He carried away all Jerusalem, all the officials, all the warriors, ten thousand captives, all the artisans and the smiths; no one remained, except the poorest people of the land.
1 Chronicles 4:14 - New Revised Standard Version Meonothai became the father of Ophrah; and Seraiah became the father of Joab father of Ge-harashim, so-called because they were artisans. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley of Charashim; for they were craftsmen. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Meonothai was father of Ophrah, and Seraiah of Joab the father of Ge-harashim [the Valley of Craftsmen], so named because they were craftsmen. American Standard Version (1901) And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab the father of Ge-harashim; for they were craftsmen. Common English Bible Meonothai was the father of Ophrah. Seraiah was the father of Joab the father of Ge-harashim, so-called because they were skilled workers. Catholic Public Domain Version Meonothai conceived Ophrah, but Seraiah conceived Joab, the father of the Valley of Artisans. For indeed, there were artisans there. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Maonathi begot Ophra, and Saraia begot Joab the father of the Valley of artificers: for artificers were there. |
He carried away all Jerusalem, all the officials, all the warriors, ten thousand captives, all the artisans and the smiths; no one remained, except the poorest people of the land.
The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah; and the sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.
The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam; and the son of Elah: Kenaz.
These were the potters and inhabitants of Netaim and Gederah; they lived there with the king in his service.