1 Chronicles 4:11 net — Kelub, the brother of Shuhah, was the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

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"Kelub, the brother of Shuhah, was the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton."

— 1 Chronicles 4:11, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 4 — Context

8

and Koz, who was the father of Anub, Hazzobebah, and the clans of Aharhel the son of Harum.

9

Jabez was more respected than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, for she said,“I experienced pain when I gave birth to him.”

10

Jabez called out to the God of Israel,“If only you would greatly bless me and expand my territory! May your hand be with me! Keep me from harm so I might not endure pain!” God answered his prayer.

11

Kelub, the brother of Shuhah, was the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

12

Eshton was the father of Beth-Rapha, Paseah, and Tehinnah, the father of Ir Nahash. These were the men of Recah.

13

The sons of Kenaz:Othniel and Seraiah.The sons of Othniel:Hathath and Meonothai.

14

Meonothai was the father of Ophrah.Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of those who live in the Valley of the Craftsmen, for they were craftsmen.

1 Chronicles 4:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 4:11 say?
1 Chronicles 4:11 in the NET Bible reads: “Kelub, the brother of Shuhah, was the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 4:11 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 4:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 4, verse 11.
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 4:11.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 4:11 in?
1 Chronicles 4:11 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 4:11?
1 Chronicles 4:11 reads (NET): “Kelub, the brother of Shuhah, was the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.” 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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