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1 Chronicles 1:23

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Berean Standard Bible

Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.

American Standard Version (1901)

and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.

Bible in Basic English

And Ophir and Havilah and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Ophir, and Hevila, and Jobab. All these are the sons of Jectan.

Free Bible Version

Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. These were all Joktan's sons.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Ophir, and Hauilah and Iobab: all these were the sonnes of Ioktan.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.

Translation for Translators

Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab; all these were descendants of Joktan.

Noah Webster Bible

And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.

World English Bible

Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.

Young's Literal Translation

and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab; all these [are] sons of Joktan.

Context

From Adam to Abraham

²²Obal, Abimael, Sheba,²³Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.

Summary

1 Chronicles 1:23 is a genealogical record tracing the descendants of Abraham's brother, Nahor. This verse serves to establish the lineage of Nahor's children, including Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. While seemingly a list of names, this genealogy is significant in highlighting the historical and ancestral connections within the Israelite community. It emphasizes the importance of lineage and heritage in the Old Testament, showcasing the continuity of God's covenant promises through generations.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

And Ophir - "Whence gold is brought." And Havilah; "whence pearls are brought." - T.

1 Chronicles 1:23

From Adam to Abraham

²²Obal, Abimael, Sheba,²³Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.

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Berean Standard Bible

Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.

American Standard Version (1901)

and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.

Bible in Basic English

And Ophir and Havilah and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Ophir, and Hevila, and Jobab. All these are the sons of Jectan.

Free Bible Version

Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. These were all Joktan's sons.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Ophir, and Hauilah and Iobab: all these were the sonnes of Ioktan.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.

Translation for Translators

Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab; all these were descendants of Joktan.

Noah Webster Bible

And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.

World English Bible

Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.

Young's Literal Translation

and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab; all these [are] sons of Joktan.