1 Chronicles 4:13
1 Chronicles 4:13 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.
And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.
And the sons of Kenaz: Othniel, and Seraiah. And the sons of Othniel: Hathath.
And the sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah; and the sons of Othniel: Hathath.
The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.
And the sonnes of Kenaz were Othniel and Zeraiah, and the sonne of Othniel, Hathath.
And sons of Kenaz: Othniel, and Seraiah; and sons of Othniel: Hathath.
The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath.
And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.
And the sons of Cenez were Othoniel, and Saraia. And the sons of Othoniel, Hathath, and Maonathi.
Another descendant of Judah was Jephunneh. His son was Caleb. Caleb’s sons were Iru, Elah, and Naam. Elah’s son was Kenaz. The sons of Kenaz were Othniel and Seraiah. Othniel’s sons were Hathath and Meonothai. Meonothai was the father of Ophrah. Seraiah was the father of Joab. Joab was the ancestor of the people who lived in Craftsmen’s Valley. The valley was named that because many of the people who lived there were ◄craftsmen/men who were experts in making things►.
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1 Chronicles 4:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֣י
קְנַ֔ז
עָתְנִיאֵ֖ל
וּ/שְׂרָיָ֑ה
וּ/בְנֵ֥י
עָתְנִיאֵ֖ל
חֲתַֽת
וּ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
קְנַ֔ז
Qᵉnaz
H7073
Kenaz
N-proper
עָתְנִיאֵ֖ל
ʻOthnîyʼêl
H6274
Othniel
N-proper
וּ/שְׂרָיָ֑ה
Sᵉrâyâh
H8304
Seraiah
Conj | N-proper
וּ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
עָתְנִיאֵ֖ל
ʻOthnîyʼêl
H6274
Othniel
N-proper
חֲתַֽת
Chăthath
H2867
Hathath
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 4:13
וּ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
קְנַ֔ז
Qᵉnaz
H7073
"Kenaz"
N-proper
Kenaz was the name of an Edomite and two Israelites, including a hunter and a brother of Caleb. The name Kenaz means hunter and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:15.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.15; son of: Elah (H0425J) § Kenaz = "hunter" 1) son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau; one of the dukes of Edom 2) a brother of Caleb and father of Othniel
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Kenaz. See also: Genesis 36:11; Judges 3:9; 1 Chronicles 4:15.
עָתְנִיאֵ֖ל
ʻOthnîyʼêl
H6274
"Othniel"
N-proper
Othniel was a Judge of Israel who lived before the monarchy, and his name means lion of God. He was the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, and the husband of Achsah, and he delivered Israel from the Mesopotamians.
Definition: A Judge living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.15.17; son of: Kenaz (H7073I); brother of: Seraiah (H8304J); married to Achsah (H5915); father of: Hathath (H2867) and Meonothai (H4587)(?) § Othniel = "lion of God" son of Kenaz, younger brother of Caleb, and husband of Achsah the daughter of Caleb and his own niece; first judge of Israel, who after the death of Joshua, delivered the Israelites from the oppression of Chushanrishathaim
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Othniel. See also: Joshua 15:17; Judges 3:11; 1 Chronicles 27:15.
וּ/שְׂרָיָ֑ה
Sᵉrâyâh
H8304
"Seraiah"
Conj | N-proper
Seraiah means Jehovah is ruler, the name of several Israelites, including a scribe of King David and a chief priest during King Zedekiah's reign. He is mentioned in Jeremiah 51:59 and is the brother of Baruch. Seraiah played important roles in Israel's history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.51.59; son of: Neriah (H5374); brother of: Baruch (H1263J) § Seraiah = "Jehovah is ruler" 1) the scribe or secretary of David 2) son of Azariah, father of Jehozadak, and the chief priest in the reign of king Zedekiah of Judah and at the time of the capture of Jerusalem 3) son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite and one of the men who went to Gedaliah, the governor over Judah appointed by Nebuchadnezzar, and gave their oath to serve the king of Babylon 4) a Judaite, son of Kenaz, brother of Othniel, and father of Joab 5) a Simeonite, father of Josibiah and grandfather of Jehu 6) a people of the province who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 6a) maybe the same as 10 7) son of Azariah and father of Ezra the priest and scribe 8) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 9) a priest, son of Hilkiah in the time of Nehemiah 10) a priest or Levite who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 10a) probably a priest and the head of a family of priests after the exile. Maybe same as 6 11) son of Meraiah and messenger sent by the prophet Jeremiah to Babylon with a book of his writings 12) son of Azriel and one of the 3 men commanded by king Jehoiakim of Judah to seize Jeremiah and Baruch
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: Seraiah. See also: 2 Samuel 8:17; Nehemiah 10:3; Jeremiah 36:26.
וּ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
עָתְנִיאֵ֖ל
ʻOthnîyʼêl
H6274
"Othniel"
N-proper
Othniel was a Judge of Israel who lived before the monarchy, and his name means lion of God. He was the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, and the husband of Achsah, and he delivered Israel from the Mesopotamians.
