52 And Shobal the father of Kirjathjearim had sons; Haroeh, [1] and half of the Manahethites.

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 2:52

New International Version

52 The descendants of Shobal the father of Kiriath Jearim were: Haroeh, half the Manahathites,

English Standard Version

52 Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim had other sons: Haroeh, half of the Menuhoth.

The Message

52 The family of Shobal, father of Kiriath Jearim: Haroeh, half of the population of Manahath,

New King James Version

52 And Shobal the father of Kirjath Jearim had descendants: Haroeh, and half of the families of Manuhoth.

New Living Translation

52 The descendants of Shobal (the founder of Kiriath-jearim) were Haroeh, half the Manahathites,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:52

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Genealogies.

We are now come to the register of the children of Israel, that distinguished people, who were to dwell alone, and not be reckoned among the nations. But now, in Christ, all are welcome to his salvation who come to him; all have equal privileges according to their faith in him, their love and devotedness to him. All that is truly valuable consists in the favour, peace, and image of God, and a life spent to his glory, in promoting the welfare of our fellow-creatures.