1 Chronicles 2:49
1 Chronicles 2:49 in Multiple Translations
She was also the mother of Shaaph father of Madmannah, and of Sheva father of Machbenah and Gibea. Caleb’s daughter was Acsah.
She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb was Achsah.
She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbena, and the father of Gibea; and the daughter of Caleb was Achsah.
And Shaaph, the father of Madmannah, Sheva, the father of Machbena and the father of Gibea; and Caleb's daughter was Achsah. These were the sons of Caleb.
She was also the mother of Shaaph, the father of Madmannah, and of Sheva, the father of Macbenah and Gibea. Caleb's daughter was Acsah.
She bare also Shaaph, the father of Madmannah, and Sheua the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea. And Achsah was Calebs daughter.
and she beareth Shaaph father of Madmannah, Sheva father of Machbenah, and father of Gibea; and a daughter of Caleb [is] Achsa.
She bore also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbena and the father of Gibea; and the daughter of Caleb was Achsah.
She bore also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb was Achsah.
And Saaph the father of Madmena beget Sue the father of Machbena, and the father of Gabaa. And the daughter of Caleb was Achsa.
Shaaph, and Sheva. Shaaph was the father of Madmannah. Sheva was the father of Macbenah and Gibea. Caleb’s daughter was Acsah.
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1 Chronicles 2:49 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תֵּ֗לֶד
שַׁ֚עַף
אֲבִ֣י
מַדְמַנָּ֔ה
אֶת
שְׁוָ֛א
אֲבִ֥י
מַכְבֵּנָ֖ה
וַ/אֲבִ֣י
גִבְעָ֑א
וּ/בַת
כָּלֵ֖ב
עַכְסָֽה
וַ/תֵּ֗לֶד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
שַׁ֚עַף
Shaʻaph
H8174
Shaaph
N-proper
אֲבִ֣י
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms
מַדְמַנָּ֔ה
Madmannâh
H4089
Madmannah
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שְׁוָ֛א
Shᵉvâʼ
H7724
Sheva
N-proper
אֲבִ֥י
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms
מַכְבֵּנָ֖ה
Makbênâʼ
H4343
Machbenah
N-proper
וַ/אֲבִ֣י
ʼâb
H1
father
Conj | N-ms
גִבְעָ֑א
Gibʻâʼ
H1388
Gibea
N-proper
וּ/בַת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Conj | N-fs
כָּלֵ֖ב
Kâlêb
H3612
Caleb
N-proper
עַכְסָֽה
ʻAkçâh
H5915
Achsah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 2:49
וַ/תֵּ֗לֶד
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.
שַׁ֚עַף
Shaʻaph
H8174
"Shaaph"
N-proper
Shaaph was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, son of Caleb and Maacah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:49. He had several brothers and half-brothers, including Hur and Jesher. Shaaph is only mentioned once in the Bible.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.49; son of: Caleb (H3612H) and Maacah (H4601L); brother of: Sheber (H7669), Tirhanah (H8647) and Sheva (H7724); half-brother of: Hur (H2354), Jesher (H3475), Shobab (H7727H), Ardon (H0715), Mareshah@1Ch.2.42 (H4337), Haran (H2771B), Moza (H4162), Gazez (H1495), Jahdai (H3056) and Achsah (H5915H) § Shaaph = "division" 1) son of Jahdai of the family of Caleb, the brother of Jerahmeel 2) son of Caleb, the brother of Jerahmeel, by his concubine Maachah and father of Madmannah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Shaaph. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:47; 1 Chronicles 2:49.
אֲבִ֣י
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
מַדְמַנָּ֔ה
Madmannâh
H4089
"Madmannah"
N-proper
Madmannah was a town in the south district of Judah and also the name of a descendant of Caleb. The name means dunghill and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:49.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.49; son of: Shaaph (H8174H) § Madmannah = "dunghill" 1) a descendant of Caleb 2) one of the towns in the south district of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Madmannah. See also: Joshua 15:31; 1 Chronicles 2:49.
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.
