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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth Gader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Salma (the founder of Bethlehem), and Hareph (the founder of Beth-gader).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Salma, the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Salma the father of Bethlehem, Hareph the father of Bethgader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Salma the father of Bethlehem, <i>and</i> Hareph the father of Beth Gader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Salma the father of Bethlehem, <i>and</i> Hareph the father of Beth-gader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Salma the father of Bethlehem and Hareph the father of Beth-gader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Salma the father of Bethlehem <i>and</i> Hareph the father of Beth-gader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Salma the father of Bethlehem <i>and</i> Hareph the father of Beth-gader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Salma the father of Bethlehem and Hareph the father of Beth-gader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Salma fathered Bethlehem, and Hareph fathered Beth-gader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Salma fathered Bethlehem, and Hareph fathered Beth-gader. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Salma the father of Beth-lehem, Hareph the father of Beth-gader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Salma the father of Beth-lehem, Hareph the father of Beth-gader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Salma, who first settled Bethlehem, and Hareph, who first settled Beth Gadar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />his second son Salma founded Bethlehem, and his third son Hareph founded Bethgader. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Salma, who fathered Bethlehem, and Hareph, who fathered Beth-gader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Salma, the father of Bethlehem, Hareph, the father of Beth-Gader. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Salma the father of Bethlehem, Hareph the father of Beth Gader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Salma the father of Beth-lehem, Hareph the father of Beth-gader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth Gader. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Salma father of Beth-Lehem, Hareph father of Beth-Gader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Salma father of Beth-Lehem, Hareph father of Beth-Gader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Salma father of the house of bread, Hareph the father of the house of the well.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Salma the father of Bethlehem, Hariph the father of Bethgader. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Salma, the father of Bethlehem; Hareph, the father of Bethgader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Salma, the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph, the father of Bethgader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Salma father of Bethlehem, and Hareph father of Beth-gader.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Samla, who was born in Bethlehem; and Abi, who was born in Gader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Samla was born in Bayth Lekhem; Abi was born in Gadar.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Salma the father of Beth-lehem, Hareph the father of Beth-gader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Salomon the father of Baetha, Lammon the father of Baethalaem, and Arim the father of Bethgedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/2-51.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=717" 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/2.htm">The Sons of Israel</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">50</span>These were the descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim, <span class="reftext">51</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8007.htm" title="8007: śal·mā (N-proper-ms) -- Probably for salmah; clothing; Salma, the name of two Israelites.">Salma</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 of</a> <a href="/hebrew/1035.htm" title="1035: ḇêṯ- (Prep) -- From bayith and lechem; house of bread; Beth- Lechem, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1035.htm" title="1035: lā·ḥem (N-proper-fs) -- From bayith and lechem; house of bread; Beth- Lechem, a place in Palestine.">Bethlehem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2780.htm" title="2780: ḥā·rêp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- A leader in Judah. From charaph. reproachful; Chareph, an Israelite.">and Hareph</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 of</a> <a href="/hebrew/1013.htm" title="1013: ḇêṯ- (Prep) -- Place of a wall, a place in Judah. From bayith and gader; house of wall; Beth-Gader, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1013.htm" title="1013: gā·ḏêr (N-proper-fs) -- Place of a wall, a place in Judah. From bayith and gader; house of wall; Beth-Gader, a place in Palestine.">Beth-gader.</a> </span><span class="reftext">52</span>These were the descendants of Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim: Haroeh, half the Manahathites,…<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="/ruth/4-20.htm">Ruth 4:20-22</a></span><br />Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, / Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed, / Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the father of David.<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,<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="/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/1-12.htm">Judges 1:12-15</a></span><br />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. / One day Acsah came to Othniel and urged him to ask her father for a field. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, “What do you desire?” ...<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_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1-13</a></span><br />Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” / “How can I go?” Samuel asked. “Saul will hear of it and kill me!” The LORD answered, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.’ / Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for Me the one I indicate.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">1 Samuel 17:12-15</a></span><br />Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons. And in the days of Saul, Jesse was old and well along in years. / The three older sons of Jesse had followed Saul into battle: The firstborn was Eliab, the second was Abinadab, and the third was Shammah. / And David was the youngest. The three oldest had followed Saul, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-1.htm">2 Samuel 2:1-4</a></span><br />Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD. / So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel. / David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-1.htm">2 Samuel 5:1-5</a></span><br />Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-10.htm">1 Kings 2:10-12</a></span><br />Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. / The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. / So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-13.htm">1 Chronicles 4:13-15</a></span><br />The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai. / 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. / The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah: Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">1 Chronicles 6:54-55</a></span><br />Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10-47</a></span><br />Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23-40</a></span><br />Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Salma the father of Bethlehem, Hareph the father of Bethgader.</p><p class="hdg">Salma.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">1 Chronicles 4:4</a></b></br> And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These <i>are</i> the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Bethlehem.</p><p class="hdg">Beth-lehem.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/35-19.htm">Genesis 35:19</a></b></br> And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which <i>is</i> Bethlehem.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ruth/1-19.htm">Ruth 1:19</a></b></br> So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, <i>Is</i> this Naomi?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ruth/2-4.htm">Ruth 2:4</a></b></br> And, behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said unto the reapers, The LORD <i>be</i> with you. And they answered him, The LORD bless thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-45.