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These were the descendants of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah and father of Bethlehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Penuel (the father of Gedor), and Ezer (the father of Hushah). These were the descendants of Hur (the firstborn of Ephrathah), the ancestor of Bethlehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and Penuel fathered Gedor, and Ezer fathered Hushah. These were the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah, the father of Bethlehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer was the father of Hushah. These were the descendants of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah and the father of Bethlehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These <i>are</i> the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Bethlehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and Penuel <i>was</i> the father of Gedor, and Ezer <i>was the</i> father of Hushah. These <i>were</i> the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah the father of Bethlehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Penuel <i>was</i> the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These <i>were</i> the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah, the father of Bethlehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These were the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah, the father of Bethlehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Penuel <i>was</i> the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These <i>were</i> the sons of Hur, the first-born of Ephrathah, the father of Bethlehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Penuel <i>was</i> the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These <i>were</i> the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah, the father of Bethlehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These were the sons of Hur, the eldest of Ephrathah (Ephrath), the father of Bethlehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Penuel fathered Gedor, and Ezer fathered Hushah. These were the sons of Hur, Ephrathah’s firstborn and the father of Bethlehem:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Penuel fathered Gedor, and Ezer fathered Hushah. These were the sons of Hur, Ephrathah&#8217s firstborn and the father of Bethlehem: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the first-born of Ephrathah, the father of Beth-lehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah, the father of Beth-lehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer was the father of Hushah. These were the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah, who first settled Bethlehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Penuel fathered Gedor and Ezer fathered Hushah. These were the descendants of Hur, Ephrathah's firstborn, who fathered Bethlehem: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer was the father of Hushah. These were the descendants of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah and the father of Bethlehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer was the father of Hushah. These were the descendants of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah and the father of Bethlehem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah, the father of Bethlehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the first-born of Ephratah, the father of Beth-lehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Penuel was the father of Gedor and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah, the father of Bethlehem. <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 Penuel [is] father of Gedor, and Ezer father of Hushah. These [are] sons of Hur, firstborn of Ephratah, father of Beth-Lehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Penuel is father of Gedor, and Ezer father of Hushah. These are sons of Hur, first-born of Ephratah, father of Beth-Lehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These the sons of Hur, the first-born of Ephratah, the father of the house of bread.<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 Phanuel the father of Gedor, and Ezar the father of Hosa, these are the sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephratha the father of Bethlehem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer was the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratha, the father of Bethlehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These were the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah, the father of Bethlehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These were the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah, the father of Bethlehem.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Pegoael and Hoshiah, these are the sons of Hur, the first-born of Ephratah, whose father was of Beth-lehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Peguyel and Khushiya, and these are the sons of Khur, the firstborn of Aphrath, whose father was from Bayth Lekhem.<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 Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur the first-born of Ephrath, the father of Beth-lehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Phanuel the father of Gedor, and Jazer the father of Osan: these <i>are</i> the sons of Or, the first-born of Ephratha, the father of Baethalaen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/4-4.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=981" 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">3</span>These were the sons of Etam: Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash. And their sister was named Hazzelelponi. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6439.htm" title="6439: ū·p̄ə·nū·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Pniylel; from panah and 'el; face of God; Penuel or Peniel, a place East of Jordan; also the name of two Israelites.">Penuel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇî (N-msc) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">was the father</a> <a href="/hebrew/1446.htm" title="1446: ḡə·ḏōr (N-proper-ms) -- Or Gdowr; from gadar; inclosure; Gedor, a place in Palestine; also the name of three Israelites.">of Gedor,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5829.htm" title="5829: wə·‘ê·zer (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Help, three Isr. The same as ezer; Ezer, the name of four Israelites.">and Ezer</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇî (N-msc) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/2364.htm" title="2364: ḥū·šāh (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps a place in Judah. From chuwsh; haste; Chushah, an Israelite.">Hushah.</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: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">were the descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/2354.htm" title="2354: ḥūr (N-proper-ms) -- Four Isr., also a Midianite. The same as chuwr or chuwr; Chur, the name of four Israelites and one Midianite.">of Hur,</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/672.htm" title="672: ’ep̄·rā·ṯāh (N-proper-fs) -- Or mephrathah; from parah; fruitfulness; Ephrath, another name for Bethlehem; once perhaps for Ephraim; also of an Israelitish woman.">of Ephrathah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇî (N-msc) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">and the father</a> <a href="/hebrew/1035.htm" title="1035: bêṯ (Prep) -- From bayith and lechem; house of bread; Beth- Lechem, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1035.htm" title="1035: lā·ḥem (N-proper-fs) -- From bayith and lechem; house of bread; Beth- Lechem, a place in Palestine.">of Bethlehem.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.