And after he had become the father of Jared, Mahalalel lived 830 years and had other sons and daughters.
Parallel translations
- WEB Mahalalel lived after he became the father of Jared eight hundred thirty years, and became the father of other sons and daughters.
- KJV And Mahalaleel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters:
- NKJV After he begot Jared, Mahalalel lived eight hundred and thirty years, and had sons and daughters.
- NASB Then Mahalalel lived 830 years after he fathered Jared, and he fathered other sons and daughters.
- NLT After the birth of Jared, Mahalalel lived another 830 years, and he had other sons and daughters.
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After Jared's birth Mahalalel lives 830 more years and fathers other children. It records the ongoing growth of his family.
Overview
Mahalalel's additional years and offspring continue the pattern of multiplication under God's blessing. The genealogy advances steadily toward its goal in Noah. Each link testifies to God's preservation of humanity and His covenant line.
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