1 Chronicles 4:13

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the sons of Kenaz: Othniel, and Seraiah. And the sons of Othniel: Hathath.

Bible in Basic English

And the sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah; and the sons of Othniel: Hathath.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the sons of Cenez were Othoniel, and Saraia. And the sons of Othoniel, Hathath, and Maonathi.

Free Bible Version

The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the sonnes of Kenaz were Othniel and Zeraiah, and the sonne of Othniel, Hathath.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.

Translation for Translators

Another descendant of Judah was Jephunneh. His son was Caleb. Caleb’s sons were Iru, Elah, and Naam. Elah’s son was Kenaz. The sons of Kenaz were Othniel and Seraiah. Othniel’s sons were Hathath and Meonothai. Meonothai was the father of Ophrah. Seraiah was the father of Joab. Joab was the ancestor of the people who lived in Craftsmen’s Valley. The valley was named that because many of the people who lived there were ◄craftsmen/men who were experts in making things►.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Kenaz's sons were Othniel and Seraiah. Othniel's sons were Hathath and Meonothai.

Noah Webster Bible

And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.

World English Bible

The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath.

Young's Literal Translation

And sons of Kenaz: Othniel, and Seraiah; and sons of Othniel: Hathath.

Context

More Descendants of Judah

¹²Eshton was the father of Beth-rapha, of Paseah, and of Tehinnah the father of Ir-nahash. These were the men of Recah. ¹³The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.

Summary

This verse briefly mentions the descendants of Ashhur, a son of Helah, who was a descendant of Judah. While the verse may seem insignificant, it serves to highlight the genealogy and lineage of the tribe of Judah, emphasizing the importance of ancestry and heritage in the Old Testament. It reflects the meticulous record-keeping and historical significance placed on family lineage within the Israelite community. Despite its brevity, this verse contributes to the overall narrative of the Israelites' history and the fulfillment of God's promises through the generations.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

And the sons of Kenaz,.... Who was either the son of Chelub, or of Eshton: Othniel, and Seraiah; the first of these is he who is mentioned, Jos 15:17 and was the first judge in Israel: and the son of Othniel, Hathath; and the next mentioned.