Apologetics Bible

1Chronicles 4:1

Hebrew

בְּנֵי יְהוּדָה פֶּרֶץ חֶצְרוֹן וְכַרְמִי וְחוּר וְשׁוֹבָֽל׃

veney-yehvdah-feretz-chetzervon-vekharemiy-vechvr-veshvoval

KJV: The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal.

AKJV: The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal.

ASV: The sons of Judah: Perez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal.

YLT: Sons of Judah: Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:2

Hebrew

וּרְאָיָה בֶן־שׁוֹבָל הוֹלִיד אֶת־יַחַת וְיַחַת הֹלִיד אֶת־אֲחוּמַי וְאֶת־לָהַד אֵלֶּה מִשְׁפְּחוֹת הַצָּֽרְעָתִֽי׃

vre'ayah-ven-shvoval-hvoliyd-'et-yachat-veyachat-holiyd-'et-'achvmay-ve'et-lahad-'eleh-mishefechvot-hatzare'atiy

KJV: And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat Ahumai, and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites.

AKJV: And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat Ahumai, and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites.

ASV: And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat Ahumai and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites.

YLT: And Reaiah son of Shobal begat Jahath, and Jahath begat Ahumai and Lahad; these are families of the Zorathite.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat Ahumai, and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:3

Hebrew

וְאֵלֶּה אֲבִי עֵיטָם יִזְרְעֶאל וְיִשְׁמָא וְיִדְבָּשׁ וְשֵׁם אֲחוֹתָם הַצְלֶלְפּֽוֹנִי׃

ve'eleh-'aviy-'eytam-yizere'e'l-veyishema'-veyidevash-veshem-'achvotam-hatzelelefvoniy

KJV: And these were of the father of Etam; Jezreel, and Ishma, and Idbash: and the name of their sister was Hazelelponi:

AKJV: And these were of the father of Etam; Jezreel, and Ishma, and Idbash: and the name of their sister was Hazelelponi:

ASV: And these were the sons of the father of Etam: Jezreel, and Ishma, and Idbash; and the name of their sister was Hazzelelponi;

YLT: And these are of the father of Etam: Jezreel, and Ishma, and Idbash; and the name of their sister is Hazzelelponi,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And these were of the father of Etam; Jezreel, and Ishma, and Idbash: and the name of their sister was Hazelelponi:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:4

Hebrew

וּפְנוּאֵל אֲבִי גְדֹר וְעֵזֶר אֲבִי חוּשָׁה אֵלֶּה בְנֵי־חוּר בְּכוֹר אֶפְרָתָה אֲבִי בֵּית לָֽחֶם׃

vfenv'el-'aviy-gedor-ve'ezer-'aviy-chvshah-'eleh-veney-chvr-vekhvor-'eferatah-'aviy-veyt-lachem

KJV: And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Beth–lehem.

AKJV: And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Bethlehem. ¶

ASV: and Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the first-born of Ephrathah, the father of Beth-lehem.

YLT: and Penuel is father of Gedor, and Ezer father of Hushah. These are sons of Hur, first-born of Ephratah, father of Beth-Lehem.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Beth–lehem.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:5

Hebrew

וּלְאַשְׁחוּר אֲבִי תְקוֹעַ הָיוּ שְׁתֵּי נָשִׁים חֶלְאָה וְנַעֲרָֽה׃

vle'ashechvr-'aviy-teqvo'a-hayv-shetey-nashiym-chele'ah-vena'arah

KJV: And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.

AKJV: And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.

ASV: And Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.

YLT: And to Ashhur father of Tekoa were two wives, Helah and Naarah;

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:6

Hebrew

וַתֵּלֶד לוֹ נַעֲרָה אֶת־אֲחֻזָּם וְאֶת־חֵפֶר וְאֶת־תֵּימְנִי וְאֶת־הָאֲחַשְׁתָּרִי אֵלֶּה בְּנֵי נַעֲרָֽה׃

vateled-lvo-na'arah-'et-'achuzam-ve'et-chefer-ve'et-teymeniy-ve'et-ha'achashetariy-'eleh-veney-na'arah

KJV: And Naarah bare him Ahuzam, and Hepher, and Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah.

AKJV: And Naarah bore him Ahuzam, and Hepher, and Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah.

ASV: And Naarah bare him Ahuzzam, and Hepher, and Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah.

