New International Version Ahaz was the father of Jadah, Jadah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth and Zimri, and Zimri was the father of Moza. New Living Translation Ahaz was the father of Jadah. Jadah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri was the father of Moza. English Standard Version And Ahaz fathered Jarah, and Jarah fathered Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. And Zimri fathered Moza. Berean Standard Bible Ahaz was the father of Jarah; Jarah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri was the father of Moza. Berean Literal Bible And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza; King James Bible And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza; New King James Version And Ahaz begot Jarah; Jarah begot Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begot Moza; New American Standard Bible Ahaz fathered Jarah, Jarah fathered Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri fathered Moza. NASB 1995 Ahaz became the father of Jarah, and Jarah became the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth and Zimri; and Zimri became the father of Moza, NASB 1977 And Ahaz became the father of Jarah, and Jarah became the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri became the father of Moza, Legacy Standard Bible Ahaz became the father of Jarah, and Jarah became the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri became the father of Moza. Amplified Bible Ahaz became the father of Jarah, and Jarah became the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri became the father of Moza, Berean Annotated Bible Ahaz (he has grasped) was the father of Jarah (forested); Jarah was the father of Alemeth (covering), Azmaveth (strong unto death), and Zimri (my music); and Zimri was the father of Moza (fountain). Christian Standard Bible Ahaz fathered Jarah; Jarah fathered Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; Zimri fathered Moza. Holman Christian Standard Bible Ahaz fathered Jarah; Jarah fathered Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; Zimri fathered Moza. American Standard Version And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza; English Revised Version And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza: GOD'S WORD® Translation Ahaz was the father of Jarah. Jarah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri was the father of Moza. Good News Translation Ahaz was the father of Jarah, who was the father of three sons: Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri was the father of Moza, International Standard Version Ahaz fathered Jarah, and Jarah fathered Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri fathered Moza, and NET Bible Ahaz was the father of Jarah, and Jarah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri was the father of Moza, New Heart English Bible And Ahaz became the father of Jadah; and Jadah became the father of Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri became the father of Moza; Webster's Bible Translation And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAhaz was the father of Jarah; Jarah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri was the father of Moza. World English Bible Ahaz became the father of Jarah. Jarah became the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri became the father of Moza. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Ahaz—he begot Jaarah, and Jaarah begot Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri, and Zimri begot Moza, Berean Literal Bible And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza; Young's Literal Translation and Ahaz -- he begat Jaarah, and Jaarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri, and Zimri begat Moza, Smith's Literal Translation And Ahaz begat Jarah, and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Ahaz beget Jara, and Jara beget Alamath, and Azmoth, and Zamri. And Zamri beget Mesa. Catholic Public Domain Version And Ahaz conceived Jarah. And Jarah conceived Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri. Then Zimri conceived Moza. New American Bible Ahaz became the father of Jehoaddah, and Jehoaddah became the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri became the father of Moza. New Revised Standard Version and Ahaz became the father of Jarah, and Jarah of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri became the father of Moza. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Ahaz begat Jezaniah; and Jezaniah begat Alemoth; and Alemoth begat Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Akhaz begot Yazanya, and Yazanya begot Almuth, and Almuth begot Zamri and Zamri begot Moutsa. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Ahaz begot Jarah; and Jarah begot Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begot Moza. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Achaz begot Jada: and Jada begot Galemeth, and Gazmoth, and Zambri; and Zambri begot Massa. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Descendants of Saul…41The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz. 42Ahaz was the father of Jarah; Jarah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri was the father of Moza. 43Moza was the father of Binea. Rephaiah was his son, Elasah his son, and Azel his son.