4:1 Some of the descendants of Judah were Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 1 , Some of the descendants of Judah were Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.
4:2 Shobal's son Reaiah was the father of Jahath. Jahath was the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These were the families of the Zorathites.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 2 , Shobal's son Reaiah was the father of Jahath. Jahath was the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These were the families of the Zorathites.
4:3 The descendants of Etam were Jezreel, Ishma, Idbash, Hazzelelponi (his daughter),
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 3 , The descendants of Etam were Jezreel, Ishma, Idbash, Hazzelelponi (his daughter),
4:4 Penuel (the father of Gedor), and Ezer (the father of Hushah). These were the descendants of Hur (the firstborn of Ephrathah), the ancestor of Bethlehem.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 4 , Penuel (the father of Gedor), and Ezer (the father of Hushah). These were the descendants of Hur (the firstborn of Ephrathah), the ancestor of Bethlehem.
4:5 Ashhur (the father of Tekoa) had two wives, named Helah and Naarah.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 5 , Ashhur (the father of Tekoa) had two wives, named Helah and Naarah.
4:6 Naarah gave birth to Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 6 , Naarah gave birth to Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari.
4:7 Helah gave birth to Zereth, Izhar, Ethnan,
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 7 , Helah gave birth to Zereth, Izhar, Ethnan,
4:8 and Koz, who became the ancestor of Anub, Zobebah, and all the families of Aharhel son of Harum.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 8 , and Koz, who became the ancestor of Anub, Zobebah, and all the families of Aharhel son of Harum.
4:9 There was a man named Jabez who was more distinguished than any of his brothers. His mother named him Jabez because his birth had been so painful.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 9 , There was a man named Jabez who was more distinguished than any of his brothers. His mother named him Jabez because his birth had been so painful.
4:10 He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, 'Oh, that you would bless me and extend my lands! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!' And God granted him his request.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 10 , He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, 'Oh, that you would bless me and extend my lands! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!' And God granted him his request.
4:11 Kelub (the brother of Shuhah) was the father of Mehir. Mehir was the father of Eshton.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 11 , Kelub (the brother of Shuhah) was the father of Mehir. Mehir was the father of Eshton.
4:12 Eshton was the father of Beth-rapha, Paseah, and Tehinnah. Tehinnah was the father of Ir-nahash. These were the descendants of Recah.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 12 , Eshton was the father of Beth-rapha, Paseah, and Tehinnah. Tehinnah was the father of Ir-nahash. These were the descendants of Recah.
4:13 The sons of Kenaz were Othniel and Seraiah. Othniel's sons were Hathath and Meonothai.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 13 , The sons of Kenaz were Othniel and Seraiah. Othniel's sons were Hathath and Meonothai.
4:14 Meonothai was the father of Ophrah. Seraiah was the father of Joab, the founder of the Valley of Craftsmen, so called because many craftsmen lived there.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 14 , Meonothai was the father of Ophrah. Seraiah was the father of Joab, the founder of the Valley of Craftsmen, so called because many craftsmen lived there.
4:15 The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh were Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah was Kenaz.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 15 , The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh were Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah was Kenaz.
4:16 The sons of Jehallelel were Ziph, Ziphah, Tiria, and Asarel.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 16 , The sons of Jehallelel were Ziph, Ziphah, Tiria, and Asarel.
4:17 The sons of Ezrah were Jether, Mered, Epher, and Jalon. Mered married an Egyptian woman, who became the mother of Miriam, Shammai, and Ishbah (the father of Eshtemoa).
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 17 , The sons of Ezrah were Jether, Mered, Epher, and Jalon. Mered married an Egyptian woman, who became the mother of Miriam, Shammai, and Ishbah (the father of Eshtemoa).
4:18 Mered also married a woman of Judah, who became the mother of Jered (the father of Gedor), Heber (the father of Soco), and Jekuthiel (the father of Zanoah). Mered's Egyptian wife was named Bithiah, and she was an Egyptian princess.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 18 , Mered also married a woman of Judah, who became the mother of Jered (the father of Gedor), Heber (the father of Soco), and Jekuthiel (the father of Zanoah). Mered's Egyptian wife was named Bithiah, and she was an Egyptian princess.
4:19 Hodiah's wife was the sister of Naham. One of her sons was the father of Keilah the Garmite, and another was the father of Eshtemoa the Maacathite.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 19 , Hodiah's wife was the sister of Naham. One of her sons was the father of Keilah the Garmite, and another was the father of Eshtemoa the Maacathite.
