And Naaman, and Ahiah, and Gera, he removed them, and begat Uzza, and Ahihud.
Parallel translations
- WEB Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who carried them captive; and he became the father of Uzza and Ahihud.
- BSB Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who carried them into exile and who was the father of Uzza and Ahihud.
- ESV Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, that is, Heglam, who fathered Uzza and Ahihud.
- NKJV Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera who forced them to move. He begot Uzza and Ahihud.
- NASB namely, Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera—he exiled them; and he fathered Uzza and Ahihud.
- NLT Ehud’s sons were Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera. Gera, who led them into exile, was the father of Uzza and Ahihud.
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Quick answer
Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera are named in connection with this resettlement, and Gera fathers Uzza and Ahihud.
Overview
The verse continues the account of the Benjamite families moved to Manahath. The compressed details have prompted varied explanations among faithful interpreters regarding who relocated whom. The Chronicler's point is to preserve the lineage faithfully, showing that God's care followed His people through displacement and change.
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