YLT: and Naarah beareth to him Ahuzzam, and Hepher, and Temeni, and Haahashtari: these are sons of Naarah.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Naarah bare him Ahuzam, and Hepher, and Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:7

Hebrew

וּבְנֵי חֶלְאָה צֶרֶת יצחר וְצֹחַר וְאֶתְנָֽן׃

vveney-chele'ah-tzeret-ytzchr-vetzochar-ve'etenan

KJV: And the sons of Helah were, Zereth, and Jezoar, and Ethnan.

AKJV: And the sons of Helah were, Zereth, and Jezoar, and Ethnan.

ASV: And the sons of Helah were Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan.

YLT: And sons of Helah: Zereth, and Zohar, and Ethnan.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the sons of Helah were, Zereth, and Jezoar, and Ethnan.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:8

Hebrew

וְקוֹץ הוֹלִיד אֶת־עָנוּב וְאֶת־הַצֹּבֵבָה וּמִשְׁפְּחוֹת אֲחַרְחֵל בֶּן־הָרֽוּם׃

veqvotz-hvoliyd-'et-'anvv-ve'et-hatzovevah-vmishefechvot-'acharechel-ven-harvm

KJV: And Coz begat Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum.

AKJV: And Coz begat Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum. ¶

ASV: And Hakkoz begat Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum.

YLT: And Coz begat Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel son of Harum.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Coz begat Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:9

Hebrew

וַיְהִי יַעְבֵּץ נִכְבָּד מֵאֶחָיו וְאִמּוֹ קָרְאָה שְׁמוֹ יַעְבֵּץ לֵאמֹר כִּי יָלַדְתִּי בְּעֹֽצֶב׃

vayehiy-ya'evetz-nikhevad-me'echayv-ve'imvo-qare'ah-shemvo-ya'evetz-le'mor-khiy-yaladetiy-ve'otzev

KJV: And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.

AKJV: And Jabez was more honorable than his brothers: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bore him with sorrow.

ASV: And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.

YLT: And Jabez is honoured above his brethren, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, `Because I have brought forth with grief.'

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:10

Hebrew

וַיִּקְרָא יַעְבֵּץ לֵאלֹהֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל לֵאמֹר אִם־בָּרֵךְ תְּבָרֲכֵנִי וְהִרְבִּיתָ אֶת־גְּבוּלִי וְהָיְתָה יָדְךָ עִמִּי וְעָשִׂיתָ מֵּרָעָה לְבִלְתִּי עָצְבִּי וַיָּבֵא אֱלֹהִים אֵת אֲשֶׁר־שָׁאָֽל׃

vayiqera'-ya'evetz-le'lohey-yishera'el-le'mor-'im-varekhe-tevarakheniy-vehireviyta-'et-gevvliy-vehayetah-yadekha-'imiy-ve'ashiyta-mera'ah-leviletiy-'atzeviy-vayave'-'elohiym-'et-'asher-sha'al

KJV: And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.

AKJV: And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested. ¶

ASV: And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that thy hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it be not to my sorrow! And God granted him that which he requested.

YLT: And Jabez calleth to the God of Israel, saying, `If blessing Thou dost bless me, then Thou hast made great my border, and Thy hand hath been with me, and Thou hast kept me from evil--not to grieve me;' and God bringeth in that which he asked.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! An...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:11

Hebrew

וּכְלוּב אֲחִֽי־שׁוּחָה הוֹלִיד אֶת־מְחִיר הוּא אֲבִי אֶשְׁתּֽוֹן׃

vkhelvv-'achiy-shvchah-hvoliyd-'et-mechiyr-hv'-'aviy-'eshetvon

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

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

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

YLT: And Chelub brother of Shuah begat Mehir; he is father of Eshton.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, which was the father of Eshton.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:12

Hebrew

וְאֶשְׁתּוֹן הוֹלִיד אֶת־בֵּית רָפָא וְאֶת־פָּסֵחַ וְאֶת־תְּחִנָּה אֲבִי עִיר נָחָשׁ אֵלֶּה אַנְשֵׁי רֵכָֽה׃

ve'eshetvon-hvoliyd-'et-veyt-rafa'-ve'et-fasecha-ve'et-techinah-'aviy-'iyr-nachash-'eleh-'aneshey-rekhah

KJV: And Eshton begat Beth–rapha, and Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Ir–nahash. These are the men of Rechah.

AKJV: And Eshton begat Bethrapha, and Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Irnahash. These are the men of Rechah.

ASV: And Eshton begat Beth-rapha, and Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Ir-nahash. These are the men of Recah.

