Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son. Ezer and Elead were killed by the natives of Gath, because they went down to steal their livestock.
Parallel translations
- WEB Zabad his son, Shuthelah his son, Ezer, and Elead, whom the men of Gath who were born in the land killed, because they came down to take away their livestock.
- KJV And Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son, and Ezer, and Elead, whom the men of Gath that were born in that land slew, because they came down to take away their cattle.
- NKJV Zabad his son, Shuthelah his son, and Ezer and Elead. The men of Gath who were born in that land killed them because they came down to take away their cattle.
- NASB Zabad his son, Shuthelah his son, and Ezer and Elead, whom the men of Gath who were born in the land killed, because they came down to take their livestock.
- NLT Zabad, Shuthelah, Ezer, and Elead. These two were killed trying to steal livestock from the local farmers near Gath.
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Some of Ephraim's descendants, Ezer and Elead, are killed by the men of Gath while raiding livestock.
Overview
This sobering note records a tragedy in which Ephraimites died in a clash with the inhabitants of Gath. The detail interrupts the genealogy with real human loss, reminding readers that life among the nations was perilous. It sets the stage for the grief and renewed hope described in the verses that follow.
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