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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 />The sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron: Ram his firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem and Ahijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Jerahmeel, the oldest son of Hezron, were Ram (the firstborn), Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Jerahmeel, the firstborn of Hezron: Ram, his firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron: Ram his firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were, Ram the firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, <i>and</i> Ahijah.<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 Jerahmeel, the firstborn of Hezron, <i>were</i> Ram, the firstborn, and Bunah, Oren, Ozem, <i>and</i> Ahijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the sons of Jerahmeel, the firstborn of Hezron, <i>were</i> Ram the firstborn, then Bunah, Oren, Ozem, <i>and</i> Ahijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were Ram the firstborn, then Bunah, Oren, Ozem and Ahijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now the sons of Jerahmeel the first-born of Hezron <i>were</i> Ram the first-born, then Bunah, Oren, Ozem, <i>and</i> Ahijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron <i>were</i> Ram the firstborn, then Bunah, Oren, Ozem, <i>and</i> Ahijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron: Ram the firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Jerahmeel, Hezron’s firstborn: Ram, his firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Jerahmeel, Hezron&#8217s firstborn: Ram, his firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Jerahmeel the first-born of Hezron were Ram the first-born, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, Ahijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jerahmeel, Hezron's oldest son, was the father of Ram, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were Ram the firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, Ahijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jerahmeel (the firstborn son of Hezron) fathered Ram (his firstborn), then Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jerahmeel, the oldest son of Hezron, had five sons: Ram, the oldest, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The descendants of Jerahmeel, the firstborn of Hezron, were Ram his firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron: Ram his firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Jerahmeel, Hezron's firstborn, were Ram, the firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.<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 Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were Ram the firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Jerahmeel the first-born of Hezron were, Ram the first-born, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah.<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 Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were Ram the firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And sons of Jerahmeel, firstborn of Hezron, are: the firstborn Ram, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, Ahijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And sons of Jerahmeel, first-born of Hezron, are: the first-born Ram, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, Ahijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Jerahmeel, the first-born of Hezron will be the first born, Ram, and Bunah, and Oren and Ozem, Ahijah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Jerameel the firstborn of Hesron, were Ram his firstborn, and Buna, and Aram, and Asom, and Achia. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now sons were born to Jerahmeel, the firstborn of Hezron: Ram, his firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah.<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 Jerahmeel, the firstborn of Hezron, were Ram, the firstborn, then Bunah, Oren, and Ozem, his brothers.<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 Jerahmeel, the firstborn of Hezron: Ram his firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Jerahmeel had also another wife, whose name was Atarah; she was the mother of Onam.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Yarkhmel were: the firstborn of Khetsrun, Aram and Banna, and Aran and Atsam their sister.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the sons of Jerahmeel the first-born of Hezron were Ram the first-born, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, Ahijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Jerameel the first-born of Esron <i>were</i>, the first-born Ram, and Banaa, and Aram, and Asan his brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/2-25.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=527" 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">24</span>After Hezron died in Caleb-ephrathah, his wife Abijah bore to him Ashhur the father of Tekoa. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·yih·yū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3396.htm" title="3396: yə·raḥ·mə·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From racham and 'el; God will compassionate; Jerachmeel, the name of three Israelites.">of Jerahmeel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1060.htm" title="1060: bə·ḵō·wr (N-msc) -- First-born. From bakar; firstborn; hence, chief.">the firstborn</a> <a href="/hebrew/2696.htm" title="2696: ḥeṣ·rō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr., also two places in Judah. From chatser; court-yard; Chetsron, the name of a place in Palestine; also of two Israelites.">of Hezron:</a> <a href="/hebrew/7410.htm" title="7410: rām (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr., also family of Elihu. Active participle of ruwm; high; Ram, the name of an Arabian and of an Israelite.">Ram</a> <a href="/hebrew/1060.htm" title="1060: hab·bə·ḵō·wr (Art:: N-ms) -- First-born. From bakar; firstborn; hence, chief.">his firstborn,</a> <a href="/hebrew/946.htm" title="946: ū·ḇū·nāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Intelligence, a man of Judah. From biyn; discretion; Bunah, an Israelite.">Bunah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/767.htm" title="767: wā·’ō·ren (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Fir tree, a desc. of Judah. The same as 'oren; Oren, an Israelite.">Oren,</a> <a href="/hebrew/684.htm" title="684: wā·’ō·ṣem (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. From an unused root probably meaning to be strong; strength; Otsem, the name of two Israelites.">Ozem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/281.htm" title="281: ’ă·ḥî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Brother of Yah, an Isr. name. Or pachiyahuw; from 'ach and Yahh; brother of Jah; Achijah, the name of nine Israelites.">and Ahijah.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>Jerahmeel had another wife named Atarah, who was the mother of Onam.…<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/4-18.htm">Ruth 4:18-22</a></span><br />Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron, / Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, / Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Matthew 1:2-6</a></span><br />Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. / Ram was the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-12.htm">Genesis 46:12</a></span><br />The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-19.htm">Numbers 26:19-21</a></span><br />The sons of Judah were Er and Onan, but they died in the land of Canaan. / These were the descendants of Judah by their clans: The Shelanite clan from Shelah, the Perezite clan from Perez, and the Zerahite clan from Zerah. / And these were the descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron and the Hamulite clan from Hamul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1</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.”