YLT: And Eshton begat Beth-Rapha, and Paseah, and Tehinnah father of Ir-Nahash; these are men of Rechah.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Eshton begat Beth–rapha, and Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Ir–nahash. These are the men of Rechah.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:13

Hebrew

וּבְנֵי קְנַז עָתְנִיאֵל וּשְׂרָיָה וּבְנֵי עָתְנִיאֵל חֲתַֽת׃

vveney-qenaz-'ateniy'el-vsherayah-vveney-'ateniy'el-chatat

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

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

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

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

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:14

Hebrew

וּמְעוֹנֹתַי הוֹלִיד אֶת־עָפְרָה וּשְׂרָיָה הוֹלִיד אֶת־יוֹאָב אֲבִי גֵּיא חֲרָשִׁים כִּי חֲרָשִׁים הָיֽוּ׃

vme'vonotay-hvoliyd-'et-'aferah-vsherayah-hvoliyd-'et-yvo'av-'aviy-gey'-charashiym-khiy-charashiym-hayv

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

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

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

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

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley of Charashim; for they were craftsmen.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:15

Hebrew

וּבְנֵי כָּלֵב בֶּן־יְפֻנֶּה עִירוּ אֵלָה וָנָעַם וּבְנֵי אֵלָה וּקְנַֽז׃

vveney-khalev-ven-yefuneh-'iyrv-'elah-vana'am-vveney-'elah-vqenaz

KJV: And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh; Iru, Elah, and Naam: and the sons of Elah, even Kenaz.

AKJV: And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh; Iru, Elah, and Naam: and the sons of Elah, even Kenaz.

ASV: And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam; and the sons of Elah; and Kenaz.

YLT: And sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam; and sons of Elah, even Kenaz.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh; Iru, Elah, and Naam: and the sons of Elah, even Kenaz.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:16

Hebrew

וּבְנֵי יְהַלֶּלְאֵל זִיף וְזִיפָה תִּירְיָא וַאֲשַׂרְאֵֽל׃

vveney-yehalele'el-ziyf-veziyfah-tiyreya'-va'ashare'el

KJV: And the sons of Jehaleleel; Ziph, and Ziphah, Tiria, and Asareel.

AKJV: And the sons of Jehaleleel; Ziph, and Ziphah, Tiria, and Asareel.

ASV: And the sons of Jehallelel: Ziph, and Ziphah, Tiria, and Asarel.

YLT: And sons of Jehaleleel: Ziph and Ziphah, Tiria, and Asareel.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the sons of Jehaleleel; Ziph, and Ziphah, Tiria, and Asareel.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:17

Hebrew

וּבֶן־עֶזְרָה יֶתֶר וּמֶרֶד וְעֵפֶר וְיָלוֹן וַתַּהַר אֶת־מִרְיָם וְאֶת־שַׁמַּי וְאֶת־יִשְׁבָּח אֲבִי אֶשְׁתְּמֹֽעַ׃

vven-'ezerah-yeter-vmered-ve'efer-veyalvon-vatahar-'et-mireyam-ve'et-shamay-ve'et-yishevach-'aviy-'eshetemo'a

KJV: And the sons of Ezra were, Jether, and Mered, and Epher, and Jalon: and she bare Miriam, and Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa.

AKJV: And the sons of Ezra were, Jether, and Mered, and Epher, and Jalon: and she bore Miriam, and Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa.

ASV: And the sons of Ezrah: Jether, and Mered, and Epher, and Jalon; and she bare Miriam, and Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa.

YLT: And sons of Ezra are Jether, and Mered, and Epher, and Jalon: and she beareth Miriam, and Shammai, and Ishbah father of Eshtemoa.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the sons of Ezra were, Jether, and Mered, and Epher, and Jalon: and she bare Miriam, and Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:18

Hebrew

וְאִשְׁתּוֹ הַיְהֻדִיָּה יָלְדָה אֶת־יֶרֶד אֲבִי גְדוֹר וְאֶת־חֶבֶר אֲבִי שׂוֹכוֹ וְאֶת־יְקֽוּתִיאֵל אֲבִי זָנוֹחַ וְאֵלֶּה בְּנֵי בִּתְיָה בַת־פַּרְעֹה אֲשֶׁר לָקַח מָֽרֶד׃

ve'ishetvo-hayehudiyah-yaledah-'et-yered-'aviy-gedvor-ve'et-chever-'aviy-shvokhvo-ve'et-yeqvtiy'el-'aviy-zanvocha-ve'eleh-veney-viteyah-vat-fare'oh-'asher-laqach-mared

KJV: And his wife Jehudijah bare Jered the father of Gedor, and Heber the father of Socho, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah. And these are the sons of Bithiah the daughter of Pharaoh, which Mered took.

