1 Chronicles 4:11
New International Version
Kelub, Shuhah’s brother, was the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

New Living Translation
Kelub (the brother of Shuhah) was the father of Mehir. Mehir was the father of Eshton.

English Standard Version
Chelub, the brother of Shuhah, fathered Mehir, who fathered Eshton.

Berean Standard Bible
Chelub the brother of Shuhah was the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

King James Bible
And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, which was the father of Eshton.

New King James Version
Chelub the brother of Shuhah begot Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

New American Standard Bible
Chelub the brother of Shuhah fathered Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

NASB 1995
Chelub the brother of Shuhah became the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

NASB 1977
And Chelub the brother of Shuhah became the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

Legacy Standard Bible
Chelub the brother of Shuhah became the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

Amplified Bible
Chelub the brother of Shuhah became the father of Mehir, the father of Eshton.

Christian Standard Bible
Chelub brother of Shuhah fathered Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Chelub brother of Shuhah fathered Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

American Standard Version
And Chelub the brother of Shuhah begat Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

Contemporary English Version
Chelub was the brother of Shuhah and the father of Mehir. Later, Mehir had a son, Eshton,

English Revised Version
And Chelub the brother of Shuhah begat Mehir, which was the father of Eshton.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Chelub, Shuhah's brother, was the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

Good News Translation
Caleb, the brother of Shuhah, had a son, Mehir. Mehir was the father of Eshton,

International Standard Version
Chelub, Shuhah's brother, fathered Mehir, who fathered Eshton.

Majority Standard Bible
Chelub the brother of Shuhah was the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

NET Bible
Kelub, the brother of Shuhah, was the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

New Heart English Bible
Chelub the brother of Shuhah became the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

World English Bible
Chelub the brother of Shuhah became the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Chelub brother of Shuah begot Mehir; he [is] father of Eshton.

Young's Literal Translation
And Chelub brother of Shuah begat Mehir; he is father of Eshton.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, he the father of Eshton.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Caleb the brother of Sua beget Mahir, who was the father of Esthon.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now Chelub, the brother of Shuhah, conceived Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

New American Bible
Chelub, the brother of Shuhah, became the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

New Revised Standard Version
Chelub the brother of Shuhah became the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Caleb the brother of Ahijah begat Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Kalab the brother of Akhia begot Mekhir; he was the father of Eshtun.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Chelub the brother of Shuhah begot Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Chaleb the father of Ascha begot Machir; he was the father of Assathon.

Additional Translations ...
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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.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:20
Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bezalel.

1 Chronicles 2:50-51
These were the descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim, / Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader.

1 Chronicles 2:54
The descendants of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, half the Manahathites, the Zorites,

1 Chronicles 2:55
and the clans of the scribes who lived at Jabez—the Tirathites, Shimeathites, and Sucathites. These are the Kenites who came from Hammath, the father of the house of Rechab.

1 Chronicles 11:26-47
Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, / Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite, ...

1 Chronicles 27:30-31
Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys. / Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks. All these officials were in charge of King David’s property.

2 Samuel 23:24-39
Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, / Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, ...

1 Kings 4:7-19
Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...

1 Kings 9:15-19
This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon imposed to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, and the wall of Jerusalem, as well as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer. / Pharaoh king of Egypt had attacked and captured Gezer. He had set it on fire, killed the Canaanites who lived in the city, and given it as a dowry to his daughter, Solomon’s wife. / So Solomon rebuilt Gezer, Lower Beth-horon, ...

1 Kings 11:28
Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph.

Nehemiah 3:16-19
Beyond him, Nehemiah son of Azbuk, ruler of a half-district of Beth-zur, made repairs up to a point opposite the tombs of David, as far as the artificial pool and the House of the Mighty. / Next to him, the Levites made repairs under Rehum son of Bani, and next to him, Hashabiah, ruler of a half-district of Keilah, made repairs for his district. / Next to him, their countrymen made repairs under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler of the other half-district of Keilah. ...

Nehemiah 7:61-62
The following came up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer, but they could not prove that their families were descended from Israel: / the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 642 in all.

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

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,

Luke 3:23-38
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...


