1 Chronicles 4:13
New International Version
The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.

New Living Translation
The sons of Kenaz were Othniel and Seraiah. Othniel’s sons were Hathath and Meonothai.

English Standard Version
The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah; and the sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.

King James Bible
And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.

New King James Version
The sons of Kenaz were Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel were Hathath,

New American Standard Bible
Now the sons of Kenaz were Othniel and Seraiah. And the sons of Othniel were Hathath and Meonothai.

NASB 1995
Now the sons of Kenaz were Othniel and Seraiah. And the sons of Othniel were Hathath and Meonothai.

NASB 1977
Now the sons of Kenaz were Othniel and Seraiah. And the son of Othniel was Hathath.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now the sons of Kenaz were Othniel and Seraiah. And the sons of Othniel were Hathath and Meonothai.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.

Christian Standard Bible
Kenaz’s sons: Othniel and Seraiah. Othniel’s sons: Hathath and Meonothai.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Kenaz’s sons: Othniel and Seraiah. Othniel’s sons: Hathath and Meonothai.

American Standard Version
And the sons of Kenaz: Othniel, and Seraiah. And the sons of Othniel: Hathath.

Contemporary English Version
Kenaz was the father of Othniel and Seraiah. Othniel had two sons: Hathath and Meonothai,

English Revised Version
And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Kenaz's sons were Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel were Hathath and Meonothai.

Good News Translation
Kenaz had two sons, Othniel and Seraiah. Othniel also had two sons, Hathath and Meonothai.

International Standard Version
Kenaz's descendants were Othniel and Seraiah. Othniel's descendants were Hathath

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.

NET Bible
The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Kenaz: Othniel, and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.

World English Bible
The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah; and sons of Othniel: Hathath.

Young's Literal Translation
And sons of Kenaz: Othniel, and Seraiah; and sons of Othniel: Hathath.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. And the sons of Othniel: Hathath.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the sons of Cenez were Othoniel,. and Saraia. And the sons of Othoniel, Hathath, and Maonathi.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now the sons of Kenaz were Othniel and Seraiah. And the sons of Othniel were Hathath and Meonothai.

New American Bible
The sons of Kenaz were Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel were Hathath and Meonothai;

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah; and the sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
These were the sons of Caleb the son of Jophaniah. The name of his first-born was Elah, and the name of the second was Naam, and the name of the third was Kenaz, and the name of the fourth was Ashiph, and the name of the fifth was Jamoael, and the name of the sixth was Jahrob.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the sons of Kenaz: Othniel, and Seraiah; and the sons of Othniel: Hathath.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Kenez; Gothoniel, and Saraia: and the sons of Gothoniel; Athath.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
More Descendants of Judah
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.…

Cross References
Joshua 15:17
So Othniel son of Caleb’s brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage.

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.

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 2:49
She was also the mother of Shaaph father of Madmannah, and of Sheva father of Machbenah and Gibea. Caleb’s daughter was Acsah.

1 Chronicles 2:42-43
The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel: Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph, and Mareshah his second son, who was the father of Hebron. / The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

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 27:12
The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

2 Samuel 23:8-39
These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...

2 Samuel 21:15-22
Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” ...

2 Samuel 2:18-23
The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle, / and he chased Abner, not turning to the right or to the left in his pursuit. / And Abner glanced back and said, “Is that you, Asahel?” “It is,” Asahel replied. ...

1 Kings 4:31
He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations.

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.

2 Kings 14:7
Amaziah struck down 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. He took Sela in battle and called it Joktheel, which is its name to this very day.

Nehemiah 3:16
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.

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,


Treasury of Scripture

And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.

Kenaz.

Joshua 15:17
And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.

Judges 1:13
And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.

Judges 3:9-11
And when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother…

Hathath.

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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.














The sons of Kenaz
The name "Kenaz" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "hunter" or "to hunt." Kenaz is a significant figure in the genealogies of Judah, and his descendants played crucial roles in Israel's history. The mention of Kenaz here connects the lineage to the tribe of Judah, emphasizing the importance of heritage and God's covenant with His people. Historically, Kenaz is associated with the Calebite family, which is known for its faithfulness and courage, as seen in Caleb's role in the conquest of Canaan.