AKJV: And his wife Jehudijah bore Jered the father of Gedor, and Heber the father of Socho, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah. And these are the sons of Bithiah the daughter of Pharaoh, which Mered took.

ASV: And his wife the Jewess bare Jered the father of Gedor, and Heber the father of Soco, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah. And these are the sons of Bithiah the daughter of Pharaoh, whom Mered took.

YLT: And his wife Jehudijah bare Jered father of Gedor, and Heber father of Socho, and Jekuthiel father of Zanoah. And these are sons of Bithiah daughter of Pharaoh, whom Mered took,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And his wife Jehudijah bare Jered the father of Gedor, and Heber the father of Socho, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah. And these are the sons of Bithiah the daughter of Pharaoh, which Mered took.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:19

Hebrew

וּבְנֵי אֵשֶׁת הֽוֹדִיָּה אֲחוֹת נַחַם אֲבִי קְעִילָה הַגַּרְמִי וְאֶשְׁתְּמֹעַ הַמַּעֲכָתִֽי׃

vveney-'eshet-hvodiyah-'achvot-nacham-'aviy-qe'iylah-hagaremiy-ve'eshetemo'a-hama'akhatiy

KJV: And the sons of his wife Hodiah the sister of Naham, the father of Keilah the Garmite, and Eshtemoa the Maachathite.

AKJV: And the sons of his wife Hodiah the sister of Naham, the father of Keilah the Garmite, and Eshtemoa the Maachathite.

ASV: And the sons of the wife of Hodiah, the sister of Naham, were the father of Keilah the Garmite, and Eshtemoa the Maacathite.

YLT: and sons of the wife of Hodiah sister of Nahom: Abi-Keilah the Garmite, and Eshtemoa the Maachathite.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the sons of his wife Hodiah the sister of Naham, the father of Keilah the Garmite, and Eshtemoa the Maachathite.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:20

Hebrew

וּבְנֵי שִׁימוֹן אַמְנוֹן וְרִנָּה בֶּן־חָנָן ותולון וְתִילוֹן וּבְנֵי יִשְׁעִי זוֹחֵת וּבֶן־זוֹחֵֽת׃

vveney-shiymvon-'amenvon-verinah-ven-chanan-vtvlvn-vetiylvon-vveney-yishe'iy-zvochet-vven-zvochet

KJV: And the sons of Shimon were, Amnon, and Rinnah, Ben–hanan, and Tilon. And the sons of Ishi were, Zoheth, and Ben–zoheth.

AKJV: And the sons of Shimon were, Amnon, and Rinnah, Benhanan, and Tilon. And the sons of Ishi were, Zoheth, and Benzoheth. ¶

ASV: And the sons of Shimon: Amnon, and Rinnah, Ben-hanan, and Tilon. And the sons of Ishi: Zoheth, and Ben-zoheth.

YLT: And sons of Shimon are Amnon, and Rinnah, Ben-Hanon, and Tilon; and sons of Ishi: Zoheth, and Ben-Zoheth.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the sons of Shimon were, Amnon, and Rinnah, Ben–hanan, and Tilon. And the sons of Ishi were, Zoheth, and Ben–zoheth.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:21

Hebrew

בְּנֵי שֵׁלָה בֶן־יְהוּדָה עֵר אֲבִי לֵכָה וְלַעְדָּה אֲבִי מָרֵשָׁה וּמִשְׁפְּחוֹת בֵּית־עֲבֹדַת הַבֻּץ לְבֵית אַשְׁבֵּֽעַ׃

veney-shelah-ven-yehvdah-'er-'aviy-lekhah-vela'edah-'aviy-mareshah-vmishefechvot-veyt-'avodat-havutz-leveyt-'asheve'a

KJV: The sons of Shelah the son of Judah were, Er the father of Lecah, and Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of them that wrought fine linen, of the house of Ashbea,

AKJV: The sons of Shelah the son of Judah were, Er the father of Lecah, and Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of them that worked fine linen, of the house of Ashbea,

ASV: The sons of Shelah the son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, and Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of them that wrought fine linen, of the house of Ashbea;

YLT: Sons of Shelah son of Judah: Er father of Lecah, and Laadah father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of the service of fine linen, of the house of Ashbea;

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The sons of Shelah the son of Judah were, Er the father of Lecah, and Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of them that wrought fine linen, of the house of Ashbea,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:22

Hebrew

וְיוֹקִים וְאַנְשֵׁי כֹזֵבָא וְיוֹאָשׁ וְשָׂרָף אֲשֶׁר־בָּעֲלוּ לְמוֹאָב וְיָשֻׁבִי לָחֶם וְהַדְּבָרִים עַתִּיקִֽים׃

veyvoqiym-ve'aneshey-khozeva'-veyvo'ash-vesharaf-'asher-va'alv-lemvo'av-veyashuviy-lachem-vehadevariym-'atiyqiym

KJV: And Jokim, and the men of Chozeba, and Joash, and Saraph, who had the dominion in Moab, and Jashubi–lehem. And these are ancient things.

