Holman Christian Standard Bible

1 Chronicles 4:2-14 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

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

3. These were Etam’s sons: Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash, and their sister was named Hazzelelponi.

4. Penuel fathered Gedor, and Ezer fathered Hushah.These were the sons of Hur, Ephrathah’s firstborn and the father of Bethlehem:

5. Ashhur fathered Tekoa and had two wives, Helah and Naarah.

6. Naarah bore Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari to him. These were Naarah’s sons.

7. Helah’s sons: Zereth, Zohar, and Ethnan.

8. Koz fathered Anub, Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel son of Harum.

9. Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother named him Jabez and said, “I gave birth to him in pain.”

10. Jabez called out to the God of Israel: “If only You would bless me, extend my border, let Your hand be with me, and keep me from harm, so that I will not cause any pain.” And God granted his request.

11. Chelub brother of Shuhah fathered Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

12. Eshton fathered Beth-rapha, Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Irnahash. These were the men of Recah.

13. Kenaz’s sons: Othniel and Seraiah.Othniel’s sons: Hathath and Meonothai.

14. Meonothai fathered Ophrah,and Seraiah fathered Joab, the ancestor of those in the Valley of Craftsmen, for they were craftsmen.