1 Chronicles 2:29
1 Chronicles 2:29 in Multiple Translations
Abishur’s wife was named Abihail, and she bore to him Ahban and Molid.
And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail, and she bare him Ahban, and Molid.
And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail; and she bare him Ahban, and Molid.
And the name of Abishur's wife was Abihail; and she had Ahban and Molid by him.
Abishur's wife was called Abihail, who bore him Ahban and Molid.
And the name of the wife of Abishur was called Abiahil, and shee bare him Ahban and Molid.
And the name of the wife of Abishur [is] Abihail, and she beareth to him Ahban and Molid.
The name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail; and she bore him Ahban and Molid.
And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail; and she bore him Ahban, and Molid.
And the name of Abisur’s wife was Abihail, who bore him Ahobban, and Molid.
Abishur’s wife was Abihail. The sons of Abishur and Abihail were Ahban and Molid.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 2:29
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1 Chronicles 2:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/שֵׁ֛ם
אֵ֥שֶׁת
אֲבִישׁ֖וּר
אֲבִיהָ֑יִל
וַ/תֵּ֣לֶד
ל֔/וֹ
אֶת
אַחְבָּ֖ן
וְ/אֶת
מוֹלִֽיד
וְ/שֵׁ֛ם
shêm
H8034
name
Conj | N-ms
אֵ֥שֶׁת
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fs
אֲבִישׁ֖וּר
ʼĂbîyshûwr
H51
Abishur
N-proper
אֲבִיהָ֑יִל
ʼĂbîyhayil
H32
Abihail
N-proper
וַ/תֵּ֣לֶד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
ל֔/וֹ
Prep | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אַחְבָּ֖ן
ʼAchbân
H257
Ahban
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מוֹלִֽיד
Môwlîyd
H4140
Molid
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 2:29
וְ/שֵׁ֛ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
אֵ֥שֶׁת
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
אֲבִישׁ֖וּר
ʼĂbîyshûwr
H51
"Abishur"
N-proper
Abishur was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, son of Shammai, and father of Ahban and Molid, with his name meaning 'my father is a wall'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.28; son of: Shammai (H8060); brother of: Nadab (H5070I); married to Abihail (H0032H); father of: Ahban (H0257) and Molid (H4140) § Abishur = "my father is a wall" son of Shammai, descendant of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Abishur. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:28; 1 Chronicles 2:29.
אֲבִיהָ֑יִל
ʼĂbîyhayil
H32
"Abihail"
N-proper
Abihail is a name given to several Israelites, including the father of Esther, meaning my father is might. It appears in Esther 2:15, describing Abihail as the father of the future queen. The name represents the idea of God's strength and power.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Est.2.15; father of: Esther (H0635) § Abihail = "my father is might" 1) a Levite in Moses's time 2) a Gadite 3) father of Esther 4) wife of Abishur 5) wife of Rehoboam
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Abihail. See also: Numbers 3:35; 2 Chronicles 11:18; Esther 9:29.
וַ/תֵּ֣לֶד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
ל֔/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אַחְבָּ֖ן
ʼAchbân
H257
"Ahban"
N-proper
Ahban was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:29 as the son of Abishur and Abihail, and brother of Molid. His name means brother of an intelligent one.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.29; son of: Abishur (H0051) and Abihail (H0032H); brother of: Molid (H4140) § Ahban = "brother of an understanding (intelligent) one" son of Abishur of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ahban. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:29.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מוֹלִֽיד
Môwlîyd
H4140
"Molid"
N-proper
Molid was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, living during the Divided Monarchy. He was the son of Abishur and Abihail, and his name means begetter. Molid is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:29.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.29; son of: Abishur (H0051) and Abihail (H0032H); brother of: Ahban (H0257) § Molid = "begetter" a man of Judah, son of Abishur by Abihail and a descendant of Jerahmeel
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Molid. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:29.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 2:29
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Context — The Sons of Israel
27The sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel: Maaz, Jamin, and Eker.
28The sons of Onam: Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur.
29Abishur’s wife was named Abihail, and she bore to him Ahban and Molid.
30The sons of Nadab: Seled and Appaim. Seled died without children. 31The son of Appaim: Ishi. The son of Ishi: Sheshan. The son of Sheshan: Ahlai.1 Chronicles 2:29 Summary
This verse tells us about Abishur's family, including his wife Abihail and their sons Ahban and Molid. It shows us that God cares about each person and their family, and that He is interested in the details of our lives (as seen in Matthew 10:30). The fact that Abihail is named in this verse also reminds us that women play an important role in God's plan, just like they do in other parts of the Bible (such as in Genesis 24:15). By reading about Abishur's family, we can learn more about God's love for us and our families, and be encouraged to prioritize those relationships in our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Abishur and why is his family mentioned in the Bible?
Abishur was a descendant of Jerahmeel, and his family is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:29 as part of the genealogical record of the tribe of Judah, highlighting the importance of family lineage in the Bible, as seen in Genesis 5:1 and 1 Chronicles 1:1.
What can we learn from the fact that Abishur's wife, Abihail, is named in the Bible?
The fact that Abihail is named in 1 Chronicles 2:29 suggests that she played an important role in the family and in the eyes of God, much like other women in the Bible, such as Sarah in Genesis 11:29 and Rebekah in Genesis 24:15.
Why does the Bible include the names of Abishur's children, Ahban and Molid?
The inclusion of Ahban and Molid's names in 1 Chronicles 2:29 serves to continue the genealogical record and emphasize the significance of each individual in God's plan, as seen in Psalm 139:16, where God is said to have ordained the days of each person before they were born.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of family and legacy in the Bible?
This verse contributes to the larger narrative of family and legacy in the Bible, highlighting the importance of family relationships and the passing down of heritage from one generation to the next, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:6-7 and Psalm 78:4.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the way Abishur's family is presented in this verse, and how can I apply those lessons to my own family relationships?
- How does the inclusion of Abihail's name in this verse challenge or affirm my understanding of the role of women in the Bible?
- What does the fact that Ahban and Molid are named in this verse reveal about God's attention to detail and care for each individual?
- How can I use this verse as a reminder to prioritize my own family relationships and legacy, and to seek God's guidance in those areas?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:29
And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail,.... Of the same name was a wife of Rehoboam, a daughter of his grandfather David's eldest brother, Eliab, 2 Chronicles 11:18 and she bare him Ahban,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:29
And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were, Ram the firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:29
(9-41) The Hezronites, who were sons of Pharez (1 Chronicles 2:5), and their three lines of descent, Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai.