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title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Cainan, Mahalalel, Jared,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Kenan the father of Mahalalel, Mahalalel the father of Jared. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />who fathered Kenan, who fathered Mahalalel, who fathered Jared, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jered,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Kenan, Malialaleel, Jered,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Cainan, Malaleel, Jared, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Cainan, Mahalalel, Jared,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalael, Jered,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Qainan, Mehalaleil, Yared.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Cainan, Maleleel, Jared,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/1-2.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=2" 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">1</span>Adam, Seth, Enosh, <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7018.htm" title="7018: qê·nān (N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Seth. From the same as qen; fixed; Kenan, an antediluvian.">Kenan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4111.htm" title="4111: ma·hă·lal·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From mahalal and 'el; praise of God; Mahalalel, the name of an antediluvian patriarch and of an Israelite.">Mahalalel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3382.htm" title="3382: yā·reḏ (N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Seth, also a man of Judah. From yarad; a descent; Jered, the name of an antediluvian, and of an Israelite.">Jared,</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech.…<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/10-23.htm">Genesis 10:23</a></span><br />The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-17.htm">Genesis 11:17-26</a></span><br />And after he had become the father of Peleg, Eber lived 430 years and had other sons and daughters. / When Peleg was 30 years old, he became the father of Reu. / And after he had become the father of Reu, Peleg lived 209 years and had other sons and daughters. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/25-25.htm">Genesis 25:25-26</a></span><br />The first one came out red, covered with hair like a fur coat; so they named him Esau. / After this, his brother came out grasping Esau’s heel; so he was named Jacob. And Isaac was sixty years old when the twins were born.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-1.htm">Genesis 36:1-8</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/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/26-5.htm">Numbers 26:5-51</a></span><br />Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu, / the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi. / These were the clans of Reuben, and their registration numbered 43,730. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-8.htm">Deuteronomy 32:8</a></span><br />When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when He divided the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/24-4.htm">Joshua 24:4</a></span><br />and to Isaac I gave Jacob and Esau. I gave Esau Mount Seir to possess, but Jacob and his sons went down to Egypt.<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="/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49-51</a></span><br />Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter). / His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner. / Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-18.htm">2 Samuel 8:18</a></span><br />Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priestly leaders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">1 Kings 4:20-21</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. / And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-34.htm">2 Kings 17:34</a></span><br />To this day they are still practicing their former customs. None of them worship the LORD or observe the statutes, ordinances, laws, and commandments that the LORD gave the descendants of Jacob, whom He named Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-6.htm">Nehemiah 7:6-73</a></span><br />These are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town, / accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel: / the descendants of Parosh, 2,172; ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered,</p><p class="hdg">Kenan.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/5-12.htm">Genesis 5:12-14</a></b></br> And Cainan lived seventy years, and begat Mahalaleel: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/3-37.htm">Luke 3:37</a></b></br> Which was <i>the son</i> of Mathusala, which was <i>the son</i> of Enoch, which was <i>the son</i> of Jared, which was <i>the son</i> of Maleleel, which was <i>the son</i> of Cainan,</p><p class="hdg">Cainan.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/5-15.htm">Genesis 5:15-17</a></b></br> And Mahalaleel lived sixty and five years, and begat Jared: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/3-37.htm">Luke 3:37</a></b></br> Which was <i>the son</i> of Mathusala, which was <i>the son</i> of Enoch, which was <i>the son</i> of Jared, which was <i>the son</i> of Maleleel, which was <i>the son</i> of Cainan,</p><p class="hdg">Maleleel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/5-18.htm">Genesis 5:18-20</a></b></br> And Jared lived an hundred sixty and two years, and he begat Enoch: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/3-37.htm">Luke 3:37</a></b></br> Which was <i>the son</i> of Mathusala, which was <i>the son</i> of Enoch, which was <i>the son</i> of Jared, which was <i>the son</i> of Maleleel, which was <i>the son</i> of Cainan,</p><p class="hdg">Jared.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/5-14.htm">Cainan</a> <a href="/genesis/5-20.htm">Jared</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-18.htm">Jered</a> <a href="/genesis/5-14.htm">Kenan</a> <a href="/genesis/5-17.htm">Mahalaleel</a> <a href="/genesis/5-17.htm">Mahalalel</a> <a href="/genesis/5-17.htm">Ma-Hal'alel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/3-36.htm">Cainan</a> <a href="/luke/3-37.htm">Jared</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-18.htm">Jered</a> <a href="/luke/3-37.htm">Kenan</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-4.htm">Mahalaleel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-4.htm">Mahalalel</a> <a href="/genesis/5-12.htm">Ma-Hal'alel</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'; 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His name is sometimes spelled "Cainan" in other translations. Kenan is the great-grandson of Adam and Eve, and his lineage is significant as it traces the line through which Noah, and eventually Abraham, would come. This genealogy underscores the continuity of God's plan from creation through the patriarchs. Kenan lived during a time when humanity was beginning to populate the earth, and his life represents the early generations that maintained the knowledge of God before the flood. His inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of each generation in God's unfolding plan of redemption.