1 Chronicles 4

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 4 of 29

¹ The sons of Judah were Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal.

² And Reaiah the son of Shobal fathered Jahath. And Jahath fathered Ahumai, and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites.

³ And these were of the father of Etam: Jezreel, and Ishma, and Idbash; and their sister's name was Hazelelponi;

Chapter Summary

The posterity of Judah.

בְּכ֣וֹר first-born H1060 · TWOT 244a

חָמֵֽשׁ five H2568 · TWOT 686a

עָרֵי excitement H5892 · TWOT 1587a

פָּרְצ֖וּ break through H6555 · TWOT 1826

שֶׁ֥בַע Beer-shebah H884 · TWOT 194c

Additional descendants of Judah

More lineages of Judah are listed, including descendants of Shobal and Hur.

Jabez prays to God

Jabez, being more honorable than his brothers, prays to the God of Israel for blessing and protection from evil. God grants his request.

Judahite craftsmen and leaders

Further lineages of Judah are listed, including craftsmen, linen workers, and potters who worked for the king.

Additional descendants of Judah

More lineages of Judah are listed, including descendants of Shobal and Hur.

1 Chronicles 4:1-8

Jabez prays to God

Jabez, being more honorable than his brothers, prays to the God of Israel for blessing and protection from evil. God grants his request.

1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Judahite craftsmen and leaders

Further lineages of Judah are listed, including craftsmen, linen workers, and potters who worked for the king.

1 Chronicles 4:11-23

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