1 Chronicles 2:52 net — The sons of Shobal, the father of Kiriath Jearim, were Haroeh, half of the Manahathites,

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"The sons of Shobal, the father of Kiriath Jearim, were Haroeh, half of the Manahathites,"

— 1 Chronicles 2:52, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 2 — Context

49

She also bore Shaaph the father of Madmannah and Sheva the father of Machbenah and Gibea. Caleb’s daughter was Achsah.

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These were the descendants of Caleb.The sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrath: Shobal, the father of Kiriath Jearim,

51

Salma, the father of Bethlehem, Hareph, the father of Beth-Gader.

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The sons of Shobal, the father of Kiriath Jearim, were Haroeh, half of the Manahathites,

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the clans of Kiriath Jearim– the Ithrites, Puthites, Shumathites, and Mishraites.(The Zorathites and Eshtaolites descended from these groups.)

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The sons of Salma:Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth Beth-Joab, half the Manahathites, the Zorites,

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and the clans of the scribes who lived in Jabez: the Tirathites, Shimeathites, and Sucathites. These are the Kenites who descended from Hammath, the father of Beth-Rechab.

1 Chronicles 2:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 2:52 say?
1 Chronicles 2:52 in the NET Bible reads: “The sons of Shobal, the father of Kiriath Jearim, were Haroeh, half of the Manahathites,”
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 (NET): “The sons of Shobal, the father of Kiriath Jearim, were Haroeh, half of the Manahathites,” 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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