Parallel Verses

NET Bible

His son Shemaiah also had sons, who were leaders of their families, for they were highly respected.

New American Standard Bible

Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over the house of their father, for they were mighty men of valor.

King James Version

Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.

Holman Bible

Also, to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their ancestral houses because they were strong, capable men.

International Standard Version

Furthermore, his son Shemaiah had sons born to him who wielded authority in their ancestral households, since they were mighty men of valor.

A Conservative Version

Also sons were born to Shemaiah his son, who ruled over the house of their father, for they were mighty men of valor.

American Standard Version

Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.

Amplified

Also to his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over the house of their father, for they were courageous men of ability.

Bible in Basic English

And Shemaiah his son had sons, rulers over the family of their father, for they were able men.

Darby Translation

And to Shemaiah his son were sons born, who were rulers in their father's house; for they were mighty men of valour.

Julia Smith Translation

To Shemaiah his son were sons born, lords to the house of their fathers: for they were strong of power.

King James 2000

Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valor.

Lexham Expanded Bible

And to Shemaiah his son were sons born who [were] rulers in the house of their father, for they [were] mighty warriors of ability.

Modern King James verseion

Also sons were born to his son Shemaiah, who ruled for the house of their father, for they were mighty men of valor.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And unto Shemaiah his son were sons born that ruled in the house of their father, for they were men of might.

New Heart English Bible

Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, who ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.

The Emphasized Bible

And, to Shemaiah his son, were born sons, who bare rule to their ancestral house, - for, heroes of valour, were they.

Webster

Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valor.

World English Bible

Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, who ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.

Youngs Literal Translation

And to Shemaiah his son have sons been born, who are ruling throughout the house of their father, for they are mighty of valour.

Topics

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
שׁמעיהוּ שׁמעיה 
Sh@ma`yah 
Usage: 41

ילד 
Yalad 
Usage: 497

ממשׁל 
Mimshal 
Usage: 4

בּית 
Bayith 
Usage: 2053

Context Readings

The Divisions Of The Gatekeepers

5 the sixth Ammiel, the seventh Issachar, and the eighth Peullethai. (Indeed, God blessed Obed-Edom.) 6 His son Shemaiah also had sons, who were leaders of their families, for they were highly respected. 7 The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad. His relatives Elihu and Semakiah were also respected.

Cross References

Judges 6:12

The Lord's messenger appeared and said to him, "The Lord is with you, courageous warrior!"

2 Samuel 2:7

Now be courageous and prove to be valiant warriors, for your lord Saul is dead. The people of Judah have anointed me as king over them."

1 Chronicles 12:28

along with Zadok, a young warrior, and twenty-two leaders from his family.

1 Chronicles 26:8

All these were the descendants of Obed-Edom. They and their sons and relatives were respected men, capable of doing their responsibilities. There were sixty-two of them related to Obed-Edom.

2 Chronicles 26:17

Azariah the priest and eighty other brave priests of the Lord followed him in.

Nehemiah 11:14

and his colleagues who were exceptional men -- 128. The officer over them was Zabdiel the son of Haggedolim.

1 Timothy 6:12

Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses.

2 Timothy 2:3

Take your share of suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

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