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Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah and also by Jerioth. Azubah's sons were Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.

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Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah (and by Jerioth). These were her sons: Jesher, Shobab and Ardon.

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Caleb the son of Hezron had children by Azubah, his wife, and by Jerioth. Now these were her sons: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.

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Hezron's son Caleb had two wives named Azubah and Jerioth. Azubah's sons were named Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.

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After Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who gave birth to Hur.

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When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore him Hur.

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When Azubah died, Caleb took Ephrath as his wife, who bore him Hur.

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After Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrathah, and they had a son named Hur.

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Hur had Uri and Uri had Bezalel.

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Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri the father of Bezalel.

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And Hur begot Uri, and Uri begot Bezalel.

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Hur was the father of Uri. Uri was the father of Bezalel.

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Some time later Hezron married the daughter of Makir the father of Gilead; he was sixty years old when he married her; she gave birth to Segub.

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Later, Hezron lay with the daughter of Makir the father of Gilead (he had married her when he was sixty years old), and she bore him Segub.

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Now afterward Hezron went in to the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead, whom he married when he was sixty years old; and she bore him Segub.

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When Hezron was sixty years old, he married Gilead's sister, the daughter of Makir. They had a son named Segub.

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Then Segub had Jair who owned twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.

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Segub was the father of Jair, who controlled twenty-three towns in Gilead.

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Segub begot Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.

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Segub was the father of Jair, who ruled twenty-three towns in the land of Gilead.

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Geshur and Aram captured the nomadic villages of Jair and Kenath and their satellite settlements--sixty towns. These all belonged to Makir the father of Gilead.

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(But Geshur and Aram captured Havvoth Jair, as well as Kenath with its surrounding settlements-sixty towns.) All these were descendants of Makir the father of Gilead.

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(Geshur and Syria took from them the towns of Jair, with Kenath and its towns--sixty towns.) All these belonged to the sons of Machir the father of Gilead.

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(Later Geshur and Aram captured the Towns of Jair and also took Kenath and its sixty surrounding villages.) All these were descendants of Makir, the father of Gilead.

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After the death of Hezron, Caleb married Ephrathah the wife of his father Hezron; she then gave birth to Ashhur the father of Tekoa.

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After Hezron died in Caleb Ephrathah, Abijah the wife of Hezron bore him Ashhur the father of Tekoa. Jerahmeel Son of Hezron

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After Hezron died in Caleb Ephrathah, Hezron's wife Abijah bore him Ashhur the father of Tekoa.

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Soon after Hezron died in the town of Caleb-ephrathah, his wife Abijah gave birth to a son named Ashhur (the father of Tekoa).

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The sons of Jerahmeel, Hezron's firstborn: Ram his firstborn, followed by Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.

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The sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron: Ram his firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem and Ahijah.

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The sons of Jerahmeel, the firstborn of Hezron, were Ram, the firstborn, and Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.

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The sons of Jerahmeel, the oldest son of Hezron, were Ram (the oldest), Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.

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Jerahmeel had another wife whose name was Atarah; she gave birth to Onam.

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Jerahmeel had another wife, whose name was Atarah; she was the mother of Onam.

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Jerahmeel had another wife, whose name was Atarah; she was the mother of Onam.

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Jerahmeel had a second wife named Atarah. She was the mother of Onam.

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The sons of Ram, Jerahmeel's firstborn: Maaz, Jamin, and Eker.

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The sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel: Maaz, Jamin and Eker.

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The sons of Ram, the firstborn of Jerahmeel, were Maaz, Jamin, and Eker.

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The sons of Ram, the oldest son of Jerahmeel, were Maaz, Jamin, and Eker.

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The sons of Onam: Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur.

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The sons of Onam: Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur.

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The sons of Onam were Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai were Nadab and Abishur.

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The sons of Onam were Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai were Nadab and Abishur.

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Abishur's wife was Abihail; she gave birth to Ahban and Molid.

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Abishur's wife was named Abihail, who bore him Ahban and Molid.

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And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail, and she bore him Ahban and Molid.

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The sons of Abishur and his wife Abihail were Ahban and Molid.

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Nadab had Seled and Appaim. Seled died leaving no sons.

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The sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim. Seled died without children.

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The sons of Nadab were Seled and Appaim; Seled died without children.

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The sons of Nadab were Seled and Appaim. Seled died without children,

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Appaim had Ishi; Ishi had Sheshan; and Sheshan had Ahlai.

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The son of Appaim: Ishi, who was the father of Sheshan. Sheshan was the father of Ahlai.

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The son of Appaim was Ishi, the son of Ishi was Sheshan, and Sheshan's son was Ahlai.

