1 Chronicles 4:14

Verse

Meonothai was the father of Ophrah, and Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of those living in Ge-harashim, which was given this name because its people were craftsmen.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab the father of Ge-harashim; for they were craftsmen.

Bible in Basic English

And Meonothai was the father of Ophrah; and Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of Ge-harashim; they were expert workmen.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Maonathi beget Ophra, and Saraia begot Joab the father of the Valley of artificers: for artificers were there.

Free Bible Version

Meonothai was the father of Ophrah. Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of Ge Harashim, so called because craftsmen lived there.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Meonothai begate Ophrah. And Seraiah begate Ioab the father of the valley of craftesmen: for they were craftesmen.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley of Charashim; for they were craftsmen.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Meonothai became the father of Ophrah, and Seraiah became the father of Joab, the originator of Ge-Harashim, whose people were craftsmen.

Noah Webster Bible

And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley of Charashim; for they were artificers.

World English Bible

Meonothai became the father of Ophrah: and Seraiah became the father of Joab the father of Ge Harashim, for they were craftsmen.

Young's Literal Translation

And Meonothai begat Ophrah, and Seraiah begat Joab father of the valley of artificers, for they were artificers.

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¹³The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai. ¹⁴Meonothai was the father of Ophrah, and Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of those living in Ge-harashim, which was given this name because its people were craftsmen.

Summary

1 Chronicles 4:14 briefly mentions Aharhel, the son of Harum, as a descendant of Judah. While this 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. This genealogical record was crucial for establishing the historical and spiritual identity of God's chosen people, showcasing the fulfillment of God's promises to the descendants of Judah. It also reflects the meticulous care with which the Bible preserves the lineage of key figures, paving the way for the eventual arrival of Jesus Christ, the ultimate fulfillment of God's covenant with His people.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

And Meonothai,.... Another son of Othniel: begat Ophrah; and Seraiah, the brother of Othniel, begat Joab; not David's general, but another of the same name, who lived long before him, see Ch1 2:54. the father of the valley of Charashim: of the inhabitants of the valley, or the prince of them, called the valley of craftsmen, Neh 11:35 the reason of which is here given: for they were craftsmen; that dwelt in it, carpenters and smiths, both which the word signifies, men that wrought in stone, wood, and iron.

1 Chronicles 4:14

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Berean Standard Bible

Meonothai was the father of Ophrah, and Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of those living in Ge-harashim, which was given this name because its people were craftsmen.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab the father of Ge-harashim; for they were craftsmen.

Bible in Basic English

And Meonothai was the father of Ophrah; and Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of Ge-harashim; they were expert workmen.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Maonathi beget Ophra, and Saraia begot Joab the father of the Valley of artificers: for artificers were there.

Free Bible Version

Meonothai was the father of Ophrah. Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of Ge Harashim, so called because craftsmen lived there.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Meonothai begate Ophrah. And Seraiah begate Ioab the father of the valley of craftesmen: for they were craftesmen.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley of Charashim; for they were craftsmen.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Meonothai became the father of Ophrah, and Seraiah became the father of Joab, the originator of Ge-Harashim, whose people were craftsmen.

Noah Webster Bible

And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley of Charashim; for they were artificers.

World English Bible

Meonothai became the father of Ophrah: and Seraiah became the father of Joab the father of Ge Harashim, for they were craftsmen.

Young's Literal Translation

And Meonothai begat Ophrah, and Seraiah begat Joab father of the valley of artificers, for they were artificers.

1 Chronicles 4:14

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Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

1 Chronicles 4:14

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Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary