5. Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.
6. Naarah bore him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah.
7. The sons of Helah: Zereth, Zohar, Ethnan,
8. and Koz, who was the father of Anub, Hazzobebah, and the clans of Aharhel the son of Harum.
9. Jabez was more respected than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, for she said, “I experienced pain when I gave birth to him.”
10. Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only you would greatly bless me and expand my territory! May your hand be with me! Keep me from harm so I might not endure pain!” God answered his prayer.
11. Kelub, the brother of Shuhah, was the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.
12. Eshton was the father of Beth-Rapha, Paseah, and Tehinnah, the father of Ir Nahash. These were the men of Recah.
13. The sons of Kenaz:Othniel and Seraiah.The sons of Othniel:Hathath and Meonothai.
14. Meonothai was the father of Ophrah.Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of those who live in Ge Harashim, who were craftsmen.
15. The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh:Iru, Elah, and Naam.The son of Elah:Kenaz.
16. The sons of Jehallelel:Ziph, Ziphah, Tiria, and Asarel.
17. The sons of Ezrah:Jether, Mered, Epher, and Jalon.Mered’s wife Bithiah gave birth to Miriam, Shammai, and Ishbah, the father of Eshtemoa.