…<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/29-35.htm">Genesis 29:35</a></span><br />And once more she conceived and gave birth to a son and said, “This time I will praise the LORD.” So she named him Judah. Then Leah stopped having children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-23.htm">Genesis 35:23</a></span><br />The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.<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="/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 1:2-3</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Luke 3:33</a></span><br />the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/38-29.htm">Genesis 38:29-30</a></span><br />But when he pulled his hand back and his brother came out, she said, “You have broken out first!” So he was named Perez. / Then his brother came out with the scarlet thread around his wrist, and he was named Zerah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-20.htm">Numbers 26:20-21</a></span><br />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="/joshua/15-20.htm">Joshua 15:20-21</a></span><br />This is the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Judah. / These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur,<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="/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 5:1-3</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/2-3.htm">1 Chronicles 2:3-4</a></span><br />The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by Bath-shua the Canaanite. Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death. / Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law, bore to him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-9.htm">1 Chronicles 2:9-15</a></span><br />The sons who were born to Hezron: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb. / Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of the descendants of Judah. / Nahshon was the father of Salmon, and Salmon was the father of Boaz. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Bethlehem.</p><p class="hdg">Gedor.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/4-18.htm">1 Chronicles 4:18,39</a></b></br> And his wife Jehudijah bare Jered the father of Gedor, and Heber the father of Socho, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah. And these <i>are</i> the sons of Bithiah the daughter of Pharaoh, which Mered took… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-36.htm">Joshua 15:36</a></b></br> And Sharaim, and Adithaim, and Gederah, and Gederothaim; fourteen cities with their villages:</p><p class="hdg">Hur.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/2-19.htm">1 Chronicles 2:19,50</a></b></br> And when Azubah was dead, Caleb took unto him Ephrath, which bare him Hur… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-54.htm">Bethlehem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-51.htm">Beth-Lehem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-1.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-50.htm">Ephratah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-50.htm">Ephrath</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-50.htm">Ephrathah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-50.htm">Eph'rathah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-42.htm">Ezer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-15.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-15.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/joshua/15-58.htm">Gedor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-3.htm">Hur</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-15.htm">Oldest</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-25.htm">Penuel</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-25.htm">Penu'el</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/11-16.htm">Bethlehem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-22.htm">Beth-Lehem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-6.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/psalms/132-6.htm">Ephratah</a> <a href="/psalms/132-6.htm">Ephrath</a> <a href="/psalms/132-6.htm">Ephrathah</a> <a href="/psalms/132-6.htm">Eph'rathah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-21.htm">Ezer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-18.htm">Gedor</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-5.htm">Hur</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm">Oldest</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-25.htm">Penuel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-25.htm">Penu'el</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>Penuel was the father of Gedor</b><br>Penuel, a name meaning "face of God," is associated with a location where Jacob wrestled with God (<a href="/genesis/32-30.htm">Genesis 32:30</a>). Gedor is a town in the hill country of Judah, mentioned in <a href="/joshua/15-58.htm">Joshua 15:58</a>. It is significant in the tribal allotments of Judah, indicating the inheritance and settlement patterns of the Israelites. The mention of Penuel as the father of Gedor suggests a lineage that is rooted in the tribe of Judah, emphasizing the importance of family heritage and land inheritance in Israelite society.<p><b>and Ezer was the father of Hushah</b><br>Ezer, meaning "help," is a name that appears in various contexts in the Old Testament, often associated with divine assistance or support. Hushah is less frequently mentioned, but its inclusion here highlights the genealogical records that were meticulously kept by the Israelites. This reflects the cultural importance of lineage and ancestry, which were crucial for maintaining tribal identity and fulfilling covenantal promises.<p><b>These were the descendants of Hur</b><br>Hur is a significant figure in the Old Testament, known for his role alongside Aaron in supporting Moses during the battle against the Amalekites (<a href="/exodus/17-10.htm">Exodus 17:10-12</a>). As a descendant of Hur, this lineage is connected to leadership and support roles within the community of Israel. Hur's descendants are linked to the tribe of Judah, reinforcing the tribe's prominence and its association with leadership and kingship, as seen in the Davidic line.<p><b>the firstborn of Ephrathah</b><br>Ephrathah is another name for Bethlehem, and it is often used to denote the region or clan associated with this area. The term "firstborn" signifies preeminence and special status, which is a recurring theme in biblical narratives. This connection to Ephrathah highlights the prophetic significance of Bethlehem as the birthplace of King David and, ultimately, Jesus Christ, fulfilling the prophecy of <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>.<p><b>and the father of Bethlehem</b><br>Bethlehem, meaning "house of bread," is a town with deep biblical roots. It is the birthplace of David, Israel's greatest king, and later, Jesus Christ, the Messiah. This phrase underscores the messianic prophecies and the fulfillment of God's promises through the lineage of David. Bethlehem's mention here ties the genealogical record to the broader narrative of redemption and God's plan for salvation through Jesus, who is often referred to as the "bread of life" (<a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/penuel.htm">Penuel</a></b><br>A descendant of Judah, mentioned as the father of Gedor. His name means "face of God" in Hebrew, which may signify a divine encounter or blessing in his lineage.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gedor.htm">Gedor</a></b><br>A place or possibly a person, associated with Penuel. Gedor is often mentioned in the context of the tribe of Judah and is thought to be a town in the hill country of Judah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezer.htm">Ezer</a></b><br>Another descendant of Judah, identified as the father of Hushah. His name means "help" in Hebrew, which could imply a role of support or strength within his family or community.