Definition: A Judge living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.15.17; son of: Kenaz (H7073I); brother of: Seraiah (H8304J); married to Achsah (H5915); father of: Hathath (H2867) and Meonothai (H4587)(?) § Othniel = "lion of God" son of Kenaz, younger brother of Caleb, and husband of Achsah the daughter of Caleb and his own niece; first judge of Israel, who after the death of Joshua, delivered the Israelites from the oppression of Chushanrishathaim
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Othniel. See also: Joshua 15:17; Judges 3:11; 1 Chronicles 27:15.
חֲתַֽת
Chăthath
H2867
"Hathath"
N-proper
Hathath was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:13 as the son of Othniel.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.13; son of: Othniel (H6274) whose wife was Achsah (H5915); brother of: Meonothai (H4587)(?) § Hathath = "fearful" son of Othniel and grandson of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: cathath. f See also: 1 Chronicles 4:13.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 4:13
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- 1 Chronicles 4:13 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 4:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 4:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:13
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:13
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 4:13
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 4:13
Context — More Descendants of Judah
11Chelub the brother of Shuhah was the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.
12Eshton was the father of Beth-rapha, of Paseah, and of Tehinnah the father of Ir-nahash. These were the men of Recah.
13The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.
14Meonothai was the father of Ophrah, and Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of those living in Ge-harashim, which was given this name because its people were craftsmen. 15The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah: Kenaz.Cross References
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| 1 | Joshua 15:17 | So Othniel son of Caleb’s brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage. |
| 2 | Judges 1:13 | So Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage. |
| 3 | Judges 3:9–11 | But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, He raised up Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz as a deliverer to save them. The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him. So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died. |
1 Chronicles 4:13 Summary
[This verse is about the family of Kenaz, who had two sons named Othniel and Seraiah. Othniel had two sons of his own, named Hathath and Meonothai, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:13. This verse helps us understand the importance of family and how God cares about every person, as seen in Psalm 139:16. Just like the families mentioned in this verse, we are all part of a bigger story and can trust God's plan for our lives, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Kenaz and why is he important in the Bible?
Kenaz was a descendant of Judah and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:13 as the father of Othniel and Seraiah, and his lineage is also referenced in Genesis 36:11 and Numbers 32:12, highlighting his significance in the biblical genealogy.
What can we learn from the family tree of Othniel in this verse?
The family tree of Othniel, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:13, teaches us about the importance of family and legacy, as seen in the example of Othniel's faithfulness in Judges 3:9-11, and how our actions can impact future generations.
How does this verse relate to the bigger picture of Israel's history?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of Israel's genealogy and history, as recorded in 1 Chronicles, and helps to establish the connections between different families and tribes, ultimately pointing to God's sovereignty and plan for His people, as seen in Romans 11:28-29.
What is the significance of the names mentioned in this verse?
The names mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:13, such as Othniel and Seraiah, are significant because they are part of the biblical record and demonstrate God's attention to detail and care for His people, as seen in Psalm 139:16, where it is written that God has ordained all our days before one of them came to be.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of family and legacy in our own lives?
- How can we apply the lessons from Othniel's faithfulness, as mentioned in Judges 3:9-11, to our own walk with God?
- In what ways can we trust God's sovereignty and plan for our lives, just as He had a plan for the families mentioned in this verse?
- What does this verse reveal about God's character and His relationship with His people?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 4:13
And the sons of Kenaz,.... Who was either the son of Chelub, or of Eshton: Othniel, and Seraiah; the first of these is he who is mentioned, Joshua 15:17 and was the first judge in Israel: and the son
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 4:13
And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath. The sons of Kenaz - the grandfather of Caleb, who from that relationship is called a Kenezite (Numbers 32:12; Joshua 14:4).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:13
Kenaz; the son either of Chelub, , or of his son Eshton, , and the father of Jephunneh, and consequently Caleb’ s grandfather, ; whence Caleb is called a Kenezite, . Hathath; understand, and Meonothai, out of . See Poole "".
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:13
1 Chronicles 4:13 And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.Ver. 13. Othniel.] See on 1 Chronicles 4:9-10.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 4:13
13. Othniel] the first of the Judges; cp. Judges 1:13; Judges 3:9-11.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 4:13
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Stature of the Fullness of Christ by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes that God is in the process of preparing His heroes for significant roles in His kingdom, much like Othniel in the Bible. He encourages believers to allow th |
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From the Death of Moses to the Death of Eli by Flavius Josephus | Flavius Josephus recounts the period after the death of Joshua, where the Israelites faced challenges due to their disobedience and neglect of God's laws. The tribe of Benjamin fac |
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Bible Survey - Judges by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the Book of Judges, highlighting the themes of the faithfulness of the Covenant-keeping God and the unfaithfulness of the Covenant-breaking people. The bo |
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Preparing His Heroes by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about God's preparation of heroes like Othniel, emphasizing how God raises up deliverers in unexpected ways and moments, filling them with His Spirit for |