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Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of Ge Harashim. It was called this because its people were skilled workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Meonothai was the father of Ophrah. Seraiah was the father of Joab, the founder of the Valley of Craftsmen, so called because they were craftsmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Meonothai fathered Ophrah; and Seraiah fathered Joab, the father of Ge-harashim, so-called because they were craftsmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley of Charashim; for they were craftsmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and Meonothai <i>who</i> begot Ophrah. Seraiah begot Joab the father of Ge Harashim, for they were craftsmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Meonothai fathered Ophrah, and Seraiah fathered Joab the father of Ge-harashim, for they were craftsmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Meonothai became the father of Ophrah, and Seraiah became the father of Joab the father of Ge-harashim, for they were craftsmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Meonothai became the father of Ophrah, and Seraiah became the father of Joab the father of Ge-harashim, for they were craftsmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Meonothai became the father of Ophrah, and Seraiah became the father of Joab the father of Ge-harashim, for they were craftsmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Meonothai became the father of Ophrah, and Seraiah became the father of Joab the father of Ge-harashim [the Valley of Craftsmen, so named] because they were craftsmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Meonothai fathered Ophrah, and Seraiah fathered Joab, the ancestor of those in the Craftsmen’s Valley, for they were craftsmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Meonothai fathered Ophrah, and Seraiah fathered Joab, the ancestor of those in the Valley of Craftsmen, for they were craftsmen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab the father of Ge-harashim; for they were craftsmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />who was the father of Ophrah. Seraiah was the father of Joab, who settled a place called "Valley of Crafts" because the people who lived there were experts in making things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab the father of Ge-harashim; for they were craftsmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Meonothai was the father of Ophrah. Seraiah was the father of Joab, who first settled the valley of Craftsmen. (It was named this because they were craftsmen.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Meonothai was the father of Ophrah. Seraiah was the father of Joab, the founder of Handcraft Valley, where all the people were skilled workers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and Meonothai, who fathered Ophrah. Seraiah fathered Joab, who fathered the Ge-harashim, because they became artisans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Meonothai was the father of Ophrah. Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of those who live in Ge Harashim, who were craftsmen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And Meonothai became the father of Ophrah, and Seraiah became the father of Joab the father of Ge Harashim; for they were craftsmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley of Charashim; for they were artificers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Meonothai became the father of Ophrah: and Seraiah became the father of Joab the father of Ge Harashim, for they were craftsmen. <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 Meonothai begot Ophrah, and Seraiah begot Joab father of the Valley of the Craftsmen, for they were craftsmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Meonothai begat Ophrah, and Seraiah begat Joab father of the valley of artificers, for they were artificers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab the father of the valley of workmen; for they were artificers.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Maonathi beget Ophra, and Saraia begot Joab the father of the Valley of artificers: for artificers were there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Meonothai conceived Ophrah, but Seraiah conceived Joab, the father of the Valley of Artisans. For indeed, there were artisans there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Meonothai became the father of Ophrah. Seraiah became the father of Joab, the father of Geharashim, so called because they were artisans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Meonothai became the father of Ophrah; and Seraiah became the father of Joab father of Ge-harashim, so-called because they were artisans.<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 are the sons of Caleb the son of Jophaniah.<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 Meonothai begot Ophrah; and Seraiah begot Joab the father of Ge-harashim; for they were craftsmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Manathi begot Gophera: and Saraia begot Jobab, the father of Ageaddair, for they were artificers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/4-14.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=1074" 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">13</span>The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4587.htm" title="4587: ū·mə·‘ō·w·nō·ṯay (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A man of Judah. Plural of m'ownah; habitative; Meonothai, an Israelite.">Meonothai</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/6084.htm" title="6084: ‘ā·p̄ə·rāh (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite, also two places in Isr. Feminine of opher; female fawn; Ophrah, the name of an Israelite and of two places in Palestine.">Ophrah,</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/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/3097.htm" title="3097: yō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">Joab,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇî (N-msc) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">the father</a> <a href="/hebrew/1516.htm" title="1516: gê (N-proper-fs) -- A valley. Or gay; probably from the same root as gevah; a gorge.">of those living in</a> <a href="/hebrew/2798.htm" title="2798: ḥă·rā·šîm (N-proper-ms) -- Craftsmen, a man of Judah. Plural of charash; mechanics, the name of a valley in Jerusalem.">Ge-harashim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">which was given this name because</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">its people were</a> <a href="/hebrew/2796.htm" title="2796: ḥă·rā·šîm (N-mp) -- Engraver, artificer. From charash; a fabricator or any material.">craftsmen.