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Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sons of Jether <i>were</i> Jephunneh, Pispah, and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Jether <i>were</i> Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Jether were Jephunneh, Pispa and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Jether <i>were</i> Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Jether <i>were</i> Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jether’s sons: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jether&#8217s sons: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Jether: Jephunneh, and Pispa, and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jether was the father of Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Jether; Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jether's sons were Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The descendants of Jether were Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jether's descendants included Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispah, and Ara. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, and Pispa, and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Jether; Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And sons of Jether: Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And sons of Jether: Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Jether: Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Jether: Jephone, and Phaspha, and Ara. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, and Pispa, and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Jether were Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Jether: Jophaniah, and Pispah and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The Peshitta lacks this verse.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the sons of Jether: Jephunneh, and Pispa, and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Jether, Jephina, and Phaspha, and Ara.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/7-38.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=2491" 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/7.htm">The Sons of Asher</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">37</span>Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. <span class="reftext">38</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/3500.htm" title="3500: ye·ṯer (N-proper-ms) -- The same as yether; Jether, the name of five or six Israelites and of one Midianite.">of Jether:</a> <a href="/hebrew/3312.htm" title="3312: yə·p̄un·neh (N-proper-ms) -- Father of Caleb, also an Asherite. From panah; he will be prepared; Jephunneh, the name of two Israelites.">Jephunneh,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6462.htm" title="6462: ū·p̄is·pāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- An Asherite. Perhaps from pacac; dispersion; Pispah, an Israelite.">Pispa,</a> <a href="/hebrew/690.htm" title="690: wa’·rā (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Asher. Probably for 'ariy; lion; Ara, an Israelite.">and Ara.</a> </span><span class="reftext">39</span>The sons of Ulla: Arah, Hanniel, and Rizia.…<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="/genesis/46-24.htm">Genesis 46:24</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-48.htm">Numbers 26:48-50</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans: The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel, the Gunite clan from Guni, / the Jezerite clan from Jezer, and the Shillemite clan from Shillem. / These were the clans of Naphtali, and their registration numbered 45,400.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-32.htm">Joshua 19:32-39</a></span><br />The sixth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Naphtali: / Their border started at Heleph and the great tree of Zaanannim, passing Adami-nekeb and Jabneel as far as Lakkum and ending at the Jordan. / Then the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor and ran from there to Hukkok, touching Zebulun on the south side, Asher on the west, and Judah at the Jordan on the east. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-17.htm">Judges 5:17</a></span><br />Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-29.htm">2 Kings 15:29</a></span><br />In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></span><br />Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1-7</a></span><br />“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-6.htm">Revelation 7:6</a></span><br />from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-15</a></span><br />Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-36.htm">Luke 2:36</a></span><br />There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Acts 26:7</a></span><br />the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Romans 11:1</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-5.htm">Philippians 3:5</a></span><br />circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:13-18</a></span><br />Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope. / For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him. / By the word of the Lord, we declare to you that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who have fallen asleep. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-21.htm">Hebrews 11:21</a></span><br />By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.</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 Jether; Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-56.htm">Jephunneh</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-56.htm">Jephun'neh</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-17.htm">Jether</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/13-6.htm">Jephunneh</a> <a href="/numbers/13-6.htm">Jephun'neh</a> <a href="/judges/8-20.htm">Jether</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-1.htm">The sons of Issachar;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-6.htm">of Benjamin;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">of Naphtali;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-14.htm">of Manasseh;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-15.htm">and of Ephraim.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-21.htm">The calamity of Ephraim by the men of Gath.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-23.htm">His posterity by Beriah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-28.htm">Their habitations.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">The sons of Asher.</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/7.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/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The sons of Jether:</b><br>Jether is a name that appears in various genealogies in the Old Testament, often associated with the tribe of Asher. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the heritage and tribal affiliations of the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of lineage and inheritance in Israelite society. Jether's inclusion highlights the continuity of God's promises to the tribes of Israel. The name Jether means "abundance" or "excellence," which may reflect the character or the hoped-for destiny of his descendants.