1 Chronicles 2:5 net — The sons of Perez:Hezron and Hamul.

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"The sons of Perez:Hezron and Hamul."

— 1 Chronicles 2:5, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 2 — Context

2

Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin; Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

3

Judah’s Descendants The sons of Judah:Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by Bathshua, a Canaanite woman. Er, Judah’s firstborn, displeased the LORD, so the LORD killed him.

4

Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law, bore to him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all.

5

The sons of Perez:Hezron and Hamul.

6

The sons of Zerah:Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Kalkol, Dara– five in all.

7

The son of Carmi:Achan, who brought the disaster on Israel when he stole what was devoted to God.

8

The son of Ethan:Azariah.

1 Chronicles 2:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 2:5 say?
1 Chronicles 2:5 in the NET Bible reads: “The sons of Perez:Hezron and Hamul.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 2:5 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 2:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 2, verse 5.
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 2:5.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 2:5 in?
1 Chronicles 2:5 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 2:5?
1 Chronicles 2:5 reads (NET): “The sons of Perez:Hezron and Hamul.” 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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