<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="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">2 Samuel 2:4</a></span><br />Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”<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/2-11.htm">1 Kings 2:11</a></span><br />The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-1.htm">1 Chronicles 4:1</a></span><br />The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm">1 Chronicles 5:1-2</a></span><br />These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">1 Chronicles 9:1-2</a></span><br />So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. / Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">1 Chronicles 11:1-3</a></span><br />Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God 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 David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.<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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-4.htm">1 Chronicles 28:4</a></span><br />Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah He chose my father’s household, and from my father’s sons He was pleased to make me king over all Israel.</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 Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were, Ram the firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah.</p><p class="hdg">the sons of.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/2-25.htm">1 Chronicles 2:25-33</a></b></br> And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were, Ram the firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, <i>and</i> Ahijah… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/2-9.htm">1 Chronicles 2:9</a></b></br> The sons also of Hezron, that were born unto him; Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chelubai.</p><p class="hdg">Jerahmeel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/9-9.htm">Ahijah</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-9.htm">Ahi'jah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-24.htm">Hezron</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-9.htm">Jerahmeel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-9.htm">Jerah'meel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm">Oldest</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-15.htm">Ozem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-10.htm">Ram</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/8-7.htm">Ahijah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-7.htm">Ahi'jah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-27.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-27.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-1.htm">Hezron</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-26.htm">Jerahmeel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-26.htm">Jerah'meel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-27.htm">Oldest</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-15.htm">Ozem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-27.htm">Ram</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>The sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron:</b><br>Jerahmeel is identified as the firstborn of Hezron, a descendant of Judah, which places him within the lineage of the tribe of Judah, a significant tribe in Israel's history. This lineage is important as it connects to the genealogy of King David and ultimately to Jesus Christ, fulfilling the prophecy of the Messiah coming from the tribe of Judah. Hezron is a grandson of Judah, and his descendants are part of the genealogical records that establish the heritage and tribal affiliations of the Israelites.<p><b>Ram his firstborn:</b><br>Ram is noted as the firstborn son of Jerahmeel. The name Ram is significant as it is also the name of another ancestor in the lineage of David, found in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew (<a href="/matthew/1-3.htm">Matthew 1:3-4</a>). This highlights the importance of genealogical records in establishing the messianic line and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies regarding the lineage of the Messiah.<p><b>Bunah:</b><br>Bunah is one of the lesser-known sons of Jerahmeel, and not much is detailed about him in the biblical text. His inclusion in the genealogy underscores the comprehensive nature of the chronicler's record, ensuring that all branches of the family are acknowledged. This reflects the importance of family and heritage in ancient Israelite culture, where lineage determined one's role and inheritance within the community.<p><b>Oren:</b><br>Oren, like Bunah, is not extensively mentioned elsewhere in the Bible. His name, which means "pine tree" or "ash," may reflect cultural or familial significance. The chronicler's attention to detail in listing each son emphasizes the value placed on each member of the family, regardless of their prominence in the biblical narrative.<p><b>Ozem:</b><br>Ozem is another son of Jerahmeel, and his name appears in the genealogical records. The inclusion of Ozem and his brothers in the genealogy serves to provide a complete record of the descendants of Hezron, which is crucial for understanding the broader context of Israel's tribal history and the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs.<p><b>And Ahijah:</b><br>Ahijah is the final son listed in this verse. The name Ahijah, meaning "brother of Yahweh" or "Yahweh is my brother," suggests a theophoric element, indicating the religious and cultural significance of names in ancient Israel. The mention of Ahijah, along with his brothers, contributes to the detailed genealogical framework that the chronicler provides, which is essential for tracing the lineage of key biblical figures and understanding the fulfillment of God's covenantal promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerahmeel.htm">Jerahmeel</a></b><br>The firstborn son of Hezron, a descendant of Judah. His lineage is significant in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hezron.htm">Hezron</a></b><br>A grandson of Judah, one of the patriarchs of the tribe of Judah. Hezron's descendants are important in the lineage of David and ultimately Jesus Christ.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/ram.htm">Ram</a></b><br>The firstborn son of Jerahmeel. His mention signifies the continuation of the family line.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/bunah,_oren,_ozem,_and_ahijah.htm">Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah</a></b><br>Other sons of Jerahmeel, each contributing to the genealogical record of the tribe of Judah.<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 are not mere lists of names; they demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises through generations. They remind us of the continuity of God's plan and His sovereignty over history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_across_generations.htm">God's Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The mention of Jerahmeel and his sons underscores the faithfulness of God in preserving the lineage of Judah, which is crucial for the coming of the Messiah. This encourages us to trust in God's faithfulness in our own lives and families.