Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim had sons: Haroeh, half of the Manahathites,
Parallel translations
- WEB Shobal the father of Kiriath Jearim had sons: Haroeh, half of the Menuhoth.
- KJV And Shobal the father of Kirjathjearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Manahethites.
- BSB These were the descendants of Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim: Haroeh, half the Manahathites,
- NKJV And Shobal the father of Kirjath Jearim had descendants: Haroeh, and half of the families of Manuhoth.
- NLT The descendants of Shobal (the founder of Kiriath-jearim) were Haroeh, half the Manahathites,
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Shobal, father of Kiriath Jearim, had descendants including Haroeh and half of the Menuhoth. It traces the families linked to Kiriath Jearim.
Overview
Kiriath Jearim was a significant town, especially as a resting place of the ark before David brought it to Jerusalem. The Chronicler details its founding families within Judah. These records connect the people to places central to Israel's worship and history.
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- 1 Chr 4:2Reaiah the son of Shobal became the father of Jahath; and Jahath became the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites.
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