AKJV: And Jokim, and the men of Chozeba, and Joash, and Saraph, who had the dominion in Moab, and Jashubilehem. And these are ancient things.

ASV: and Jokim, and the men of Cozeba, and Joash, and Saraph, who had dominion in Moab, and Jashubi-lehem. And the records are ancient.

YLT: and Jokim, and the men of Chozeba, and Joash, and Saraph, who ruled over Moab and Jashubi-Lehem; and these things are ancient.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jokim, and the men of Chozeba, and Joash, and Saraph, who had the dominion in Moab, and Jashubi–lehem. And these are ancient things.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:23

Hebrew

הֵמָּה הַיּוֹצְרִים וְיֹשְׁבֵי נְטָעִים וּגְדֵרָה עִם־הַמֶּלֶךְ בִּמְלַאכְתּוֹ יָשְׁבוּ שָֽׁם׃

hemah-hayvotzeriym-veyoshevey-neta'iym-vgederah-'im-hamelekhe-vimela'khetvo-yashevv-sham

KJV: These were the potters, and those that dwelt among plants and hedges: there they dwelt with the king for his work.

AKJV: These were the potters, and those that dwelled among plants and hedges: there they dwelled with the king for his work. ¶

ASV: These were the potters, and the inhabitants of Netaim and Gederah: there they dwelt with the king for his work.

YLT: They are the potters and inhabitants of Netaim and Gedera; with the king in his work they dwelt there.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'These were the potters, and those that dwelt among plants and hedges: there they dwelt with the king for his work.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:24

Hebrew

בְּנֵי שִׁמְעוֹן נְמוּאֵל וְיָמִין יָרִיב זֶרַח שָׁאֽוּל׃

veney-shime'von-nemv'el-veyamiyn-yariyv-zerach-sha'vl

KJV: The sons of Simeon were, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul:

AKJV: The sons of Simeon were, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul:

ASV: The sons of Simeon: Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, Shaul;

YLT: Sons of Simeon: Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, Shaul;

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The sons of Simeon were, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:25

Hebrew

שַׁלֻּם בְּנוֹ מִבְשָׂם בְּנוֹ מִשְׁמָע בְּנֽוֹ׃

shalum-venvo-mivesham-venvo-mishema'-venvo

KJV: Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

AKJV: Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

ASV: Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

YLT: Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:26

Hebrew

וּבְנֵי מִשְׁמָע חַמּוּאֵל בְּנוֹ זַכּוּר בְּנוֹ שִׁמְעִי בְנֽוֹ׃

vveney-mishema'-chamv'el-venvo-zakhvr-venvo-shime'iy-venvo

KJV: And the sons of Mishma; Hamuel his son, Zacchur his son, Shimei his son.

AKJV: And the sons of Mishma; Hamuel his son, Zacchur his son, Shimei his son.

ASV: And the sons of Mishma: Hammuel his son, Zaccur his son, Shimei his son.

YLT: And sons of Mishma: Hammuel his son, Zacchur his son, Shimei his son.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the sons of Mishma; Hamuel his son, Zacchur his son, Shimei his son.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:27

Hebrew

וּלְשִׁמְעִי בָּנִים שִׁשָּׁה עָשָׂר וּבָנוֹת שֵׁשׁ וּלְאֶחָיו אֵין בָּנִים רַבִּים וְכֹל מִשְׁפַּחְתָּם לֹא הִרְבּוּ עַד־בְּנֵי יְהוּדָֽה׃

vleshime'iy-vaniym-shishah-'ashar-vvanvot-shesh-vle'echayv-'eyn-vaniym-raviym-vekhol-mishefachetam-lo'-hirevv-'ad-veney-yehvdah

KJV: And Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters; but his brethren had not many children, neither did all their family multiply, like to the children of Judah.

AKJV: And Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters: but his brothers had not many children, neither did all their family multiply, like to the children of Judah.

