1 Chronicles 4:13

13 And the sons of Kenaz: Othniel, and Seraiah. And the sons of Othniel: Hathath.

1 Chronicles 4:13 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 4:13

And the sons of Kenaz
Who was either the son of Chelub, or of Eshton:

Othniel, and Seraiah;
the first of these is he who is mentioned, ( Joshua 15:17 ) ( Judges 1:13 ) ( 3:9 ) and was the first judge in Israel:

and the son of Othniel, Hathath;
and the next mentioned.

1 Chronicles 4:13 In-Context

11 And Chelub the brother of Shuhah begat Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

12 And Eshton begat Beth-rapha, and Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Ir-nahash. These are the men of Recah.

13 And the sons of Kenaz: Othniel, and Seraiah. And the sons of Othniel: Hathath.

14 And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab the father of Ge-harashim; for they were craftsmen.

15 And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam; and the sons of Elah; and Kenaz.