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_family_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Family in God's Plan</a></b><br>The genealogies highlight the significance of family in God's redemptive plan. Each family member, though sometimes only briefly mentioned, plays a part in the unfolding of God's purposes. This teaches us to value our own roles within our families and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_spiritual_heritage.htm">Legacy and Spiritual Heritage</a></b><br>The passage encourages us to consider the legacy we are leaving for future generations. Are we contributing to a spiritual heritage that honors God and points others to Christ?<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/solomon's_horse_stalls_count.htm">How many stalls of horses did Solomon have? (1 Kings 4:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 9:25)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_chr_9_25_and_1_kgs_4_26_differ.htm">Why do the numbers listed in 2 Chronicles 9:25 about Solomon's horses and chariots differ from related passages like 1 Kings 4:26?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_40,000_stalls_in_1_kings,_4,000_in_2_chron.htm">Why does 1 Kings 4:26 mention 40,000 stalls for Solomon's horses, while 2 Chronicles 9:25 records only 4,000?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_was_obed-edom_blessed,_uzza_killed.htm">(1 Chronicles 13:13) Why is Obed-edom blessed for housing the Ark even though Uzza was killed for a seemingly minor infraction involving the same object?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) <span class= "bld">Ram the firstborn.</span>--Not the same as the Ram, brother of Jerahmeel, of <a href="/1_chronicles/2-9.htm" title="The sons also of Hezron, that were born to him; Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chelubai.">1Chronicles 2:9</a>. (See Note at end of section.)<p><span class= "bld">And Ahijah.</span>--This is probably a mistake, as the conjunction is wanting in the Hebrew. The LXX. has, "his brother" the Hebrew for which might easily be misread Ahijah. So the Syriac and Arabic read, "and Ozem their sister." But the statement of <a href="/1_chronicles/2-26.htm" title="Jerahmeel had also another wife, whose name was Atarah; she was the mother of Onam.">1Chronicles 2:26</a>, "Jerahmeel had also another wife," &c., makes it likely that the first wife was mentioned here; and, therefore, it is conjectured that Ahijah--usually a man's name--is the former wife; and that the right reading is "from Ahijah," which requires merely the restoration of the prefix <span class= "ital">m </span>(<span class= "ital">me-Ahiyah</span>)<span class= "ital">,</span> which has fallen out, as in other instances, after the m of Ozem immediately preceding.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 25-41.</span> - We reach here the second interruption in the account of Caleb's posterity. (A) <span class="cmt_word">Jerahmeel</span>, though the eldest Hezronite son, has as yet been passed by in favour of Ram and in favour of Caleb, so far as regards part of his descendants. Jerahmeel himself is mentioned nowhere else, but his people collectively are (<a href="/1_samuel/27-10.htm">1 Samuel 27:10</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/30-29.htm">1 Samuel 30:29</a>). On the other hand, this place <span class="accented">alone</span> supplies the lists of names, and we have not the aid of any collation. Ver. 25 purports in the Authorized Version to give five sons of Jerahmeel by his first wife, of name not given. The absence of the conjunction "and," however, in the Hebrew text before the last name, <span class="cmt_word">Ahijah</span>, suggests that this may be the name of the first wife the presence of which seems greatly required by the contents of the next verse. Some particle being required, Le Clerc, accepting the suggestion of Junins and Tremellius, proposes to supply <span class="hebrew">מֵאֵת</span>, and Bertheau the same preposition, but in a simpler form, prefixed to the name Ahijah (see Barrington's 'Genealogies,' 1:180). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/2-25.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">בְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·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 Jerahmeel</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרַחְמְאֵ֛ל</span> <span class="translit">(yə·raḥ·mə·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3396.htm">Strong's 3396: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerahmeel -- 'may God have compassion', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the firstborn</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכ֥וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1060.htm">Strong's 1060: </a> </span><span class="str2">Firstborn, chief</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hezron:</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶצְר֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(ḥeṣ·rō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2696.htm">Strong's 2696: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hezron -- two Israelites, also two places in Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ram</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7410.htm">Strong's 7410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two Israelites, also family of Elihu</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his firstborn,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבְּכ֣וֹר ׀</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bə·ḵō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1060.htm">Strong's 1060: </a> </span><span class="str2">Firstborn, chief</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Bunah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבוּנָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇū·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_946.htm">Strong's 946: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bunah -- 'intelligence', a man of Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Oren,</span><br /><span class="heb">וָאֹ֛רֶן</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’ō·ren)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_767.htm">Strong's 767: </a> </span><span class="str2">Oren -- 'fir tree', a descendant of Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ozem,</span><br /><span class="heb">וָאֹ֖צֶם</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’ō·ṣem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_684.htm">Strong's 684: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ozem -- two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Ahijah.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִיָּֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahijah -- 'brother of Yah', an Israelite name</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/2-25.htm">1 Chronicles 2:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/2-25.htm">1 Chronicles 2:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/2-25.htm">1 Chronicles 2:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/2-25.htm">1 Chronicles 2:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/2-25.htm">1 Chronicles 2:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/2-25.htm">1 Chronicles 2:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/2-25.htm">1 Chronicles 2:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/2-25.htm">1 Chronicles 2:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/2-25.htm">1 Chronicles 2:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/2-25.htm">1 Chronicles 2:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/2-25.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 2:25 The sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 2:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 2:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 2:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 2:26" /></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>