The sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
Parallel translations
- WEB The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the chief, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
- KJV Of the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
- NKJV Of the sons of Hebron, Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
- NASB The sons of Hebron were Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
- NLT The descendants of Hebron included Jeriah (the family leader), Amariah (the second), Jahaziel (the third), and Jekameam (the fourth).
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Quick answer
The sons of Hebron were Jeriah the chief, Amariah second, Jahaziel third, and Jekameam fourth. The Hebronite family heads are listed in order.
Overview
This verse records four sons of Hebron with their ranking, designating their order of leadership. The precise ordering reflects the structured organization of the Levites for temple service. These genealogical details preserved the rightful succession and responsibilities within each family devoted to God's house.
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Cross-references · 3
- 1 Chr 24:23From the sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
- 1 Chr 23:12The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all.
- 1 Chr 15:9from the Hebronites, Eliel the chief and 80 of his relatives;
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