1 Chronicles 2:38 nasb — and Obed became the father of Jehu, and Jehu became the father of Azariah,

NASB

"and Obed became the father of Jehu, and Jehu became the father of Azariah,"

— 1 Chronicles 2:38, NASB

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1 Chronicles 2 — Context

35

Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant in marriage, and she bore him Attai.

36

Attai became the father of Nathan, and Nathan became the father of Zabad,

37

and Zabad became the father of Ephlal, and Ephlal became the father of Obed,

38

and Obed became the father of Jehu, and Jehu became the father of Azariah,

39

and Azariah became the father of Helez, and Helez became the father of Eleasah,

40

and Eleasah became the father of Sismai, and Sismai became the father of Shallum,

41

and Shallum became the father of Jekamiah, and Jekamiah became the father of Elishama.

1 Chronicles 2:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 2:38 say?
1 Chronicles 2:38 in the NASB reads: “and Obed became the father of Jehu, and Jehu became the father of Azariah,”
Where is 1 Chronicles 2:38 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 2:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 2, verse 38.
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 2:38.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 2:38 in?
1 Chronicles 2:38 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 2:38?
1 Chronicles 2:38 reads (NASB): “and Obed became the father of Jehu, and Jehu became the father of Azariah,” 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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