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1 Chronicles 1:13

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Berean Standard Bible

And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites,

American Standard Version (1901)

And Canaan begat Sidon his first-born, and Heth,

Bible in Basic English

And Canaan was the father of Zidon, his oldest son, and Heth,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Chanaan beget Sidon his firstborn, and the Hethite,

Free Bible Version

Canaan was the father of his firstborn son, Sidon, and of the Hittites,

Geneva Bible 1599

Also Canaan begate Zidon his first borne, and Heth,

King James (Authorized) Version

And Canaan begat Zidon his firstborn, and Heth,

Translation for Translators

Canaan’s first son was Sidon. He was also the ancestor of the Heth people-group,

Unlocked Literal Bible

Canaan became the father of Sidon, his firstborn, and of the Hittites.

Noah Webster Bible

And Canaan begat Zidon his first-born, and Heth,

World English Bible

Canaan became the father of Sidon his firstborn, Heth,

Young's Literal Translation

And Canaan begat Zidon his first born, and Heth,

Context

From Adam to Abraham

¹²the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites. ¹³And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites,¹⁴the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,

Summary

This verse lists the descendants of Ishmael, the son of Abraham through Hagar, as recorded in the genealogy of the sons of Israel. It serves as a historical account of the lineage of Ishmael, highlighting the fulfillment of God's promise to make him into a great nation. The genealogy in this verse underscores the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His covenant with Abraham, demonstrating His sovereignty over the generations of Ishmael's descendants. It also provides a connection between the lineages of Ishmael and Israel, showcasing God's intricate plan throughout history.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Canaan begat Zidon - "Canaan begat Bothniam, his first-born, who built Sidon." - T.

1 Chronicles 1:13

From Adam to Abraham

¹²the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites. ¹³And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites,¹⁴the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,

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Berean Standard Bible

And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites,

American Standard Version (1901)

And Canaan begat Sidon his first-born, and Heth,

Bible in Basic English

And Canaan was the father of Zidon, his oldest son, and Heth,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Chanaan beget Sidon his firstborn, and the Hethite,

Free Bible Version

Canaan was the father of his firstborn son, Sidon, and of the Hittites,

Geneva Bible 1599

Also Canaan begate Zidon his first borne, and Heth,

King James (Authorized) Version

And Canaan begat Zidon his firstborn, and Heth,

Translation for Translators

Canaan’s first son was Sidon. He was also the ancestor of the Heth people-group,

Unlocked Literal Bible

Canaan became the father of Sidon, his firstborn, and of the Hittites.

Noah Webster Bible

And Canaan begat Zidon his first-born, and Heth,

World English Bible

Canaan became the father of Sidon his firstborn, Heth,

Young's Literal Translation

And Canaan begat Zidon his first born, and Heth,