1 Chronicles 2:45
New International Version
The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Beth Zur.

New Living Translation
The son of Shammai was Maon. Maon was the father of Beth-zur.

English Standard Version
The son of Shammai: Maon; and Maon fathered Beth-zur.

Berean Standard Bible
The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Beth-zur.

King James Bible
And the son of Shammai was Maon: and Maon was the father of Bethzur.

New King James Version
And the son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Beth Zur.

New American Standard Bible
The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Bethzur.

NASB 1995
The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Bethzur.

NASB 1977
And the son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Bethzur.

Legacy Standard Bible
The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Bethzur.

Amplified Bible
The son of Shammai was Maon; Maon became the father of Bethzur.

Christian Standard Bible
Shammai’s son was Maon, and Maon fathered Beth-zur.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Shammai’s son was Maon, and Maon fathered Beth-zur.

American Standard Version
And the son of Shammai was Maon; and Maon was the father of Beth-zur.

Contemporary English Version
the grandfather of Maon, and the great-grandfather of Bethzur.

English Revised Version
And the son of Shammai was Maon; and Maon was the father of Beth-zur.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Shammai's son was Maon, who first settled Beth Zur.

Good News Translation
who was the father of Maon, who was the father of Bethzur.

International Standard Version
Shammai's descendants included Maon, who fathered Beth-zur.

Majority Standard Bible
The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Beth-zur.

NET Bible
Shammai's son was Maon, who was the father of Beth-Zur.

New Heart English Bible
The son of Shammai was Maon; and Maon was the father of Beth Zur.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the son of Shammai was Maon: and Maon was the father of Beth-zur.

World English Bible
The son of Shammai was Maon; and Maon was the father of Beth Zur.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And a son of Shammai [is] Maon, and Maon [is] father of Beth-Zur.

Young's Literal Translation
And a son of Shammai is Maon, and Maon is father of Beth-Zur.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the son of Shammai, Maon: and Maon the father of the house of the rock.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The son of Sammai, Maon: and Maon the father of Bethsur.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Bethzur.

New American Bible
The son of Shammai: Maon, who was the father of Beth-zur.

New Revised Standard Version
The son of Shammai: Maon; and Maon was the father of Beth-zur.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Horan begat Gozan.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Uphna of the concubine of Kalab gave birth to Khuran, and Khuran begot Guzan.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the son of Shammai was Maon; and Maon was the father of Beth-zur.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And his son was Maon: and Maon is the father of Baethsur.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sons of Israel
44Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai. 45The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Beth-zur. 46Caleb’s concubine Ephah was the mother of Haran, Moza, and Gazez. Haran was the father of Gazez.…

Cross References
Ruth 4:17
The neighbor women said, “A son has been born to Naomi,” and they named him Obed. He became the father of Jesse, the father of David.

Ruth 4:18-22
Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron, / Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, / Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, ...

1 Samuel 16:1
Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.”

1 Samuel 17:12
Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons. And in the days of Saul, Jesse was old and well along in years.

2 Samuel 2:4
Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”

2 Samuel 5:1-3
Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.

2 Samuel 7:12-16
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ...

1 Kings 2:11
The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

1 Kings 11:36
I will give one tribe to his son, so that My servant David will always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to put My Name.

1 Kings 12:19-20
So to this day Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David. / When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David.

Matthew 1:1
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

Matthew 1:5-6
Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, / and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,

Matthew 1:16
and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

Luke 3:31-32
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, / the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,

Luke 3:33-34
the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah, / the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,


Treasury of Scripture

And the son of Shammai was Maon: and Maon was the father of Bethzur.

Beth-zur.

1 Chronicles 11:7
And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.

1 Chronicles 4:28
And they dwelt at Beersheba, and Moladah, and Hazarshual,

1 Chronicles 6:7
Meraioth begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,

Joshua 15:58
Halhul, Bethzur, and Gedor,

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1 Chronicles 2
1. The sons of Israel.
3. The posterity of Judah by Tamar.
13. The children of Jesse.
18. The posterity of Caleb the son of Hezron.
21. Hezron's posterity by the daughter of Machir.
25. Jerahmeel's posterity.
34. Sheshan's posterity.
42. Another branch of Caleb's posterity.
50. The posterity of Caleb the son of Hur.














The son of Shammai was Maon
Shammai is a name that appears in various genealogies within the Old Testament, often associated with the tribe of Judah. The mention of Maon as his son places this lineage within the context of the descendants of Caleb, a prominent figure in the tribe of Judah. Maon is also the name of a location in the hill country of Judah, suggesting a possible connection between the individual and the geographical area. This connection highlights the importance of land and heritage in Israelite culture, where familial ties to specific regions were significant for identity and inheritance.

and Maon was the father of Beth-zur
Beth-zur is a town in the hill country of Judah, known for its strategic military significance. It is mentioned in the context of Rehoboam's fortifications in 2 Chronicles 11:7, indicating its importance in the defense of the kingdom. The name Beth-zur means "house of rock," which may reflect its fortified nature. The genealogical mention here underscores the continuity of familial lines and their association with specific locations, emphasizing the role of heritage in the biblical narrative. The connection to Maon suggests a lineage that contributed to the establishment and defense of Judah, reflecting the broader theme of God's providence and the fulfillment of His promises to the tribes of Israel.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Shammai
A descendant of Caleb, Shammai is part of the genealogical record that traces the lineage of the tribe of Judah. His mention highlights the importance of family heritage and legacy in the biblical account.

2. Maon
The son of Shammai, Maon is noted for being the father of Beth Zur. His name is associated with a location in Judah, which suggests his influence or the establishment of a settlement.

3. Beth Zur
A town in the hill country of Judah, Beth Zur is historically significant as a fortified city. It played a role in various military campaigns and is mentioned in other biblical contexts as a place of strategic importance.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Heritage
The genealogies in Chronicles remind us of the value of understanding our spiritual heritage. Just as the Israelites traced their lineage, Christians are encouraged to recognize their spiritual ancestry in the faith.

Legacy and Influence
Maon's role as the father of Beth Zur highlights the impact one can have on future generations. Believers are called to consider the legacy they are building and how it will influence others.

Strategic Places in God's Plan
Beth Zur's mention as a fortified city underscores the idea that God uses specific places and people for His purposes. Christians are encouraged to see their own lives and locations as strategically placed for God's work.

Faithfulness in Small Details
The inclusion of seemingly minor figures and places in Scripture teaches us that God values every detail of our lives. We are called to be faithful in the small things, trusting that God sees and uses them for His glory.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The son
וּבֶן־ (ū·ḇen-)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Shammai
שַׁמַּ֖י (šam·may)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8060: Shammai -- three men of Israel

was Maon,
מָע֑וֹן (mā·‘ō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4584: Maon -- 'habitation', a place in Judah, also a man of Judah, also an enemy of Israel

and Maon
וּמָע֖וֹן (ū·mā·‘ō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4584: Maon -- 'habitation', a place in Judah, also a man of Judah, also an enemy of Israel

was the father of
אֲבִ֥י (’ă·ḇî)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1: Father

Beth-zur.
צֽוּר׃ (ṣūr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1049: Beth-zur -- 'house of a rock', a place in Judah


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