ASV: And Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters; but his brethren had not many children, neither did all their family multiply like to the children of Judah.

YLT: And to Shimei are sixteen sons and six daughters, and to his brethren there are not many sons, and none of their families have multiplied as much as the sons of Judah.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters; but his brethren had not many children, neither did all their family multiply, like to the children of Judah.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:28

Hebrew

וַיֵּֽשְׁבוּ בִּבְאֵֽר־שֶׁבַע וּמוֹלָדָה וַחֲצַר שׁוּעָֽל׃

vayeshevv-vive'er-sheva'-vmvoladah-vachatzar-shv'al

KJV: And they dwelt at Beer–sheba, and Moladah, and Hazar–shual,

AKJV: And they dwelled at Beersheba, and Moladah, and Hazarshual,

ASV: And they dwelt at Beer-sheba, and Moladah, and Hazar-shual,

YLT: And they dwell in Beer-Sheba, and Moladah, and Hazar-Shaul,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they dwelt at Beer–sheba, and Moladah, and Hazar–shual,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:29

Hebrew

וּבְבִלְהָה וּבְעֶצֶם וּבְתוֹלָֽד׃

vvevilehah-vve'etzem-vvetvolad

KJV: And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad,

AKJV: And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad,

ASV: and at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad,

YLT: and in Bilhah, and in Ezem, and in Tolad,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:30

Hebrew

וּבִבְתוּאֵל וּבְחָרְמָה וּבְצִֽיקְלָֽג׃

vvivetv'el-vvecharemah-vvetziyqelag

KJV: And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,

AKJV: And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,

ASV: and at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,

YLT: and in Bethuel, and in Hormah, and in Ziklag,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:31

Hebrew

וּבְבֵית מַרְכָּבוֹת וּבַחֲצַר סוּסִים וּבְבֵית בִּרְאִי וּֽבְשַׁעֲרָיִם אֵלֶּה עָרֵיהֶם עַד־מְלֹךְ דָּוִֽיד׃

vveveyt-marekhavvot-vvachatzar-svsiym-vveveyt-vire'iy-vvesha'arayim-'eleh-'areyhem-'ad-melokhe-daviyd

KJV: And at Beth–marcaboth, and Hazar–susim, and at Beth–birei, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities unto the reign of David.

AKJV: And at Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusim, and at Bethbirei, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities to the reign of David.

ASV: and at Beth-marcaboth, and Hazar-susim, and at Beth-biri, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities unto the reign of David.

YLT: and in Beth-Marcaboth, and in Hazar-Susim, and in Beth-Birei, and in Shaarim; these are their cities till the reigning of David.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And at Beth–marcaboth, and Hazar–susim, and at Beth–birei, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities unto the reign of David.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:32

Hebrew

וְחַצְרֵיהֶם עֵיטָם וָעַיִן רִמּוֹן וְתֹכֶן וְעָשָׁן עָרִים חָמֵֽשׁ׃

vechatzereyhem-'eytam-va'ayin-rimvon-vetokhen-ve'ashan-'ariym-chamesh

KJV: And their villages were, Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities:

AKJV: And their villages were, Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities:

ASV: And their villages were Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities;

YLT: And their villages are Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And their villages were, Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:33

Hebrew

וְכָל־חַצְרֵיהֶם אֲשֶׁר סְבִיבוֹת הֶעָרִים הָאֵלֶּה עַד־בָּעַל זֹאת מוֹשְׁבֹתָם וְהִתְיַחְשָׂם לָהֶֽם׃

vekhal-chatzereyhem-'asher-seviyvvot-he'ariym-ha'eleh-'ad-va'al-zo't-mvoshevotam-vehiteyachesham-lahem

KJV: And all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto Baal. These were their habitations, and their genealogy.

AKJV: And all their villages that were round about the same cities, to Baal. These were their habitations, and their genealogy.

ASV: and all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto Baal. These were their habitations, and they have their genealogy.

