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All these were sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were descendants of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab; all these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these <i>were</i> the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these <i>were</i> the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab; all these <i>were</i> the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah and Jobab; all these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab; all these <i>were</i> the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab; all these <i>were</i> the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All of these were Joktan’s sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All of these were Joktan&#8217s sons. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab; All these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab—all of these were Joktan's descendants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab; all these [are] sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab; all these are sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobah All these sons of Joktan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Ophir, and Hevila, and Jobab. All these are the sons of Jectan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />also Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these are the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab; all these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab; all these were the descendants of Joktan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Auphir and Akhwila and Yubab. All these are the sons of Yaqtan:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/1-23.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=123" 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/1.htm">From Adam to Abraham</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>Obal, Abimael, Sheba, <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/211.htm" title="211: ’ō·w·p̄îr (N-proper-ms) -- Or pophiyr; and fowphir; of uncertain derivation; Ophir, the name of a son of Joktan, and of a gold region in the East.">Ophir,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2341.htm" title="2341: ḥă·wî·lāh (N-proper-fs) -- Probably from chuwl; circular; Chavilah, the name of two or three eastern regions; also perhaps of two men.">Havilah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3103.htm" title="3103: yō·w·ḇāḇ (N-proper-ms) -- From yabab; howler; Jobab, the name of two Israelites and of three foreigners.">and Jobab.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">All</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">these</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">were sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3355.htm" title="3355: yā·qə·ṭān (N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Shem and ancestor of several Arabian tribes. From qaton; he will be made little; Joktan, an Arabian patriarch.">of Joktan.</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>So from Shem came Arphaxad, Shelah,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-29.htm">Genesis 10:29</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-26.htm">Genesis 10:26-28</a></span><br />And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, / Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, / Obal, Abimael, Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13-16</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, / Mishma, Dumah, Massa, / Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-1.htm">Genesis 36:1-3</a></span><br />This is the account of Esau (that is, Edom). / Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah daughter of Elon the Hittite, Oholibamah daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite, / and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-10.htm">Genesis 36:10-12</a></span><br />These are the names of Esau’s sons: Eliphaz son of Esau’s wife Adah, and Reuel son of Esau’s wife Basemath. / The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz. / Additionally, Timna, a concubine of Esau’s son Eliphaz, gave birth to Amalek. These are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-20.htm">Genesis 36:20-21</a></span><br />These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, / Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-31.htm">Genesis 36:31-43</a></span><br />These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: / Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah. / When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-15.htm">Exodus 15:15</a></span><br />Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; those who dwell in Canaan will melt away,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/24-20.htm">Numbers 24:20-22</a></span><br />Then Balaam saw Amalek and lifted up an oracle, saying: “Amalek was first among the nations, but his end is destruction.” / Next he saw the Kenites and lifted up an oracle, saying: “Your dwelling place is secure, and your nest is set in a cliff. / Yet Kain will be destroyed when Asshur takes you captive.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-12.htm">Deuteronomy 2:12</a></span><br />The Horites used to live in Seir, but the descendants of Esau drove them out. They destroyed the Horites from before them and settled in their place, just as Israel did in the land that the LORD gave them as their possession.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-22.htm">Deuteronomy 2:22</a></span><br />just as He had done for the descendants of Esau who lived in Seir, when He destroyed the Horites from before them. They drove them out and have lived in their place to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/21-13.htm">Isaiah 21:13-17</a></span><br />This is the burden against Arabia: In the thickets of Arabia you must lodge, O caravans of Dedanites. / Bring water for the thirsty, O dwellers of Tema; meet the refugees with food. / For they flee from the sword—the sword that is drawn—from the bow that is bent, and from the stress of battle. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/25-23.htm">Jeremiah 25:23-24</a></span><br />Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all who cut the corners of their hair; / all the kings of Arabia, and all the kings of the mixed tribes who dwell in the desert;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/25-13.htm">Ezekiel 25:13</a></span><br />therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off from it both man and beast. I will make it a wasteland, and from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/1-11.htm">Amos 1:11-12</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Edom, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he pursued his brother with the sword and stifled all compassion; his anger raged continually, and his fury flamed incessantly. / So I will send fire upon Teman to consume the citadels of Bozrah.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.</p><p class="hdg">Ophir.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/10-29.htm">Genesis 10:29</a></b></br> And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these <i>were</i> the sons of Joktan.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/9-28.htm">1 Kings 9:28</a></b></br> And they came to Ophir, and fetched from thence gold, four hundred and twenty talents, and brought <i>it</i> to king Solomon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/10-11.htm">1 Kings 10:11</a></b></br> And the navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug trees, and precious stones.</p><p class="hdg">Havilah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/2-11.htm">Genesis 2:11</a></b></br> The name of the first <i>is</i> Pison: that <i>is</i> it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where <i>there is</i> gold;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/25-18.htm">Genesis 25:18</a></b></br> And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur, that <i>is</i> before Egypt, as thou goest toward Assyria: <i>and</i> he died in the presence of all his brethren.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/15-7.htm">1 Samuel 15:7</a></b></br> And Saul smote the Amalekites from Havilah <i>until</i> thou comest to Shur, that <i>is</i> over against Egypt.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/11-1.htm">Jobab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-20.htm">Joktan</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-48.htm">Ophir</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/1-44.htm">Jobab</a> <a href="/genesis/10-25.htm">Joktan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-4.htm">Ophir</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-1.htm">Adam's line to Noah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">The sons of Japheth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-8.htm">The sons of Ham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm">The sons of Shem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-24.htm">Shem's line to Abraham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-29.htm">Ishmael's sons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-32.htm">The sons of Keturah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-34.htm">The posterity of Abraham by Esau.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-38.htm">The sons of Seir.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-43.htm">The kings of Edom.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">51. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-51.htm">The dukes of Edom.</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/1.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/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Ophir</b><br>Ophir is often associated with a region famous for its wealth and fine gold, as mentioned in several biblical passages (e.g., <a href="/1_kings/9-28.htm">1 Kings 9:28</a>, <a href="/job/28-16.htm">Job 28:16</a>). The exact location of Ophir is uncertain, with theories suggesting it could be in Arabia, Africa, or even India. The mention of Ophir in this genealogical context highlights the historical significance and the wealth associated with Joktan's descendants. Ophir's gold is often seen as a symbol of purity and divine blessing, reflecting the prosperity that can come from following God's ways.<p><b>Havilah</b><br>Havilah is a name that appears in various contexts in the Bible, sometimes referring to a land rich in resources (<a href="/genesis/2-11.htm">Genesis 2:11-12</a>) and sometimes to a person. The land of Havilah is noted for its gold, bdellium, and onyx stone, suggesting a place of abundance and beauty. This connection to wealth and resources may indicate the potential influence and prosperity of Joktan's lineage. The geographical location of Havilah is debated, with suggestions ranging from the Arabian Peninsula to regions in Africa. The mention of Havilah in this genealogy underscores the widespread influence and reach of Joktan's descendants.<p><b>Jobab</b><br>Jobab is a less frequently mentioned name, but it appears in various genealogies and narratives in the Bible. In some contexts, Jobab is identified as a king (<a href="/genesis/36-33.htm">Genesis 36:33</a>), indicating a position of authority and leadership. The inclusion of Jobab in this list of Joktan's sons may suggest the potential for leadership and governance among Joktan's descendants. The name Jobab itself can mean "howler" or "shouter," which might imply a person of significance or one who makes an impact. This reflects the diverse roles and contributions of Joktan's lineage in biblical history.<p><b>All these were sons of Joktan</b><br>Joktan is a significant figure in the genealogies of Genesis and Chronicles, representing a branch of the descendants of Shem, one of Noah's sons. The listing of Joktan's sons, including Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab, emphasizes the spread and diversity of Shem's lineage. This genealogy highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Noah to populate the earth through his sons. Joktan's descendants are often associated with the Arabian Peninsula, suggesting a wide geographical spread and influence. This lineage also serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of humanity and the unfolding of God's plan through various peoples and nations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/o/ophir.htm">Ophir</a></b><br>A region or a people known for its wealth, particularly in gold. Ophir is often associated with a distant land rich in resources.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/havilah.htm">Havilah</a></b><br>A region or a people mentioned in the Bible, often associated with wealth and resources, such as gold and precious stones.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jobab.htm">Jobab</a></b><br>A descendant of Joktan, mentioned in genealogies. The name appears in various contexts in the Bible, sometimes associated with kingship.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/joktan.htm">Joktan</a></b><br>A descendant of Shem, son of Noah. Joktan is the father of several sons who are considered to be the progenitors of various tribes and regions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/genealogies_and_god's_sovereignty.htm">Genealogies and God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The genealogies in 1 Chronicles remind us of God's sovereign plan throughout history. Each name represents a link in the chain of God's unfolding purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wealth_and_stewardship.htm">Wealth and Stewardship</a></b><br>The mention of regions like Ophir and Havilah, known for their wealth, prompts reflection on the biblical view of wealth. Christians are called to be stewards of God's resources, using them for His glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_and_heritage.htm">Identity and Heritage</a></b><br>Understanding our spiritual heritage is crucial. Just as the Israelites traced their lineage, Christians are encouraged to understand their identity in Christ and their place in God's family.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_spread_of_nations.htm">The Spread of Nations</a></b><br>The descendants of Joktan illustrate the spread of nations and cultures. This diversity is part of God's design, and believers are called to appreciate and engage with different cultures.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_chronicles_23_stress_david's_new_levite_roles.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 23 emphasize a new organizational structure under David, when some historical records suggest Levite roles evolved more gradually?</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/how_to_reconcile_differing_genealogies.htm">How can we reconcile 1 Chronicles 23:6-23 with other genealogical lists that appear to differ in both names and numbers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_the_chronicler_exaggerate_david's_reforms.htm">Could the chronicler have exaggerated details to elevate David's religious reforms, raising questions about the historical reliability of 1 Chronicles 23?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/1-23.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">Ophir,</span><br /><span class="heb">אוֹפִ֥יר</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·w·p̄îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_211.htm">Strong's 211: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ophir -- a son of Joktan, also his descendants, also a region from which gold comes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Havilah,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲוִילָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·wî·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2341.htm">Strong's 2341: </a> </span><span class="str2">Havilah -- a son of Cush, also a son of Joktan, also territories of uncertain location</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Jobab.</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹבָ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·ḇāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3103.htm">Strong's 3103: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jobab -- a son of Joktan, also his descendants, also two non-Israelite kings, also two Benjamites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">All</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">these</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֖לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</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 Joktan.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָקְטָֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·qə·ṭān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3355.htm">Strong's 3355: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joktan -- a descendant of Shem and ancestor of several Arabian tribes</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/1-23.htm">1 Chronicles 1:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/1-23.htm">1 Chronicles 1:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1-23.htm">1 Chronicles 1:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1-23.htm">1 Chronicles 1:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/1-23.htm">1 Chronicles 1:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/1-23.htm">1 Chronicles 1:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/1-23.htm">1 Chronicles 1:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/1-23.htm">1 Chronicles 1:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/1-23.htm">1 Chronicles 1:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/1-23.htm">1 Chronicles 1:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/1-23.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 1:23 And Ophir and Havilah and Jobab (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:24" /></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>