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but Appaim had a son named Ishi. The son of Ishi was Sheshan. Sheshan had a descendant named Ahlai.

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Jada, Shammai's brother, had Jether and Jonathan. Jether died leaving no sons.

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The sons of Jada, Shammai's brother: Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without children.

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The sons of Jada, the brother of Shammai, were Jether and Jonathan; Jether died without children.

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Shammai's brother, Jada, had two sons named Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without children,

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Jonathan had Peleth and Zaza. This is the family tree of the sons of Jerahmeel. [JC]

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The sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These were the descendants of Jerahmeel.

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The sons of Jonathan were Peleth and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel.

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but Jonathan had two sons named Peleth and Zaza. These were all descendants of Jerahmeel.

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Sheshan had no sons, only daughters. But Sheshan had an Egyptian servant, Jarha.

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Sheshan had no sons-only daughters. He had an Egyptian servant named Jarha.

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Now Sheshan had no sons, only daughters. And Sheshan had an Egyptian servant whose name was Jarha.

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Sheshan had no sons, though he did have daughters. He also had an Egyptian servant named Jarha.

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Sheshan married his daughter to Jarha and she gave birth to Attai.

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Sheshan gave his daughter in marriage to his servant Jarha, and she bore him Attai.

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Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant as wife, and she bore him Attai.

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Sheshan gave one of his daughters to be the wife of Jarha, and they had a son named Attai.

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Attai had Nathan, Nathan had Zabad,

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Attai was the father of Nathan, Nathan the father of Zabad,

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Attai begot Nathan, and Nathan begot Zabad;

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Attai was the father of Nathan. Nathan was the father of Zabad.

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Zabad had Ephlal, Ephlal had Obed,

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Zabad the father of Ephlal, Ephlal the father of Obed,

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Zabad begot Ephlal, and Ephlal begot Obed;

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Zabad was the father of Ephlal. Ephlal was the father of Obed.

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Obed had Jehu, Jehu had Azariah,

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Obed the father of Jehu, Jehu the father of Azariah,

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Obed begot Jehu, and Jehu begot Azariah;

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Obed was the father of Jehu. Jehu was the father of Azariah.

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Azariah had Helez, Helez had Eleasah,

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Azariah the father of Helez, Helez the father of Eleasah,

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Azariah begot Helez, and Helez begot Eleasah;

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Azariah was the father of Helez. Helez was the father of Eleasah.

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Eleasah had Sismai, Sismai had Shallum,

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Eleasah the father of Sismai, Sismai the father of Shallum,

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Eleasah begot Sismai, and Sismai begot Shallum;

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Eleasah was the father of Sismai. Sismai was the father of Shallum.

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Shallum had Jekamiah, and Jekamiah had Elishama. [JC]

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Shallum the father of Jekamiah, and Jekamiah the father of Elishama. The Clans of Caleb

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Shallum begot Jekamiah, and Jekamiah begot Elishama.

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Shallum was the father of Jekamiah. Jekamiah was the father of Elishama.

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Jerahmeel's brother Caleb had a son, his firstborn, named Mesha; Mesha had Ziph; Ziph's son was Mareshah the father of Hebron.

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The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel: Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph, and his son Mareshah, who was the father of Hebron.

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The descendants of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were Mesha, his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph, and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron.

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The oldest son of Caleb, the brother of Jerahmeel, was Mesha, the father of Ziph. Caleb's second son was Mareshah, the father of Hebron.

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The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

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The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem and Shema.

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The sons of Hebron were Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

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The sons of Hebron were Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

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Shema had Raham the father of Jorkeam; Rekem had Shammai.

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Shema was the father of Raham, and Raham the father of Jorkeam. Rekem was the father of Shammai.

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Shema begot Raham the father of Jorkoam, and Rekem begot Shammai.

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Shema was the father of Raham. Raham was the father of Jorkeam. Rekem was the father of Shammai.

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Shammai's son was Maon and Maon was the father of Beth Zur.

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The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Beth Zur.

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And the son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Beth Zur.

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

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Caleb's concubine Ephah gave birth to Haran, Moza, and Gazez; Haran had Gazez.

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Caleb's concubine Ephah was the mother of Haran, Moza and Gazez. Haran was the father of Gazez.

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Ephah, Caleb's concubine, bore Haran, Moza, and Gazez; and Haran begot Gazez.

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Caleb's concubine Ephah gave birth to Haran, Moza, and Gazez. Haran was the father of Gazez.

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The sons of Jahdai: Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph.

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The sons of Jahdai: Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah and Shaaph.

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And the sons of Jahdai were Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph.

