1 Chronicles 8:9 web — He became the father of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcam,

World English Bible

"He became the father of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcam,"

— 1 Chronicles 8:9, World English Bible

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1 Chronicles 8 — Context

6

These are the sons of Ehud: these are the heads of fathers' [houses] of the inhabitants of Geba, and they carried them captive to Manahath:

7

and Naaman, and Ahijah, and Gera, he carried them captive: and he became the father of Uzza and Ahihud.

8

Shaharaim became the father of children in the field of Moab, after he had sent them away; Hushim and Baara were his wives.

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He became the father of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcam,

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and Jeuz, and Shachia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of fathers' [houses].

11

Of Hushim he became the father of Abitub and Elpaal.

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The sons of Elpaal: Eber, and 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 World English Bible reads: “He became the father of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and 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 (WEB): “He became the father of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and 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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