1 Chronicles 4:14
1 Chronicles 4:14 in Multiple Translations
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.
And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley of Charashim; for they were craftsmen.
And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab the father of Ge-harashim; for they were craftsmen.
And Meonothai was the father of Ophrah; and Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of Ge-harashim; they were expert workmen.
Meonothai was the father of Ophrah. Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of Ge Harashim, so called because craftsmen lived there.
And Meonothai begate Ophrah. And Seraiah begate Ioab the father of the valley of craftesmen: for they were craftesmen.
And Meonothai begat Ophrah, and Seraiah begat Joab father of the valley of artificers, for they were artificers.
Meonothai became the father of Ophrah: and Seraiah became the father of Joab the father of Ge Harashim, for they were craftsmen.
And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley of Charashim; for they were artificers.
Maonathi beget Ophra, and Saraia begot Joab the father of the Valley of artificers: for artificers were there.
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1 Chronicles 4:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מְעוֹנֹתַ֖י
הוֹלִ֣יד
אֶת
עָפְרָ֑ה
וּ/שְׂרָיָ֗ה
הוֹלִ֤יד
אֶת
יוֹאָב֙
אֲבִי֙
גֵּ֣יא
חֲרָשִׁ֔ים
כִּ֥י
חֲרָשִׁ֖ים
הָיֽוּ
וּ/מְעוֹנֹתַ֖י
Mᵉʻôwnôthay
H4587
Meonothai
Conj | N-proper
הוֹלִ֣יד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
עָפְרָ֑ה
ʻOphrâh
H6084
Ophrah
N-proper
וּ/שְׂרָיָ֗ה
Sᵉrâyâh
H8304
Seraiah
Conj | N-proper
הוֹלִ֤יד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יוֹאָב֙
Yôwʼâb
H3097
Joab
N-proper
אֲבִי֙
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms
גֵּ֣יא
gayʼ
H1516
Valley
N-cs
חֲרָשִׁ֔ים
Chărâshîym
H2798
-harashim
N-proper
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
חֲרָשִׁ֖ים
chârâsh
H2796
artificer
N-mp
הָיֽוּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 4:14
וּ/מְעוֹנֹתַ֖י
Mᵉʻôwnôthay
H4587
"Meonothai"
Conj | N-proper
Meonothai was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:14, and was the son of Othniel and the father of Ophrah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.14; son of: Othniel (H6274)(?) whose wife was Achsah (H5915); brother of: Hathath (H2867)(?); father of: Ophrah (H6084I) § Meonothai = "my habitations" a son of Othniel, the younger brother of Caleb
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Meonothai. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:14.
הוֹלִ֣יד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
עָפְרָ֑ה
ʻOphrâh
H6084
"Ophrah"
N-proper
Ophrah is a place in the Bible and also the name of a man from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:14. His name means fawn.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.14; son of: Meonothai (H4587) § Ophrah = "fawn" a Judaite, son of Meonothai
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Ophrah. See also: Joshua 18:23; Judges 8:32; 1 Chronicles 4:14.
וּ/שְׂרָיָ֗ה
Sᵉrâyâh
H8304
"Seraiah"
Conj | N-proper
Seraiah means Jehovah is ruler, the name of several Israelites, including a scribe of King David and a chief priest during King Zedekiah's reign. He is mentioned in Jeremiah 51:59 and is the brother of Baruch. Seraiah played important roles in Israel's history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.51.59; son of: Neriah (H5374); brother of: Baruch (H1263J) § Seraiah = "Jehovah is ruler" 1) the scribe or secretary of David 2) son of Azariah, father of Jehozadak, and the chief priest in the reign of king Zedekiah of Judah and at the time of the capture of Jerusalem 3) son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite and one of the men who went to Gedaliah, the governor over Judah appointed by Nebuchadnezzar, and gave their oath to serve the king of Babylon 4) a Judaite, son of Kenaz, brother of Othniel, and father of Joab 5) a Simeonite, father of Josibiah and grandfather of Jehu 6) a people of the province who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 6a) maybe the same as 10 7) son of Azariah and father of Ezra the priest and scribe 8) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 9) a priest, son of Hilkiah in the time of Nehemiah 10) a priest or Levite who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 10a) probably a priest and the head of a family of priests after the exile. Maybe same as 6 11) son of Meraiah and messenger sent by the prophet Jeremiah to Babylon with a book of his writings 12) son of Azriel and one of the 3 men commanded by king Jehoiakim of Judah to seize Jeremiah and Baruch
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: Seraiah. See also: 2 Samuel 8:17; Nehemiah 10:3; Jeremiah 36:26.
הוֹלִ֤יד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יוֹאָב֙
Yôwʼâb
H3097
"Joab"
N-proper
Joab was a prominent Israelite, his name means Jehovah is father. He was King David's nephew and army general, playing a key role in the Bible, including in the books of Samuel and Kings.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.9 § Joab = "Jehovah is father" 1) son of David's sister Zeruiah and general of David's army 2) a Judaite descendant of Kenaz 3) a post exilic family
Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: Joab. See also: 1 Samuel 26:6; 2 Samuel 19:2; Psalms 60:2.
