Misinterpretations often arise from viewing this verse in isolation as a mere name list without recognizing its genealogical purpose, leading some to claim contradictions with 1 Samuel's partial mentions of Jesse's sons or to speculate unfounded family dynamics; others erroneously assume exhaustive completeness, ignoring ancient naming variations like Shimma for Shammah, or misuse it to debate David's exact sibling count, missing the theological emphasis on divine election through lineage.
I Chronicles 2:14
King James Version (1769)
14 Nethaneel the fourth, Raddai the fifth,
This verse lists Nethaneel as the fourth son and Raddai as the fifth son of Jesse, continuing the genealogy of Judah's descendants and establishing the precise birth order among Jesse's seven sons, with David as the youngest; it underscores the providential lineage leading to Israel's monarchy, highlighting how God selects and elevates individuals from specific family positions within His chosen people.