<p><b>Jephunneh,</b><br>Jephunneh is a name most notably associated with Caleb, one of the two faithful spies sent by Moses to scout the Promised Land. Caleb, son of Jephunneh, is celebrated for his faith and courage (Numbers 13-14). While this Jephunneh is not the same individual, the name may evoke similar qualities of faithfulness and bravery. The repetition of names within tribes suggests a cultural practice of honoring ancestors and maintaining family legacies.<p><b>Pispa,</b><br>Pispa is a name that appears only in this genealogical context, with no additional biblical narrative or historical records providing further details. The inclusion of lesser-known names like Pispa underscores the comprehensive nature of the Chronicles' genealogies, which aim to document the full breadth of Israel's tribal history. This reflects the biblical theme of God's concern for all individuals, regardless of their prominence in the narrative.<p><b>and Ara.</b><br>Ara is another name that appears in the genealogical records without further elaboration in the biblical text. The presence of such names in the genealogies serves to affirm the identity and continuity of the Israelite tribes. It also highlights the meticulous record-keeping of the Chronicler, who sought to preserve the history and heritage of God's people. The name Ara, meaning "lion," may symbolize strength and leadership, qualities valued in the tribal context.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jether.htm">Jether</a></b><br>A descendant of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Jether is noted as the father of three sons, indicating his role in the lineage and heritage of the tribe.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jephunneh.htm">Jephunneh</a></b><br>One of Jether's sons. The name Jephunneh is also associated with Caleb's father, though this is a different individual. The name means "he will be prepared" or "he will face."<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/pispah.htm">Pispah</a></b><br>Another son of Jether. Little is known about Pispah beyond his mention in this genealogical record.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ara.htm">Ara</a></b><br>The third son of Jether. Like Pispah, Ara's mention is primarily genealogical, contributing to the record of the tribe of Asher.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy_in_scripture.htm">The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture</a></b><br>Genealogies in the Bible serve to connect individuals to the larger account of God's people. They remind us of the continuity of God's promises through generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_spiritual_heritage.htm">Understanding Our Spiritual Heritage</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites valued their genealogical records, Christians are encouraged to understand their spiritual heritage, tracing back to the early church and the teachings of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_every_individual_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Every Individual in God's Plan</a></b><br>Even those who are mentioned briefly, like Jephunneh, Pispah, and Ara, have a place in God's account. This reminds us that every believer has a role in the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_across_generations.htm">Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The mention of multiple generations in genealogies underscores the importance of passing down faith and values from one generation to the next.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_asher's_genealogy_names_inconsistent.htm">1 Chronicles 7:30-40 - Why are certain names in Asher's genealogy missing or inconsistent when compared with other biblical genealogies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_judges_7_contradict_1_chron_21.htm">Why does Judges 7 seemingly contradict other biblical passages that emphasize the need for adequate numbers in battle (e.g., 1 Chronicles 21:1-5)?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_17_and_2_sam_7.htm">How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(38) <span class= "bld">The sons of Jether.</span>--Jether and Ithran (<a href="/1_chronicles/7-37.htm" title="Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera.">1Chronicles 7:37</a>) are virtually the same name, and perhaps to be identified here. This will connect <a href="/1_chronicles/7-38.htm" title="And the sons of Jether; Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara.">1Chronicles 7:38</a> with the preceding line of the sons of Zophah.<p><span class= "bld">Jephunneh.</span>--The name of the father of Caleb the Kenizzite.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/7-38.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">וּבְנֵ֖י</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 Jether:</span><br /><span class="heb">יֶ֑תֶר</span> <span class="translit">(ye·ṯer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3500.htm">Strong's 3500: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jether -- Moses' father-in-law, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jephunneh,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְפֻנֶּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·p̄un·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3312.htm">Strong's 3312: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jephunneh -- father of Caleb, also an Asherite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Pispa,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפִסְפָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄is·pāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6462.htm">Strong's 6462: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pispa -- an Asherite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Ara.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאְרָֽא׃</span> <span class="translit">(wa’·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_690.htm">Strong's 690: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ara -- a descendant of Asher</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/7-38.htm">1 Chronicles 7:38 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/7-38.htm">1 Chronicles 7:38 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/7-38.htm">1 Chronicles 7:38 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/7-38.htm">1 Chronicles 7:38 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/7-38.htm">1 Chronicles 7:38 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/7-38.htm">1 Chronicles 7:38 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/7-38.htm">1 Chronicles 7:38 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/7-38.htm">1 Chronicles 7:38 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/7-38.htm">1 Chronicles 7:38 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/7-38.htm">1 Chronicles 7:38 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/7-38.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 7:38 The sons of Jether: Jephunneh and Pispa (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-37.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 7:37"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 7:37" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-39.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 7:39"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 7:39" /></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>