And the sons of Jonathan; Peleth, and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel.
Parallel translations
- WEB The sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel.
- BSB The sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These were the descendants of Jerahmeel.
- NKJV The sons of Jonathan were Peleth and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel.
- NASB The sons of Jonathan were Peleth and Zaza. These were the descendants of Jerahmeel.
- NLT but Jonathan had two sons named Peleth and Zaza. These were all descendants of Jerahmeel.
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Jonathan's sons were Peleth and Zaza; these were the descendants of Jerahmeel. It concludes the Jerahmeelite section.
Overview
This verse closes the Jerahmeelite genealogy that began in verse 25, summarizing the whole branch. The Chronicler's summary statements help organize the long lists for the reader. By preserving these families, the record affirms that the whole of Judah belonged to God's covenant people.
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