1 Chronicles 11:42
1 Chronicles 11:42 in Multiple Translations
Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, chief of the Reubenites, and the thirty with him,
Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,
Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a chief of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,
Adina, the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a chief of the Reubenites, and thirty with him;
Adina, son of Shiza the Reubenite, leader of the Reubenites, and the thirty who were with him;
Adina the sonne of Shiza the Reubenite, a captaine of the Reubenites, and thirtie with him,
Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, head of the Reubenites, and by him thirty,
Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite (a chief of the Reubenites), and thirty with him,
Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,
Adina the son of Siza a Rubenite the prince of the Rubenites, and thirty with him:
Adina the son of Shiza, a leader from the tribe of Reuben, who had thirty soldiers with him;
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1 Chronicles 11:42 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
עֲדִינָ֨א
בֶן
שִׁיזָ֜א
הָ/רֽאוּבֵנִ֗י
רֹ֛אשׁ
לָ/רֽאוּבֵנִ֖י
וְ/עָלָ֥י/ו
שְׁלוֹשִֽׁים
עֲדִינָ֨א
ʻĂdîynâʼ
H5721
Adina
N-proper
בֶן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
שִׁיזָ֜א
Shîyzâʼ
H7877
Shiza
N-proper
הָ/רֽאוּבֵנִ֗י
Rᵉʼûwbênîy
H7206
Reubenite
Art | Ngmsa
רֹ֛אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-ms
לָ/רֽאוּבֵנִ֖י
Rᵉʼûwbênîy
H7206
Reubenite
Prep | Ngmsa
וְ/עָלָ֥י/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep | Suff
שְׁלוֹשִֽׁים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 11:42
עֲדִינָ֨א
ʻĂdîynâʼ
H5721
"Adina"
N-proper
Adina was an Israelite and chief of the Reubenites, serving as a captain under King David. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:42. His name means slender. Adina was a leader among his people.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.42; son of: Shiza (H7877) § Adina = "slender" a chief of the Reubenites, and a captain of David
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Adina. See also: 1 Chronicles 11:42.
בֶן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
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.
שִׁיזָ֜א
Shîyzâʼ
H7877
"Shiza"
N-proper
Shiza was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, and his son Adina was one of David's mighty warriors. The name Shiza means splendour, reflecting the family's noble status.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.42; father of: Adina (H5721) § Shiza = "splendour" a Reubenite, father of Adina, one of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Shiza. See also: 1 Chronicles 11:42.
הָ/רֽאוּבֵנִ֗י
Rᵉʼûwbênîy
H7206
"Reubenite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Reubenite is a descendant of Reuben, son of Israel and Leah, first mentioned in Genesis 29:32. Reubenites are part of the tribe of Reuben, living during the time of the Patriarchs. They are named after their ancestor Reuben.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Reuben living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.32; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Hanoch (H2585J), Pallu (H6396), Hezron (H2696) and Carmi (H3756) Group of re.u.ven (רְאוּבֵן "Reuben" H7205) § Reubenite, of Reuben "behold a son" a descendant of Reuben the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: children of Reuben, Reubenites. See also: Numbers 26:7; Joshua 13:8; 1 Chronicles 27:16.
רֹ֛אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
לָ/רֽאוּבֵנִ֖י
Rᵉʼûwbênîy
H7206
"Reubenite"
Prep | Ngmsa
A Reubenite is a descendant of Reuben, son of Israel and Leah, first mentioned in Genesis 29:32. Reubenites are part of the tribe of Reuben, living during the time of the Patriarchs. They are named after their ancestor Reuben.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Reuben living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.32; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Hanoch (H2585J), Pallu (H6396), Hezron (H2696) and Carmi (H3756) Group of re.u.ven (רְאוּבֵן "Reuben" H7205) § Reubenite, of Reuben "behold a son" a descendant of Reuben the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: children of Reuben, Reubenites. See also: Numbers 26:7; Joshua 13:8; 1 Chronicles 27:16.
