1 Chronicles 2:45 nasb — The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Bethzur.

NASB

"The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Bethzur."

— 1 Chronicles 2:45, NASB

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1 Chronicles 2 — Context

42

Now the sons of Caleb, the brother of Jerahmeel, were Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph; and his son was Mareshah, the father of Hebron.

43

The sons of Hebron were Korah and Tappuah and Rekem and Shema.

44

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

45

The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Bethzur.

46

Ephah, Caleb's concubine, bore Haran, Moza and Gazez; and Haran became the father of Gazez.

47

The sons of Jahdai were Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah and Shaaph.

48

Maacah, Caleb's concubine, bore Sheber and Tirhanah.

1 Chronicles 2:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 2:45 say?
1 Chronicles 2:45 in the NASB reads: “The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Bethzur.”
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 (NASB): “The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Bethzur.” 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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