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1 Chronicles 4
1. The posterity of Judah by Caleb, the son of Hur.
5. Of Ashur, the posthumous son Hezron.
9. Of Jabez, and his prayer.
11. The other families of the same stock.
21. The sons of Shelah.
24. The posterity and cities of Simeon.
39. Their conquest of Gedor, and of the Amalekites in mount Seir.














Kelub the brother of Shuhah
The name "Kelub" is derived from the Hebrew root "כָּלוּב" (Kalub), which can mean "cage" or "basket," but in this context, it is a proper name. The mention of Kelub as the "brother of Shuhah" highlights the importance of familial relationships in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles. Shuhah, whose name means "depression" or "hollow," is not widely known outside of this reference, but his mention signifies the interconnectedness of the tribes of Israel. This phrase underscores the value placed on family lineage and heritage in the Hebrew culture, reflecting the belief that one's identity and destiny are often tied to their family and tribe.

was the father of Mehir
The phrase "was the father of" is a common genealogical term in the Bible, indicating lineage and descent. "Mehir" means "price" or "reward" in Hebrew, suggesting that he may have been considered a valuable or significant figure within his family or tribe. This highlights the biblical theme of legacy and the passing down of blessings and responsibilities from one generation to the next. In the context of 1 Chronicles, which often emphasizes the continuity of God's promises through family lines, Mehir's place in the genealogy serves as a reminder of the enduring nature of God's covenant with His people.

who was the father of Eshton
"Eshton" means "effort" or "labor" in Hebrew, which may imply that he was known for his industriousness or achievements. The continuation of the genealogical line through Eshton emphasizes the importance of each generation contributing to the unfolding account of God's people. In the broader biblical narrative, genealogies serve to connect individuals to the larger history of Israel, demonstrating how each person plays a role in God's divine plan. This phrase encourages readers to consider their own place in God's account and the impact of their efforts on future generations.

(11-12) A fragment relating to the "men of Rechah," a name which occurs nowhere else, and for which Rechab appears a plausible correction. So the Vat., LXX. ?????. Compare 1Chronicles 2:55, where the Sopherim of Jabez are called Rechabites, and see Notes on the passage. These Rechabites united with the Salmaite branch of Hurites; and Hur was a son of Caleb, 1Chronicles 2:19. Hence it is likely that the Chelub of 1Chronicles 4:11 is identical with the Caleb-Chelubai of 1 Chronicles 2, who represents a main division of the Hezronites. Others suppose that the epithet, "brother of Shuah" (Shuhah), is meant to obviate this identification. The other names in this short section are wholly unknown. But their form shows at once that Beth-rapha and Ir-nahash (serpent city) are towns.

Paseah (lame; comp. Latin Claudius as a family name) recurs Nehemiah 3:6; and as the name of a clan of Nethinim, Ezra 2:49, Nehemiah 7:51. The subscription, "these are the men of Rechah" (Rechab), probably looks back as far as 1Chronicles 4:8. . . .

Verses 11, 12. - Of the whole of the group of names, contained in these two verses, it must be said that we are in the dark. The suggestion of Grove, in his art. "Ir-enahash" (Smith's 'Bible Dictionary'), is worth notice, that possibly the versos may be a reminiscence of some Canaanitish graft on Judah - the Shuah (שׁוּחָה) of ver. 11 pointing to the Shua (שׁוַּע)of 1 Chronicles 2:3; Genesis 38:2. Beth-rapha (the house of the giant) looks more like the name of a place than of a person, though the text needs a person, and such may be covered possibly by this name, though it be of a place. Ir-nahash (the city of the serpent). Jerome, in his 'Quaestiones Hebraicae in Parah,' asserts or repeats the assertion of some one else that this is no other place than Bethlehem; taking Nahash as a synonym with Jesse. Unlikely as this is, no place of the name is known.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Kelub
וּכְל֥וּב (ū·ḵə·lūḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3620: Chelub -- two Israelites

the brother
אֲחִֽי־ (’ă·ḥî-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 251: A brother, )

of Shuhah
שׁוּחָ֖ה (šū·ḥāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7746: Shuhah -- a descendant of Judah

was the father of
הוֹלִ֣יד (hō·w·lîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Mehir,
מְחִ֑יר (mə·ḥîr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4243: Mehir -- an Israelite

who
ה֖וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

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

of Eshton.
אֶשְׁתּֽוֹן׃ (’eš·tō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 850: Eshton -- an Israelite


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