אֲבִי֙
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
גֵּ֣יא
gayʼ
H1516
"Valley"
N-cs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a deep, narrow valley or gorge. It is also another name for Topheth, a place of child sacrifice in the Valley of Hinnom. The word describes a steep and dramatic landscape.
Definition: valley, a steep valley, narrow gorge Another name of to.phet (תֹּ֫פֶת "Topheth" H8612)
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: valley. See also: Numbers 21:20; Nehemiah 11:30; Psalms 23:4.
חֲרָשִׁ֔ים
Chărâshîym
H2798
"-harashim"
N-proper
Charashim refers to a valley near Jerusalem where craftsmen lived, it means valley of craftsmen. It is mentioned as a place near Lydda and Joppa.
Definition: Charashim or Harashim = "valley of craftsmen" a valley near Lydda, a few miles east of Joppa, founded by Joab of Othniel's family Combined with gay (גַּיְא "Ge" H1516K)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Charashim, craftsmen. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:14.
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
חֲרָשִׁ֖ים
chârâsh
H2796
"artificer"
N-mp
A chârâsh was a skilled craftsman or artisan, able to work with various materials like wood or metal. This term is used in the Bible to describe carpenters, engravers, and other skilled workers.
Definition: 1) craftsman, artisan, engraver, graver, artificer 1a) graver, artificer 1b) skilful to destroy (warriors) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: artificer, ([phrase]) carpenter, craftsman, engraver, maker, [phrase] mason, skilful, ([phrase]) smith, worker, workman, such as wrought. See also: Exodus 28:11; Ezra 3:7; Isaiah 40:19.
הָיֽוּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 4:14
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- 1 Chronicles 4:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 4:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 4:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:14
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:14
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 4:14
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 4:14
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:14
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.
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.
15The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah: Kenaz. 16The sons of Jehallelel: Ziph, Ziphah, Tiria, and Asarel.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 11:35 | Lod, and Ono; and in the Valley of the Craftsmen. |
| 2 | 2 Kings 24:14 | He carried into exile all Jerusalem—all the commanders and mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and metalsmiths—ten thousand captives in all. Only the poorest people of the land remained. |
1 Chronicles 4:14 Summary
This verse talks about the families of Meonothai and Seraiah, and how they were related to each other. It also mentions a place called Ge-harashim, which was named because the people who lived there were skilled craftsmen. This reminds us that God values hard work and skills, as we see in other parts of the Bible, such as Proverbs 22:29. Just like the people of Ge-harashim, we can use our talents and abilities to serve God and others, as seen in passages like 1 Corinthians 12:4-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Meonothai in the Bible?
Meonothai was a descendant of Kenaz and the father of Ophrah, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:14. He is also the son of Othniel, as seen in 1 Chronicles 4:13.
What does the name Ge-harashim mean?
The name Ge-harashim, which is the place where the descendants of Joab lived, means 'valley of craftsmen' because its people were skilled workers, as stated in 1 Chronicles 4:14.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of the genealogy of the tribes of Israel, which is important for understanding the family lines and relationships between different characters in the Bible, such as in the book of Ruth and the gospel of Matthew, which both contain genealogies.
What can we learn from the fact that the people of Ge-harashim were craftsmen?
The fact that the people of Ge-harashim were craftsmen reminds us of the importance of work and skills, as seen in other parts of the Bible, such as Proverbs 22:29, which says that a skilled worker will serve kings.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of family and heritage?
- How can we apply the concept of being skilled workers, like the people of Ge-harashim, to our own lives and ministries?
- What does the mention of specific names and places in this verse reveal about God's interest in the details of our lives?
- How can we use this verse to reflect on our own skills and talents, and how we can use them to serve God and others?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 4:14
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 1
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 4:14
And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley of Charashim; for they were craftsmen.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:14
The father of the valley, i.e. of the inhabitants of the valley.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:14
1 Chronicles 4:14 And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley of Charashim; for they were craftsmen.Ver. 14. For they were craftsmen.] Opifices Deo curae sunt. God takes notice of, and care for poor handicraftsmen, who live by their hard labour, who get it and eat it. Yea, the apostle Peter showeth that a poor servant, when he suffereth hard words and ill usage from his master, doth herein find acceptance with God.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 4:14
14. Meonothai] perhaps a son of Othniel. the valley of Charashim] R.V. marg. the valley of craftsmen. It is mentioned Nehemiah 11:35 along with Lod (the Lydda of Act 9:32) and therefore was probably near Lydda.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 4:14
The words “and Meonothai” should he added to the end of 1 Chronicles 4:13; but they should be retained also at the commencement of 1 Chronicles 4:14. Or, see the marginal note.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:14
14. The father of the valley of Charashim — That is, father of those who dwelt there, and founder, so to speak, of the institution which gave the place its name.