These mentioned by their names were princes in their families: and the house of their fathers increased greatly.
KJV
Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsthese mentioned by name were princes in their families: and their fathers’ houses increased greatly.
These men listed by name were the leaders of their clans. Their families increased greatly,
These who are coming in by name are princes in their families, and the house of their fathers have broken forth into a multitude;
these mentioned by name were princes in their families; and their fathers' houses increased greatly.
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament1 Chronicles — A post-exilic retelling of Israel's story through the Davidic line — genealogies from Adam to Saul, then David's reign reframed around temple preparation. The priestly history that answers the exile's question: what does it mean to return?
- Author
- The Chronicler (traditional — Ezra, per rabbinic tradition)
- Date
- Post-exilic, c. 450–400 BC