… Cross References Ahaz was the father of Jarah; 1 Chronicles 8:35 The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz. 1 Chronicles 2:34-35 Sheshan had no sons, but only daughters. He also had an Egyptian servant named Jarha. / Sheshan gave his daughter in marriage to his servant Jarha, and she bore to him Attai. Jarah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; 1 Chronicles 8:36 Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah, Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri, and Zimri was the father of Moza. 1 Chronicles 12:3 Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; 1 Chronicles 27:25 Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses. and Zimri was the father of Moza. 1 Chronicles 8:37 Moza was the father of Binea. Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son. 1 Chronicles 8:38-40 Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. / The sons of his brother Eshek: Ulam was his firstborn, Jeush second, and Eliphelet third. / The sons of Ulam were mighty men of valor, archers, and they had many sons and grandsons—150 in all. All these were the descendants of Benjamin. Joshua 18:26 Mizpeh, Chephirah, Mozah, 1 Chronicles 8:33 Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. 1 Samuel 14:49-51 Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter). / His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner. / Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel. 2 Samuel 2:8-10 Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel. / Saul’s son Ish-bosheth was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned for two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David. 2 Samuel 3:1 Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker. 2 Samuel 3:6-10 During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had continued to strengthen his position in the house of Saul. / Now Saul had a concubine named Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. So Ish-bosheth questioned Abner, “Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?” / Abner was furious over Ish-bosheth’s accusation. “Am I the head of a dog that belongs to Judah?” he asked. “All this time I have been loyal to the house of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends. I have not delivered you into the hand of David, but now you accuse me of wrongdoing with this woman! … 2 Samuel 3:12-13 Then Abner sent messengers on his behalf to say to David, “To whom does the land belong? Make your covenant with me, and surely my hand will be with you to bring all Israel over to you.” / “Good,” replied David, “I will make a covenant with you. But there is one thing I require of you: Do not appear before me unless you bring Saul’s daughter Michal when you come to see me.” 2 Samuel 3:17-19 Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “In the past you sought David as your king. / Now take action, because the LORD has said to David, ‘Through My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hands of the Philistines and of all their enemies.’” / Abner also spoke to the Benjamites. Then he went to Hebron to tell David all that seemed good to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin. 2 Samuel 3:31-39 Then David ordered Joab and all the people with him, “Tear your clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourn before Abner.” And King David himself walked behind the funeral bier. / When they buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at Abner’s tomb, and all the people wept. / And the king sang this lament for Abner: “Should Abner die the death of a fool? … Treasury of Scripture And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza; 1 Chronicles 8:36 And Ahaz begat Jehoadah; and Jehoadah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza, Jehoadah Jump to Previous Ahaz Alemeth Al'emeth Azmaveth Az'maveth Begat Begot Moza ZimriJump to Next Ahaz Alemeth Al'emeth Azmaveth Az'maveth Begat Begot Moza Zimri1 Chronicles 9 1. The original of Israel and Judah's genealogies2. The Israelites 10. The priests 14. and the Levites, with Nethinims, who dwelt in Jerusalem 27. The charge of certain Levites 35. The stock of Saul and Jonathan Ahaz was the father of Jarah; Ahaz belongs to a Benjamite line preserved alongside the family of Saul. His name is shared by Judah’s later king, but the genealogical setting identifies him as a different man. The record preserves the household through which Benjamin’s tribal inheritance and covenant identity continued. 1Ch 8:35 The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz. Jarah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; Jarah’s sons extend a family line associated with Benjamin and its ancestral territory. Alemeth also appears as a Levitical city in Benjamin, while Azmaveth is the name of both a town near Jerusalem and one of David’s warriors. These connections reflect the close relationship between family, land, worship, and service within Israel’s life. 1Ch 8:36 Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah, Jehoaddah… and Zimri was the father of Moza. Zimri carried the line forward through Moza, whose descendants are further recorded in the following verses. Such names testify that God’s purposes moved through generations often unknown outside their own households. The Lord preserved Israel’s tribes and their heritage even through the upheavals that led to exile and restoration. 1Ch 8:37 Moza was the father of Binea. Raphah was his son… Persons / Places / Events 1. AhazA descendant of Saul, mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin. His lineage is part of the chronicling of Israel's history. 2. Jarah Son of Ahaz, continuing the genealogical line. His name is part of the historical record of the tribe of Benjamin. 3. Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri Sons of Jarah, each contributing to the lineage that is significant in the chronicling of Israel's history. 