The father of Bethzur may be rendered “the founder of Bethzur” (so Revised English Bible). Bethzur was a town located on Judah’s southern border (see Josh 15.58). The Hebrew name Bethzur means “house of rock.”

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Chronicles, Volume 1. (UBS Helps for Translators). Miami: UBS, 2014. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .