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Bethlehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sons of Salma <i>were</i> Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth Beth Joab, half of the Manahethites, and the Zorites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Salma <i>were</i> Bethlehem and the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, and half of the Manahathites, the Zorites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Salma were Bethlehem and the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab and half of the Manahathites, the Zorites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The sons of Salma <i>were</i> Bethlehem and the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab and half of the Manahathites, the Zorites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Salma <i>were</i> Bethlehem and the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab and half of the Manahathites, the Zorites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons (descendants) of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, and half of the Manahathites, the Zorites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Salma’s descendants: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, and half of the Manahathites, the Zorites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Salma&#8217s sons: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, and half of the Manahathites, the Zorites, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Salma: Beth-lehem, and the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, and half of the Manahathites, the Zorites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Salma settled the town of Bethlehem and was the ancestor of the Netophathites, the people of Atroth-Bethjoab, half of the Manahathite clan, and the Zorites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The sons of Salma; Beth-lehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-Joab, and half of the Manahathites, the Zorites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The descendants of Salma, [who first settled] Bethlehem, were the Netophathites, Atroth, [who first settled] Beth Joab, half of the Manahathites, the Zorites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Salma, the founder of Bethlehem, was the ancestor of the people of Netophath, of Atroth Beth Joab, and of the Zorites, who were one of the two clans in Manahath. ( <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Salma's descendants were Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, and half of the Manahathites, the Zorites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The descendants of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, half the Manahathites, the Zorites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth Beth-Joab, half the Manahathites, the Zorites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Salma: Bethlehem, and the Netophathites, Atroth Beth Joab, and half of the Manahathites, the Zorites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Salma; Beth-lehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Menahethites, the Zorites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth Beth Joab, and half of the Manahathites, the Zorites. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Sons of Salma: Beth-Lehem, and the Netophathite, Atroth, Beth-Joab, and half of the Menuhothite, the Zorite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Sons of Salma: Beth-Lehem, and the Netophathite, Atroth, Beth-Joab, and half of the Menuhothite, the Zorite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Salma: the house of bread, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half the Manahethites, the Zorites.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Salma, Bethlehem, and Netophathi, the crowns of the house of Joab, and half of the place of rest of Sarai. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The sons of Salma: Bethlehem, and the Netophathites, the crowns of the house of Joab, and half the places of rest of the Zorathites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Salma were Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-Joab, half of the Manahathites, and the Zorites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, and half of the Manahathites, the Zorites.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />All these sons were born to Shobal in Kirjath-narin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Sepharim, Netuphath, Samla, Shemuthim, Shekab, Khama.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The sons of Salma: Beth-lehem, and the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, and half of the Manahathites, the Zorites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Salomon; Baethalaem, the Netophathite, Ataroth of the house of Joab, and half of the family of Malathi, Esari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/2-54.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=741" 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">53</span>and the clans of Kiriath-jearim—the Ithrites, Puthites, Shumathites, and Mishraites. From these descended the Zorathites and Eshtaolites. <span class="reftext">54</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/8007.htm" title="8007: śal·mā (N-proper-ms) -- Probably for salmah; clothing; Salma, the name of two Israelites.">of Salma:</a> <a href="/hebrew/1035.htm" title="1035: bêṯ (Prep) -- From bayith and lechem; house of bread; Beth- Lechem, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1035.htm" title="1035: le·ḥem (N-proper-fs) -- From bayith and lechem; house of bread; Beth- Lechem, a place in Palestine.">Bethlehem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5200.htm" title="5200: ū·nə·ṭō·w·p̄ā·ṯî (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Netophah. Patronymic from Ntophah; a Netophathite, or inhabitant of Netophah.">the Netophathites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5854.htm" title="5854: ‘aṭ·rō·wṯFrom the same as Atarowth and bayith and Yow'ab; crowns of the house of Joab; Atroth-beth-Joab, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5854.htm" title="5854: bêṯ (Prep) -- From the same as Atarowth and bayith and Yow'ab; crowns of the house of Joab; Atroth-beth-Joab, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5854.htm" title="5854: yō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-fs) -- From the same as Atarowth and bayith and Yow'ab; crowns of the house of Joab; Atroth-beth-Joab, a place in Palestine.">Atroth-beth-joab,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2677.htm" title="2677: wa·ḥă·ṣî (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Half. From chatsah; the half or middle.">half</a> <a href="/hebrew/4506.htm" title="4506: ham·mā·naḥ·tî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Manahath -- a descendant of Seir the Horite. From nuwach; rest; Manachath, the name of an Edomite and of a place in Moab.">the Manahathites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6882.htm" title="6882: haṣ·ṣā·rə·‘î (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Zorah. Or Tsortathiy; patrial from Tsor'ah; a Tsorite or Tsorathite, i.e. Inhabitants of Tsorah.">the Zorites,</a> </span><span class="reftext">55</span>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.…<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/4-11.htm">Ruth 4:11</a></span><br />“We are witnesses,” said the elders and all the people at the gate. “May the LORD make the woman entering your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you be prosperous in Ephrathah and famous in Bethlehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5</a></span><br />Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-15.htm">Joshua 19:15</a></span><br />It also included Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem. There were twelve cities, along with their villages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">1 Samuel 17:12</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">1 Chronicles 4:4</a></span><br />Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer was the father of Hushah. These were the descendants of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah and the father of Bethlehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-50.htm">1 Chronicles 2:50-53</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim, / Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader. / These were the descendants of Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim: Haroeh, half the Manahathites, ...<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/4-21.htm">1 Chronicles 4:21-23</a></span><br />The sons of Shelah son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, Laadah the father of Mareshah and the clans of the linen workers at Beth-ashbea, / Jokim, the men of Cozeba, and Joash and Saraph, who ruled in Moab and Jashubi-lehem. (These names are from ancient records.) / These were the potters who lived at Netaim and Gederah. They lived there in the service of the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-35.htm">1 Chronicles 9:35-36</a></span><br />Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah. / Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-26.htm">1 Chronicles 11:26-47</a></span><br />Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, / Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-7</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): / Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-18.htm">1 Chronicles 27:18</a></span><br />over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">2 Samuel 2:32</a></span><br />And they took Asahel and buried him in his father’s tomb in Bethlehem. Then Joab and his men marched all night and reached Hebron at daybreak.<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; ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The sons of Salma; Bethlehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites.</p><p class="hdg">Beth-lehem.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/2-51.htm">1 Chronicles 2:51</a></b></br> Salma the father of Bethlehem, Hareph the father of Bethgader.</p><p class="hdg">Netophathites.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/11-20.htm">2 Chronicles 11:20</a></b></br> And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; which bare him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith.</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="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-22.htm">Ezra 2:22</a></b></br> The men of Netophah, fifty and six.</p><p class="hdg">Ataroth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/16-2.htm">Joshua 16:2</a></b></br> And goeth out from Bethel to Luz, and passeth along unto the borders of Archi to Ataroth,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/18-13.htm">Ataroth</a> <a href="/numbers/32-35.htm">Atroth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-51.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-51.htm">Bethlehem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-52.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-52.htm">Half</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-16.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-16.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-52.htm">Manahathites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-52.htm">Manahethites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-52.htm">Menuhothite</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-23.htm">Netophathite</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-28.htm">Netophathites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-28.htm">Netoph'athites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-51.htm">Salma</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/32-34.htm">Ataroth</a> <a href="/numbers/32-35.htm">Atroth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-12.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">Bethlehem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-10.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-18.htm">Half</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-55.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-52.htm">Manahathites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-52.htm">Manahethites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-52.htm">Menuhothite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-16.htm">Netophathite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-16.htm">Netophathites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-16.htm">Netoph'athites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-11.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'; 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This lineage is significant as it connects to the genealogy of David and ultimately to Jesus Christ, emphasizing the fulfillment of prophecy regarding the Messiah's descent from the tribe of Judah. Salma's descendants are associated with key locations in Judah, highlighting the tribe's importance in Israel's history.<p><b>Bethlehem:</b><br>Bethlehem is a town in Judah, famously known as the birthplace of King David and later, Jesus Christ. Its mention here underscores its historical and theological significance. Bethlehem is often associated with the prophecy in <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>, which foretells the birth of a ruler in Israel from this small town, pointing to the messianic lineage.