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The sons of Jahdai were Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph.

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Another concubine of Caleb, Maacah, gave birth to Sheber and Tirhanah.

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Caleb's concubine Maacah was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah.

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Maachah, Caleb's concubine, bore Sheber and Tirhanah.

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Another of Caleb's concubines, Maacah, gave birth to Sheber and Tirhanah.

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She also bore Shaaph the father of Madmannah and Sheva the father of Macbenah and Gibea. Caleb's daughter was Acsah.

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She also gave birth to Shaaph the father of Madmannah and to Sheva the father of Macbenah and Gibea. Caleb's daughter was Acsah.

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She also bore Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah and the father of Gibea. And the daughter of Caleb was Achsah.

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She also gave birth to Shaaph (the father of Madmannah) and Sheva (the father of Macbenah and Gibea). Caleb also had a daughter named Acsah.

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These made up the Caleb branch of the family tree. The sons of Hur, Ephrathah's firstborn: Shobal who had Kiriath Jearim,

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These were the descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath Jearim,

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These were the descendants of Caleb: The sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah, were Shobal the father of Kirjath Jearim,

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These were all descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur, the oldest son of Caleb's wife Ephrathah, were Shobal (the father of Kiriath-jearim),

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Salma who had Bethlehem, and Hareph father of Beth Gader.

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Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth Gader.

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Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth Gader.

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Salma (the father of Bethlehem), and Hareph (the father of Beth-gader).

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The family of Shobal, father of Kiriath Jearim: Haroeh, half of the population of Manahath,

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The descendants of Shobal the father of Kiriath Jearim were: Haroeh, half the Manahathites,

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And Shobal the father of Kirjath Jearim had descendants: Haroeh, and half of the families of Manuhoth.

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The descendants of Shobal (the father of Kiriath-jearim) were Haroeh, half the Manahathites,

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the families of Kiriath Jearim, the Ithrites, the Puthites, the Shumathites, and the Mishraites. The Zorathites and Eshtaolites also came from this line.

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and the clans of Kiriath Jearim: the Ithrites, Puthites, Shumathites and Mishraites. From these descended the Zorathites and Eshtaolites.

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The families of Kirjath Jearim were the Ithrites, the Puthites, the Shumathites, and the Mishraites. From these came the Zorathites and the Eshtaolites.

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and the families of Kiriath-jearim--the Ithrites, Puthites, Shumathites, and Mishraites, from whom came the people of Zorah and Eshtaol.

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The sons of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth Beth Joab, half of the Manahathites, the Zorites,

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The descendants of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth Beth Joab, half the Manahathites, the Zorites,

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The sons of Salma were Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth Beth Joab, half of the Manahethites, and the Zorites.

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The descendants of Salma were Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, the other half of the Manahathites, the Zorites,

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and the families of Sopherim who lived at Jabez--the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and the Sucathites. They made up the Kenites who came from Hammath the father of the house of Recab.

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and the clans of scribes who lived at Jabez: the Tirathites, Shimeathites and Sucathites. These are the Kenites who came from Hammath, the father of the house of Recab.

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And the families of the scribes who dwelt at Jabez were the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and the Suchathites. These were the Kenites who came from Hammath, the father of the house of Rechab.

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and the families of scribes living at Jabez--the Tirathites, Shimeathites, and Sucathites. All these were Kenites who descended from Hammath, the father of the family of Recab.

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These are the sons that David had while he lived at Hebron: His firstborn was Amnon by Ahinoam of Jezreel; second, Daniel by Abigail of Carmel;

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These were the sons of David born to him in Hebron: The firstborn was Amnon the son of Ahinoam of Jezreel; the second, Daniel the son of Abigail of Carmel;

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The Family of David Now these were the sons of David who were born to him in Hebron: The firstborn was Amnon, by Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second, Daniel, by Abigail the Carmelitess;

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These were the sons who were born to David in Hebron: The oldest was Amnon, whose mother was Ahinoam of Jezreel. The second was Kileab, whose mother was Abigail from Carmel.

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third, Absalom born of Maacah, daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; fourth, Adonijah born of Haggith;

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the third, Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith;

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the third, Absalom the son of Maacah, the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur; the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith;

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The third was Absalom, whose mother was Maacah, the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur. The fourth was Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith.

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fifth, Shephatiah born of Abital; sixth, Ithream born of his wife Eglah.

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the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital; and the sixth, Ithream, by his wife Eglah.

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the fifth, Shephatiah, by Abital; the sixth, Ithream, by his wife Eglah.

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The fifth was Shephatiah, whose mother was Abital. The sixth was Ithream, whose mother was Eglah.

