1 Chronicles 4:5 nasb — Ashhur, the father of Tekoa, had two wives, Helah and Naarah.

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

— 1 Chronicles 4:5, NASB

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“And Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah. ”
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“Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.”
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1 Chronicles 4 — Context

Reaiah the son of Shobal became the father of Jahath, and Jahath became the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These were the families of the Zorathites.

These were the sons of Etam: Jezreel, Ishma and Idbash; and the name of their sister was Hazzelelponi.

Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These were the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah, the father of Bethlehem.

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

Naarah bore him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni and Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah.

The sons of Helah were Zereth, Izhar and Ethnan.

Koz became the father of Anub and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum.

1 Chronicles 4:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 4:5 say?

1 Chronicles 4:5 in the NASB reads: “Ashhur, 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 (NASB): “Ashhur, 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.

1 Chronicles 4:5 nasb — Ashhur, the father of Tekoa, had two wives, Helah and Naarah.

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