Ahaz became the father of Jarah. Jarah became the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri became the father of Moza.
Parallel translations
- KJV And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza;
- BSB Ahaz was the father of Jarah; Jarah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri was the father of Moza.
- NKJV And Ahaz begot Jarah; Jarah begot Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begot Moza;
- NASB Ahaz fathered Jarah, Jarah fathered Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri fathered Moza.
- NLT Ahaz was the father of Jadah. Jadah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri was the father of Moza.
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Quick answer
Continues the descendants of Ahaz through several generations. It extends the record of Saul's posterity.
Overview
The line runs from Ahaz to Jarah, then Alemeth, Azmaveth, Zimri, and Moza, paralleling chapter eight. The Chronicler's thorough tracing keeps the memory of Saul's house alive. This careful succession demonstrates God's remembrance of His people across time, even families whose royal role had ended.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 1
- 1 Chr 8:36Ahaz became the father of Jehoaddah. Jehoaddah became the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri became the father of Moza.
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