1 Chronicles 4:11

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

And Chelub the brother of Shuhah begat Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Caleb the brother of Sua beget Mahir, who was the father of Esthon.

Free Bible Version

Kelub, Shuhah's brother, was the father of Mehir, who in turn was the father of Eshton.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Chelub the brother of Shuah begate Mehir, which was the father of Eshton.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, which was the father of Eshton.

Translation for Translators

Another descendant of Judah was Shuhah. His younger brother Kelub was the father of Mehir. Mehir was the father of Eshton.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Kelub brother of Shuhah became the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

Noah Webster Bible

And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

And Chelub brother of Shuah begat Mehir; he [is] father of Eshton.

Context

More Descendants of Judah

¹⁰And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez.¹¹Chelub the brother of Shuhah was the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.¹²Eshton was the father of Beth-rapha, of Paseah, and of Tehinnah the father of Ir-nahash. These were the men of Recah.

Summary

This verse highlights the prayer of Jabez, a man who asked God to bless him, enlarge his territory, be with him, and keep him from harm so that he would not experience pain. Jabez's prayer demonstrates his faith and dependence on God for guidance and protection. It serves as a reminder of the power of prayer and the willingness of God to grant the requests of those who seek Him earnestly. Jabez's story encourages believers to pray boldly and trust in God's provision for their lives.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill
Matthew Henry

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir,.... If Shuah is the same with Hushah, Ch1 4:4, then Chelub was the son of Ezer: which was the father of Eshton; not the prince of a place called Eshton, as Vatablus; for it is the name of a man, the son of Mehir, and who in the next verse is said to beget sons.

Matthew Henry Bible Commentary

We may observe in these verses, 1. That here is a whole family of craftsmen, handicraft tradesmen, that applied themselves to all sorts of manufactures, in which they were ingenious and industrious above their neighbours, Ch1 4:14. There was a valley where they lived which was, from them, called the valley of craftsmen. Those that are craftsmen are not therefore to be looked upon as mean men. These craftsmen, though two of a trade often disagree, yet chose to live together, for the improving of arts by comparing notes, and that they might support one another's reputation. 2. That one of these married the daughter of Pharaoh (Ch1 4:18), which was the common name of the kings of Egypt. If an Israelite in Egypt before the bondage began, while Joseph's merits were yet fresh in mind, was preferred to be the king's son-in-law, it is not to be thought strange: few Israelites could, like Moses, refuse an alliance with the court. 3. That another is said to be the father of the house of those that wrought fine linen, Ch1 4:21. It is inserted in their genealogy as their honour that they were the best weavers in the kingdom, and they brought up their children, from one generation to another, to the same business, not aiming to make them gentlemen. This Laadah is said to be the father of those that wrought fine linen, as before the flood Jubal is said to be the father of musicians and Jabal of shepherds, etc. His posterity inhabited the city of Mareshah, the manufacture or staple commodity of which place was linen-cloth, with which their kings and priests were clothed. 4. That another family had had dominion in Moab, but were now in servitude in Babylon, Ch1 4:22, Ch1 4:23. (1.) It was found among the ancient things that they had the dominion in Moab. Probably in David's time, when that country was conquered, they transplanted themselves thither, and were put in places of power there, which they held for several generations; but this was a great while ago, time out of mind. (2.) Their posterity were now potters and gardeners, as is supposed in Babylon, where they dwelt with the king for his work, got a good livelihood by their industry, and therefore cared not for returning with their brethren to their own land, after the years of captivity had expired. Those that now have dominion know not what their posterity may be reduced to, nor what mean employments they may be glad to take up with. But those were unworthy the name of Israelites that would dwell among plants and hedges rather than be at the pains to return to Canaan.