Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab,
Parallel translations
- WEB and Hezron became the father of Ram, and Ram became the father of Amminadab,
- KJV And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab,
- NKJV Hezron begot Ram, and Ram begot Amminadab;
- NASB Hezron fathered Ram, and Ram fathered Amminadab,
- NLT Hezron was the father of Ram. Ram was the father of Amminadab.
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Quick answer
The genealogy continues from Hezron to Ram to Amminadab. Each name carries the line forward toward David.
Overview
These successive generations trace the covenant line through the wilderness era of Israel's history. Though little is recorded of these individuals, their inclusion shows God's faithfulness in preserving the promised seed across time. The line of Judah is being guarded by God's providence toward the appointed goal of David and the Messiah.
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Cross-references · 3
- Matt 1:4Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon.
- 1 Chr 2:9–10The sons who were born to Hezron: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb.
- Luke 3:33the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,
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