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/></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,<span 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Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Maharai a Netophathite, Heled the son of Baana a Netophathite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Maharai, a Netophathite; Heled, the son of Baanah, a Netophathite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Maharai, from Netophah; Heled, son of Baanah, from Netophah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Maharai of Netophah, Heled son of Baanah of Netophah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Mahri, who is from Netuphath, Khalad, son of Baana, who is from Netuphath.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Mahrai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Marai the Netophathite, Chthaod the son of Nooza the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/11-30.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=3555" 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/11.htm">David's Mighty Men</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">29</span>Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite, <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4121.htm" title="4121: mah·ray (N-proper-ms) -- One of David's heroes. From mahar; hasty; Maharai, an Israelite.">Maharai</a> <a href="/hebrew/5200.htm" title="5200: han·nə·ṭō·p̄ā·ṯî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Netophah. Patronymic from Ntophah; a Netophathite, or inhabitant of Netophah.">the Netophathite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2466.htm" title="2466: ḥê·leḏ (N-proper-ms) -- One of David's heroes. The same as cheled; Cheled, an Israelite.">Heled</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/1196.htm" title="1196: ba·‘ă·nāh (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From a derivative of anah with prepositional prefix; in affliction.">of Baanah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5200.htm" title="5200: han·nə·ṭō·w·p̄ā·ṯî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Netophah. Patronymic from Ntophah; a Netophathite, or inhabitant of Netophah.">the Netophathite,</a> </span><span class="reftext">31</span>Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites, Benaiah the Pirathonite,…<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="/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="/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">1 Chronicles 27:6</a></span><br />This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-2</a></span><br />Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-8.htm">1 Chronicles 12:8</a></span><br />Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18</a></span><br />Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">1 Chronicles 12:38</a></span><br />All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/20-4.htm">1 Chronicles 20:4-8</a></span><br />Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued. / Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">1 Chronicles 19:10-15</a></span><br />When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans. / And he placed the rest of the troops under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites. / “If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12-13</a></span><br />Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. / He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-1.htm">1 Chronicles 19:1-2</a></span><br />Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son. / And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to console Hanun concerning his father. But when David’s servants arrived in the land of the Ammonites to console him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/20-1.htm">1 Chronicles 20:1</a></span><br />In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, Joab led out the army and ravaged the land of the Ammonites. He came to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. And Joab attacked Rabbah and demolished it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/22-1.htm">1 Samuel 22:1-2</a></span><br />So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. / And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-13.htm">1 Samuel 25:13</a></span><br />And David said to his men, “Strap on your swords!” So David and all his men strapped on their swords, and about four hundred men followed David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">2 Samuel 2:18</a></span><br />The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13-14</a></span><br />And David made a name for himself when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. / He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,</p><p class="hdg">Maharai</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm">1 Chronicles 27:13</a></b></br> The tenth <i>captain</i> for the tenth month <i>was</i> Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course <i>were</i> twenty and four thousand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/27-15.htm">1 Chronicles 27:15</a></b></br> The twelfth <i>captain</i> for the twelfth month <i>was</i> Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his course <i>were</i> twenty and four thousand.</p><p class="hdg">Heldai</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">2 Samuel 23:29</a></b></br> Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,</p><p class="hdg">Heleb </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/4-16.htm">Baanah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">Ba'anah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">Heled</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-28.htm">Maharai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-28.htm">Ma'harai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm">Mahrai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">Netoph'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-16.htm">Netophathite</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/2-2.htm">Baanah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-27.htm">Ba'anah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">Heled</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm">Maharai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm">Ma'harai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm">Mahrai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm">Netoph'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm">Netophathite</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">David Becomes King over All Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">David's Mighty Men</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/11.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/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Maharai the Netophathite</b><br>Maharai is listed among David's mighty warriors, a group of elite soldiers who played a crucial role in establishing David's kingdom. The mention of Maharai as a "Netophathite" indicates his origin from Netophah, a town near Bethlehem. This geographical detail highlights the local support David received from the region of Judah, his tribal homeland. Maharai's inclusion in this list underscores the loyalty and bravery required to be part of David's inner circle, reflecting the qualities of faithfulness and courage that are esteemed in biblical narratives. His role as a warrior can be seen as a type of Christ, who is depicted as a spiritual warrior in the New Testament, fighting against sin and evil.