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah: Kenaz.…<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/15-13.htm">Joshua 15:13-19</a></span><br />According to the LORD’s command to him, Joshua gave Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the sons of Judah—Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.) / And Caleb drove out from there the three sons of Anak—the descendants of Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak. / From there he marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher). ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-11.htm">Judges 1:11-15</a></span><br />From there they marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher). / And Caleb said, “To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.” / 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="/1_chronicles/2-42.htm">1 Chronicles 2:42-49</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. / Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-36.htm">1 Chronicles 11:36</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-55.htm">1 Chronicles 2:55</a></span><br />and the clans of the scribes who lived at Jabez—the Tirathites, Shimeathites, and Sucathites. These are the Kenites who came from Hammath, the father of the house of Rechab.<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="/2_samuel/23-24.htm">2 Samuel 23:24-39</a></span><br />Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, / Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm">Nehemiah 11:25-30</a></span><br />As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/14-13.htm">Joshua 14:13-15</a></span><br />Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance. / Therefore Hebron belongs to Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite as an inheritance to this day, because he wholly followed the LORD, the God of Israel. / (Hebron used to be called Kiriath-arba, after Arba, the greatest man among the Anakim.) Then the land had rest from war.<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="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-17</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Luke 3:23-38</a></span><br />Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Romans 11:1-5</a></span><br />I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32-34</a></span><br />And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-20.htm">Acts 13:20-23</a></span><br />All this took about 450 years. After this, God gave them judges until the time of Samuel the prophet. / Then the people asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years. / After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley of Charashim; for they were craftsmen.</p><p class="hdg">valley.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/24-14.htm">2 Kings 24:14</a></b></br> And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the mighty men of valour, <i>even</i> ten thousand captives, and all the craftsmen and smiths: none remained, save the poorest sort of the people of the land.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/11-35.htm">Nehemiah 11:35</a></b></br> Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/24-16.htm">Artificers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-12.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-12.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-16.htm">Craftsmen</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-16.htm">Expert</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-35.htm">Ge-Harashim</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-16.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">Meonothai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">Meo'nothai</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-17.htm">Ophrah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">Seraiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">Serai'ah</a> <a href="/revelation/2-24.htm">So-Called</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-10.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-11.htm">Workmen</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/14-1.htm">Artificers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-15.htm">Craftsmen</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">Expert</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-35.htm">Ge-Harashim</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">Meonothai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">Meo'nothai</a> <a href="/micah/1-10.htm">Ophrah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-35.htm">Seraiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-35.htm">Serai'ah</a> <a href="/matthew/27-17.htm">So-Called</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">Valley</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-15.htm">Workmen</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'; 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His mention highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative. Ophrah, his son, shares a name with a location in the territory of Benjamin (<a href="/joshua/18-23.htm">Joshua 18:23</a>) and a person in the book of Judges (<a href="/judges/6-11.htm">Judges 6:11</a>). This connection underscores the commonality of names and the significance of familial ties in Israelite culture.<p><b>and Seraiah was the father of Joab</b><br>Seraiah, another figure in the genealogical record, is noted for being the father of Joab. Joab is a more prominent name in the Bible, often associated with King David's military commander. However, this Joab is distinct, as indicated by the context. The name Joab means "Yahweh is father," reflecting the theocentric nature of Hebrew names and their emphasis on divine relationship.<p><b>the father of those living in Ge-harashim</b><br>Ge-harashim, meaning "valley of craftsmen," indicates a settlement known for its skilled workers. This suggests a community dedicated to craftsmanship, possibly in metalwork or other trades. The mention of this location highlights the specialized roles within Israelite society and the value placed on skilled labor.