10
Jabez prayed to the God of Israel: "Bless me, O bless me! Give me land, large tracts of land. And provide your personal protection - don't let evil hurt me." God gave him what he asked.
11
Kelub, Shuhah's brother, had Mehir; Mehir had Eshton;
12
Eshton had Beth Rapha, Paseah, and Tehinnah, who founded Ir Nahash (City of Smiths). These were known as the men of Recah.
13
The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.
14
Meonothai had Ophrah; Seraiah had Joab, the founder of Ge Harashim (Colony of Artisans).
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