<p><b>Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite</b><br>Heled, also known as Heleb in some translations, is another of David's mighty men, further emphasizing the importance of Netophah as a source of strong and loyal supporters for David. The mention of his father, Baanah, provides a genealogical context, which is a common biblical practice to establish identity and heritage. This practice reflects the cultural importance of family lineage in ancient Israel. The repetition of "Netophathite" for both Maharai and Heled suggests a close-knit community that produced several of David's key warriors. This connection to David's reign can be seen as a foreshadowing of the unity and strength found in the body of Christ, where believers are called to be warriors in a spiritual sense, united in purpose and mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/maharai_the_netophathite.htm">Maharai the Netophathite</a></b><br>Maharai is listed among David's mighty warriors. The term "Netophathite" indicates that he hailed from Netophah, a town in the region of Judah. Maharai is also mentioned in <a href="/2_samuel/23-28.htm">2 Samuel 23:28</a>, highlighting his role as a valiant fighter.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/heled_son_of_baanah_the_netophathite.htm">Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite</a></b><br>Heled, also known as Heleb in some translations, is another of David's mighty men. His father, Baanah, is mentioned, which was a common practice to establish lineage and identity. Like Maharai, Heled is associated with Netophah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/n/netophah.htm">Netophah</a></b><br>A town in Judah, near Bethlehem. It is significant as the hometown of some of David's warriors, indicating the support David had from this region.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_loyalty_and_valor.htm">The Importance of Loyalty and Valor</a></b><br>Maharai and Heled were part of David's elite warriors, demonstrating the value of loyalty and courage in serving God's anointed leader. In our lives, we are called to be loyal and courageous in our faith and service to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_community_and_roots.htm">Significance of Community and Roots</a></b><br>The mention of Netophah highlights the importance of community and heritage. Our spiritual roots and community can play a significant role in our faith journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god_uses_ordinary_people_for_extraordinary_purposes.htm">God Uses Ordinary People for Extraordinary Purposes</a></b><br>Maharai and Heled, though not as well-known as other biblical figures, were crucial in David's reign. This reminds us that God can use anyone, regardless of their background, for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_lineage_and_identity.htm">The Role of Lineage and Identity</a></b><br>The mention of Heled's father, Baanah, underscores the biblical emphasis on lineage. Our identity in Christ is our spiritual lineage, which defines our purpose and mission.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_11_and_2_sam_23_lists_differ.htm">Why does the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11 differ from similar lists in other biblical passages like 2 Samuel 23, and can both be historically accurate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_jesus_inherit_david's_throne.htm">Would Jesus inherit David's throne? Yes, per Luke 1:32. No, as a descendant of cursed Jehoiakim (Matthew 1:11, 1 Chronicles 3:16, Jeremiah 36:30).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_11_11_legendary.htm">Does the claim in 1 Chronicles 11:11 that Jashobeam killed 300 men with one spear suggest exaggerated or legendary storytelling rather than a literal event?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jechoniah's_father__josiah_or_jehoiakim.htm">Who was the father of Jechoniah? Josiah (Matthew 1:11) Jeholakim (I Chronicles 3:16)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) Maharai the Netophathite, of Netophah, a Levitical canton (<a href="/1_chronicles/9-16.htm" title="And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelled in the villages of the Netophathites.">1Chronicles 9:16</a>). By family Maharai was a Zarhite (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm" title="The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.">1Chronicles 27:13</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Heled.</span>--More correct than (Heleb) Samuel. Called Heldai (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-15.htm" title="The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.">1Chronicles 27:15</a>). He was of the clan Othniel.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/11-30.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">Maharai</span><br /><span class="heb">מַהְרַי֙</span> <span class="translit">(mah·ray)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4121.htm">Strong's 4121: </a> </span><span class="str2">Maharai -- one of David's men</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Netophathite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנְּטֹ֣פָתִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(han·nə·ṭō·p̄ā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5200.htm">Strong's 5200: </a> </span><span class="str2">Netophathite -- inhabitant of Netophah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Heled</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵ֥לֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·leḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2466.htm">Strong's 2466: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heled -- one of David's men</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּֽן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular 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 Baanah</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּֽעֲנָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ba·‘ă·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1196.htm">Strong's 1196: </a> </span><span class="str2">Baanah -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Netophathite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנְּטוֹפָתִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(han·nə·ṭō·w·p̄ā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5200.htm">Strong's 5200: </a> </span><span class="str2">Netophathite -- inhabitant of Netophah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">1 Chronicles 11:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">1 Chronicles 11:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">1 Chronicles 11:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">1 Chronicles 11:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">1 Chronicles 11:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">1 Chronicles 11:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">1 Chronicles 11:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">1 Chronicles 11:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">1 Chronicles 11:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">1 Chronicles 11:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:30 Maharai the Netophathite Heled the son (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:31" /></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>