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/hushah.htm">Hushah</a></b><br>A descendant of Ezer, possibly a place or a person. The name is not widely mentioned elsewhere, indicating a more obscure lineage within the tribe of Judah.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/hur.htm">Hur</a></b><br>The firstborn of Ephrathah and the father of Bethlehem. Hur is a significant figure as his lineage is connected to the town of Bethlehem, which holds great importance in biblical history as the birthplace of King David and later, Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_lineage.htm">Significance of Lineage</a></b><br>The genealogies in the Bible, such as those in 1 Chronicles, remind us of the importance of heritage and God's faithfulness through generations. Understanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith and identity in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a></b><br>The mention of specific individuals and places, like Bethlehem, shows God's hand in orchestrating history for His purposes. We can trust that God is sovereign over our lives and the events of the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obscure_yet_important.htm">Obscure Yet Important</a></b><br>Figures like Ezer and Hushah, though not widely known, played roles in God's plan. This teaches us that every person has value and purpose in God's kingdom, even if their contributions seem small or unnoticed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/bethlehem's_prophetic_role.htm">Bethlehem's Prophetic Role</a></b><br>The connection to Bethlehem highlights the fulfillment of prophecy and God's plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. It encourages us to see the Bible as a unified account pointing to Christ.<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/are_1_chronicles_4_groups_verified.htm">Is there any external verification for the groups listed in 1 Chronicles 4--especially those not mentioned elsewhere--suggesting they might be legendary or symbolic?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_1_chronicles_4_lifespans_plausible.htm">Are the lifespans and generational spans implied in 1 Chronicles 4 scientifically plausible, or do they represent mythical or symbolic timelines?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doubt_1_chronicles_4_41's_event.htm">In 1 Chronicles 4:41, why is there no clear historical record of the destruction of these inhabitants, raising doubts about the event's authenticity?</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">And Penuel the father of Gedor.</span>--Penuel occurs as a trans-Jordan town in <a href="/judges/8-8.htm" title="And he went up there to Penuel, and spoke to them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered him.">Judges 8:8</a>, and elsewhere. Here a Judean town or clan is meant.<p><span class= "bld">Gedor.</span>--See <a href="/1_chronicles/2-51.htm" title="Salma the father of Bethlehem, Hareph the father of Bethgader.">1Chronicles 2:51</a>, and Note; <a href="/joshua/15-58.htm" title="Halhul, Bethzur, and Gedor,">Joshua 15:58</a>. Now the ruin called Jedur.<p><span class= "bld">Ezer the father of Hushah.</span>--Ezer occurs as a name of clans and localities, as well as of persons. (Comp. <a href="/judges/7-24.htm" title="And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters to Bethbarah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters to Bethbarah and Jordan.">Judges 7:24</a>, Abi-ezri; <a href="/1_chronicles/8-2.htm" title="Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.">1Chronicles 8:2</a>, Abi-ezer; and <a href="/1_samuel/4-1.htm" title="And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and pitched beside Ebenezer: and the Philistines pitched in Aphek.">1Samuel 4:1</a>, Eben-ezer.) In <a href="/1_chronicles/12-9.htm" title="Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,">1Chronicles 12:9</a> and <a href="/nehemiah/3-19.htm" title="And next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, another piece over against the going up to the armory at the turning of the wall.">Nehemiah 3:19</a> it is a man's name. . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/4-4.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">Penuel</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפְנוּאֵל֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄ə·nū·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6439.htm">Strong's 6439: </a> </span><span class="str2">Penuel -- 'face of God', a place East of the Jordan, also two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Gedor,</span><br /><span class="heb">גְדֹ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(ḡə·ḏōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1446.htm">Strong's 1446: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gedor -- 'wall', three cities in Israel, also a Benjamite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Ezer</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעֵ֖זֶר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ê·zer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5829.htm">Strong's 5829: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ezer -- 'help', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hushah.</span><br /><span class="heb">חוּשָׁ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥū·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2364.htm">Strong's 2364: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hushah -- perhaps a place in Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">These</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֤לֶּה</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 the descendants</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 Hur,</span><br /><span class="heb">חוּר֙</span> <span class="translit">(ḥūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2354.htm">Strong's 2354: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hur -- four Israelites, also a Midianite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the firstborn</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכ֣וֹר</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 Ephrath</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶפְרָ֔תָה</span> <span class="translit">(’ep̄·rā·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_672.htm">Strong's 672: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ephrath -- an Israelite woman, also the name of several places in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the father</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Bethlehem:</span><br /><span class="heb">לָֽחֶם׃</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḥem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1035.htm">Strong's 1035: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bethlehem -- 'place of bread', a city in Judah, also a city in Zebulun</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">1 Chronicles 4:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">1 Chronicles 4:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">1 Chronicles 4:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">1 Chronicles 4:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">1 Chronicles 4:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">1 Chronicles 4:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">1 Chronicles 4:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">1 Chronicles 4:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">1 Chronicles 4:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">1 Chronicles 4:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 4:4 And Penuel the father of Gedor (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 4:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 4:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 4:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 4:5" /></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>