1 Chronicles 4:5 kjva — And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah."

— 1 Chronicles 4:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Chronicles 4 — Context

2

And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat Ahumai, and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites.

3

And these were of the father of Etam; Jezreel, and Ishma, and Idbash: and the name of their sister was Hazelelponi:

4

And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Beth–lehem.

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And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.

6

And Naarah bare him Ahuzam, and Hepher, and Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah.

7

And the sons of Helah were, Zereth, and Jezoar, and Ethnan.

8

And Coz begat Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum.

1 Chronicles 4:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 4:5 say?
1 Chronicles 4:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 4:5 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 4:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 4, 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 4:5.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 4:5 in?
1 Chronicles 4:5 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 4:5?
1 Chronicles 4:5 reads (KJVA): “And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.” 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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