שְׁוָ֛א
Shᵉvâʼ
H7724
"Sheva"
N-proper
Sheva was an Israelite who lived during the United Monarchy, and his name means Jehovah contends. He was the father of Elihoreph and Ahijah, and is also known as Shavsha and Shisha. He is mentioned in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.8.17; father of: Elihoreph (H0456) and Ahijah (H0281); also called Shavsha at 1Ch.18.16; Sheva(Ketiv: Sheya) at 2Sa.20.25; Shisha at 1Ki.4.3; Another name of se.ra.yah (שְׂרָיָהוּ "Seraiah" H8304G) § Sheva = "Jehovah contends" Judaite, son of Caleb by his concubine Maachah and grandson of Hezron
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Sheva. See also: 2 Samuel 20:25; 1 Chronicles 2:49.
אֲבִ֥י
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
מַכְבֵּנָ֖ה
Makbênâʼ
H4343
"Machbenah"
N-proper
Machbenah was a person and a place in ancient Palestine, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:49. He was a man of the tribe of Judah and the son of Sheva. The name Machbenah means bond or son of Sheva.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.49; son of: Sheva (H7724); brother of: Gibea (H1388) § Machbenah = "bond" son of Sheva and grandson of Caleb
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Machbenah. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:49.
וַ/אֲבִ֣י
ʼâb
H1
"father"
Conj | N-ms
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
גִבְעָ֑א
Gibʻâʼ
H1388
"Gibea"
N-proper
Gibea was a man from the tribe of Judah, living during the Divided Monarchy, and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:49 as the son of Sheva. He was also the brother of Machbenah and grandson of Caleb. The name means hill.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.49; son of: Sheva (H7724); brother of: Machbenah (H4343) § Gibea = "hill" son of Sheva and grandson of Caleb (a son of Caleb)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Gibeah. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:49.
וּ/בַת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Conj | N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
כָּלֵ֖ב
Kâlêb
H3612
"Caleb"
N-proper
Caleb was a man from the tribe of Judah who lived during the time of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. He is first mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:9 and is known for his bravery and faith. Caleb was a leader among the Israelites.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.9; son of: Hezron (H2696H); brother of: Ram (H7410), Jerahmeel (H3396), Segub (H7687H) and Ashhur (H0806); married to Azubah (H5806H), Jerioth (H3408), Ephrathah (H0672), Ephah (H5891H) and Maacah (H4601L); father of: Hur (H2354), Jesher (H3475), Shobab (H7727H), Ardon (H0715), Mareshah@1Ch.2.42 (H4337), Haran (H2771B), Moza (H4162), Gazez (H1495), Jahdai (H3056), Sheber (H7669), Tirhanah (H8647), Shaaph (H8174H), Sheva (H7724) and Achsah (H5915H); also called Carmi (NIV: Karmi) at 1Ch.4.1(?); Chelubai at 1Ch.2.9; § Caleb = "dog" 1) the godly son of Jephunneh and the faithful spy who reported the Promised Land favourably and urged its capture 2) son of Hezron and grandson of Pharez and great grandson of Judah and the father of Hur and grandfather of Caleb the spy
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: Caleb. See also: Numbers 13:6; Joshua 15:18; 1 Chronicles 6:41.
עַכְסָֽה
ʻAkçâh
H5915
"Achsah"
N-proper
Achsah was an Israelite woman from the tribe of Judah, daughter of Caleb, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:49. Her name means ankle chain or anklet. She was part of a large family with several brothers.
Definition: A woman of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.49; daughter of: Caleb (H3612H); sister of: Hur (H2354), Jesher (H3475), Shobab (H7727H), Ardon (H0715), Mareshah@1Ch.2.42 (H4337), Haran (H2771B), Moza (H4162), Gazez (H1495), Jahdai (H3056), Sheber (H7669), Tirhanah (H8647), Shaaph (H8174H) and Sheva (H7724) § Achsah = "ankle chain" or "anklet" the daughter of Caleb and wife of Caleb's brother Othniel to whom she was given as a reward for capturing Debir
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Achsah. See also: Joshua 15:16; Judges 1:12; 1 Chronicles 2:49.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 2:49
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:49
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:49
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:49
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:49
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 2:49
Context — The Sons of Israel
47The sons of Jahdai: Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph.