YLT: and all their villages that are round about these cities unto Baal; these are their dwellings, and they have their genealogy:

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto Baal. These were their habitations, and their genealogy.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:34

Hebrew

וּמְשׁוֹבָב וְיַמְלֵךְ וְיוֹשָׁה בֶּן־אֲמַצְיָֽה׃

vmeshvovav-veyamelekhe-veyvoshah-ven-'amatzeyah

KJV: And Meshobab, and Jamlech, and Joshah the son of Amaziah,

AKJV: And Meshobab, and Jamlech, and Joshah, the son of Amaziah,

ASV: And Meshobab, and Jamlech, and Joshah the son of Amaziah,

YLT: even Meshobab, and Jamlech, and Joshah son of Amaziah,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Meshobab, and Jamlech, and Joshah the son of Amaziah,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:35

Hebrew

וְיוֹאֵל וְיֵהוּא בֶּן־יוֹשִׁבְיָה בֶּן־שְׂרָיָה בֶּן־עֲשִׂיאֵֽל׃

veyvo'el-veyehv'-ven-yvoshiveyah-ven-sherayah-ven-'ashiy'el

KJV: And Joel, and Jehu the son of Josibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel,

AKJV: And Joel, and Jehu the son of Josibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel,

ASV: and Joel, and Jehu the son of Joshibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel,

YLT: and Joel, and Jehu son of Josibiah, son of Seraiah, son of Asiel,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Joel, and Jehu the son of Josibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:36

Hebrew

וְאֶלְיוֹעֵינַי וְֽיַעֲקֹבָה וִישׁוֹחָיָה וַעֲשָׂיָה וַעֲדִיאֵל וִישִׂימִאֵל וּבְנָיָֽה׃

ve'eleyvo'eynay-veya'aqovah-viyshvochayah-va'ashayah-va'adiy'el-viyshiymi'el-vvenayah

KJV: And Elioenai, and Jaakobah, and Jeshohaiah, and Asaiah, and Adiel, and Jesimiel, and Benaiah,

AKJV: And Elioenai, and Jaakobah, and Jeshohaiah, and Asaiah, and Adiel, and Jesimiel, and Benaiah,

ASV: and Elioenai, and Jaakobah, and Jeshohaiah, and Asaiah, and Adiel, and Jesimiel, and Benaiah,

YLT: and Elioenai, and Jaakobah, and Jeshohaiah, and Asaiah, and Adiel, and Jesimiel, and Benaiah,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Elioenai, and Jaakobah, and Jeshohaiah, and Asaiah, and Adiel, and Jesimiel, and Benaiah,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:37

Hebrew

וְזִיזָא בֶן־שִׁפְעִי בֶן־אַלּוֹן בֶּן־יְדָיָה בֶן־שִׁמְרִי בֶּן־שְׁמַֽעְיָֽה׃

veziyza'-ven-shife'iy-ven-'alvon-ven-yedayah-ven-shimeriy-ven-shema'eyah

KJV: And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;

AKJV: And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;

ASV: and Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah—

YLT: and Ziza son of Shiphi, son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:38

Hebrew

אֵלֶּה הַבָּאִים בְּשֵׁמוֹת נְשִׂיאִים בְּמִשְׁפְּחוֹתָם וּבֵית אֲבוֹתֵיהֶם פָּרְצוּ לָרֽוֹב׃

'eleh-hava'iym-veshemvot-neshiy'iym-vemishefechvotam-vveyt-'avvoteyhem-faretzv-larvov

KJV: These mentioned by their names were princes in their families: and the house of their fathers increased greatly.

AKJV: These mentioned by their names were princes in their families: and the house of their fathers increased greatly. ¶

ASV: these mentioned by name were princes in their families: and their fathers’ houses increased greatly.

YLT: These who are coming in by name are princes in their families, and the house of their fathers have broken forth into a multitude;

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'These mentioned by their names were princes in their families: and the house of their fathers increased greatly.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:39

Hebrew

וַיֵּלְכוּ לִמְבוֹא גְדֹר עַד לְמִזְרַח הַגָּיְא לְבַקֵּשׁ מִרְעֶה לְצֹאנָֽם׃

vayelekhv-limevvo'-gedor-'ad-lemizerach-hagaye'-levaqesh-mire'eh-letzo'nam

KJV: And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.

AKJV: And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even to the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.

ASV: And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.

YLT: and they go to the entrance of Gedor, unto the east of the valley, to seek pasture for their flock,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:40

Hebrew

וַֽיִּמְצְאוּ מִרְעֶה שָׁמֵן וָטוֹב וְהָאָרֶץ רַחֲבַת יָדַיִם וְשֹׁקֶטֶת וּשְׁלֵוָה כִּי מִן־חָם הַיֹּשְׁבִים שָׁם לְפָנִֽים׃

vayimetze'v-mire'eh-shamen-vatvov-veha'aretz-rachavat-yadayim-veshoqetet-vshelevah-khiy-min-cham-hayosheviym-sham-lefaniym

KJV: And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable; for they of Ham had dwelt there of old.

