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The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Kenaz were Othniel and Seraiah. Othniel’s sons were Hathath and Meonothai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah; and the sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sons of Kenaz <i>were</i> Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel <i>were</i> Hathath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the sons of Kenaz <i>were</i> Othniel and Seraiah. And the sons of Othniel <i>were</i> Hathath and Meonothai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now the sons of Kenaz were Othniel and Seraiah. And the sons of Othniel were Hathath and Meonothai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now the sons of Kenaz <i>were</i> Othniel and Seraiah. And the son of Othniel <i>was</i> Hathath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now the sons of Kenaz <i>were</i> Othniel and Seraiah. And the sons of Othniel <i>were</i> Hathath and Meonothai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Kenaz’s sons: Othniel and Seraiah. Othniel’s sons: Hathath and Meonothai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Kenaz&#8217s sons: Othniel and Seraiah. Othniel&#8217s sons: Hathath and Meonothai. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Kenaz: Othniel, and Seraiah. And the sons of Othniel: Hathath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Kenaz was the father of Othniel and Seraiah. Othniel had two sons: Hathath and Meonothai, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Kenaz's sons were Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel were Hathath and Meonothai. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Kenaz had two sons, Othniel and Seraiah. Othniel also had two sons, Hathath and Meonothai. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Kenaz's descendants were Othniel and Seraiah. Othniel's descendants were Hathath <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Kenaz: Othniel, and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah; and sons of Othniel: Hathath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And sons of Kenaz: Othniel, and Seraiah; and sons of Othniel: Hathath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. And the sons of Othniel: Hathath.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Cenez were Othoniel,. and Saraia. And the sons of Othoniel, Hathath, and Maonathi. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now the sons of Kenaz were Othniel and Seraiah. And the sons of Othniel were Hathath and Meonothai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Kenaz were Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel were Hathath and Meonothai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah; and the sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the sons of Kenaz: Othniel, and Seraiah; and the sons of Othniel: Hathath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Kenez; Gothoniel, and Saraia: and the sons of Gothoniel; Athath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/4-13.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=1065" 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/4.htm">More Descendants of Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>Eshton was the father of Beth-rapha, of Paseah, and of Tehinnah the father of Ir-nahash. These were the men of Recah. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/7073.htm" title="7073: qə·naz (N-proper-ms) -- Probably from an unused root meaning to hunt; hunter; Kenaz, the name of an Edomite and of two Israelites.">of Kenaz:</a> <a href="/hebrew/6274.htm" title="6274: ‘ā·ṯə·nî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- A hero in Isr. From the same as Otnniy and 'el; force of God; Othniel, an Israelite.">Othniel</a> <a href="/hebrew/8304.htm" title="8304: ū·śə·rā·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Srayahuw; from sarah and Yahh; Jah has prevailed; Serajah, the name of nine Israelites.">and Seraiah.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/6274.htm" title="6274: ‘ā·ṯə·nî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- A hero in Isr. From the same as Otnniy and 'el; force of God; Othniel, an Israelite.">of Othniel:</a> <a href="/hebrew/2867.htm" title="2867: ḥă·ṯaṯ (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. The same as chathath; Chathath, An Israelite.">Hathath and Meonothai.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>Meonothai 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.…<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="/joshua/15-17.htm">Joshua 15:17</a></span><br />So Othniel son of Caleb’s brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-13.htm">Judges 1:13</a></span><br />So Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Judges 3:9-11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-49.htm">1 Chronicles 2:49</a></span><br />She was also the mother of Shaaph father of Madmannah, and of Sheva father of Machbenah and Gibea. Caleb’s daughter was Acsah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-42.htm">1 Chronicles 2:42-43</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-26.htm">1 Chronicles 11:26-47</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-12.htm">1 Chronicles 27:12</a></span><br />The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-39</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15-22</a></span><br />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.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">2 Samuel 2:18-23</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-31.htm">1 Kings 4:31</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-28.htm">1 Kings 11:28</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">2 Kings 14:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm">Nehemiah 3:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5-6</a></span><br />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,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.</p><p class="hdg">Kenaz.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-17.htm">Joshua 15:17</a></b></br> And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/1-13.htm">Judges 1:13</a></b></br> And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Judges 3:9-11</a></b></br> And when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, <i>even</i> Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother… </p><p class="hdg">Hathath.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/1-53.htm">Kenaz</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">Meonothai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">Meo'nothai</a> <a href="/judges/3-11.htm">Othniel</a> <a href="/judges/3-11.htm">Oth'ni-El</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-23.htm">Seraiah</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-18.htm">Serai'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/4-15.htm">Kenaz</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">Meonothai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">Meo'nothai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-15.htm">Othniel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-15.htm">Oth'ni-El</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">Seraiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">Serai'ah</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-1.htm">The posterity of Judah by Caleb, the son of Hur.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-5.htm">Of Ashur, the posthumous son Hezron.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-9.htm">Of Jabez, and his prayer.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-11.htm">The other families of the same stock.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-21.htm">The sons of Shelah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-24.htm">The posterity and cities of Simeon.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">Their conquest of Gedor, and of the Amalekites in mount Seir.</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/4.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/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah.