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1 Chronicles 4:5-13 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

5. Ashhur was the father of Tekoa. Ashhur had two wives. Their names were Helah and Naarah.

6. Naarah had Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni and Haahashtari by Ashhur. They belonged to the family line of Naarah.

7. The sons of Helah were Zereth, Zohar, Ethnan

8. and Koz. Koz was the father of Anub and Hazzobebah. He was also the father of the family groups of Aharhel. Aharhel was the son of Harum.

9. Jabez was more respected than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez. She had said, "I was in a lot of pain when he was born."

10. Jabez cried out to the God of Israel. He said, "I wish you would bless me. I wish you would give me more territory. Let your powerful hand be with me. Keep me from harm. Then I won't have any pain." God gave him what he asked for.

11. Kelub was the brother of Shuhah and the father of Mehir. Mehir was the father of Eshton.

12. Eshton was the father of Beth Rapha, Paseah and Tehinnah. Tehinnah was the father of Ir Nahash. Those were the men of Recah.

13. The sons of Kenaz were Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel were Hathath and Meonothai.

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