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He had these six sons while he was in Hebron; he was king there for seven years and six months. He went on to be king in Jerusalem for another thirty-three years.

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These six were born to David in Hebron, where he reigned seven years and six months. David reigned in Jerusalem thirty-three years,

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These six were born to him in Hebron. There he reigned seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years.

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These six sons were born to David in Hebron, where he reigned seven and a half years. Then David moved the capital to Jerusalem, where he reigned another thirty-three years.

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These are the sons he had in Jerusalem: first Shammua, then Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. Bathsheba daughter of Ammiel was the mother of these four.

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and these were the children born to him there: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan and Solomon. These four were by Bathsheba daughter of Ammiel.

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And these were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon--four by Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel.

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The sons born to David in Jerusalem included Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. Bathsheba, the daughter of Ammiel, was the mother of these sons.

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And then there were another nine sons: Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet,

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There were also Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet,

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Also there were Ibhar, Elishama, Eliphelet,

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David also had nine other sons: Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,

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Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

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Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

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Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

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Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

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Elishama, Eliada, Eliphelet--

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Elishama, Eliada and Eliphelet-nine in all.

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Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet--nine in all.

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Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.

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David's sons, plus Tamar their sister. There were other sons by his concubines.

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All these were the sons of David, besides his sons by his concubines. And Tamar was their sister. The Kings of Judah

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These were all the sons of David, besides the sons of the concubines, and Tamar their sister.

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These were the sons of David, not including the sons of his concubines. David also had a daughter named Tamar.

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In the next generation Solomon had Rehoboam, who had Abijah, who had Asa, who had Jehoshaphat,

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Solomon's son was Rehoboam, Abijah his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,

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Solomon's son was Rehoboam; Abijah was his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,

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The descendants of Solomon were Rehoboam, Abijah, Asa, Jehoshaphat,

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who had Jehoram, who had Ahaziah, who had Joash,

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Jehoram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son,

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Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son,

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Jehoram, Ahaziah, Joash,

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who had Amaziah, who had Azariah, who had Jotham,

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Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son,

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Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son,

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Amaziah, Uzziah, Jotham,

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who had Ahaz, who had Hezekiah, who had Manasseh,

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Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,

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Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,

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Ahaz, Hezekiah, Manasseh,

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who had Amon, who had Josiah.

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Amon his son, Josiah his son.

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Amon his son, and Josiah his son.

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Amon, and Josiah.

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Josiah's firstborn was Johanan, followed by Jehoiakim, then Zedekiah, and finally Shallum.

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The sons of Josiah: Johanan the firstborn, Jehoiakim the second son, Zedekiah the third, Shallum the fourth.

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The sons of Josiah were Johanan the firstborn, the second Jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, and the fourth Shallum.

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The sons of Josiah were Johanan (the oldest), Jehoiakim (the second), Zedekiah (the third), and Jehoahaz (the fourth).

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Jehoiakim's sons were Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) and Zedekiah.

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The successors of Jehoiakim: Jehoiachin his son, and Zedekiah. The Royal Line After the Exile

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The sons of Jehoiakim were Jeconiah his son and Zedekiah his son.

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Jehoiakim was succeeded by his son Jehoiachin; he, in turn, was succeeded by his uncle Zedekiah.

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The sons of Jeconiah born while he was captive in Babylon: Shealtiel

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The descendants of Jehoiachin the captive: Shealtiel his son,

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And the sons of Jeconiah were Assir, Shealtiel his son,

1Chr.3.17

The sons of Jehoiachin, who was taken prisoner by the Babylonians, were Shealtiel,

1Chr.3.18

, Malkiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah.

1Chr.3.18

Malkiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama and Nedabiah.

1Chr.3.18

and Malchiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jecamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah.

1Chr.3.18

Malkiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah.

1Chr.3.19

Pedaiah had Zerubbabel and Shimei; Zerubbabel had Meshullam and Hananiah. Shelomith was their sister.

1Chr.3.19

The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The sons of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah. Shelomith was their sister.

1Chr.3.19

The sons of Pedaiah were Zerubbabel and Shimei. The sons of Zerubbabel were Meshullam, Hananiah, Shelomith their sister,

1Chr.3.19

The sons of Pedaiah were Zerubbabel and Shimei. The sons of Zerubbabel were Meshullam and Hananiah. He also had a daughter named Shelomith.

1Chr.3.20

And then five more--Hashubah, Ohel, Berekiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-Hesed.

1Chr.3.20

There were also five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berekiah, Hasadiah and Jushab-Hesed.

1Chr.3.20

and Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-Hesed--five in all.

