1 Chronicles 4:4

“And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Beth-lehem.”

"And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Beth-lehem." - 1 Chronicles 4:4
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What does 1 Chronicles 4:4 mean?

1 Chronicles 4:4 (KJV) reads: "And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Bethlehem." This verse, found in the Old Testament book of 1 Chronicles, is part of a genealogy that lists the…

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Echoes of Legacy: Understanding the Roots of Our Faith

The biblical narrative often reveals layers of meaning that can inspire our spiritual journey. Among genealogies, we sometimes overlook precious truths that lie nestled within names and familial ties. 1 Chronicles 4:4 presents a clustering of names rich with narrative potential…

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A Prayer of Legacy and Foundations

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with a humble heart, seeking to understand the depths of Your Word and the richness of our spiritual heritage. In the quiet moments of reflection, we turn our attention to 1 Chronicles 4:4, which reminds us of the lineage and the…

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1 Chronicles 4:13 - "And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath."
1 Chronicles 4:43 - "And they smote the rest of the Amalekites that were escaped, and dwelt there unto this day."
1 Chronicles 4:5 - "¶ And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah."
1 Chronicles 4:11 - "¶ And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, which was the father of Eshton."
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1 Chronicles 4:24 - "¶ The sons of Simeon were, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul:"
1 Chronicles 4:25 - "Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son."
1 Chronicles 4:3 - "And these were of the father of Etam; Jezreel, and Ishma, and Idbash: and the name of their sister was Hazelelponi:"
1 Chronicles 4:32 - "And their villages were, Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities:"
1 Chronicles 4:38 - "These mentioned by their names were princes in their families: and the house of their fathers increased greatly."
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