1 Chronicles 4:9-20
Summary for 1Chr 4:9-20: 4:9-20 a The exact genealogies of the remaining descendants of Judah are unknown—the Chronicler apparently had incomplete information.Summary for 1Chr 4:9-10: 4:9-10 b The section on Jabez stands independently, allowing the Chronicler to explain the origin of his name; he is not mentioned previously, although Jabez was listed as the name of a town inhabited by some of the descendants of Hur’s son Salma (2:55 c). Jabez apparently received his name because he caused his mother pain, a fulfillment of the curse on Eve (Gen 3:16 d). Although his name was a curse, he was more honorable than any of his brothers, and his prayer changed the outcome of his life. The prayer is poetic; it consists of a plea for blessing followed by requests for prosperity and protection from harm. His last request might mean “keep me from causing trouble and pain.” God listened to his prayer and removed his curse.
Summary for 1Chr 4:13-15: 4:13-15 e The name Kenaz also appears as a descendant of Esau by Eliphaz (Gen 36:11 f); his descendants are known as the Kenizzites. The Kenizzites lived in the southern part of the land and had affiliations with Judah and Edom. Caleb son of Jephunneh was a Kenizzite (Num 32:12 g; Josh 14:6 h) and had a brother named Kenaz (Josh 15:17 i), whose family is listed here.
4:18 j Through Mered’s wife Bithia, a daughter of Pharaoh, the descendants of Judah included children of Egyptian heritage.
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