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1 Chronicles 2:39

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What does 1 Chronicles 2:39 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah,
1 Chronicles 2:39 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
36And Attai begat Nathan, and Nathan begat Zabad,
37and Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed,
38and Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah,
39and Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah,
40and Eleasah begat Sismai, and Sismai begat Shallum,
41and Shallum begat Jekamiah, and Jekamiah begat Elishama.
42And the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were Mesha his first-born, who was the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Helez: i.e. strength, \[Strong's H2503\], Sa2 23:26 Helez Personal Characteristics References 1. One of David's valiant men Ch1 11:27; Sa2 23:26 2\. A descendant of Jerahmeel Ch1 2:39 Eleasah: i.e. God has wrought, \[Strong's H501\], Ch1 2:39, Ch1 2:40, Ch1 8:37, Ch1 9:43; Ezr 10:22; Jer 29:3 Eleasah Personal Characteristics References 1. Descended from Sheshan's daughter Ch1 2:39 2\. One of the stock of Saul Ch1 8:37, Ch1 9:43 3\. Rendered "Elasah, " the bearer of Jeremiah's letter to the captives in Babylon Jer 29:3 1 Chronicles 2:40”
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