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-24.htm">Bethlehem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-24.htm">Beth-Lehem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">Salma</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">Bethlehem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">Beth-Lehem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">Salma</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm">The sons of Israel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-3.htm">The posterity of Judah by Tamar.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm">The children of Jesse.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-18.htm">The posterity of Caleb the son of Hezron.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-21.htm">Hezron's posterity by the daughter of Machir.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-25.htm">Jerahmeel's posterity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-34.htm">Sheshan's posterity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">42. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-42.htm">Another branch of Caleb's posterity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-50.htm">The posterity of Caleb the son of Hur.</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/2.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/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Salma the father of Bethlehem</b><br>Salma is identified as the father of Bethlehem, indicating his role as a progenitor or founder of the town. Bethlehem, meaning "house of bread," is a significant location in biblical history. It is the birthplace of King David, as well as Jesus Christ, fulfilling the prophecy in <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>. The town's association with bread also foreshadows Jesus as the "Bread of Life" (<a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>). Bethlehem's historical and geographical context places it in the hill country of Judah, about six miles south of Jerusalem. Archaeological evidence supports its ancient habitation, with findings dating back to the Iron Age. Salma's connection to Bethlehem highlights the town's importance in the lineage of David and the messianic line.<p><b>and Hareph the father of Beth-gader</b><br>Hareph is noted as the father of Beth-gader, a location not as prominently featured in biblical narratives as Bethlehem. The name Hareph means "reproach" or "autumn," and Beth-gader translates to "house of the wall" or "house of the enclosure." While specific details about Beth-gader are sparse, it is likely a town or settlement within the tribal allotment of Judah. The mention of Hareph and Beth-gader in this genealogical record underscores the chronicler's intent to document the descendants of Judah and their settlements, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's promises to the tribes of Israel. This genealogical detail contributes to the broader narrative of God's covenant faithfulness and the establishment of His people in the Promised Land.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/salma.htm">Salma</a></b><br>Salma is identified as the father of Bethlehem. In the genealogical context of 1 Chronicles, Salma is a descendant of Judah, which highlights the significance of Bethlehem in the lineage of David and ultimately Jesus Christ.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethlehem.htm">Bethlehem</a></b><br>A small town in Judah, Bethlehem is historically significant as the birthplace of King David and later, Jesus Christ. It is often referred to as the "City of David."<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/hareph.htm">Hareph</a></b><br>Hareph is mentioned as the father of Beth-gader. Not much is known about Hareph, but his inclusion in the genealogy underscores the importance of family lineage in the chronicler's account.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/beth-gader.htm">Beth-gader</a></b><br>This location is less well-known than Bethlehem, but its mention indicates its relevance in the genealogical records of Judah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy.htm">The Importance of Genealogy</a></b><br>The genealogies in Chronicles remind us of the importance of heritage and God's faithfulness through generations. They show how God works through families and lineages to fulfill His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/bethlehem's_significance.htm">Bethlehem's Significance</a></b><br>Bethlehem's mention here foreshadows its critical role in biblical history as the birthplace of both David and Jesus. It serves as a reminder of God's plan and purpose through seemingly small and insignificant places.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a></b><br>The inclusion of specific individuals and places in genealogies demonstrates God's sovereign hand in history, orchestrating events and people to accomplish His divine purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a></b><br>Just as Salma and Hareph are remembered for their roles in the lineage of Judah, we are encouraged to consider the legacy we leave behind and how our lives contribute to God's greater plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_1_chron_27's_census_align.htm">How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_14_8-17_and_2_sam_5.htm">1 Chronicles 14:8-17 - How do we reconcile any discrepancies between this account of David's battles with the Philistines and the parallel text in 2 Samuel 5?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_elhanan_kill_goliath's_brother.htm">1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_baasha_attack_judah_after_his_death.htm">How can 2 Chronicles 16:1 claim Baasha attacked Judah in Asa's thirty-sixth year if 1 Kings 15:33 indicates Baasha died years earlier?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/2-51.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">Salma</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂלְמָא֙</span> <span class="translit">(śal·mā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8007.htm">Strong's 8007: </a> </span><span class="str2">Salma -- father of Boaz, also the founder of Bethlehem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִ֣י</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">Bethlehem,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָ֔חֶם</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḥem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1035.htm">Strong's 1035: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bethlehem -- 'place of bread', a city in Judah, also a city in Zebulun</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Hareph</span><br /><span class="heb">חָרֵ֖ף</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·rêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2780.htm">Strong's 2780: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hareph -- a leader in Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִ֥י</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">Beth-gader.</span><br /><span class="heb">גָּדֵֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(gā·ḏêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1013.htm">Strong's 1013: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beth-gader -- 'place of a wall', a place in Judah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/2-51.htm">1 Chronicles 2:51 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/2-51.htm">1 Chronicles 2:51 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/2-51.htm">1 Chronicles 2:51 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/2-51.htm">1 Chronicles 2:51 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/2-51.htm">1 Chronicles 2:51 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/2-51.htm">1 Chronicles 2:51 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/2-51.htm">1 Chronicles 2:51 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/2-51.htm">1 Chronicles 2:51 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/2-51.htm">1 Chronicles 2:51 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/2-51.htm">1 Chronicles 2:51 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/2-51.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 2:51 Salma the father of Bethlehem Hareph (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-50.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 2:50"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 2:50" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-52.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 2:52"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 2:52" /></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>