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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/1.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/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Arvadites, Zemarites and Hamathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the Arvadite, the Zemarite, and the Hamathite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites and the Hamathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and the Arvadites, and the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the Arvadite, the Zemarite, and the Hamathite. <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 the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite,<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 the Aradian, and the Samarite, and the Hamathite. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and also the Arvadian, and the Samarite, and the Hamathite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the Arvadites and the Zemarites and the Hamathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Arudites and the Tsamrites and the Khamathites.<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 the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/1-16.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=79" 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">15</span>the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites, <span class="reftext">16</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/721.htm" title="721: hā·’ar·wā·ḏî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Arvad. Patrial from 'Arvad; an Arvadite or citizen of Arvad.">the Arvadites,</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/6786.htm" title="6786: haṣ·ṣə·mā·rî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- A Canaanite people. Patrial from an unused name of a place in Palestine; a Tsemarite or branch of the Canaanites.">the Zemarites,</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/2577.htm" title="2577: ha·ḥă·mā·ṯî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Canaan. Patrial from Chamath; a Chamathite or native of Chamath.">and the Hamathites.</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech.…<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/10-17.htm">Genesis 10:17-18</a></span><br />the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites, / the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Later the Canaanite clans were scattered,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-15.htm">Genesis 10:15-16</a></span><br />And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites, / the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-6.htm">Genesis 10:6-7</a></span><br />The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. / The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-1.htm">Genesis 10:1-5</a></span><br />This is the account of Noah’s sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, who also had sons after the flood. / The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. / The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-20.htm">Genesis 10:20-21</a></span><br />These are the sons of Ham according to their clans, languages, lands, and nations. / And sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth; Shem was the forefather of all the sons of Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-22.htm">Genesis 10:22-23</a></span><br />The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. / The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-29.htm">Genesis 10:29-30</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan. / Their territory extended from Mesha to Sephar, in the eastern hill country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-31.htm">Genesis 10:31-32</a></span><br />These are the sons of Shem, according to their clans, languages, lands, and nations. / All these are the clans of Noah’s sons, according to their generations and nations. From these the nations of the earth spread out after the flood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-10.htm">Genesis 11:10-11</a></span><br />This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad. / And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-12.htm">Genesis 11:12-13</a></span><br />When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. / And after he had become the father of Shelah, Arphaxad lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-14.htm">Genesis 11:14-15</a></span><br />When Shelah was 30 years old, he became the father of Eber. / And after he had become the father of Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-16.htm">Genesis 11:16-17</a></span><br />When Eber was 34 years old, he became the father of Peleg. / And after he had become the father of Peleg, Eber lived 430 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-18.htm">Genesis 11:18-19</a></span><br />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/11-20.htm">Genesis 11:20-21</a></span><br />When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug. / And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-22.htm">Genesis 11:22-23</a></span><br />When Serug was 30 years old, he became the father of Nahor. / And after he had become the father of Nahor, Serug lived 200 years and had other sons and daughters.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite.</p><p class="hdg">Hamathite.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/34-8.htm">Numbers 34:8</a></b></br> From mount Hor ye shall point out <i>your border</i> unto the entrance of Hamath; and the goings forth of the border shall be to Zedad:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/8-65.htm">1 Kings 8:65</a></b></br> And at that time Solomon held a feast, and all Israel with him, a great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt, before the LORD our God, seven days and seven days, <i>even</i> fourteen days.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Arvadite</a> <a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Arvadites</a> <a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Ar'vadites</a> <a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Hamathite</a> <a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Hamathites</a> <a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Ha'mathites</a> <a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Zemarite</a> <a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Zemarites</a> <a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Zem'arites</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Arvadite</a> <a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Arvadites</a> <a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Ar'vadites</a> <a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Hamathite</a> <a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Hamathites</a> <a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Ha'mathites</a> <a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Zemarite</a> <a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Zemarites</a> <a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">Zem'arites</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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Arvad is identified with the island city of Arwad, located off the coast of modern-day Syria. This city was known for its maritime prowess and was a significant center of trade and commerce in the ancient world. The Arvadites were known as skilled sailors and shipbuilders, contributing to the spread of Canaanite culture across the Mediterranean. In biblical context, the mention of the Arvadites highlights the diverse and expansive nature of the Canaanite lineage. The city of Arwad is also mentioned in <a href="/ezekiel/27-8.htm">Ezekiel 27:8</a>, where it is noted for its involvement in the trade network of Tyre, indicating its importance in the region.<p><b>the Zemarites</b><br>The Zemarites are another Canaanite group, descended from Zemar, a son of Canaan. They are associated with the ancient city of Sumur, located in what is now Lebanon. Archaeological evidence suggests that Sumur was a fortified city, playing a strategic role in the region. The Zemarites, like other Canaanite tribes, were part of the broader cultural and religious milieu that characterized the land of Canaan before the Israelite conquest. The mention of the Zemarites in genealogical records underscores the historical presence of these peoples in the land that would later become part of Israel's inheritance. The Canaanite tribes, including the Zemarites, are often depicted in the Bible as adversaries of Israel, representing the pagan influences that Israel was commanded to overcome.<p><b>and the Hamathites</b><br>The Hamathites are descendants of Hamath, another son of Canaan. They are linked to the city of Hamath, located in present-day Syria. Hamath was a significant city-state in the ancient Near East, known for its political and military strength. It is frequently mentioned in the Bible, including in the context of the northern boundary of the Promised Land (<a href="/numbers/34-8.htm">Numbers 34:8</a>). The city of Hamath played a role in various biblical narratives, including alliances and conflicts with Israel. The Hamathites, as part of the Canaanite lineage, represent the broader network of city-states and peoples that inhabited the region. The inclusion of the Hamathites in genealogical records serves to illustrate the complex tapestry of nations and cultures that surrounded and interacted with the Israelites throughout their history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/arvadites.htm">Arvadites</a></b><br>Descendants of Arvad, a son of Canaan. Arvad was an island city-state located in the Mediterranean Sea, known for its maritime prowess.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zemarites.htm">Zemarites</a></b><br>Descendants of Zemar, another son of Canaan. The Zemarites are believed to have settled in the region of modern-day Syria.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/hamathites.htm">Hamathites</a></b><br>Descendants of Hamath, also a son of Canaan. Hamath was a significant city in ancient Syria, often mentioned in the context of its strategic importance and interactions with Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_lineage_and_heritage.htm">Understanding Lineage and Heritage</a></b><br>The genealogies in 1 Chronicles remind us of the importance of understanding our spiritual heritage. Just as the Israelites traced their lineage, Christians are encouraged to understand their spiritual lineage through Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a></b><br>The mention of various nations and peoples in the Bible underscores God's sovereignty over all nations. He is the God of history, orchestrating events according to His divine plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_and_historical_context.htm">Cultural and Historical Context</a></b><br>Recognizing the historical and cultural context of biblical peoples helps us appreciate the depth and richness of Scripture. It encourages us to study the Bible with an awareness of its historical backdrop.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_spread_of_humanity.htm">The Spread of Humanity</a></b><br>The dispersion of peoples after the flood illustrates the spread of humanity across the earth. It serves as a reminder of God's command to "fill the earth" and the diversity of His creation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/interconnectedness_of_scripture.htm">Interconnectedness of Scripture</a></b><br>The genealogies and historical accounts in the Bible show the interconnectedness of Scripture. They encourage us to see the Bible as a unified account of God's redemptive work.<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/is_1_chronicles_16's_account_credible.htm">How credible is the 1 Chronicles 16 account of continuous musical and priestly service, given scant historical records?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/when_did_king_baasha_die.htm">In what year of King Asa's reign did Baasha, King of Israel die? Twenty-sixth year (I Kings 15:33 - 16:8) Still alive in the thirty-sixth year (2 Chronicles 16:1)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_chr_16_7-36_echo_ps_105,_96.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 reuse lines from Psalm 105 and Psalm 96 if David was the original composer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_16_and_2_sam_6_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 16 differ from 2 Samuel 6 in describing the Ark's journey and the people's offerings?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - This verse furnishes us with one illustration of the assertion made above, that the clues to the ethnological and ethnographical statements of these most ancient records are not necessarily all hopelessly lost. In the name <span class="cmt_word">Zemarite</span>, it is suggested by Michaelis, that we have allusion to the place Sumra, on the west coast of Syria, this Sumra being the Siniyra of Pliny ('Hist. Nat.,' 5:20), and of the Spanish geographer of the first century, Pomponius Mela (1. 12). But the place Zimira, in company with Arpad, is found in the Assyrian inscriptions of Sargon, n.o. 720, leaving little cause to hesitate in accepting the identification of Michaelis (Courier's 'Handbook to the Bible,' p. 233). Certainty, however, cannot be felt on the subject. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/1-16.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 Arvadites,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאַרְוָדִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ar·wā·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_721.htm">Strong's 721: </a> </span><span class="str2">Arvadite -- inhabitant of Arvad</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Zemarites,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַצְּמָרִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(haṣ·ṣə·mā·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6786.htm">Strong's 6786: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zemarite -- a Canaanite people</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the Hamathites.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽחֲמָתִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥă·mā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2577.htm">Strong's 2577: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hamathite -- a Chamathite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">1 Chronicles 1:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">1 Chronicles 1:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">1 Chronicles 1:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">1 Chronicles 1:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">1 Chronicles 1:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">1 Chronicles 1:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">1 Chronicles 1:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">1 Chronicles 1:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">1 Chronicles 1:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">1 Chronicles 1:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 1:16 And the Arvadite and the Zemarite (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:17" /></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>