וְ/עָלָ֥י/ו
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
שְׁלוֹשִֽׁים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 11:42
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Context — David’s Mighty Men
40Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
41Uriah the Hittite, Zabad son of Ahlai,
42Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, chief of the Reubenites, and the thirty with him,
43Hanan son of Maacah, Joshaphat the Mithnite, 44Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jeiel the sons of Hotham the Aroerite,1 Chronicles 11:42 Summary
[This verse tells us about Adina, a leader from the tribe of Reuben, who was part of a group of brave warriors that supported King David. Adina was in charge of the Reubenites and had thirty men with him, showing that he was a respected and capable leader. Just like Adina and his men, we are called to stand together with our fellow believers and support one another, as seen in passages like Romans 15:5-6 and Hebrews 10:24-25. By working together and having each other's backs, we can accomplish great things for God's kingdom.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Adina son of Shiza in the Bible?
Adina son of Shiza was a Reubenite and chief of the Reubenites, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:42, and was one of David's mighty men, known for their bravery and loyalty, similar to the heroes described in 2 Samuel 23:8-39
What does it mean to be a chief of the Reubenites?
Being a chief of the Reubenites, like Adina, meant holding a position of leadership and authority among the Reubenite tribe, as seen in the context of 1 Chronicles 11:42, where other leaders and warriors are listed, such as in Numbers 1:5-16 where tribal leaders are mentioned
Why is Adina mentioned alongside other warriors in 1 Chronicles 11?
Adina is mentioned alongside other warriors in 1 Chronicles 11 because he, like them, was a valiant fighter who supported King David, as described in 1 Chronicles 11:10-47, and his inclusion highlights the diverse group of leaders who rallied around David, similar to the united front seen in 1 Samuel 30:1-31
What can we learn from the example of Adina and the thirty with him?
We can learn from Adina and the thirty with him the importance of loyalty, bravery, and unity, as they stood together with David, just as believers are called to stand together in faith, as encouraged in Hebrews 10:24-25 and Romans 15:5-6
Reflection Questions
- What does Adina's position as chief of the Reubenites reveal about his character and leadership abilities, and how can I apply those qualities to my own life?
- How does the mention of 'the thirty with him' in 1 Chronicles 11:42 encourage me to value community and teamwork in my own spiritual journey?
- What role do I play in supporting and standing with my spiritual leaders, just as Adina and the thirty stood with David?
- In what ways can I demonstrate the kind of bravery and loyalty that Adina and the other warriors showed, in my daily life and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 11:42
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 11:1]
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:42
Thirty captains, who were under him at their colonel
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:42
1 Chronicles 11:42 Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,Ver. 42. And thirty with him.] Or, But the thirty were over him.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:42
(42) A captain of the Reubenites (or, chief; Heb., head) and thirty with him (besides him).—Literally, upon him. So LXX. Syriac reads “and he was commanding thirty men,” which gives the apparent meaning of the verse. If, as seems likely, the “thirty” were the officers of David’s guard of six hundred warriors (1 Samuel 23:13; 1 Samuel 30:10; 2 Samuel 15:18), called “the mighty men,” or heroes (2 Samuel 10:7; 2 Samuel 20:7; 1 Kings 1:8). each captain would lead about twenty men. Adina’s corps is mentioned perhaps as being larger than usual.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 11:42
42. and thirty with him] This clause is probably a marginal note taken into the text at the wrong place. It was apparently meant to stand after the name of Uriah the Hittite (1 Chronicles 11:41) by some scribe who followed our present text and referred “the sons of Hashem” (1 Chronicles 11:34) to Azmaveth and Eliahba (1 Chronicles 11:33), thus reckoning just thirty names from Asahel to Uriah. The clause should be read either “and up to him are thirty” or “and all of them are thirty” (cp. 2 Samuel 23:39).