1 Chronicles 1:23 web — and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.

World English Bible

"and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan."

— 1 Chronicles 1:23, World English Bible

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KJV
“And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.”
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ASV
“and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan. ”
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NET
“Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.”
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DRB
“And Ophir, and Hevila, and Jobab. All these are the sons of Jectan.”
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“And Ophir and Havilah and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.”
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“And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.”
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1 Chronicles 1 — Context

Joktan became the father of Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,

and Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah,

and Ebal, and Abimael, and Sheba,

and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.

Shem, Arpachshad, Shelah,

Eber, Peleg, Reu,

Serug, Nahor, Terah,

1 Chronicles 1:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 1:23 say?

1 Chronicles 1:23 in the World English Bible reads: “and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.”

Where is 1 Chronicles 1:23 in the Bible?

1 Chronicles 1:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 1, verse 23.

Who wrote 1 Chronicles?

1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.

What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?

1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.

What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?

1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 1:23.

What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 1:23 in?

1 Chronicles 1:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 1:23?

1 Chronicles 1:23 reads (WEB): “and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

1 Chronicles 1:23 web — and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.

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