1 Chronicles 2:44

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkeam; and Rekem begat Shammai.

Bible in Basic English

And Shema was the father of Raham, the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Samma beget Raham, the father of Jercaam, and Recem beget Sammai.

Free Bible Version

Shema was the father of Raham, and Raham the father of Jorkeam. Rekem was the father of Shammai.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Shema begate Raham the father of Iorkoam: and Rekem begate Shammai.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai.

Translation for Translators

Shema was the father of Raham. Raham was the father of Jorkeam. Rekem was the father of Shammai.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Shema became the father of Raham, the father of Jorkeam. Rekem became the father of Shammai.

Noah Webster Bible

And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai.

World English Bible

Shema became the father of Raham, the father of Jorkeam; and Rekem became the father of Shammai.

Young's Literal Translation

And Shema begat Raham father of Jorkoam, and Rekem begat Shammai.

Context

The Sons of Israel

⁴³The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.⁴⁴Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai.⁴⁵The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Beth-zur.

Summary

This verse lists the descendants of Hezron, a prominent figure in the genealogy of Judah. It highlights the importance of lineage and ancestry in the biblical narrative, tracing the family lineages to establish historical connections and significance. By documenting these genealogies, the verse emphasizes the continuity of God's covenant promises through generations and the fulfillment of prophecies concerning the Messiah's lineage. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people and His sovereign plan unfolding through the generations.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Salma the father of Bethlehem,.... Or prince of Bethlehem, as the Targum; not the same as in Ch1 2:11 he was the son of Nahshon, this of the younger Caleb: Hareph, the father of Bethgader; prince of a place of that name called Gedor, Ch1 4:4, and where this man's name is Penuel; Gedor was in the tribe of Judah, Jos 15:58.