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

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"The sons of Perez: Hezron, and Hamul."

— 1 Chronicles 2:5, World English Bible

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KJV
“The sons of Pharez; Hezron, and Hamul.”
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ASV
“The sons of Perez: Hezron, and Hamul. ”
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NET
“The sons of Perez:Hezron and Hamul.”
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DRB
“And the sons of Phares, were Hesron and Hamul.”
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BBE
“The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.”
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KJVA
“The sons of Pharez; Hezron, and Hamul.”
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1 Chronicles 2 — Context

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

The sons of Judah: Er, and Onan, and Shelah; which three were born to him of Shua's daughter the Canaanitess. Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of Yahweh; and he killed him.

Tamar his daughter-in-law bore him Perez and Zerah. All the sons of Judah were five.

The sons of Perez: Hezron, and Hamul.

The sons of Zerah: Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara; five of them in all.

The sons of Carmi: Achar, the troubler of Israel, who committed a trespass in the devoted thing.

The sons 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 World English 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 (WEB): “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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