4. Moza Son of Zimri, furthering the genealogical line. His mention signifies the continuation of the family line. Teaching Points The Importance of GenealogyGenealogies in the Bible serve to connect individuals to the larger account of God's people. They remind us of the importance of heritage and the continuity of God's promises through generations. God's Faithfulness Through Generations The detailed genealogies reflect God's faithfulness in preserving His people and fulfilling His promises through each generation. Our Place in God's Story Just as each name in the genealogy has significance, so too does each believer have a role in God's unfolding account. We are part of a spiritual lineage that traces back to the early followers of God. Legacy and Influence The genealogies challenge us to consider the legacy we are leaving for future generations. How are we influencing our families and communities in faith? Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 9:42?2. How does 1 Chronicles 9:42 emphasize the importance of genealogies in Scripture? 3. What role does family lineage play in understanding God's covenant promises? 4. How can we apply the value of heritage in our Christian walk today? 5. What connections exist between 1 Chronicles 9:42 and God's faithfulness throughout the Bible? 6. How does acknowledging our spiritual lineage strengthen our faith and community involvement? 7. What is the significance of Ahaz's genealogy in 1 Chronicles 9:42? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 9:42 fit into the broader narrative of Chronicles? 9. Why is the lineage of Ahaz important in biblical history? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 9? What Does 1 Chronicles 9:42 Mean Ahaz was the father of Jarah“Ahaz was the father of Jarah” (1 Chronicles 9:42a) • This Ahaz is the great-great-grandson of King Saul through Micah (compare 1 Chronicles 8:33–35; 9:39–41). • By recording Saul’s line after Israel’s exile, the Chronicler shows that God preserved even a fallen dynasty, underscoring His faithfulness (Psalm 145:13). • The verse reminds us that individual names matter; God’s redemptive plan moves forward one generation at a time (Genesis 5; Matthew 1:1–17). • Though not the same man as the idolatrous King Ahaz of Judah (2 Kings 16:1–4), this namesake is still included, proving that a checkered past does not block God’s ongoing purposes. Jarah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri “Jarah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri” (1 Chronicles 9:42b) • Jarah (elsewhere called Jehoaddah, 1 Chronicles 8:36) has three named sons, a sign of fruitfulness and covenant blessing (Deuteronomy 7:13). • Alemeth’s name appears again as a Levitical town (1 Chronicles 6:60), hinting that Saul’s heirs may have settled priestly territories, showing how mercy replaced judgment after Saul’s downfall. • Azmaveth later surfaces among David’s mighty men (1 Chronicles 12:3), illustrating how members of Saul’s family eventually served the very house that replaced them—an image of reconciliation (Romans 12:18). • Listing all three sons stresses that God does not forget any branch of the family tree; every person and household finds a place in His record (Malachi 3:16). Zimri was the father of Moza “and Zimri was the father of Moza” (1 Chronicles 9:42c) • Zimri continues the line another generation, mirroring the earlier parallel in 1 Chronicles 8:37. • Moza’s descendants extend through Binea, Raphah, Eleasah, and Azel (1 Chronicles 8:37–38; 9:43–44), proving that Saul’s heritage did not end with national tragedy. • The Chronicler’s post-exilic audience would have found hope here: if God preserved Saul’s line, He would surely preserve theirs (Jeremiah 29:11). • For believers today, each father-son link foreshadows the ultimate lineage climaxing in Jesus Christ, “the Son of David, the Son of Abraham” (Matthew 1:1), showing that no faithful record is wasted in God’s economy. summary 1 Chronicles 9:42 is more than a list of obscure names. It demonstrates God’s unwavering memory of His people, the continuation of Saul’s family despite earlier judgment, and the steady march of redemption generation by generation. Every name confirms that the Lord keeps covenant, blesses fruitfulness, and weaves even fallen stories into His larger plan that ultimately leads to Christ. Hebrew Ahazוְאָחָז֙ (wə·’ā·ḥāz) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 271: Ahaz -- 'he has grasped', two Israelites was the father of הוֹלִ֣יד (hō·w·lîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Jarah; יַעְרָ֔ה (ya‘·rāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3294: Jarah -- a descendant of Saul Jarah וְיַעְרָ֗ה (wə·ya‘·rāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3294: Jarah -- a descendant of Saul was the father of הוֹלִ֛יד (hō·w·lîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Alemeth, עָלֶ֥מֶת (‘ā·le·meṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5964: Alemeth -- a Benjamite name, also a Levitical city in Benjamin Azmaveth, עַזְמָ֖וֶת (‘az·mā·weṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5820: Azmaveth -- 'strong (one) of death', four Israelites and Zimri; זִמְרִ֑י (zim·rî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2174: Zimri -- four Israelites and Zimri וְזִמְרִ֖י (wə·zim·rî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2174: Zimri -- four Israelites was the father of הוֹלִ֥יד (hō·w·lîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Moza. מוֹצָֽא׃ (mō·w·ṣā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4162: Moza -- a son of Caleb, also a descendant of Saul Additonal Resources 1 Chronicles 9:42 Blue Letter Bible1 Chronicles 9:42 Bible Gateway 1 Chronicles 9:42 Bible.com 1 Chronicles 9:42 NIV |
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