And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.
Parallel translations
- WEB The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.
- BSB The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.
- NKJV The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.
- NASB The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.
- NLT The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.
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Quick answer
Lists the sons of Micah, repeating the descendants of Saul's line. It continues the careful record of the family's later generations.
Overview
Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz are named as Micah's sons. The Chronicler maintains the detailed genealogy of Saul's surviving descendants. Such persistence in recording even a deposed dynasty's children reflects the value Scripture places on every life within the covenant people, regardless of their family's changed fortunes.
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- 1 Chr 8:35And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz.
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