1 Chronicles 8:9 nasb — By Hodesh his wife he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,

NASB

"By Hodesh his wife he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,"

— 1 Chronicles 8:9, NASB

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1 Chronicles 8 — Context

6

These are the sons of Ehud: these are the heads of fathers' households of the inhabitants of Geba, and they carried them into exile to Manahath,

7

namely, Naaman, Ahijah and Gera--he carried them into exile; and he became the father of Uzza and Ahihud.

8

Shaharaim became the father of children in the country of Moab after he had sent away Hushim and Baara his wives.

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By Hodesh his wife he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,

10

Jeuz, Sachia, Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of fathers' households.

11

By Hushim he became the father of Abitub and Elpaal.

12

The sons of Elpaal were Eber, Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod, with its towns;

1 Chronicles 8:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 8:9 say?
1 Chronicles 8:9 in the NASB reads: “By Hodesh his wife he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,”
Where is 1 Chronicles 8:9 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 8:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 8, verse 9.
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 8:9.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 8:9 in?
1 Chronicles 8:9 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 8:9?
1 Chronicles 8:9 reads (NASB): “By Hodesh his wife he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,” 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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