And the sons of Nadab; Seled, and Appaim: but Seled died without children.
Nadab had two sons: Seled and Appaim. But Seled died without having any children.
This verse records that Nadab had two sons, but one of them (Seled) died childless, ending his family line.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the extensive genealogical records in 1 Chronicles, which trace the lineages of Israel's tribes after their return from Babylonian exile. These genealogies were crucial for establishing tribal identity, inheritance rights, and religious duties. The mention of someone dying without children was significant because it meant that particular family line would not continue, which had important implications for property inheritance and tribal continuation in ancient Israel.
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