Othniel
Othniel, whose name means "God is my strength," is a prominent figure in the Book of Judges. He is recognized as the first judge of Israel, delivering the Israelites from the oppression of Cushan-Rishathaim, king of Aram Naharaim. Othniel's leadership exemplifies God's provision of deliverance through chosen individuals. His inclusion in this genealogy underscores the theme of divine empowerment and the importance of righteous leadership in fulfilling God's purposes.

Seraiah
The name "Seraiah" means "Yahweh is ruler" or "prince of the Lord." Seraiah is a common name in the Old Testament, often associated with priestly or noble roles. This highlights the spiritual heritage and the emphasis on God's sovereignty in the lives of His people. The mention of Seraiah in this context may suggest a lineage of spiritual leadership and dedication to God's service.

The sons of Othniel
This phrase indicates the continuation of Othniel's legacy through his descendants. It reflects the biblical principle of generational blessing and the transmission of faith and values from one generation to the next. The focus on lineage in Chronicles serves to remind readers of the enduring nature of God's promises and the importance of family in His divine plan.

Hathath
The name "Hathath" is less common, and its meaning is not entirely clear, though it may be related to "fear" or "terror." The inclusion of Hathath in the genealogy suggests the importance of every individual in God's overarching narrative, regardless of their prominence in the biblical text. It serves as a reminder that each person has a role in God's kingdom, contributing to the fulfillment of His purposes.

Meonothai
The name "Meonothai" is also rare, and its meaning is uncertain, possibly related to "dwelling" or "habitation." This could symbolize the idea of finding one's place or purpose within God's plan. The mention of Meonothai, like Hathath, emphasizes the value of each life in the tapestry of God's story, encouraging believers to seek their unique calling and contribution to the faith community.

Verses 13-15. - We return here to the neighbourhood of names not quite strange. From comparison of the many passages in Numbers, Joshua, and Judges, which contain references to Othniel and Caleb (son of Jephunneh), the stronger conclusion to which we are led is that Othniel was younger brother of Caleb (probably not by both the same parents) and Kenaz a forefather, of course not literally father. The conclusion is not arrived at without difficulty, or with any real certainty. In the present instance, e.g., why should Othniel, if the younger brother and so expressly and repeatedly mentioned, be taken first? For the possible Kenaz of this passage, we might then refer to 1 Chronicles 1:53; Genesis 36:42. Hathath. The marginal reading, which joins Meonothai at once to Hathath, and then supplies "who" before "begat Ophrah," is decidedly to be adopted. Joab son of Seraiah is not to be assumed to be one with Joab son of Zeruiah. The valley of the Charashim (see also Nehemiah 11:35), i.e. smiths, or craftsmen, lay east of Jaffa, and behind the plain of Sharon; and is said by Jerome, in his 'Quaestiones Hebraicae in Paral.,' to have been, according to tradition, named so because the architects of the temple came thence. Iru. Perhaps the real name is It, and the final vau rather an initial for the next name. Elah. Probably another name is wanting after this, which the vau will then join to Kenaz; otherwise, as vau will not translate "even," the following name will become, as in the margin, Uknaz. The wanting name might be the Jehalaleel of the next verse. This last name is in the Hebrew identical with the Jehalelel of our Authorized Version (2 Chronicles 29:12).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
וּבְנֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Kenaz:
קְנַ֔ז (qə·naz)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7073: Kenaz -- an Edomite, also two Israelites

Othniel
עָתְנִיאֵ֖ל (‘ā·ṯə·nî·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6274: Othniel -- a hero in Israel

and Seraiah.
וּשְׂרָיָ֑ה (ū·śə·rā·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8304: Seraiah -- 'Yah persists', the name of a number of Israelites

The sons
וּבְנֵ֥י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Othniel:
עָתְנִיאֵ֖ל (‘ā·ṯə·nî·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6274: Othniel -- a hero in Israel

Hathath and Meonothai.
חֲתַֽת׃ (ḥă·ṯaṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2867: Hathath -- an Israelite


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