1 Chronicles 2:45 asv — And the son of Shammai was Maon; and Maon was the father of Beth-zur.

American Standard Version

"And the son of Shammai was Maon; and Maon was the father of Beth-zur. "

— 1 Chronicles 2:45, American Standard Version

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1 Chronicles 2 — Context

42

And the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were Mesha his first-born, who was the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron.

43

And the sons of Hebron: Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

44

And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkeam; and Rekem begat Shammai.

45

And the son of Shammai was Maon; and Maon was the father of Beth-zur.

46

And Ephah, Caleb’s concubine, bare Haran, and Moza, and Gazez; and Haran begat Gazez.

47

And the sons of Jahdai: Regem, and Jothan, and Geshan, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph.

48

Maacah, Caleb’s concubine, bare Sheber and Tirhanah.

1 Chronicles 2:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 2:45 say?
1 Chronicles 2:45 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the son of Shammai was Maon; and Maon was the father of Beth-zur. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 2:45 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 2:45 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 2, verse 45.
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 2:45.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 2:45 in?
1 Chronicles 2:45 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 2:45?
1 Chronicles 2:45 reads (ASV): “And the son of Shammai was Maon; and Maon was the father of Beth-zur. ” 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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