And Eshton begot Beth-Rapha, Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Ir-Nahash. These were the men of Rechah.
Parallel translations
- WEB Eshton became the father of Beth Rapha, Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Ir Nahash. These are the men of Recah.
- KJV And Eshton begat Bethrapha, and Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Irnahash. These are the men of Rechah.
- BSB Eshton was the father of Beth-rapha, of Paseah, and of Tehinnah the father of Ir-nahash. These were the men of Recah.
- NASB Eshton fathered Beth-rapha and Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Ir-nahash. These are the men of Recah.
- NLT Eshton was the father of Beth-rapha, Paseah, and Tehinnah. Tehinnah was the father of Ir-nahash. These were the descendants of Recah.
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Quick answer
Further descendants of Eshton are named, along with the note that 'these are the men of Recah.' It anchors families to particular places within Judah.
Overview
The verse lists Eshton's offspring, including the founders of Beth Rapha, Paseah, and Ir Nahash, identifying them with the men of Recah. By tying clans to towns, the Chronicler helps post-exilic readers locate their heritage and inheritance. Such rootedness in the land was part of God's covenant promise to Abraham's descendants.
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