Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of those who live in Ge Harashim, who were craftsmen. 1
1 tn Heb “the father of Ge Harashim, for they were craftsmen.” The name “Ge Harashim” means “valley of craftsmen.”
2 tn Heb “and from them over the articles of the task, for by number they would bring them in, and by number they would bring them out.”
3 tn The word “River” is not in the Hebrew text, but has been supplied for clarity.
4 sn That is, March-April.
5 tn Heb “and they chased all the valleys to the east and to the west.”
6 tn Perhaps this refers to the refrain of their songs of praise (see Ps 136). In this case one could translate, “to give thanks to the