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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/4.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/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The sons of Helah: Zereth, Zohar, Ethnan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Helah gave birth to Zereth, Izhar, Ethnan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Helah: Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Helah were Zereth, Zohar, Ethnan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Helah <i>were</i>, Zereth, and Jezoar, and Ethnan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sons of Helah <i>were</i> Zereth, Zohar, and Ethnan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Helah <i>were</i> Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Helah were Zereth, Izhar and Ethnan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Helah <i>were</i> Zereth, Izhar and Ethnan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Helah <i>were</i> Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Helah: Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Helah’s sons: Zereth, Zohar, and Ethnan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Helah&#8217s sons: Zereth, Zohar, and Ethnan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Helah were Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Ashhur and Helah were the parents of Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Helah were Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Helah's sons were Zereth, Izohar, and Ethnan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Ashhur and Helah had three sons: Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Helah were Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Helah were Zereth, Zohar, Ethnan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Helah: Zereth, Zohar, Ethnan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Helah were Zereth, and Zohar, and Ethnan, and Koz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Helah were, Zereth, and Jezoar, and Ethnan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Helah were Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And sons of Helah: Zereth, and Zohar, and Ethnan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And sons of Helah: Zereth, and Zohar, and Ethnan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Helah, Zereth, Jezoar, and Ethnan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Halaa, Sereth, Isaar, and Ethnan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Helah were Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Helah were Zereth, Izhar, Ethnan, and Koz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Helah: Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Helah were, Zereth and Jezoar and Ethnan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The Peshitta omits this verse.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the sons of Helah were Zereth, and Zohar, and Ethnan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Thoada; Sereth, and Saar, and Esthanam.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/4-7.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=1010" 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/4.htm">Other Descendants of Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>Naarah bore to him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the descendants of Naarah. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/2458.htm" title="2458: ḥel·’āh (N-proper-fs) -- An Israelite woman. The same as chel'ah; Chelah, an Israelitess.">of Helah</a> <a href="/hebrew/6889.htm" title="6889: ṣe·reṯ (N-proper-ms) -- A man of Judah. Perhaps from tsahar; splendor; Tsereth, an Israelite.">were Zereth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3328.htm" title="3328: yiṣ·ḥå̄r (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Jitschar. From the same as tsachar; he will shine; Jitschar, an Israelite.">Zohar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/869.htm" title="869: wə·’eṯ·nān (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. The same as 'ethnan in the sense of 'Ethniy; Ethnan, An Israelite.">Ethnan,</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>and Koz, who was the father of Anub and Zobebah and of the clans of Aharhel son of Harum.…<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/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32-35</a></span><br />And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.” / Again she conceived and gave birth to a son, and she said, “Because the LORD has heard that I am unloved, He has given me this son as well.” So she named him Simeon. / Once again Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she said, “Now at last my husband will become attached to me, because I have borne him three sons.” So he was named Levi. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/30-9.htm">Genesis 30:9-13</a></span><br />When Leah saw that she had stopped having children, she gave her servant Zilpah to Jacob as a wife. / And Leah’s servant Zilpah bore Jacob a son. / Then Leah said, “How fortunate!” So she named him Gad. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-23.htm">Genesis 35:23-26</a></span><br />The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. / The sons of Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin. / The sons of Rachel’s maidservant Bilhah were Dan and Naphtali. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-8.htm">Genesis 46:8-27</a></span><br />Now these are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn. / The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. / The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/1-1.htm">Exodus 1:1-5</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: / Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; / Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-12.htm">Numbers 26:12-14</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Simeon by their clans: The Nemuelite clan from Nemuel, the Jaminite clan from Jamin, the Jachinite clan from Jachin, / the Zerahite clan from Zerah, and the Shaulite clan from Shaul. / These were the clans of Simeon, and there were 22,200 men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-10.htm">Joshua 19:10-16</a></span><br />The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. / It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. / From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-30.htm">Judges 1:30-33</a></span><br />Zebulun failed to drive out the inhabitants of Kitron and Nahalol; so the Canaanites lived among them and served as forced laborers. / Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob. / So the Asherites lived among the Canaanite inhabitants of the land, because they did not drive them out. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/1_samuel/1-1.htm">1 Samuel 1:1-2</a></span><br />Now there was a man named Elkanah who was from Ramathaim-zophim in the hill country of Ephraim. He was the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. / He had two wives, one named Hannah and the other Peninnah. And Peninnah had children, but Hannah had none.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">1 Kings 4:20</a></span><br />The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm">1 Chronicles 2:1-2</a></span><br />These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-1.htm">1 Chronicles 7:1-5</a></span><br />The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all. / The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, the heads of their families. In the days of David, 22,600 descendants of Tola were numbered in their genealogies as mighty men of valor. / The son of Uzzi: Izrahiah. The sons of Izrahiah: Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Isshiah. All five of them were chiefs. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a></span><br />From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Matthew 1:2-3</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.</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 Helah were, Zereth, and Jezoar, and Ethnan.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/4-5.htm">Helah</a> <a href="/numbers/16-1.htm">Izhar</a> <a href="/joshua/13-19.htm">Zereth</a> <a href="/exodus/6-15.htm">Zohar</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/4-5.htm">Helah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-2.htm">Izhar</a> <a href="/joshua/13-19.htm">Zereth</a> <a href="/genesis/23-8.htm">Zohar</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-1.htm">The posterity of Judah by Caleb, the son of Hur.