1Chr.3.20

His five other sons were Hashubah, Ohel, Berekiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed.

1Chr.3.21

Hananiah's sons were Pelatiah and Jeshaiah. There were also sons of Rephaiah, sons of Arnan, sons of Obadiah, and sons of Shecaniah.

1Chr.3.21

The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah and Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah and of Shecaniah.

1Chr.3.21

The sons of Hananiah were Pelatiah and Jeshaiah, the sons of Rephaiah, the sons of Arnan, the sons of Obadiah, and the sons of Shechaniah.

1Chr.3.21

The sons of Hananiah were Pelatiah and Jeshaiah. Jeshaiah's son was Rephaiah. Rephaiah's son was Arnan. Arnan's son was Obadiah. Obadiah's son was Shecaniah.

1Chr.3.22

Shecaniah had Shemaiah who in his turn had Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat--six of them.

1Chr.3.22

The descendants of Shecaniah: Shemaiah and his sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah and Shaphat-six in all.

1Chr.3.22

The son of Shechaniah was Shemaiah. The sons of Shemaiah were Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat--six in all.

1Chr.3.22

Shecaniah's descendants were Shemaiah and his sons, Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat--six in all.

1Chr.3.23

Neariah had three sons: Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam.

1Chr.3.23

The sons of Neariah: Elioenai, Hizkiah and Azrikam-three in all.

1Chr.3.23

The sons of Neariah were Elioenai, Hezekiah, and Azrikam--three in all.

1Chr.3.23

The sons of Neariah were Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam--three in all.

1Chr.3.24

And Elioenai had seven sons: Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah, and Anani.

1Chr.3.24

The sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah and Anani-seven in all.

1Chr.3.24

The sons of Elioenai were Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah, and Anani--seven in all.

1Chr.3.24

The sons of Elioenai were Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah, and Anani--seven in all.

1Chr.4.1

Sons of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.

1Chr.4.1

The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur and Shobal.

1Chr.4.1

The sons of Judah were Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.

1Chr.4.1

Some of the descendants of Judah were Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.

1Chr.4.2

Reaiah, Shobal's son, had Jahath; and Jahath had Ahumai and Lahad. These made up the families of the Zorathites.

1Chr.4.2

Reaiah son of Shobal was the father of Jahath, and Jahath the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These were the clans of the Zorathites.

1Chr.4.2

And Reaiah the son of Shobal begot Jahath, and Jahath begot Ahumai and Lahad. These were the families of the Zorathites.

1Chr.4.2

Shobal's son Reaiah was the father of Jahath. Jahath was the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These were the families of the Zorathites.

1Chr.4.3

Sons of Etam: Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash. Their sister was named Hazzelelponi.

1Chr.4.3

These were the sons of Etam: Jezreel, Ishma and Idbash. Their sister was named Hazzelelponi.

1Chr.4.3

These were the sons of the father of Etam: Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash; and the name of their sister was Hazelelponi;

1Chr.4.3

The descendants of Etam were Jezreel, Ishma, Idbash, Hazzelelponi (his daughter),

1Chr.4.4

Penuel had Gedor and Ezer had Hushah. These were the sons of Hur, firstborn son of Ephrathah, who was the father of Bethlehem.

1Chr.4.4

Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These were the descendants of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah and father of Bethlehem.

1Chr.4.4

and Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer was the father of Hushah. These were the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah the father of Bethlehem.

1Chr.4.4

Penuel (the father of Gedor), and Ezer (the father of Hushah). These were the descendants of Hur (the firstborn of Ephrathah), the ancestor of Bethlehem.

1Chr.4.5

Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.

1Chr.4.5

Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.

1Chr.4.5

And Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.

1Chr.4.5

Ashhur (the father of Tekoa) had two wives, named Helah and Naarah.

1Chr.4.6

Naarah gave birth to Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari--Naarah's children.

1Chr.4.6

Naarah bore him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni and Haahashtari. These were the descendants of Naarah.

1Chr.4.6

Naarah bore him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah.

1Chr.4.6

Naarah gave birth to Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari.

1Chr.4.7

Helah's sons were Zereth, Zohar, Ethnan,

1Chr.4.7

The sons of Helah: Zereth, Zohar, Ethnan,

1Chr.4.7

The sons of Helah were Zereth, Zohar, and Ethnan;

1Chr.4.7

Helah gave birth to Zereth, Izhar, Ethnan,

1Chr.4.8

and Koz, who had Anub, Hazzobebah, and the families of Aharhel son of Harum. [JC]

1Chr.4.8

and Koz, who was the father of Anub and Hazzobebah and of the clans of Aharhel son of Harum.

1Chr.4.8

and Koz begot Anub, Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum.

1Chr.4.8

and Koz, who became the ancestor of Anub, Zobebah, and all the families of Aharhel son of Harum.

Rom.10.5

Moses wrote that anyone who insists on using the law code to live right before God soon discovers it's not so easy--every detail of life regulated by fine print!

Rom.10.5

Moses describes in this way the righteousness that is by the law: "The man who does these things will live by them."

Rom.10.5

For Moses writes about the righteousness which is of the law, "The man who does those things shall live by them."

Rom.10.5

For Moses wrote that the law's way of making a person right with God requires obedience to all of its commands.

Rom.10.6

But trusting God to shape the right living in us is a different story--no precarious climb up to heaven to recruit the Messiah,

Rom.10.6

But the righteousness that is by faith says: "Do not say in your heart, 'Who will ascend into heaven?'" (that is, to bring Christ down)

Rom.10.6

But the righteousness of faith speaks in this way, "Do not say in your heart, "Who will ascend into heaven?"' (that is, to bring Christ down from above)

Rom.10.6

But the way of getting right with God through faith says, "You don't need to go to heaven" (to find Christ and bring him down to help you).

Rom.10.7

no dangerous descent into hell to rescue the Messiah.

Rom.10.7

"or 'Who will descend into the deep?'" (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).

Rom.10.7

or, ""Who will descend into the abyss?"' (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).

Rom.10.7

And it says, "You don't need to go to the place of the dead" (to bring Christ back to life again).

Rom.10.8

So what exactly was Moses saying? The word that saves is right here, as near as the tongue in your mouth, as close as the heart in your chest. It's the word of faith that welcomes God to go to work and set things right for us. This is the core of our preaching.

Rom.10.8

But what does it say? "The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart," that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming:

Rom.10.8

But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith which we preach):

Rom.10.8

Salvation that comes from trusting Christ--which is the message we preach--is already within easy reach. In fact, the Scriptures say, "The message is close at hand; it is on your lips and in your heart."

Rom.10.9

Say the welcoming word to God--"Jesus is my Master"--embracing, body and soul, God's work of doing in us what he did in raising Jesus from the dead. That's it. You're not "doing" anything; you're simply calling out to God, trusting him to do it for you. That's salvation.

Rom.10.9

That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Rom.10.9

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Rom.10.9

For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Rom.10.10

With your whole being you embrace God setting things right, and then you say it, right out loud: "God has set everything right between him and me!"

Rom.10.10

For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.

Rom.10.10

For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Rom.10.10

For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved.

Rom.10.11

Scripture reassures us, "No one who trusts God like this--heart and soul--will ever regret it."

Rom.10.11

As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame."

Rom.10.11

For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame."

Rom.10.11

As the Scriptures tell us, "Anyone who believes in him will not be disappointed. "

Rom.10.12

It's exactly the same no matter what a person's religious background may be: the same God for all of us, acting the same incredibly generous way to everyone who calls out for help.

Rom.10.12

For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile--the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him,

Rom.10.12

For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him.

Rom.10.12

Jew and Gentile are the same in this respect. They all have the same Lord, who generously gives his riches to all who ask for them.

Rom.10.13

"Everyone who calls, "Help, God!' gets help."

Rom.10.13

for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."

Rom.10.13

For "whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved."

Rom.10.13

For "Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."

Rom.10.14

But how can people call for help if they don't know who to trust? And how can they know who to trust if they haven't heard of the One who can be trusted? And how can they hear if nobody tells them?

Rom.10.14

How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?

Rom.10.14

How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?

Rom.10.14

But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?

Rom.10.15

And how is anyone going to tell them, unless someone is sent to do it? That's why Scripture exclaims, A sight to take your breath away! Grand processions of people telling all the good things of God!

Rom.10.15

And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"

Rom.10.15

And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!"

Rom.10.15

And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"

Rom.10.16

But not everybody is ready for this, ready to see and hear and act. Isaiah asked what we all ask at one time or another: "Does anyone care, God? Is anyone listening and believing a word of it?"

Rom.10.16

But not all the Israelites accepted the good news. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our message?"

Rom.10.16

But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "LORD, who has believed our report?"

Rom.10.16

But not everyone welcomes the Good News, for Isaiah the prophet said, "Lord, who has believed our message?"

Rom.10.17

The point is, Before you trust, you have to listen. But unless Christ's Word is preached, there's nothing to listen to.

Rom.10.17

Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.

Rom.10.17

So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Rom.10.17

Yet faith comes from listening to this message of good news--the Good News about Christ.

