By Hodesh his wife, he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,
Parallel translations
- KJV And he begat of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcham,
- BSB His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,
- NKJV By Hodesh his wife he begot Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,
- NASB By Hodesh his wife he fathered Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,
- NLT His wife Hodesh gave birth to Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,
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By his wife Hodesh, Shaharaim fathers Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, and Malcam.
Overview
The genealogy lists the children born to Shaharaim in Moab. These names extend the Benjamite family record into a foreign land. The Chronicler's inclusion shows that God kept track of His people even when they dwelt far from the promised land.
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