AKJV: And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable; for they of Ham had dwelled there of old.

ASV: And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable; for they that dwelt there aforetime were of Ham.

YLT: and they find pasture, fat and good, and the land broad of sides, and quiet, and safe, for of Ham are those dwelling there before.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable; for they of Ham had dwelt there of old.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:41

Hebrew

וַיָּבֹאוּ אֵלֶּה הַכְּתוּבִים בְּשֵׁמוֹת בִּימֵי ׀ יְחִזְקִיָּהוּ מֶֽלֶךְ־יְהוּדָה וַיַּכּוּ אֶת־אָהֳלֵיהֶם וְאֶת־המעינים הַמְּעוּנִים אֲשֶׁר נִמְצְאוּ־שָׁמָּה וַיַּחֲרִימֻם עַד־הַיּוֹם הַזֶּה וַיֵּשְׁבוּ תַּחְתֵּיהֶם כִּֽי־מִרְעֶה לְצֹאנָם שָֽׁם׃

vayavo'v-'eleh-hakhetvviym-veshemvot-viymey- -yechizeqiyahv-melekhe-yehvdah-vayakhv-'et-'aholeyhem-ve'et-hm'ynym-hame'vniym-'asher-nimetze'v-shamah-vayachariymum-'ad-hayvom-hazeh-vayeshevv-tacheteyhem-khiy-mire'eh-letzo'nam-sham

KJV: And these written by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and smote their tents, and the habitations that were found there, and destroyed them utterly unto this day, and dwelt in their rooms: because there was pasture there for their flocks.

AKJV: And these written by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and smote their tents, and the habitations that were found there, and destroyed them utterly to this day, and dwelled in their rooms: because there was pasture there for their flocks.

ASV: And these written by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and smote their tents, and the Meunim that were found there, and destroyed them utterly unto this day, and dwelt in their stead; because there was pasture there for their flocks.

YLT: And these who are written by name come in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and smite their tents, and the habitations that have been found there, and devote them to destruction unto this day, and dwell in their stead, because pasture for their flock is there.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:41 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And these written by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and smote their tents, and the habitations that were found there, and destroyed them utterly unto this day, and dwelt in their rooms: because there...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:42

Hebrew

וּמֵהֶם ׀ מִן־בְּנֵי שִׁמְעוֹן הָלְכוּ לְהַר שֵׂעִיר אֲנָשִׁים חֲמֵשׁ מֵאוֹת וּפְלַטְיָה וּנְעַרְיָה וּרְפָיָה וְעֻזִּיאֵל בְּנֵי יִשְׁעִי בְּרֹאשָֽׁם׃

vmehem- -min-veney-shime'von-halekhv-lehar-she'iyr-'anashiym-chamesh-me'vot-vfelateyah-vne'areyah-vrefayah-ve'uziy'el-veney-yishe'iy-vero'sham

KJV: And some of them, even of the sons of Simeon, five hundred men, went to mount Seir, having for their captains Pelatiah, and Neariah, and Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi.

AKJV: And some of them, even of the sons of Simeon, five hundred men, went to mount Seir, having for their captains Pelatiah, and Neariah, and Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi.

ASV: And some of them, even of the sons of Simeon, five hundred men, went to mount Seir, having for their captains Pelatiah, and Neariah, and Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi.

YLT: And of them, of the sons of Simeon, there have gone to mount Seir, five hundred men, and Pelatiah, and Neariah, and Rephaiah, and Uzziel, sons of Ishi, at their head,

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:42 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And some of them, even of the sons of Simeon, five hundred men, went to mount Seir, having for their captains Pelatiah, and Neariah, and Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Chronicles 4:43

Hebrew

וַיַּכּוּ אֶת־שְׁאֵרִית הַפְּלֵטָה לַעֲמָלֵק וַיֵּשְׁבוּ שָׁם עַד הַיּוֹם הַזֶּֽה׃

vayakhv-'et-she'eriyt-hafeletah-la'amaleq-vayeshevv-sham-'ad-hayvom-hazeh

KJV: And they smote the rest of the Amalekites that were escaped, and dwelt there unto this day.

AKJV: And they smote the rest of the Amalekites that were escaped, and dwelled there to this day.

ASV: And they smote the remnant of the Amalekites that escaped, and have dwelt there unto this day.

YLT: and they smite the remnant of those escaped of Amalek, and dwell there unto this day.

Exposition: 1Chronicles 4:43 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they smote the rest of the Amalekites that were escaped, and dwelt there unto this day.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.