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Hilkiah was the father of Azariah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Shallum fathered Hilkiah, Hilkiah fathered Azariah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shallum was the father of Hilkiah, Hilkiah was the father of Azariah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Shallum begat Hilkiah, and Hilkiah begat Azariah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Shallum begot Hilkiah, and Hilkiah begot Azariah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shallum fathered Hilkiah, Hilkiah fathered Azariah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Shallum became the father of Hilkiah, and Hilkiah became the father of Azariah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Shallum became the father of Hilkiah, and Hilkiah became the father of Azariah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Shallum became the father of Hilkiah, and Hilkiah became the father of Azariah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Shallum became the father of Hilkiah, and Hilkiah became the father of Azariah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shallum fathered Hilkiah; Hilkiah fathered Azariah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shallum fathered Hilkiah; Hilkiah fathered Azariah; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Shallum begat Hilkiah, and Hilkiah begat Azariah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Shallum begat Hilkiah, and Hilkiah begat Azariah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Shallum was the father of Hilkiah. Hilkiah was the father of Azariah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Hilkiah, Azariah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Shallum fathered Hilkiah, Hilkiah fathered Azariah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shallum was the father of Hilkiah, Hilkiah was the father of Azariah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Shallum was the father of Hilkiah, and Hilkiah was the father of Azariah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Shallum became the father of Hilkiah, and Hilkiah became the father of Azariah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Shallum begat Hilkiah, and Hilkiah begat Azariah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Shallum became the father of Hilkiah. Hilkiah became the father of Azariah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Shallum begot Hilkiah, and Hilkiah begot Azariah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Shallum begat Hilkiah, and Hilkiah begat Azariah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Shallum begat Hilkiab, and Hilkiah begat Azariah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Sellum beget Helcias, and Helcias beget Azarias, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Shallum conceived Hilkiah, and Hilkiah conceived Azariah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Shallum became the father of Hilkiah. Hilkiah became the father of Azariah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Shallum of Hilkiah, Hilkiah of Azariah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Shallum begat Hilkiah, and Hilkiah begat Azariah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Shalum begot Khelaqyah, and Khelaqyah begot Azaryah.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Shallum begot Hilkiah, and Hilkiah begot Azariah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Salom begot Chelcias, and Chelcias begot Azarias;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/6-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=1675" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/6.htm">The Descendants of Levi</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Shallum, <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7967.htm" title="7967: wə·šal·lūm (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. Or Shallum; the same as shilluwm; Shallum, the name of fourteen Israelites.">Shallum</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: hō·w·lîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2518.htm" title="2518: ḥil·qî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- My portion is Yah, the name of several Isr. Or Chilqiyahuw'from cheleq and Yahh; portion of Jah;">Hilkiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2518.htm" title="2518: wə·ḥil·qî·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- My portion is Yah, the name of several Isr. Or Chilqiyahuw'from cheleq and Yahh; portion of Jah;">Hilkiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: hō·w·lîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5838.htm" title="5838: ‘ă·zar·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or mazaryahuw; from azar and Yahh; Jah has helped; Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites.">Azariah,</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-2.htm">1 Samuel 8:2</a></span><br />The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second was Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/9-9.htm">1 Samuel 9:9</a></span><br />(Formerly in Israel, a man on his way to inquire of God would say, “Come, let us go to the seer.” For the prophet of today was formerly called the seer.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a></span><br />Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/12-11.htm">1 Samuel 12:11</a></span><br />So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and He delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, and you dwelt securely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a></span><br />So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/28-3.htm">1 Samuel 28:3</a></span><br />Now by this time Samuel had died, and all Israel had mourned for him and buried him in Ramah, his own city. And Saul had removed the mediums and spiritists from the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-13</a></span><br />And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39</a></span><br />Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">1 Kings 2:35</a></span><br />And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">1 Kings 19:16</a></span><br />You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/2-9.htm">2 Kings 2:9</a></span><br />After they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before I am taken away from you?” “Please, let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,” Elisha replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/9-3.htm">2 Kings 9:3</a></span><br />Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/11-12.htm">2 Kings 11:12</a></span><br />Then Jehoiada brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him, and the people clapped their hands and declared, “Long live the king!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/23-24.htm">2 Kings 23:24</a></span><br />Furthermore, Josiah removed the mediums and spiritists, the household gods and idols, and all the abominations that were seen in the land of Judah and in Jerusalem. He did this to carry out the words of the law written in the book that Hilkiah the priest had found in the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Matthew 1:6</a></span><br />and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Shallum begat Hilkiah, and Hilkiah begat Azariah,</p><p class="hdg">Hilkiah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">2 Kings 22:12-14</a></b></br> And the king commanded Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Achbor the son of Michaiah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asahiah a servant of the king's, saying, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/34-14.htm">2 Chronicles 34:14-20</a></b></br> And when they brought out the money that was brought into the house of the LORD, Hilkiah the priest found a book of the law of the LORD <i>given</i> by Moses… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/35-8.htm">2 Chronicles 35:8</a></b></br> And his princes gave willingly unto the people, to the priests, and to the Levites: Hilkiah and Zechariah and Jehiel, rulers of the house of God, gave unto the priests for the passover offerings two thousand and six hundred <i>small cattle</i>, and three hundred oxen.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-11.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-11.htm">Azari'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-12.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-12.