Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.
Parallel translations
- KJV And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.
- BSB Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.
- NKJV And Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.
- NASB Ashhur, the father of Tekoa, had two wives, Helah and Naarah.
- NLT Ashhur (the father of Tekoa) had two wives, named Helah and Naarah.
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Quick answer
Ashhur, father of Tekoa, had two wives, Helah and Naarah. It introduces another family within Judah and its town.
Overview
Ashhur, descended from Hezron (2:24), is named as the founder of Tekoa, later home of the prophet Amos. The Chronicler records his two wives, whose sons are listed in the following verses. This rootedness in real families and towns reflects how thoroughly God established His people throughout Judah.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 1
- 1 Chr 2:24After Hezron died in Caleb Ephrathah, Abijah Hezron’s wife bore him Ashhur the father of Tekoa.
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