4:20 The sons of Shimon were Amnon, Rinnah, Ben-hanan, and Tilon. The descendants of Ishi were Zoheth and Ben-zoheth.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 20 , The sons of Shimon were Amnon, Rinnah, Ben-hanan, and Tilon. The descendants of Ishi were Zoheth and Ben-zoheth.
4:21 Shelah was one of Judah's sons. The descendants of Shelah were Er (the father of Lecah), Laadah (the father of Mareshah), the families of linen workers at Beth-ashbea,
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 21 , Shelah was one of Judah's sons. The descendants of Shelah were Er (the father of Lecah), Laadah (the father of Mareshah), the families of linen workers at Beth-ashbea,
4:22 Jokim, the people of Cozeba, Joash, and Saraph, who ruled over Moab and Jashubi-lehem. These names all come from ancient records.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 22 , Jokim, the people of Cozeba, Joash, and Saraph, who ruled over Moab and Jashubi-lehem. These names all come from ancient records.
4:23 They were the potters who lived in Netaim and Gederah. They all worked for the king.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 23 , They were the potters who lived in Netaim and Gederah. They all worked for the king.
4:24 The sons of Simeon were Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 24 , The sons of Simeon were Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul.
4:25 The descendants of Shaul were Shallum, Mibsam, and Mishma.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 25 , The descendants of Shaul were Shallum, Mibsam, and Mishma.
4:26 The descendants of Mishma were Hammuel, Zaccur, and Shimei.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 26 , The descendants of Mishma were Hammuel, Zaccur, and Shimei.
4:27 Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters, but none of his brothers had large families. So Simeon's tribe never became as large as the tribe of Judah.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 27 , Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters, but none of his brothers had large families. So Simeon's tribe never became as large as the tribe of Judah.
4:28 They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual,
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 28 , They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual,
4:29 Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 29 , Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,
4:30 Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 30 , Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,
4:31 Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These towns were under their control until the time of King David.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 31 , Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These towns were under their control until the time of King David.
4:32 Their descendants also lived in Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Token, and Ashan--five towns
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 32 , Their descendants also lived in Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Token, and Ashan--five towns
4:33 and their surrounding villages as far away as Baalath. This was their territory, and these names are recorded in their family genealogy.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 33 , and their surrounding villages as far away as Baalath. This was their territory, and these names are recorded in their family genealogy.
4:34 Other descendants of Simeon included Meshobab, Jamlech, Joshah son of Amaziah,
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 34 , Other descendants of Simeon included Meshobab, Jamlech, Joshah son of Amaziah,
4:35 Joel, Jehu son of Joshibiah, son of Seraiah, son of Asiel,
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 35 , Joel, Jehu son of Joshibiah, son of Seraiah, son of Asiel,
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 36 , Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah,
4:37 and Ziza son of Shiphi, son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 37 , and Ziza son of Shiphi, son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah.
4:38 These were the names of some of the leaders of Simeon's wealthy clans,
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 38 , These were the names of some of the leaders of Simeon's wealthy clans,
4:39 who traveled to the region of Gedor, in the east part of the valley, seeking pastureland for their flocks.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 39 , who traveled to the region of Gedor, in the east part of the valley, seeking pastureland for their flocks.
4:40 They found lush pastures there, and the land was quiet and peaceful. Some of Ham's descendants had been living in the region of Gedor.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 40 , They found lush pastures there, and the land was quiet and peaceful. Some of Ham's descendants had been living in the region of Gedor.
4:41 But during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah, the leaders of Simeon invaded it and completely destroyed the homes of the descendants of Ham and of the Meunites. They killed everyone who lived there and took the land for themselves, because they wanted its good pastureland for their flocks.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 41 , But during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah, the leaders of Simeon invaded it and completely destroyed the homes of the descendants of Ham and of the Meunites. They killed everyone who lived there and took the land for themselves, because they wanted its good pastureland for their flocks.
4:42 Five hundred of these invaders from the tribe of Simeon went to Mount Seir, led by Pelatiah, Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel--all sons of Ishi.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 42 , Five hundred of these invaders from the tribe of Simeon went to Mount Seir, led by Pelatiah, Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel--all sons of Ishi.
4:43 They destroyed the few Amalekites who had survived, and they have lived there ever since.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 4 , Verse 43 , They destroyed the few Amalekites who had survived, and they have lived there ever since.
