1 Chronicles 1:31
1 Chronicles 1:31 in Multiple Translations
Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These were the sons of Ishmael.
Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These are the sons of Ishmael.
Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These are the sons of Ishmael.
Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These are the sons of Ishmael.
Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These were Ishmael's sons.
Ietur, Naphish and Kedemah: these are the sonnes of Ishmael.
Jetur, Naphish, and Kedema. These are sons of Ishmael.
Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These are the sons of Ishmael.
Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These are the sons of Ishmael.
Jetur, Naphis, Cedma: these are the sons of Ismahel.
Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 1:31
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1 Chronicles 1:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְט֥וּר
נָפִ֖ישׁ
וָ/קֵ֑דְמָה
אֵ֥לֶּה
הֵ֖ם
בְּנֵ֥י
יִשְׁמָעֵֽאל
יְט֥וּר
Yᵉṭûwr
H3195
Jetur
N-proper
נָפִ֖ישׁ
Nâphîysh
H5305
Naphish
N-proper
וָ/קֵ֑דְמָה
Qêdᵉmâh
H6929
Kedemah
Conj | N-proper
אֵ֥לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
הֵ֖ם
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יִשְׁמָעֵֽאל
Yishmâʻêʼl
H3458
Ishmael
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 1:31
יְט֥וּר
Yᵉṭûwr
H3195
"Jetur"
N-proper
Jetur was a son of Ishmael, and his name means 'enclosed'. His descendants lived east of the Jordan and were known for their conflicts with Israel. The name Jetur is also linked to the region of Ituraea.
Definition: § Jetur = "enclosed" a son of Ishmael whose descendants warred with Israel east of the Jordan 1a) also called 'Ituraea'
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Jetur. See also: Genesis 25:15; 1 Chronicles 1:31; 1 Chronicles 5:19.
נָפִ֖ישׁ
Nâphîysh
H5305
"Naphish"
N-proper
Naphish was a son of Ishmael and his descendants were a group of Arabs. The name means refreshment, and Naphish was a brother of several other notable figures in the Bible.
Definition: A man of the Arabs living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.15; son of: Ishmael (H3458); brother of: Nebaioth (H5032), Kedar (H6938), Adbeel (H0110), Mibsam (H4017), Mishma (H4927), Dumah (H1746), Massa (H4854), Hadad (H2301), Tema (H8485), Jetur (H3195), Kedemah (H6929) and Mahalath (H4258) § Naphish or Nephish = "refreshment" 1) the next to last son of Ishmael 2) an Arabian tribe
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Naphish. See also: Genesis 25:15; 1 Chronicles 1:31; 1 Chronicles 5:19.
וָ/קֵ֑דְמָה
Qêdᵉmâh
H6929
"Kedemah"
Conj | N-proper
Kedemah was a son of Ishmael, mentioned in Genesis 25:15, and was part of a large family of brothers. He is also called Nodab in 1 Chronicles 5:19. Kedemah was an important figure in the time of the Patriarchs.
Definition: A man of the Arabs living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.15; son of: Ishmael (H3458); brother of: Nebaioth (H5032), Kedar (H6938), Adbeel (H0110), Mibsam (H4017), Mishma (H4927), Dumah (H1746), Massa (H4854), Hadad (H2301), Tema (H8485), Jetur (H3195), Naphish (H5305) and Mahalath (H4258); also called Nodab at 1Ch.5.19; Also named: no.dav (נוֹדָ֑ב "Nodab" H5114) § Kedemah = "original" the youngest son of Ishmael
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Kedemah. See also: Genesis 25:15; 1 Chronicles 1:31.
אֵ֥לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
הֵ֖ם
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יִשְׁמָעֵֽאל
Yishmâʻêʼl
H3458
"Ishmael"
N-proper
Ishmael means God will hear, and refers to Abraham's son with Hagar, as well as several other Israelites. He is mentioned in Genesis and Ezra. Ishmael is considered the progenitor of the Arabian peoples.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.22 § Ishmael = "God will hear" 1) son of Abraham and Sarah's handmaid Hagar and the progenitor of the Arabian peoples 2) son of Nethaniah and the murderer of Gedaliah 3) a Benjamite, one of the sons of Azel a descendant of Saul through Meribbaal or Mephibosheth 4) a Judaite, father of Zebadiah 5) a Judaite, son of Johanan and one of the captains who aided Jehoiada in restoring Joash to the throne 6) a priest of the family of Pashur with a foreign wife whom he was forced to put away by Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: Ishmael. See also: Genesis 16:11; 2 Chronicles 19:11; Jeremiah 40:8.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 1:31
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Context — The Descendants of Abraham
29These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
30Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema,
31Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These were the sons of Ishmael.
32The sons born to Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan. 33The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah’s sons.1 Chronicles 1:31 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 1:31, lists the names of three sons of Ishmael, who was the son of Abraham. It's a reminder that God cares about every person and family, no matter how big or small, as seen in Genesis 25:12-18. Just like God kept track of Ishmael's sons, He knows and loves each of us, and we can trust in His faithfulness, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28. By including these names in the Bible, God shows us that every person has a special place in His story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the sons of Ishmael mentioned in 1 Chronicles 1:31?
The sons of Ishmael mentioned in this verse are Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah, as stated in the Bible, specifically in the book of 1 Chronicles 1:31 and also referenced in Genesis 25:13-15.
What was the significance of listing the sons of Ishmael in the Bible?
The listing of the sons of Ishmael, including those in 1 Chronicles 1:31, is significant because it highlights God's covenant promise to Abraham and his descendants, as seen in Genesis 17:20 and Genesis 25:12-18.
How does 1 Chronicles 1:31 relate to the overall narrative of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Bible, which tells the story of God's relationship with His people, starting with Abraham and his descendants, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and continuing through the Old and New Testaments.
What can we learn about God's character from the genealogies in 1 Chronicles?
The genealogies in 1 Chronicles, including 1 Chronicles 1:31, demonstrate God's faithfulness and attention to detail, as He keeps track of every individual and their place in His story, as seen in Psalm 139:1-6 and Matthew 10:29-31.
Reflection Questions
- What does the inclusion of Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah in this genealogy reveal about God's heart for all nations and peoples?
- How does the Bible's attention to detail in genealogies like 1 Chronicles 1:31 encourage you to trust in God's sovereignty and care for your own life?
- What does this verse teach you about the importance of family and heritage in the biblical narrative?
- In what ways can you apply the principle of God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in 1 Chronicles 1:31, to your own life and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 1:31
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 1:28].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 1:31
Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These are the sons of Ishmael. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:31
(31) Jetur.—The Itureans beyond Jordan (Luke 3:1). The other names are obscure.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 1:31
31. Jetur, Naphish] 1 Chronicles 5:18-22.