1 Chronicles 2:7 kjva — And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the thing accursed.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the thing accursed."

— 1 Chronicles 2:7, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Chronicles 2 — Context

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And Tamar his daughter in law bare him Pharez and Zerah. All the sons of Judah were five.

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The sons of Pharez; Hezron, and Hamul.

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

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And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the thing accursed.

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And the sons of Ethan; Azariah.

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The sons also of Hezron, that were born unto him; Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chelubai.

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And Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon, prince of the children of Judah;

1 Chronicles 2:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 2:7 say?
1 Chronicles 2:7 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the thing accursed.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 2:7 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 2:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 2, verse 7.
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 2:7.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 2:7 in?
1 Chronicles 2:7 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 2:7?
1 Chronicles 2:7 reads (KJVA): “And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the thing accursed.” 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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