1 Chronicles 2:20 net — Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bezalel.

NET Bible

"Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bezalel."

— 1 Chronicles 2:20, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 2 — Context

17

Abigail bore Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ishmaelite.

18

Caleb’s Descendants Caleb son of Hezron fathered sons by his wife Azubah(also known as Jerioth). Her sons were Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.

19

When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore him Hur.

20

Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bezalel.

21

Later Hezron slept with the daughter of Makir, the father of Gilead.(He had married her when he was sixty years old.) She bore him Segub.

22

Segub was the father of Jair, who owned twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.

23

(Geshur and Aram captured the towns of Jair, along with Kenath and its sixty surrounding towns.) All these were descendants of Makir, the father of Gilead.

1 Chronicles 2:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 2:20 say?
1 Chronicles 2:20 in the NET Bible reads: “Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bezalel.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 2:20 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 2:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 2, verse 20.
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 2:20.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 2:20 in?
1 Chronicles 2:20 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 2:20?
1 Chronicles 2:20 reads (NET): “Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bezalel.” 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.
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