<p><b>The Netophathites:</b><br>The Netophathites were inhabitants of Netophah, a town near Bethlehem. This group is mentioned in the context of David's mighty men (<a href="/2_samuel/23-28.htm">2 Samuel 23:28-29</a>) and those who returned from the Babylonian exile (<a href="/ezra/2-22.htm">Ezra 2:22</a>). Their inclusion highlights the continuity of the community and their role in supporting the Davidic kingdom.<p><b>Atroth-beth-joab:</b><br>This location is less well-known, but its name suggests a connection to Joab, David's military commander. The prefix "Atroth" means "crowns" or "villages," indicating a settlement or group of settlements. The association with Joab may reflect the military or administrative significance of the area during David's reign.<p><b>Half the Manahathites:</b><br>The Manahathites are linked to the descendants of Caleb through Manahath, a figure mentioned in genealogies. The reference to "half" suggests a division or specific branch of this group, possibly indicating a distinct settlement or clan within the tribe of Judah. This division may reflect the complex social and familial structures of ancient Israel.<p><b>The Zorites:</b><br>The Zorites are another group associated with the descendants of Salma. Their specific identity is not well-documented, but they are likely a clan or family within the broader context of Judah's tribal organization. The mention of various groups like the Zorites illustrates the diverse and interconnected nature of the tribes of Israel, each contributing to the nation's history and identity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/salma.htm">Salma</a></b><br>A descendant of Judah, Salma is noted as the father of Bethlehem, indicating his significant role in the lineage leading to King David and ultimately to Jesus Christ.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethlehem.htm">Bethlehem</a></b><br>A 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/n/netophathites.htm">Netophathites</a></b><br>Inhabitants of Netophah, a town near Bethlehem. They are mentioned in various genealogies and military contexts in the Old Testament.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/atroth-beth-joab.htm">Atroth-beth-Joab</a></b><br>A location or group associated with Joab, possibly indicating a settlement or clan within the tribe of Judah.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/manahathites.htm">Manahathites</a></b><br>A group or clan within the tribe of Judah, possibly linked to the town of Manahath.<br><br>6. <b><a href="/topical/z/zorites.htm">Zorites</a></b><br>Another clan or group within the tribe of Judah, possibly linked to the town of Zorah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/genealogical_importance.htm">Genealogical Importance</a></b><br>Understanding the genealogies in the Bible helps us see God's sovereign plan through history, leading to the birth of Jesus Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_bethlehem.htm">Significance of Bethlehem</a></b><br>Bethlehem's role in biblical history as the birthplace of both David and Jesus highlights God's consistent use of humble beginnings for His divine purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_heritage.htm">Community and Heritage</a></b><br>The mention of various clans and towns reminds us of the importance of community and heritage in our spiritual journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The detailed genealogies demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises through generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_ordinary_places.htm">Role of Ordinary Places</a></b><br>God often uses ordinary places and people to accomplish extraordinary things, encouraging us to see potential in our own lives and communities.<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/2-54.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 descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 Salma:</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂלְמָ֗א</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">Bethlehem,</span><br /><span class="heb">לֶ֙חֶם֙</span> <span class="translit">(le·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">the Netophathites,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּנְט֣וֹפָתִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·nə·ṭō·w·p̄ā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">Atroth-beth-joab,</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5854.htm">Strong's 5854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Atroth-beth-joab -- a place in Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">half</span><br /><span class="heb">וַחֲצִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(wa·ḥă·ṣî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2677.htm">Strong's 2677: </a> </span><span class="str2">The half, middle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Manahathites,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמָּנַחְתִּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mā·naḥ·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2680.htm">Strong's 2680: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chatsi-ham-Menachtite or descendant of Chatsi-ham-Menuchoth -- half of the Manahethites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Zorites,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַצָּרְעִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(haṣ·ṣā·rə·‘î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6882.htm">Strong's 6882: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zorathites -- inhabitants of Zorah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">1 Chronicles 2:54 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">1 Chronicles 2:54 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">1 Chronicles 2:54 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">1 Chronicles 2:54 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">1 Chronicles 2:54 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">1 Chronicles 2:54 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">1 Chronicles 2:54 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">1 Chronicles 2:54 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">1 Chronicles 2:54 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">1 Chronicles 2:54 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 2:54 The sons of Salma: Bethlehem and (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-53.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 2:53"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 2:53" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-55.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 2:55"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 2:55" /></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>