1 Chronicles 2:33
1 Chronicles 2:33 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These were the descendants of Jerahmeel.
And the sons of Jonathan; Peleth, and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel.
And the sons of Jonathan: Peleth, and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel.
And the sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel.
The sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These are all the descendants of Jerahmeel.
And the sonnes of Ionathan were Peleth and Zaza. These were the sonnes of Ierahmeel.
And sons of Jonathan: Peleth, and Zaza. These were sons of Jerahmeel.
The sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel.
And the sons of Jonathan; Peleth, and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel.
But Jonathan beget Phaleth, and Ziza, These were the sons of Jerameel.
Jonathan’s sons were Peleth and Zaza. Those were the descendants of Jerahmeel.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 2:33
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1 Chronicles 2:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֥י
יוֹנָתָ֖ן
פֶּ֣לֶת
וְ/זָזָ֑א
אֵ֥לֶּה
הָי֖וּ
בְּנֵ֥י
יְרַחְמְאֵֽל
וּ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
יוֹנָתָ֖ן
Yôwnâthân
H3129
Jonathan
N-proper
פֶּ֣לֶת
Peleth
H6431
Peleth
N-proper
וְ/זָזָ֑א
zâzâʼ
H2117
Zaza
Conj | N-proper
אֵ֥לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
הָי֖וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יְרַחְמְאֵֽל
Yᵉrachmᵉʼêl
H3396
Jerahmeel
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 2:33
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.
יוֹנָתָ֖ן
Yôwnâthân
H3129
"Jonathan"
N-proper
Jonathan means Jehovah has given, a name shared by several Israelites, including King Saul's son and a friend of David. He was a key figure in 1 Samuel and a brave warrior. Jonathan's story is told in the books of Samuel.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.32; son of: Shammah (H8048I) Another spelling of ye.ho.na.tan (יְהוֹנָתָן "Jonathan" H3083J) § Jonathan or Jehonathan = "Jehovah has given" 1) a son of king Saul and a friend of David 2) a son of the high priest Abiathar and the last descendant of Eli of whom we hear 3) one of David's mighty warriors 4) a Levite and father of Zechariah, a priest who blew the trumpet at the dedication of the wall 5) a son of Kareah and a brother of Johanan; a Judaite captain after the fall of Jerusalem 6) another Judaite 7) father of Ebed in the time of Ezra 8) son of Asahel in the time of Ezra 9) a priest of the family of Melicu in the time of Nehemiah 10) son of Joiada and his successor to the high priesthood in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: Jonathan. See also: Judges 18:30; 1 Samuel 14:42; Jeremiah 40:8.
פֶּ֣לֶת
Peleth
H6431
"Peleth"
N-proper
Peleth is a name given to two men in the Bible, one from the tribe of Judah and the other from the tribe of Reuben. The name means swiftness, and these individuals are mentioned in the context of their families and ancestors. They are part of Israel's history.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.33; son of: Jonathan (H3129); brother of: Zaza (H2117) § Peleth = "swiftness" 1) a Reubenite, father of On who rebelled with Dathan and Abiram in the days of the wilderness wanderings 2) son of Jonathan and a descendant of Jerahmeel of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Peleth. See also: Numbers 16:1; 1 Chronicles 2:33.
וְ/זָזָ֑א
zâzâʼ
H2117
"Zaza"
Conj | N-proper
Refers to Zaza, a man from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:33. His name means 'brightness' or 'fulness' and he was a son of Jonathan. Zaza is only mentioned once in the Bible.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.33; son of: Jonathan (H3129); brother of: Peleth (H6431H) § Zaza = "brightness" or "fulness" one of the sons of Jonathan, descendant of Jerahmeel
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Zaza. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:33.
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.
הָי֖וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
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.
יְרַחְמְאֵֽל
Yᵉrachmᵉʼêl
H3396
"Jerahmeel"
N-proper
Jerahmeel means may God have pity, and was the name of three Israelites, including the son of Hezron and grandson of Pharez. He was a founder of the family of Jerahmeelites and is mentioned in Jeremiah 36:26.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.36.26; son of: Hammelech (H4428H); brother of: Malchijah (H4441H) § Jerahmeel = "may God have pity" 1) the 1st son of Hezron, grandson of Pharez, and great grandson of Judah and the founder of the family of Jerahmeelites 2) officer sent by king Jehoiakim of Judah to arrest Baruch 3) a Merarite Levite the representative of the family of Kish, the son of Mahli
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Jerahmeel. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:9; 1 Chronicles 2:33; Jeremiah 36:26.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 2:33
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Context — The Sons of Israel
31The son of Appaim: Ishi. The son of Ishi: Sheshan. The son of Sheshan: Ahlai.
32The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan. Jether died without children.
33The sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These were the descendants of Jerahmeel.
34Sheshan had no sons, but only daughters. He also had an Egyptian servant named Jarha. 35Sheshan gave his daughter in marriage to his servant Jarha, and she bore to him Attai.1 Chronicles 2:33 Summary
This verse lists the sons of Jonathan, Peleth and Zaza, who were descendants of Jerahmeel. It shows how the Bible values family and heritage, just like in Genesis 5:1-32 and 1 Chronicles 1:1-54. We can learn from this verse that our families are important to God, and He cares about our relationships and lineage, as seen in Psalm 127:1-5 and Ephesians 6:1-4. By studying our own family histories and lineages, we can gain a deeper appreciation for God's faithfulness and provision, as seen in Ruth 4:18-22 and Matthew 1:1-17.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Jonathan in 1 Chronicles 2:33?
Jonathan was the son of Jada, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:32, and his sons are listed in this verse as Peleth and Zaza, descendants of Jerahmeel.
What can we learn about family lineage from this verse?
This verse highlights the importance of family lineage and genealogy in the Bible, as seen in other passages like Genesis 5:1-32 and 1 Chronicles 1:1-54, which also list descendants and family relationships.
Why are the sons of Jonathan mentioned specifically in this verse?
The sons of Jonathan, Peleth and Zaza, are mentioned to provide a complete record of the descendants of Jerahmeel, as part of the larger genealogy of the tribe of Judah, which is a significant part of Israel's history, as seen in Ruth 4:18-22 and Matthew 1:1-17.
How does this verse relate to the broader biblical narrative?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Bible, which often emphasizes the importance of family, lineage, and heritage, as seen in passages like Exodus 6:14-25 and Luke 3:23-38, which also trace the genealogy of important figures in biblical history.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn about the importance of family and heritage from this verse, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the listing of descendants in this verse reflect God's care and attention to detail in the lives of His people, as seen in Psalm 139:13-16 and Matthew 10:29-31?
- What does this verse reveal about the character of Jonathan and his sons, Peleth and Zaza, and what can I learn from their example?
- How can I use this verse to reflect on my own place within my family's history and legacy, and what responsibilities do I have to carry on this legacy, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and Psalm 78:1-8?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:33
And the sons of Jonathan; Peleth and Zaza,.... Of whom no mention is made elsewhere: these were the sons of Jerahmeel; not only his immediate sons, but their posterity, called from him Jerahmeelites, 1 Samuel 27:10.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:33
And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:33
(33) These were the sons of Jerahmeel.—Subscription of the list contained in 1 Chronicles 2:25-33. It is noteworthy that the total of the names from Judah to Zaza again amounts to about seventy. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 1; see also Genesis 46:27.)