and Meonothai who begot Ophrah. Seraiah begot Joab the father of Ge Harashim, for they were craftsmen.
Parallel translations
- WEB Meonothai became the father of Ophrah: and Seraiah became the father of Joab the father of Ge Harashim; for they were craftsmen.
- KJV And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley of Charashim; for they were craftsmen.
- BSB Meonothai was the father of Ophrah, and Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of those living in Ge-harashim, which was given this name because its people were craftsmen.
- NASB Meonothai fathered Ophrah, and Seraiah fathered Joab the father of Ge-harashim, for they were craftsmen.
- NLT Meonothai was the father of Ophrah. Seraiah was the father of Joab, the founder of the Valley of Craftsmen, so called because they were craftsmen.
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Quick answer
The line continues through Meonothai and Seraiah, noting that Ge Harashim was settled by craftsmen. It records both lineage and the trades of these families.
Overview
This verse traces descendants to Joab, founder of Ge Harashim, the 'Valley of Craftsmen,' so named because skilled artisans lived there. The Chronicler values the ordinary work of God's people, recording their crafts alongside their names. Such details show that everyday labor has a place within the life of the covenant community.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- Neh 11:35Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.
- 2 Kgs 24:14He carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valor, even ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and the smiths. No one remained, except the poorest people of the land.
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