1 Chronicles 11:45
1 Chronicles 11:45 in Multiple Translations
Jediael son of Shimri and his brother Joha the Tizite,
Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite,
Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite,
Jediael, the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite,
Jediael, son of Shimri, and his brother, Joha the Tizite;
Iediael the sonne of Shimri, and Ioha his brother the Tizite,
Jediael son of Shimri, and Joha his brother the Tizite,
Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite,
Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite,
Jedihel the son of Zamri, and Jobs his brother a Thosaite,
Jediael the son of Shimri and his younger brother Joha, from Tiz town/clan;
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1 Chronicles 11:45 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְדִֽיעֲאֵל֙
בֶּן
שִׁמְרִ֔י
וְ/יֹחָ֥א
אָחִ֖י/ו
הַ/תִּיצִֽי
יְדִֽיעֲאֵל֙
Yᵉdîyʻăʼêl
H3043
Jediael
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
שִׁמְרִ֔י
Shimrîy
H8113
Shimri
N-proper
וְ/יֹחָ֥א
Yôwchâʼ
H3109
Joha
Conj | N-proper
אָחִ֖י/ו
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-ms | Suff
הַ/תִּיצִֽי
Tîytsîy
H8491
Tizite
Art | Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 11:45
יְדִֽיעֲאֵל֙
Yᵉdîyʻăʼêl
H3043
"Jediael"
N-proper
Jediael means God makes known, and was the name of three Israelites, including a chief patriarch of the tribe of Benjamin and a Korahite gatekeeper in 1 Chronicles 26.2.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.2; son of: Meshelemiah (H4920); brother of: Zechariah (H2148A), Zebadiah (H2069J), Jathniel (H3496), Elam (H5867H), Jehohanan (H3076I) and Eliehoenai (H0454A) § Jediael = "God makes known" 1) a chief patriarch of the tribe of Benjamin; maybe the same as 'Ashbel' 2) the 2nd son of Meshelemiahand a Korahite gatekeeper 3) son of Shimri and one of David's mighty warriors 4) one of the chiefs of the thousands of Manasseh who joined David on his march to Ziklag; maybe the same man as 3 above
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Jediael. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:6; 1 Chronicles 11:45; 1 Chronicles 26:2.
בֶּן
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.
שִׁמְרִ֔י
Shimrîy
H8113
"Shimri"
N-proper
Shimri means vigilant, the name of four Israelites, including a Simeonite and a Merarite Levite. They lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.29.13 § Shimri = "vigilant" 1) a Simeonite, son of Shemaiah and father of Jedaiah 2) father of Jediael, one of David's mighty warriors 3) a Merarite Levite, son of Hosah 4) a Kohathite Levite of the sons of Elizaphan
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Shimri. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:37; 1 Chronicles 26:10; 2 Chronicles 29:13.
וְ/יֹחָ֥א
Yôwchâʼ
H3109
"Joha"
Conj | N-proper
Joha, meaning 'Jehovah gives life', was the name of two Israelites, including one of David's mighty warriors and a son of Beriah the Benjamite.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.45; son of: Shimri (H8113H); brother of: Jediael (H3043H) § Joha = "Jehovah gives life" 1) one of the sons of Beriah the Benjamite 2) the Tizite, one of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Joha. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:16; 1 Chronicles 11:45.
אָחִ֖י/ו
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
הַ/תִּיצִֽי
Tîytsîy
H8491
"Tizite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Tizite is a descendant of Tiz, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:45. The name means thou shalt go forth, and refers to an inhabitant of Tiz. The KJV translates it as Tizite.
Definition: Someone descended from Tiz(?), only mentioned at 1Ch.11.45 § Tizite = "thou shall go forth" an inhabitant of Tiz
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Tizite. See also: 1 Chronicles 11:45.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 11:45
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Context — David’s Mighty Men
43Hanan son of Maacah, Joshaphat the Mithnite,
44Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jeiel the sons of Hotham the Aroerite,
45Jediael son of Shimri and his brother Joha the Tizite,
46Eliel the Mahavite, Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, Ithmah the Moabite, 47Eliel, Obed, and Jaasiel the Mezobaite.1 Chronicles 11:45 Summary
[This verse tells us about two brothers, Jediael and Joha, who were part of a group of brave warriors that supported King David. They were from different towns, but they worked together to fight for what was right, much like the unity described in Psalm 133:1-3. We can learn from their example by being brave and faithful in our own lives, and trusting in God's power and provision, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were Jediael and Joha in the Bible?
Jediael and Joha were two brothers mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:45 as part of David's mighty men, a group of brave warriors who supported King David in battle, as seen in 1 Chronicles 11:10-47 and 2 Samuel 23:8-39.
What does it mean to be a Tizite?
The term 'Tizite' refers to someone from the town of Tiz, but the exact location is unknown, however, it is clear that Joha's identity as a Tizite is significant enough to be included in the biblical record, much like the tribal affiliations mentioned in Genesis 49:1-28 and Numbers 1:5-15.
Why are the names of these men recorded in the Bible?
The names of Jediael and Joha, among others, are recorded in the Bible to demonstrate God's attention to detail and His care for each individual, as seen in Psalm 139:17-18 and Matthew 10:30, where every hair on our head is numbered.
How can we apply the example of Jediael and Joha to our lives?
We can apply their example by being faithful and brave in our own walks with God, just as they were, and trusting in His power and provision, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 31:6 and 1 Corinthians 16:13-14.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be part of a community of believers, and how can we support one another like David's mighty men?
- How can we demonstrate bravery and faithfulness in our own lives, even when faced with challenges or uncertainties?
- What can we learn from the fact that Jediael and Joha were brothers, and how can we apply that to our own relationships with family and friends?
- In what ways can we trust in God's power and provision, just as Jediael and Joha did, and how can that impact our daily lives?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 11:45
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 11:1]
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:45
(45) Jediael.—Perhaps the Manassite who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chronicles 12:20).