1 Chronicles 1:40
1 Chronicles 1:40 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.
The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah.
The sons of Shobal: Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon: Aiah, and Anah.
The sons of Shobal: Alian and Manahath and Ebal, Shephi and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.
The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.
The sonnes of Shobal were Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sonnes of Zibeon, Aiah and Anah.
Sons of Shobal: Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And sons of Zideon: Aiah and Anah.
The sons of Shobal: Alian, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.
The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah.
The sons of Sobal: Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Sephi and Onam. The sons of Sebeon: Aia, and Ana. The son of Ana: Dison.
Shobal’s sons were Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. Zibeon’s sons were Aiah and Anah.
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1 Chronicles 1:40 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
שׁוֹבָ֔ל
עַלְיָ֧ן
וּ/מָנַ֛חַת
וְ/עֵיבָ֖ל
שְׁפִ֣י
וְ/אוֹנָ֑ם
וּ/בְנֵ֥י
צִבְע֖וֹן
אַיָּ֥ה
וַ/עֲנָֽה
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
שׁוֹבָ֔ל
Shôwbâl
H7732
Shobal
N-proper
עַלְיָ֧ן
ʻAlvân
H5935
Alvan
N-proper
וּ/מָנַ֛חַת
Mânachath
H4506
Menuhoth
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עֵיבָ֖ל
ʻÊybâl
H5858
Obal
Conj | N-proper
שְׁפִ֣י
Shᵉphôw
H8195
Shepho
N-proper
וְ/אוֹנָ֑ם
ʼÔwnâm
H208
Onam
Conj | N-proper
וּ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
צִבְע֖וֹן
Tsibʻôwn
H6649
Zibeon
N-proper
אַיָּ֥ה
ʼAyâh
H345
Aiah
N-proper
וַ/עֲנָֽה
ʻĂnâh
H6034
Anah
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 1:40
בְּנֵ֣י
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.
שׁוֹבָ֔ל
Shôwbâl
H7732
"Shobal"
N-proper
Shobal was the name of several men in the Bible, including an Edomite and two Israelites. One Shobal was a descendant of Judah and had several brothers and a son named Haroeh. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.50; son of: Hur (H2354); brother of: Uri (H0221), Salma (H8007H), Hareph (H2780), Jezreel (H3157J), Ishma (H3457), Idbash (H3031), Hazzelelponi (H6753), Penuel (H6439H) and Ezer (H5829); father of: Haroeh (H7204) § Shobal = "flowing" 1) the 2nd son of Seir the Horite (Edom) and one of the dukes of the Horites 2) son of Caleb, grandson of Hur, and founder of Kirjath-jearim 3) a Judaite, son of Hur and a descendant of Caleb 3a) possibly the same as 2
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Shobal. See also: Genesis 36:20; 1 Chronicles 1:40; 1 Chronicles 4:2.
עַלְיָ֧ן
ʻAlvân
H5935
"Alvan"
N-proper
Alvan was a Horite, son of Shobal, and is mentioned in Genesis 36:23. His name means tall, and he had several brothers, including Manahath and Onam.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.23; son of: Shobal (H7732); brother of: Manahath (H4506B), Ebal (H5858B), Shepho (H8195) and Onam (H0208) § Alian or Alvan = "tall" a Horite, son of Shobal
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Alian, Alvan. See also: Genesis 36:23; 1 Chronicles 1:40.
וּ/מָנַ֛חַת
Mânachath
H4506
"Menuhoth"
Conj | N-proper
Manachath refers to an Edomite and a place in Moab, meaning rest, as seen in 1 Chronicles 2:52. It is the name of a son of Shobal and a descendant of Seir the Horite.
Definition: People descended from Menuh(?), only mentioned at 1Ch.2.52 § Manahath = "rest" son of Shobal and a descendant of Seir the Horite
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Manahath. See also: Genesis 36:23; 1 Chronicles 1:40; 1 Chronicles 8:6.
וְ/עֵיבָ֖ל
ʻÊybâl
H5858
"Obal"
Conj | N-proper
Ebal is a mountain in Palestine, also known as the 'mountain of cursing', located north of Shechem and opposite Mount Gerizim. It is mentioned in Deuteronomy 11:29 and Joshua 8:30. The name Ebal means 'stone' or 'bare mountain'.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.28; son of: Joktan (H3355); brother of: Almodad (H0486), Sheleph (H8026), Hazarmaveth (H2700), Jerah (H3392), Hadoram (H1913A), Uzal (H0187), Diklah (H1853), Abimael (H0039), Sheba (H7614H), Ophir (H0211), Havilah (H2341I) and Jobab (H3103) Another spelling of o.val (עוֹבָל "Obal" H5745) § Ebal = "stone" or "bare mountain" Arabian people, descended from Joktan
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Ebal. See also: Genesis 36:23; Joshua 8:30; 1 Chronicles 1:40.
שְׁפִ֣י
Shᵉphôw
H8195
"Shepho"
N-proper
Shepho was a man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 36:23. He was the son of Shobal and the brother of several other men, including Alvan and Onam.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.23; son of: Shobal (H7732); brother of: Alvan (H5935), Manahath (H4506B), Ebal (H5858B) and Onam (H0208) § Shepho or Shephi = "bold" an Edomite, son of Shobal of the sons of Seir
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Shephi, Shepho. See also: Genesis 36:23; 1 Chronicles 1:40.