Rom.10.18

But haven't there been plenty of opportunities for Israel to listen and understand what's going on? Plenty, I'd say. Preachers' voices have gone 'round the world, Their message to earth's seven seas.

Rom.10.18

But I ask: Did they not hear? Of course they did: "Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world."

Rom.10.18

But I say, have they not heard? Yes indeed: "Their sound has gone out to all the earth, And their words to the ends of the world."

Rom.10.18

But what about the Jews? Have they actually heard the message? Yes, they have: "The message of God's creation has gone out to everyone, and its words to all the world."

Rom.10.19

So the big question is, Why didn't Israel understand that she had no corner on this message? Moses had it right when he predicted, When you see God reach out to those you consider your inferiors--outsiders!- you'll become insanely jealous. When you see God reach out to people you think are religiously stupid, you'll throw temper tantrums.

Rom.10.19

Again I ask: Did Israel not understand? First, Moses says, "I will make you envious by those who are not a nation; I will make you angry by a nation that has no understanding."

Rom.10.19

But I say, did Israel not know? First Moses says: "I will provoke you to jealousy by those who are not a nation, I will move you to anger by a foolish nation."

Rom.10.19

But did the people of Israel really understand? Yes, they did, for even in the time of Moses, God had said, "I will rouse your jealousy by blessing other nations. I will make you angry by blessing the foolish Gentiles."

Rom.10.20

Isaiah dared to speak out these words of God: People found and welcomed me who never so much as looked for me. And I found and welcomed people who had never even asked about me.

Rom.10.20

And Isaiah boldly says, "I was found by those who did not seek me; I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me."

Rom.10.20

But Isaiah is very bold and says: "I was found by those who did not seek Me; I was made manifest to those who did not ask for Me."

Rom.10.20

And later Isaiah spoke boldly for God: "I was found by people who were not looking for me. I showed myself to those who were not asking for me."

Rom.10.21

Then he capped it with a damning indictment: Day after day after day, I beckoned Israel with open arms, And got nothing for my trouble but cold shoulders and icy stares.

Rom.10.21

But concerning Israel he says, "All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and obstinate people."

Rom.10.21

But to Israel he says: "All day long I have stretched out My hands To a disobedient and contrary people."

Rom.10.21

But regarding Israel, God said, "All day long I opened my arms to them, but they kept disobeying me and arguing with me."

Rom.11.1

Does this mean, then, that God is so fed up with Israel that he'll have nothing more to do with them? Hardly. Remember that I, the one writing these things, am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham out of the tribe of Benjamin. You can't get much more Semitic than that!

Rom.11.1

I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

Rom.11.1

I say then, has God cast away His people? Certainly not! For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.

Rom.11.1

I ask, then, has God rejected his people, the Jews? Of course not! Remember that I myself am a Jew, a descendant of Abraham and a member of the tribe of Benjamin.

Rom.11.2

So we're not talking about repudiation. God has been too long involved with Israel, has too much invested, to simply wash his hands of them. Do you remember that time Elijah was agonizing over this same Israel and cried out in prayer?

Rom.11.2

God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. Don't you know what the Scripture says in the passage about Elijah--how he appealed to God against Israel:

Rom.11.2

God has not cast away His people whom He foreknew. Or do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he pleads with God against Israel, saying,

Rom.11.2

No, God has not rejected his own people, whom he chose from the very beginning. Do you remember what the Scriptures say about this? Elijah the prophet complained to God about the people of Israel and said,

Rom.11.3

God, they murdered your prophets, They trashed your altars; I'm the only one left and now they're after me!

Rom.11.3

"Lord, they have killed your prophets and torn down your altars; I am the only one left, and they are trying to kill me"?

Rom.11.3

"LORD, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life"?

Rom.11.3

"Lord, they have killed your prophets and torn down your altars. I alone am left, and now they are trying to kill me, too."

Rom.11.4

And do you remember God's answer? I still have seven thousand who haven't quit, Seven thousand who are loyal to the finish.

Rom.11.4

And what was God's answer to him? "I have reserved for myself seven thousand who have not bowed the knee to Baal."

Rom.11.4

But what does the divine response say to him? "I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal."

Rom.11.4

And do you remember God's reply? He said, "You are not the only one left. I have seven thousand others who have never bowed down to Baal!"

Rom.11.5

It's the same today. There's a fiercely loyal minority still--not many, perhaps, but probably more than you think.

Rom.11.5

So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.

Rom.11.5

Even so then, at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace.

Rom.11.5

It is the same today, for not all the Jews have turned away from God. A few are being saved as a result of God's kindness in choosing them.

Rom.11.6

They're holding on, not because of what they think they're going to get out of it, but because they're convinced of God's grace and purpose in choosing them. If they were only thinking of their own immediate self-interest, they would have left long ago.

Rom.11.6

And if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace.

Rom.11.6

And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.

Rom.11.6

And if they are saved by God's kindness, then it is not by their good works. For in that case, God's wonderful kindness would not be what it really is--free and undeserved.

Rom.11.7

And then what happened? Well, when Israel tried to be right with God on her own, pursuing her own self-interest, she didn't succeed. The chosen ones of God were those who let God pursue his interest in them, and as a result received his stamp of legitimacy. The "self-interest Israel" became thick-skinned toward God.

Rom.11.7

What then? What Israel sought so earnestly it did not obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened,

Rom.11.7

What then? Israel has not obtained what it seeks; but the elect have obtained it, and the rest were blinded.

Rom.11.7

So this is the situation: Most of the Jews have not found the favor of God they are looking for so earnestly. A few have--the ones God has chosen--but the rest were made unresponsive.

Rom.11.8

Moses and Isaiah both commented on this: Fed up with their quarrelsome, self-centered ways, God blurred their eyes and dulled their ears, Shut them in on themselves in a hall of mirrors, and they're there to this day.

Rom.11.8

as it is written: "God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes so that they could not see and ears so that they could not hear, to this very day."

Rom.11.8

Just as it is written: "God has given them a spirit of stupor, Eyes that they should not see And ears that they should not hear, To this very day."

Rom.11.8

As the Scriptures say, "God has put them into a deep sleep. To this very day he has shut their eyes so they do not see, and closed their ears so they do not hear."

Rom.11.9

David was upset about the same thing: I hope they get sick eating self-serving meals, break a leg walking their self-serving ways.

Rom.11.9

And David says: "May their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribution for them.

Rom.11.9

And David says: "Let their table become a snare and a trap, A stumbling block and a recompense to them.

Rom.11.9

David spoke of this same thing when he said, "Let their bountiful table become a snare, a trap that makes them think all is well. Let their blessings cause them to stumble.

Rom.11.10

I hope they go blind staring in their mirrors, get ulcers from playing at god.

Rom.11.10

May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see, and their backs be bent forever."

Rom.11.10

Let their eyes be darkened, so that they do not see, And bow down their back always."

Rom.11.10

Let their eyes go blind so they cannot see, and let their backs grow weaker and weaker."

Prov.18.7

Fools are undone by their big mouths; their souls are crushed by their words.

Prov.18.7

A fool's mouth is his undoing, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

Prov.18.7

A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.

Prov.18.7

The mouths of fools are their ruin; their lips get them into trouble.

Prov.18.8

Listening to gossip is like eating cheap candy; do you really want junk like that in your belly?

Prov.18.8

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts.

Prov.18.8

The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body.

Prov.18.8

What dainty morsels rumors are--but they sink deep into one's heart.

Prov.18.9

Slack habits and sloppy work are as bad as vandalism.

Prov.18.9

One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.

Prov.18.9

He who is slothful in his work Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer.

Prov.18.9

A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things.

Prov.18.10

GOD's name is a place of protection--good people can run there and be safe.

Prov.18.10

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Prov.18.10

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.

Prov.18.10

The name of the LORD is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.

Prov.18.11

The rich think their wealth protects them; they imagine themselves safe behind it.

Prov.18.11

The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it an unscalable wall.

Prov.18.11

The rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem.

Prov.18.11

The rich think of their wealth as an impregnable defense; they imagine it is a high wall of safety.

Prov.18.12

Pride first, then the crash, but humility is precursor to honor.

Prov.18.12

Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

Prov.18.12

Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility.

Prov.18.12

Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.

Prov.18.13

Answering before listening is both stupid and rude.

Prov.18.13

He who answers before listening- that is his folly and his shame.

Prov.18.13

He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him.

Prov.18.13

What a shame, what folly, to give advice before listening to the facts!

Prov.18.14

A healthy spirit conquers adversity, but what can you do when the spirit is crushed?

Prov.18.14

A man's spirit sustains him in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?

Prov.18.14

The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, But who can bear a broken spirit?

Prov.18.14

The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear it if the spirit is crushed?

Prov.18.15

Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights.

Prov.18.15

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out.

Prov.18.15

The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

Prov.18.15

Intelligent people are always open to new ideas. In fact, they look for them.

Prov.18.16

A gift gets attention; it buys the attention of eminent people.

Prov.18.16

A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presence of the great.

Prov.18.16

A man's gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.

Prov.18.16

Giving a gift works wonders; it may bring you before important people!