<p><b>Mahalalel</b><br>Mahalalel is the son of Kenan and is part of the antediluvian patriarchs. His name means "praise of God" or "blessed God," reflecting a culture that still retained a reverence for the Creator. Mahalalel's life is recorded in <a href="/genesis/5.htm">Genesis 5</a>, where it is noted that he lived 895 years. His place in the genealogy is crucial as it continues the line from Adam to Noah, emphasizing the preservation of the godly line through which the promise of a redeemer would eventually be fulfilled. Mahalalel's life and name suggest a period when the worship of God was still a central aspect of human life, despite the increasing wickedness that would lead to the flood.<p><b>Jared</b><br>Jared is the son of Mahalalel and the father of Enoch, who is noted for his close walk with God. Jared's name is thought to mean "descent" or "to come down," which some scholars suggest may refer to the descent of the godly line or possibly the descent of the "sons of God" mentioned in <a href="/genesis/6.htm">Genesis 6</a>. Jared lived 962 years, making him one of the longest-lived patriarchs. His life bridges the gap between the early generations and the time of Enoch, who was taken by God, and Noah, who would survive the flood. Jared's inclusion in the genealogy serves to highlight the faithfulness of God in preserving a remnant of righteousness through which His purposes would be accomplished.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/kenan.htm">Kenan</a></b><br>Kenan is a descendant of Adam through Seth. His name is sometimes spelled as "Cainan" in other translations. He is part of the genealogical line leading to Noah and is mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis and Luke.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/mahalalel.htm">Mahalalel</a></b><br>Mahalalel is the son of Kenan and is noted for being in the lineage of the patriarchs. His name means "praise of God" or "blessed God," reflecting a heritage of faith.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jared.htm">Jared</a></b><br>Jared is the son of Mahalalel and the father of Enoch. His name is associated with the descent, possibly indicating a time of spiritual decline, yet he is part of the line that leads to Enoch, who "walked with God."<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy_in_scripture.htm">The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture</a></b><br>Genealogies in the Bible are not mere lists of names; they demonstrate God's faithfulness across generations and His unfolding plan of redemption.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>Each name in the genealogy represents a link in the chain of faith. Our lives, like theirs, can impact future generations. We are called to live faithfully, leaving a spiritual legacy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a></b><br>The inclusion of these names in Scripture reminds us that God is sovereign over history. He orchestrates events and people to fulfill His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_names.htm">The Significance of Names</a></b><br>In Hebrew culture, names often reflect character or destiny. Understanding the meanings of these names can provide insight into the spiritual heritage and the account of God's people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_god's_promise.htm">Continuity of God's Promise</a></b><br>The genealogies affirm the continuity of God's promise from Adam to Christ. They remind us that God's promises are sure and will be fulfilled in His timing.<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/how_does_1_chron_27's_census_align.htm">How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_14_8-17_and_2_sam_5.htm">1 Chronicles 14:8-17 - How do we reconcile any discrepancies between this account of David's battles with the Philistines and the parallel text in 2 Samuel 5?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_elhanan_kill_goliath's_brother.htm">1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_baasha_attack_judah_after_his_death.htm">How can 2 Chronicles 16:1 claim Baasha attacked Judah in Asa's thirty-sixth year if 1 Kings 15:33 indicates Baasha died years earlier?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/1-2.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">Kenan,</span><br /><span class="heb">קֵינָ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(qê·nān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7018.htm">Strong's 7018: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kenan -- a descendant of Seth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mahalalel,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַהֲלַלְאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(ma·hă·lal·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4111.htm">Strong's 4111: </a> </span><span class="str2">praise of God', great-grandson of Seth, also a man of Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jared,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָֽרֶד׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·reḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3382.htm">Strong's 3382: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jared -- a descendant of Seth, also a man of Judah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/1-2.htm">1 Chronicles 1:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/1-2.htm">1 Chronicles 1:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1-2.htm">1 Chronicles 1:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1-2.htm">1 Chronicles 1:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/1-2.htm">1 Chronicles 1:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/1-2.htm">1 Chronicles 1:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/1-2.htm">1 Chronicles 1:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/1-2.htm">1 Chronicles 1:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/1-2.htm">1 Chronicles 1:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/1-2.htm">1 Chronicles 1:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/1-2.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 1:2 Kenan Mahalalel Jared (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:3" /></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>