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Dara

"Compassion; wisdom; pearl"

1 Chronicles 2:6

Who they were

Mentioned in the genealogies as a person of notable wisdom. A gentle, understated name with deep roots.

Themes

wisdomcompassiongentleness

Read their story

Dara's story begins in 1 Chronicles.

The full passage is at 1 Chronicles 2:6. Any modern translation will do — the NLT and NIV are the most readable; the ESV and NKJV stay close to the wording the church has used for centuries.

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