1 Chronicles 2:52 kjva — And Shobal the father of Kirjath–jearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Manahethites.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Shobal the father of Kirjath–jearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Manahethites."

— 1 Chronicles 2:52, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Chronicles 2 — Context

49

She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb was Achsah.

50

These were the sons of Caleb the son of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah; Shobal the father of Kirjath–jearim,

51

Salma the father of Beth–lehem, Hareph the father of Beth–gader.

52

And Shobal the father of Kirjath–jearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Manahethites.

53

And the families of Kirjath–jearim; the Ithrites, and the Puhites, and the Shumathites, and the Mishraites; of them came the Zareathites, and the Eshtaulites.

54

The sons of Salma; Beth–lehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites.

55

And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. These are the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab.

1 Chronicles 2:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 2:52 say?
1 Chronicles 2:52 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Shobal the father of Kirjath–jearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Manahethites.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 2:52 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 2:52 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 2, verse 52.
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 2:52.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 2:52 in?
1 Chronicles 2:52 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 2:52?
1 Chronicles 2:52 reads (KJVA): “And Shobal the father of Kirjath–jearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Manahethites.” 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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