<p><b>which was given this name because its people were craftsmen</b><br>The name Ge-harashim directly relates to the occupation of its inhabitants, emphasizing the biblical theme of identity tied to vocation. This reflects the broader cultural context where names often described the characteristics or roles of a place or people. The focus on craftsmen aligns with the biblical appreciation for artistry and skill, as seen in the construction of the Tabernacle and Temple (<a href="/exodus/31.htm">Exodus 31:1-11</a>, <a href="/1_kings/7-13.htm">1 Kings 7:13-14</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/meonothai.htm">Meonothai</a></b><br>A descendant of Judah, mentioned as the father of Ophrah. His name is part of the genealogical record that highlights the lineage and heritage of the tribe of Judah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/o/ophrah.htm">Ophrah</a></b><br>The son of Meonothai. Not much is detailed about him, but his inclusion in the genealogy signifies his importance in the lineage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/seraiah.htm">Seraiah</a></b><br>Another descendant of Judah, noted as the father of Joab. His name means "Yahweh is ruler," indicating a theophoric element common in Hebrew names.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>The son of Seraiah, identified as the father of Ge Harashim. Joab's name is significant in the context of the tribe of Judah, though this Joab is distinct from the more famous commander of David's army.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/ge_harashim.htm">Ge Harashim</a></b><br>Translated as "Valley of Craftsmen," this place is noted for its inhabitants who were skilled craftsmen. The name itself indicates a community known for its artisanal skills.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_skilled_work.htm">The Value of Skilled Work</a></b><br>The mention of craftsmen in <a href="/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">1 Chronicles 4:14</a> highlights the importance of skilled labor in the biblical account. God values the talents and skills He has given us, and we are called to use them for His glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy.htm">Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>The genealogies in Chronicles remind us of the importance of heritage and the legacy we leave behind. Our actions and contributions can have lasting impacts on future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_our_vocations.htm">God's Sovereignty in Our Vocations</a></b><br>Just as God appointed craftsmen for specific tasks in the Bible, He has a purpose for each of us in our vocations. We should seek to understand and fulfill our God-given roles with excellence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_collaboration.htm">Community and Collaboration</a></b><br>The Valley of Craftsmen suggests a community working together with shared skills and goals. This serves as a model for how we can collaborate within our communities and churches to achieve common objectives.<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/are_1_chronicles_4_lifespans_plausible.htm">Are the lifespans and generational spans implied in 1 Chronicles 4 scientifically plausible, or do they represent mythical or symbolic timelines?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doubt_1_chronicles_4_41's_event.htm">In 1 Chronicles 4:41, why is there no clear historical record of the destruction of these inhabitants, raising doubts about the event's authenticity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_4_1-8_with_ot_lineages.htm">How do we reconcile the genealogies in 1 Chronicles 4:1-8 with other Old Testament passages that record different names and lineages?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_chron_18_4_vs_2_sam_8_4__7,000_or_1,700.htm">In 1 Chronicles 18:4, how do we reconcile the figure of 7,000 horsemen with 2 Samuel 8:4, which mentions 1,700 instead?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/4-14.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">Meonothai</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמְעוֹנֹתַ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·‘ō·w·nō·ṯay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4587.htm">Strong's 4587: </a> </span><span class="str2">Meonothai -- a man of Judah</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">Ophrah,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָפְרָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·p̄ə·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6084.htm">Strong's 6084: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ophrah -- an Israelite, also two places in Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Seraiah</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׂרָיָ֗ה</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">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלִ֤יד</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">Joab,</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָב֙</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the father</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of those living in</span><br /><span class="heb">גֵּ֣יא</span> <span class="translit">(gê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1516.htm">Strong's 1516: </a> </span><span class="str2">A valley</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ge-harashim,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲרָשִׁ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·rā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2798.htm">Strong's 2798: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ge-harashim -- 'craftsmen', a man of Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[which was called this] because</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they were</span><br /><span class="heb">הָיֽוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">craftsmen.</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲרָשִׁ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·rā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2796.htm">Strong's 2796: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fabricator, any material</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">1 Chronicles 4:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">1 Chronicles 4:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">1 Chronicles 4:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">1 Chronicles 4:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">1 Chronicles 4:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">1 Chronicles 4:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">1 Chronicles 4:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">1 Chronicles 4:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">1 Chronicles 4:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">1 Chronicles 4:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 4:14 Meonothai became the father of Ophrah: (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 4:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 4:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 4:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 4:15" /></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>