וְ/אוֹנָ֑ם
ʼÔwnâm
H208
"Onam"
Conj | N-proper
Onam was the name of two men in the Bible: an Edomite chief and an Israelite from the tribe of Judah. The name means 'vigorous', and both men are mentioned in the historical books of the Bible, including 1 Chronicles and Genesis.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.26; son of: Jerahmeel (H3396) and Atarah (H5851); brother of: Ram (H7410H), Bunah (H0946), Oren (H0767), Ozem (H0684H) and Ahijah (H0281J); father of: Shammai (H8060) and Jada (H3047) § Onam = "vigorous" 1) a Horite chief, grandson of Seir 2) son Jerahmeel, a chief of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Onam. See also: Genesis 36:23; 1 Chronicles 2:26; 1 Chronicles 2:28.
וּ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | 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.
צִבְע֖וֹן
Tsibʻôwn
H6649
"Zibeon"
N-proper
Zibeon was a man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned in Genesis 36:20, and was the son of Seir and father of Aiah and Anah. He was an Idumaean, and his name means colored. Zibeon's daughter Aholibamah married Esau.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.20; son of: Seir (H8165B); brother of: Lotan (H3877), Shobal (H7732), Anah (H6034H), Dishon (H1787), Ezer (H0687), Dishan (H1789) and Timna (H8555H); father of: Aiah (H0345), Anah (H6034I) § Zibeon = "coloured" 1) father of Anah, whose daughter Aholibamah married Esau 2) son of Seir the Horite 2a) maybe same as 1
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Zibeon. See also: Genesis 36:2; Genesis 36:24; 1 Chronicles 1:40.
אַיָּ֥ה
ʼAyâh
H345
"Aiah"
N-proper
Aiah, meaning falcon, was the name of two Israelites, including a Horite and the father of Rizpah, Saul's concubine. Aiah was mentioned in 2 Samuel as the father of Rizpah.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.3.7; father of: Rizpah (H7532) § Aiah or Ajah = "falcon" 1) a Horite, son of Zibeon 2) father of Rizpah, Saul's concubine
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Aiah, Ajah. See also: Genesis 36:24; 2 Samuel 21:10; 1 Chronicles 1:40.
וַ/עֲנָֽה
ʻĂnâh
H6034
"Anah"
Conj | N-proper
Anah was a person's name in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis 36:24 as the son of Zibeon. Anah also means 'answer' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.24; son of: Zibeon (H6649H); brother of: Aiah (H0345) § Anah = "answer" 1) son of Zibeon and father of Aholibamah, a wife of Esau 2) a Horite chief 3) daughter of Zibeon
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Anah. See also: Genesis 36:2; Genesis 36:25; 1 Chronicles 1:41.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 1:40
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Context — The Descendants of Seir
38The sons of Seir: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan.
39The sons of Lotan: Hori and Homam. Timna was Lotan’s sister.
40The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.
41The son of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran. 42The sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan. The sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 36:23–24 | These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. These are the sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. (This is the Anah who found the hot springs in the wilderness as he was pasturing the donkeys of his father Zibeon.) |
1 Chronicles 1:40 Summary
This verse lists the sons of Shobal and Zibeon, which may seem like just a list of names, but it's actually an important part of the biblical record of the descendants of Seir. By including these names, the biblical authors are highlighting the importance of family and relationships, as seen in Genesis 10:1 and 1 Chronicles 1:1-54. This verse encourages us to consider our own place within our families and communities, and to pray for and support one another, as seen in Psalms 127:3-5 and Ephesians 6:1-4. By reflecting on this verse, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the value of family and relationships in our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of listing the sons of Shobal and Zibeon in 1 Chronicles 1:40?
The listing of the sons of Shobal and Zibeon in 1 Chronicles 1:40 is part of the genealogical record of the descendants of Seir, which helps to establish the family lines and relationships of the people of Israel, as seen in Genesis 36:20-30 and 1 Chronicles 1:38-42.
Who are Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam, and why are they mentioned?
Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam are the sons of Shobal, and their mention in 1 Chronicles 1:40 provides a record of the descendants of Seir, highlighting the importance of family and lineage in the biblical narrative, as seen in Genesis 10:1 and 1 Chronicles 1:1-54.
What can we learn from the sons of Zibeon, Aiah and Anah, in this verse?
The mention of Aiah and Anah as the sons of Zibeon in 1 Chronicles 1:40 reminds us of the importance of family and relationships in the biblical narrative, and encourages us to consider our own place within our families and communities, as seen in Psalms 127:3-5 and Ephesians 6:1-4.
How does this verse fit into the larger context of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles 1:40 is part of the genealogical record in 1 Chronicles 1:1-9:44, which provides a foundation for understanding the history and relationships of the people of Israel, and sets the stage for the rest of the book, which focuses on the reign of King David and the establishment of the kingdom, as seen in 1 Chronicles 10:1-29:30 and 2 Samuel 1:1-24:25.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the way the biblical authors carefully recorded the family lines and relationships of the people of Israel?
- How does the mention of specific names and relationships in this verse encourage me to consider my own place within my family and community?
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of family and lineage in the biblical narrative, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How can I use this verse as a reminder to pray for and support my own family members, as well as those in my community?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 1:40
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 1:38].
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:40
(35-42) The tribes of Esau and Seir, extracted from Genesis 36
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 1:40
40. Aiah and Anah] See Genesis 36:24.