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-5.htm">Of Ashur, the posthumous son Hezron.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-9.htm">Of Jabez, and his prayer.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-11.htm">The other families of the same stock.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-21.htm">The sons of Shelah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-24.htm">The posterity and cities of Simeon.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">Their conquest of Gedor, and of the Amalekites in mount Seir.</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/4.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/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The sons of Helah</b><br>Helah is mentioned as one of the wives of Ashhur, the father of Tekoa. This indicates a genealogical record that is part of the larger lineage of the tribe of Judah. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the heritage and tribal affiliations of the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of family lineage in maintaining the covenant community. Helah's inclusion highlights the role of women in the genealogical records, which, although less frequent, is significant in the biblical narrative.<p><b>were Zereth</b><br>Zereth is listed as one of the sons of Helah. The name Zereth is not widely mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, which suggests that he may not have been a prominent figure in other biblical narratives. However, the inclusion of his name in the genealogical record underscores the importance of every family member in the continuity of the tribe of Judah. This reflects the biblical theme that every individual, regardless of their prominence, plays a role in God's overarching plan.<p><b>Zohar</b><br>Zohar, another son of Helah, shares a name with other biblical figures, such as a son of Simeon (<a href="/genesis/46-10.htm">Genesis 46:10</a>). The repetition of names across different tribes and families in the Bible can indicate common cultural or familial ties. In the context of 1 Chronicles, Zohar's mention serves to further detail the lineage of Judah, which is crucial for understanding the fulfillment of God's promises to this tribe, including the eventual birth of Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the Lion of the tribe of Judah (<a href="/revelation/5-5.htm">Revelation 5:5</a>).<p><b>Ethnan</b><br>Ethnan is the third son of Helah mentioned in this verse. Like Zereth, Ethnan is not a widely recognized figure in other biblical texts. His inclusion in the genealogy highlights the chronicler's intent to provide a comprehensive record of the descendants of Judah. This meticulous recording of names serves to affirm the historical and covenantal significance of the tribe, which is central to the narrative of Israel's history and God's redemptive plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/helah.htm">Helah</a></b><br>A woman mentioned in the genealogy of Judah. Her name appears in the context of the descendants of Judah, indicating her role in the lineage.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zereth.htm">Zereth</a></b><br>One of the sons of Helah. His name is listed among the descendants of Judah, though little else is known about him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/z/zohar.htm">Zohar</a></b><br>Another son of Helah. Like Zereth, his mention is brief, serving primarily to establish genealogical connections.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/ethnan.htm">Ethnan</a></b><br>The third son of Helah mentioned in this verse. His inclusion in the genealogy underscores the importance of family lineage in the biblical account.<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, such as the one in <a href="/1_chronicles/4-7.htm">1 Chronicles 4:7</a>, serve to connect individuals to God's larger redemptive plan. They remind us that every person has a place in God's account, even if their role seems minor.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_lineage.htm">God's Sovereignty in Lineage</a></b><br>The inclusion of seemingly obscure names like Zereth, Zohar, and Ethnan highlights God's sovereignty in history. He orchestrates events and lineages to fulfill His purposes, as seen in the lineage of Jesus Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/valuing_every_role_in_god's_plan.htm">Valuing Every Role in God's Plan</a></b><br>While some biblical figures are well-known, others are mentioned only briefly. This teaches us to value every role in God's kingdom, recognizing that each person contributes to His divine plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_the_ordinary.htm">Faithfulness in the Ordinary</a></b><br>The lives of Helah's sons, though not detailed, encourage us to be faithful in our everyday lives. God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_chron_18_4_vs_2_sam_8_4__7,000_or_1,700.htm">In 1 Chronicles 18:4, how do we reconcile the figure of 7,000 horsemen with 2 Samuel 8:4, which mentions 1,700 instead?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_baths_did_solomon_build.htm">Solomon built a facility containing how many baths? Two thousand (1 Kings 7:26) Over three thousand (2 Chronicles 4:5)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_the_bronze_sea's_capacity_differ.htm">How do we reconcile the apparent capacity discrepancy of the bronze sea between 1 Kings 7:26 (2,000 baths) and 2 Chronicles 4:5 (3,000 baths)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_being_outside_paradise.htm">Who were the Meunites in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/4-7.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">וּבְנֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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 Helah</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶלְאָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥel·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2458.htm">Strong's 2458: </a> </span><span class="str2">Helah -- an Israelite woman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[were] Zereth,</span><br /><span class="heb">צֶ֥רֶת</span> <span class="translit">(ṣe·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6889.htm">Strong's 6889: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zereth -- a man of Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zohar,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְצֹ֖חַר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṣō·ḥar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3328.htm">Strong's 3328: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jitschar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Ethnan,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶתְנָֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’eṯ·nān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_869.htm">Strong's 869: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ethnan -- an Israelite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/4-7.htm">1 Chronicles 4:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/4-7.htm">1 Chronicles 4:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/4-7.htm">1 Chronicles 4:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/4-7.htm">1 Chronicles 4:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/4-7.htm">1 Chronicles 4:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/4-7.htm">1 Chronicles 4:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/4-7.htm">1 Chronicles 4:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/4-7.htm">1 Chronicles 4:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/4-7.htm">1 Chronicles 4:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/4-7.htm">1 Chronicles 4:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/4-7.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 4:7 The sons of Helah were Zereth Izhar (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 4:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 4:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 4:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 4:8" /></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>