1 Chronicles 4:14

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

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Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 4:14

BSB

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.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Meonothai conceived Ophrah, but Seraiah conceived Joab, the father of the Valley of Artisans. For indeed, there were artisans there.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

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

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Chronicles 4:14

AndMeonothaiH4587Proper Name Masculine begatH3205Verb OphrahH6084andSeraiahH8304 begatH3205Verb JoabH3097Proper Name MasculinethefatherH1Noun MasculineofthevalleyH1516NounofCharashimH2798Proper Name MasculinefortheywerecraftsmenH2791

Commentary for 1 Chronicles 4:14

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Overview of 1 Chronicles 4:14

Summary

Seraiah's son Joab founded craftsmen valley

Place

Valley of Charashim

Event

Craftsmen settlement founded

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC