbulent nature of Israel's monarchy, where assassinations and coups were common. Nadab's assassination by Baasha, as recorded in <a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">1 Kings 15:27-28</a>, fulfills the prophecy against Jeroboam's house and demonstrates the consequences of departing from God's commandments.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nadab.htm">Nadab</a></b><br>The son of Jeroboam, who became king of Israel. His reign was marked by continuation in the sins of his father, leading to his short rule.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeroboam.htm">Jeroboam</a></b><br>The first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the division of the united monarchy. He led Israel into idolatry, which had lasting consequences for his lineage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/asa.htm">Asa</a></b><br>The king of Judah during Nadab's reign in Israel. Asa was known for his reforms and efforts to return Judah to the worship of Yahweh.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The northern kingdom, distinct from Judah, often characterized by political instability and idolatry during this period.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom, ruled by Asa at this time, often contrasted with Israel in terms of faithfulness to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sinful_leadership.htm">The Consequences of Sinful Leadership</a></b><br>Nadab's short reign is a direct result of the sinful foundation laid by his father, Jeroboam. Leadership that turns away from God can have lasting negative impacts on future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_heritage.htm">The Importance of Godly Heritage</a></b><br>While Nadab followed in his father's sinful footsteps, Asa in Judah pursued reforms and faithfulness. This contrast highlights the importance of a godly heritage and the impact of righteous leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god_in_leadership.htm">The Sovereignty of God in Leadership</a></b><br>Despite human failures, God's sovereign plan continues. The rise and fall of kings like Nadab remind us that God is ultimately in control of history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_personal_faithfulness.htm">The Call to Personal Faithfulness</a></b><br>Regardless of the leadership around us, each individual is called to personal faithfulness to God. Asa's example in Judah serves as an encouragement to pursue righteousness even in challenging times.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_perea's_biblical_significance.htm">Who was King Nadab in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_nadab_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Nadab in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_1_kings.htm">Who is the author of 1 Kings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_jeroboam's_golden_calves.htm">What archaeological evidence supports or questions the existence of Jeroboam’s golden calves in 1 Kings 12:28? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Nadab</span> [ = <span class="accented">liberal</span>] <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>the son of Jeroboam began to reign</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">reigned</span>] <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>over Israel in the second year of Asa king of Judah and reigned over Israel two years.</span> [The reigns of these five kings of Israel are related with great brevity. It was not the object of the author to chronicle secular history - for this he refers us to "the books of the days" - he is only concerned with the events of their reigns in so far as they relate to the kingdom of God.] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/15-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">In the second</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁתַּ֔יִם</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ta·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">year</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּשְׁנַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(biš·naṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> </span><span class="str2">A year</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Asa's</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאָסָ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’ā·sā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_609.htm">Strong's 609: </a> </span><span class="str2">Asa -- perhaps 'healer', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">reign</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶ֣לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over Judah,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוּדָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Nadab</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנָדָ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nā·ḏāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5070.htm">Strong's 5070: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nadab -- an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jeroboam</span><br /><span class="heb">יָרָבְעָ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(yā·rā·ḇə·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3379.htm">Strong's 3379: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jeroboam -- 'the people increase', the name of two Israelites kings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">became king</span><br /><span class="heb">מָלַךְ֙</span> <span class="translit">(mā·laḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Israel,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and he reigned</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּמְלֹ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yim·lōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">two years.</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁנָתָֽיִם׃</span> <span class="translit">(šə·nā·ṯā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> </span><span class="str2">A year</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/15-25.htm">1 Kings 15:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/15-25.htm">1 Kings 15:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/15-25.htm">1 Kings 15:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/15-25.htm">1 Kings 15:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/15-25.htm">1 Kings 15:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/15-25.htm">1 Kings 15:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/15-25.htm">1 Kings 15:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/15-25.htm">1 Kings 15:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/15-25.htm">1 Kings 15:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/15-25.htm">1 Kings 15:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/15-25.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 15:25 Nadab the son of Jeroboam began (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 15:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 15:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/15-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 15:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 15:26" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>