48Caleb’s concubine Maacah was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah.
49She was also the mother of Shaaph father of Madmannah, and of Sheva father of Machbenah and Gibea. Caleb’s daughter was Acsah.
50These were the descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim, 51Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 15:31 | Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah, |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 2:42 | The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel: Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph, and Mareshah his second son, who was the father of Hebron. |
| 3 | Isaiah 10:31 | Madmenah flees; the people of Gebim take refuge. |
| 4 | Joshua 15:57 | Kain, Gibeah, and Timnah—ten cities, along with their villages. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 21:6 | let seven of his male descendants be delivered to us so that we may hang them before the LORD at Gibeah of Saul, the chosen of the LORD.” “I will give them to you,” said the king. |
1 Chronicles 2:49 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 2:49, tells us about the family of Caleb, including his daughter Acsah and the children of his concubine Maacah. It shows us that God values every person and their place in the family of God, just as He values every child, as seen in Psalm 139:13-16. The details about Caleb's family help us understand the importance of family and heritage in the Bible, similar to the emphasis in Deuteronomy 6:6-7 on passing down faith to the next generation. By looking at these family lineages, we can see how God works through ordinary people to achieve His extraordinary plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Shaaph and what was his significance in the Bible?
Shaaph, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:49, was a son of Caleb's concubine Maacah and the father of Madmannah, indicating his place within the family lineage of Caleb, as seen in the broader context of 1 Chronicles 2:47-50.
What can we learn about Caleb's family from this verse?
From 1 Chronicles 2:49, we understand that Caleb had a daughter named Acsah and that his concubine Maacah was the mother of several children, including Shaaph and Sheva, highlighting the complexity of family relationships in biblical times, similar to those described in Genesis 25:1-4.
How does this verse contribute to our understanding of the genealogy of the Israelites?
1 Chronicles 2:49 provides specific details about the descendants of Caleb, integrating his family into the larger genealogy of the Israelites, which is crucial for understanding the historical and cultural context of the Old Testament, as seen in the book of 1 Chronicles and supported by references like Genesis 46:8-27.
What is the significance of Acsah being mentioned as Caleb's daughter in this verse?
The mention of Acsah as Caleb's daughter in 1 Chronicles 2:49, alongside the sons and their descendants, emphasizes the importance of acknowledging all children in biblical genealogies, as each played a role in the family and tribal history, reflecting principles found in Psalm 127:3-5 about the value of children.
Reflection Questions
- How does the detailed account of family lineages in the Bible, such as in 1 Chronicles 2:49, reflect God's interest in the personal lives and heritage of His people?
- In what ways can the complex family structures described in the Bible, including those in 1 Chronicles 2, inform our understanding of God's design for family and community?
- What does the inclusion of lesser-known figures like Shaaph and Sheva in the biblical record teach us about the value God places on every individual's life and contribution?
- How can reflecting on the genealogical details in verses like 1 Chronicles 2:49 help us appreciate the historical depth and richness of our faith?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:49
She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah,.... Prince of a place so called, in the tribe of Judah, Joshua 15:31 Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibeah; prince of two cities of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:49
She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:49
Madmannah: this and divers other following names are the names of places in Judah, and father is meant as ,24.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:49
(42-55) These verses revert to the Calebite stocks. Interpreted as merely bearing upon the extraction of individuals about whom, for the most part, nothing whatever is known beyond what these brief notices reveal, the section presents great difficulties. The key to it appears to be the assumption that it is an ancient record of the relations between certain great branches of the tribe of Judah, and their various settlements; in other words, these lists are tribal and topographical, rather than genealogical.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 2:49
49. the daughter of Caleb was Achsah] The Caleb of Jdg 1:12 (who according to Joshua 15:13-19 was Caleb son of Jephunneh) also had a daughter Achsah.