</b><br>Kenaz is a notable figure in the genealogies of Judah, and his descendants play significant roles in Israel's history. Othniel, the first named son, is particularly important as he becomes the first judge of Israel after the conquest of Canaan (<a href="/judges/3-9.htm">Judges 3:9-11</a>). This highlights the theme of deliverance and leadership, as Othniel is empowered by the Spirit of the Lord to deliver Israel from oppression. Seraiah, though less prominent, is part of the lineage that contributes to the tribe of Judah's strength and continuity. The mention of Kenaz and his sons underscores the importance of family lineage in maintaining tribal identity and fulfilling God's promises to Israel.<p><b>The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.</b><br>Othniel's sons, Hathath and Meonothai, are less well-known, but their inclusion in the genealogical record serves to establish the continuity of Othniel's line. This continuity is crucial for understanding the preservation of the tribe of Judah and its eventual role in the lineage of King David and, ultimately, Jesus Christ. The genealogies in Chronicles often emphasize the faithfulness of God in preserving His people through successive generations. While specific details about Hathath and Meonothai are sparse, their mention ensures that the legacy of Othniel, a deliverer of Israel, is remembered and honored within the broader narrative of God's redemptive plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/kenaz.htm">Kenaz</a></b><br>A descendant of Judah, Kenaz is an important figure in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. His lineage includes notable leaders and warriors.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/o/othniel.htm">Othniel</a></b><br>The son of Kenaz, Othniel is recognized as the first judge of Israel after the conquest of Canaan. He is known for delivering Israel from the oppression of Cushan-Rishathaim, king of Aram-Naharaim.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/seraiah.htm">Seraiah</a></b><br>Another son of Kenaz, though less is known about him compared to Othniel. His mention signifies the importance of family lineage in the chronicling of Israel's history.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/hathath.htm">Hathath</a></b><br>A descendant of Othniel, Hathath's mention in the genealogy underscores the continuation of the family line.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/meonothai.htm">Meonothai</a></b><br>Another descendant of Othniel, Meonothai's inclusion highlights the importance of preserving family heritage and legacy.<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 genealogy in <a href="/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">1 Chronicles 4:13</a> highlights the significance of family lineage in God's plan. Believers are encouraged to value their spiritual heritage and pass on their faith to future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_faithfulness.htm">Leadership and Faithfulness</a></b><br>Othniel's role as a judge demonstrates the importance of godly leadership. Christians are called to lead with integrity and faithfulness, trusting in God's guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance.htm">God's Deliverance</a></b><br>Othniel's account is a reminder of God's faithfulness in delivering His people. Believers can trust in God's power to deliver them from spiritual oppression and challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a></b><br>The mention of descendants like Hathath and Meonothai underscores the impact of one's legacy. Christians are encouraged to live lives that positively influence others and glorify God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_othniel_biblically.htm">Who is Othniel in historical or biblical context?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_identity_of_the_kenizzites.htm">What is the identity of the Kenizzites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_1_chronicles_4_groups_verified.htm">Is there any external verification for the groups listed in 1 Chronicles 4--especially those not mentioned elsewhere--suggesting they might be legendary or symbolic?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_was_obed-edom_blessed,_uzza_killed.htm">(1 Chronicles 13:13) Why is Obed-edom blessed for housing the Ark even though Uzza was killed for a seemingly minor infraction involving the same object?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 13-15.</span> - 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, <span class="accented">e.g.</span>, 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 <a href="/1_chronicles/1-53.htm">1 Chronicles 1:53</a>; <a href="/genesis/36-42.htm">Genesis 36:42</a>. Hathath. The marginal reading, which joins Meonothai at once to Hathath, and then supplies "who" before "begat <span class="accented">Ophrah</span>," 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 <a href="/nehemiah/11-35.htm">Nehemiah 11:35</a>), <span class="accented">i.e.</span> <span class="accented">smiths</span>, or <span class="accented">craftsmen</span>, 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 <span class="accented">vau</span> rather an initial for the next name. Elah. Probably another name is wanting after this, which the <span class="accented">vau</span> will then join to Kenaz; otherwise, as <span class="accented">vau</span> will not translate "even," the following name will become, as in the margin, <span class="accented">Uknaz.</span> The wanting name might be the <span class="accented">Jehalaleel</span> of the next verse. This last name is in the Hebrew identical with the Jehalelel of our Authorized Version (<a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/4-13.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">The sons</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Kenaz:</span><br /><span class="heb">קְנַ֔ז</span> <span class="translit">(qə·naz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7073.htm">Strong's 7073: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kenaz -- an Edomite, also two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Othniel</span><br /><span class="heb">עָתְנִיאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ṯə·nî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6274.htm">Strong's 6274: </a> </span><span class="str2">Othniel -- a hero in Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Seraiah.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׂרָיָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·śə·rā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8304.htm">Strong's 8304: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seraiah -- 'Yah persists', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">The sons</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Othniel:</span><br /><span class="heb">עָתְנִיאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ṯə·nî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6274.htm">Strong's 6274: </a> </span><span class="str2">Othniel -- a hero in Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hathath and Meonothai.</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲתַֽת׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ṯaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2867.htm">Strong's 2867: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hathath -- an Israelite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">1 Chronicles 4:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">1 Chronicles 4:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">1 Chronicles 4:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">1 Chronicles 4:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">1 Chronicles 4:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">1 Chronicles 4:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">1 Chronicles 4:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">1 Chronicles 4:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">1 Chronicles 4:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">1 Chronicles 4:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 4:13 The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 4:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 4:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 4:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 4:14" /></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>