The sons also of Hezron, that were born unto him; Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chelubai.
Parallel translations
- WEB The sons also of Hezron, who were born to him: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai.
- BSB The sons who were born to Hezron: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb.
- NKJV Also the sons of Hezron who were born to him were Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai.
- NASB Now the sons of Hezron who were born to him were Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai.
- NLT The sons of Hezron were Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb.
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Quick answer
Hezron's sons, including Ram, continue the line that leads to David.
Overview
Among Hezron's sons is Ram, the key link toward David (Ruth 4:19; Matthew 1:3-4). The Chronicler also names Jerahmeel and Chelubai (Caleb), whose families he will detail later. This verse anchors the royal descent that is the backbone of the chapter and of God's promise to raise up a king from Judah.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Matt 1:3And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;
- Ruth 4:19And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab,
- 1 Chr 2:42Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were, Mesha his firstborn, which was the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron.
- 1 Chr 2:24And after that Hezron was dead in Calebephratah, then Abiah Hezron’s wife bare him Ashur the father of Tekoa.
- Luke 3:3And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;
- 1 Chr 2:18–19And Caleb the son of Hezron begat children of Azubah his wife, and of Jerioth: her sons are these; Jesher, and Shobab, and Ardon.
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