The sons of Helah were Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan.
Parallel translations
- WEB The sons of Helah were Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan.
- KJV And the sons of Helah were, Zereth, and Jezoar, and Ethnan.
- BSB The sons of Helah were Zereth, Zohar, Ethnan,
- NKJV The sons of Helah were Zereth, Zohar, and Ethnan;
- NLT Helah gave birth to Zereth, Izhar, Ethnan,
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Quick answer
The sons of Helah were Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan. It lists the sons of Ashhur's other wife.
Overview
Helah's three sons complete the account of Ashhur's family begun in verse 5. The Chronicler's thorough record of both wives' children reflects his concern for a complete genealogy of Judah. Even these little-known names are preserved in Scripture, testifying that God remembers every family among His covenant people.
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