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-24.htm">Hilkiah</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">Hilki'ah</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">Hilkijah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-12.htm">Shallum</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-14.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-14.htm">Azari'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-14.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-14.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-45.htm">Hilkiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-45.htm">Hilki'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-45.htm">Hilkijah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">Shallum</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">The sons of Levi.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-16.htm">The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-49.htm">The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">54. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">The cities of the priests and Levites.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Shallum was the father of Hilkiah</b><br>Shallum is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with different individuals. In this context, Shallum is part of the Levitical genealogy, tracing the priestly line. The name Shallum means "retribution" or "recompense," which may reflect the role of the priesthood in mediating between God and the people. Hilkiah, his son, is a significant figure in the history of Judah, serving as the high priest during the reign of King Josiah. This genealogical record emphasizes the continuity and legitimacy of the priestly line, which was crucial for maintaining religious order and tradition in Israel. The role of the high priest was central to the spiritual life of the nation, responsible for overseeing temple worship and sacrifices.<p><b>Hilkiah was the father of Azariah</b><br>Hilkiah is best known for his discovery of the Book of the Law in the temple during King Josiah's reign, as recorded in <a href="/2_kings/22-8.htm">2 Kings 22:8</a>. This discovery led to a significant religious reform and a return to covenantal faithfulness in Judah. Hilkiah's role underscores the importance of the priesthood in guiding the nation back to God's commandments. Azariah, his son, continues this priestly lineage. The name Azariah means "Yahweh has helped," reflecting the divine assistance and favor that the priestly line was believed to receive. This lineage is part of the broader narrative of God's faithfulness to His covenant people, ensuring that the priesthood remains intact to lead Israel in worship and obedience. The continuity of this line also points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus Christ, who is described in the New Testament as our great high priest (<a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>), fulfilling and surpassing the Old Testament priesthood.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/shallum.htm">Shallum</a></b><br>A descendant in the priestly line, Shallum is noted as the father of Hilkiah. His name means "retribution" or "recompense" in Hebrew, indicating a possible role or characteristic in his life or lineage.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hilkiah.htm">Hilkiah</a></b><br>A significant figure in the priestly lineage, Hilkiah is known for his role as a high priest during the reign of King Josiah. His name means "my portion is Yahweh," reflecting a deep spiritual heritage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/azariah.htm">Azariah</a></b><br>The son of Hilkiah, Azariah continues the priestly line. His name means "Yahweh has helped," suggesting divine assistance and favor in his life and ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_heritage.htm">The Importance of Godly Heritage</a></b><br>The lineage of Shallum, Hilkiah, and Azariah underscores the value of a godly heritage. It reminds us of the impact that faithful ancestors can have on future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_leadership.htm">Faithfulness in Leadership</a></b><br>Hilkiah's role in the religious reforms under King Josiah illustrates the importance of faithfulness and integrity in leadership positions, especially within the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_assistance_and_favor.htm">Divine Assistance and Favor</a></b><br>The name Azariah, meaning "Yahweh has helped," encourages believers to rely on God's help and favor in their personal and spiritual lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_god's_work.htm">Continuity of God's Work</a></b><br>The priestly lineage demonstrates the continuity of God's work through generations, encouraging believers to see their place in God's ongoing plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_scripture_in_revival.htm">The Role of Scripture in Revival</a></b><br>Hilkiah's discovery of the Book of the Law highlights the transformative power of Scripture in bringing about personal and communal revival.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Shallum</span>, called in <a href="/1_chronicles/9-11.htm">1 Chronicles 9:11</a> and <a href="/nehemiah/11-11.htm">Nehemiah 11:11</a> <span class="accented">Meshullam.</span> There are at fewest fifteen persons of this name. The present is named as ancestor of Ezra (<a href="/ezra/7-2.htm">Ezra 7:2</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Hillkiah</span>. There are seven persons of this name. The present was the celebrated one of them all; and from three chief circumstances: <p><span class="note_emph">(1)</span> for the finding of the "book of the Law in the house of the Lord" (<a href="/2_kings/22-8.htm">2 Kings 22:8</a>); <p><span class="note_emph">(2)</span> the zealous spirit with which he joined in the reformation under Josiah (<a href="/2_kings/22-14.htm">2 Kings 22:14-20</a>; <a href="/2_kings/23-4.htm">2 Kings 23:4-27</a>); <p><span class="note_emph">(3)</span> the observance in his high priesthood of the Passover, in the eighteenth year of Josiah's reign (<a href="/2_chronicles/35-1.htm">2 Chronicles 35:1-19</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/6-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Shallum</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשַׁלּוּם֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šal·lūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7967.htm">Strong's 7967: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shallum -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלִ֣יד</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hilkiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">חִלְקִיָּ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥil·qî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2518.htm">Strong's 2518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hilkiah -- 'my portion is Yah', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hilkiah</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחִלְקִיָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥil·qî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2518.htm">Strong's 2518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hilkiah -- 'my portion is Yah', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלִ֥יד</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Azariah,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲזַרְיָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·zar·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5838.htm">Strong's 5838: </a> </span><span class="str2">Azariah -- 'Yah has helped', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/6-13.htm">1 Chronicles 6:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/6-13.htm">1 Chronicles 6:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/6-13.htm">1 Chronicles 6:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/6-13.htm">1 Chronicles 6:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/6-13.htm">1 Chronicles 6:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/6-13.htm">1 Chronicles 6:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/6-13.htm">1 Chronicles 6:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/6-13.htm">1 Chronicles 6:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/6-13.htm">1 Chronicles 6:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/6-13.htm">1 Chronicles 6:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/6-13.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 6:13 And Shallum became the father of Hilkiah (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 6:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 6:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>