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Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.
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Naarah gave birth to Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari - Naarah's children.
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Helah's sons were Zereth, Zohar, Ethnan,
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and Koz, who had Anub, Hazzobebah, and the families of Aharhel son of Harum.
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Jabez was a better man than his brothers, a man of honor. His mother had named him Jabez (Oh, the pain!), saying, "A painful birth! I bore him in great pain!"
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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.
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Kelub, Shuhah's brother, had Mehir; Mehir had Eshton;
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Eshton had Beth Rapha, Paseah, and Tehinnah, who founded Ir Nahash (City of Smiths). These were known as the men of Recah.
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The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.
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Meonothai had Ophrah; Seraiah had Joab, the founder of Ge Harashim (Colony of Artisans).
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The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah: Kenaz.