1 Chronicles 4:2
1 Chronicles 4:2 in Multiple Translations
Reaiah son of Shobal was the father of Jahath, and Jahath was the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These were the clans of the Zorathites.
And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat Ahumai, and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites.
And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat Ahumai and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites.
And Reaiah, the son of Shobal, was the father of Jahath; and Jahath was the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites.
Reaiah, son of Shobal, was the father of Jahath. Jahath was the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These were the families of the Zorathites.
And Reaiah the sonne of Shobal begat Iahath, and Iahath begate Ahumai, and Lahad: these are the families of the Zoreathites.
And Reaiah son of Shobal begat Jahath, and Jahath begat Ahumai and Lahad; these [are] families of the Zorathite.
Reaiah the son of Shobal became the father of Jahath; and Jahath became the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites.
And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat Ahumai, and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites.
And Raia the son of Sobal beget Jahath, of whom were born Ahumai, and Laad. These are the families of Sarathi.
Shobal’s son was Reaiah. Reaiah was the father of Jahath, and Jahath was the father of Ahumai and Lahad. They were the ancestors of the Zorath people-group.
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1 Chronicles 4:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/רְאָיָ֤ה
בֶן
שׁוֹבָל֙
הוֹלִ֣יד
אֶת
יַ֔חַת
וְ/יַ֣חַת
הֹלִ֔יד
אֶת
אֲחוּמַ֖י
וְ/אֶת
לָ֑הַד
אֵ֖לֶּה
מִשְׁפְּח֥וֹת
הַ/צָּֽרְעָתִֽי
וּ/רְאָיָ֤ה
Rᵉʼâyâh
H7211
Reaiah
Conj | N-proper
בֶן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
שׁוֹבָל֙
Shôwbâl
H7732
Shobal
N-proper
הוֹלִ֣יד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יַ֔חַת
Yachath
H3189
Jahath
N-proper
וְ/יַ֣חַת
Yachath
H3189
Jahath
Conj | N-proper
הֹלִ֔יד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אֲחוּמַ֖י
ʼĂchûwmay
H267
Ahumai
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
לָ֑הַד
Lahad
H3855
Lahad
N-proper
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
מִשְׁפְּח֥וֹת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
N-fp
הַ/צָּֽרְעָתִֽי
Tsorʻîy
H6882
Zorathite
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 4:2
וּ/רְאָיָ֤ה
Rᵉʼâyâh
H7211
"Reaiah"
Conj | N-proper
Reaiah was the name of three Israelites, including a descendant of Judah and a Reubenite. The name means Jehovah has seen, and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2 and 4.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.52; son of: Shobal (H7732H); father of: Jahath (H3189); also called Reaiah at 1Ch.4.2; Another name of ro.eh (רֹאֶה "Haroeh" H7204) § Reaia or Reaiah = "Jehovah has seen" 1) a descendant of Shobal the son of Judah 2) a Reubenite, son of Micah and father of Baal 3) a progenitor of a family of temple slaves who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Reaia, Reaiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:2; Ezra 2:47; Nehemiah 7:50.
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.
שׁוֹבָל֙
Shôwbâl
H7732
"Shobal"
N-proper
Shobal was the name of several men in the Bible, including an Edomite and two Israelites. One Shobal was a descendant of Judah and had several brothers and a son named Haroeh. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.50; son of: Hur (H2354); brother of: Uri (H0221), Salma (H8007H), Hareph (H2780), Jezreel (H3157J), Ishma (H3457), Idbash (H3031), Hazzelelponi (H6753), Penuel (H6439H) and Ezer (H5829); father of: Haroeh (H7204) § Shobal = "flowing" 1) the 2nd son of Seir the Horite (Edom) and one of the dukes of the Horites 2) son of Caleb, grandson of Hur, and founder of Kirjath-jearim 3) a Judaite, son of Hur and a descendant of Caleb 3a) possibly the same as 2
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Shobal. See also: Genesis 36:20; 1 Chronicles 1:40; 1 Chronicles 4:2.
הוֹלִ֣יד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
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.
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.
יַ֔חַת
Yachath
H3189
"Jahath"
N-proper
Jahath was the name of four Israelites, including a Levite living during the time of Egypt and Wilderness. He was the son of Gershon and brother of Shimei. Jahath means He will snatch up.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.17; son of: Gershon (H1648); brother of: Shimei (H8096); father of: Jahath (H3189H), Libni (H3936H), Shimei (H8096G); also called Jahath at 1Ch.6.43; Ladan (KJV: Laadan) at 1Ch.23.7,9; 26.21; Another name of liv.ni (לִבְנִי "Libni" H3845G) § Jahath = "He will snatch up" 1) son of Reaiah and grandson of Shobal of the tribe of Judah 2) a son of Libni and grandson of Gershom and great grandson of Levi 3) a Gershonite Levite; the eldest son of Shimei and the grandson of Laadan; founder of the house of Jahath 4) a Levite and son of Shelomoth 5) a Merarite Levite in the reign of Josiah
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Jahath. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:2; 1 Chronicles 23:10; 2 Chronicles 34:12.
וְ/יַ֣חַת
Yachath
H3189
"Jahath"
Conj | N-proper
Jahath was the name of four Israelites, including a Levite living during the time of Egypt and Wilderness. He was the son of Gershon and brother of Shimei. Jahath means He will snatch up.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.17; son of: Gershon (H1648); brother of: Shimei (H8096); father of: Jahath (H3189H), Libni (H3936H), Shimei (H8096G); also called Jahath at 1Ch.6.43; Ladan (KJV: Laadan) at 1Ch.23.7,9; 26.21; Another name of liv.ni (לִבְנִי "Libni" H3845G) § Jahath = "He will snatch up" 1) son of Reaiah and grandson of Shobal of the tribe of Judah 2) a son of Libni and grandson of Gershom and great grandson of Levi 3) a Gershonite Levite; the eldest son of Shimei and the grandson of Laadan; founder of the house of Jahath 4) a Levite and son of Shelomoth 5) a Merarite Levite in the reign of Josiah
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Jahath. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:2; 1 Chronicles 23:10; 2 Chronicles 34:12.
הֹלִ֔יד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
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.
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.
אֲחוּמַ֖י
ʼĂchûwmay
H267
"Ahumai"
N-proper
Ahumai was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:2 as a descendant of Judah and the son of Jahath.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.2; son of: Jahath (H3189); brother of: Lahad (H3855) § Ahumai = "a water reed: brother of waters" grandson of Shobal, descendant of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ahumai. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:2.
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.
לָ֑הַד
Lahad
H3855
"Lahad"
N-proper
Lahad was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:2, as the son of Jahath and brother of Ahumai. His name means oppression.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.2; son of: Jahath (H3189); brother of: Ahumai (H0267) § Lahad = "oppression" son of Jahath, a descendant of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Lahad. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:2.
אֵ֖לֶּה
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.
מִשְׁפְּח֥וֹת
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
N-fp
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
הַ/צָּֽרְעָתִֽי
Tsorʻîy
H6882
"Zorathite"
Art | Ngmsa
The Zorathites are people from the town of Zorah. They are mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:53 as a family group. The Zorathites are also known as the Zorites.
Definition: Someone descended from Zorath(?), first mentioned at 1Ch.2.53; also called Zorite at 1Ch.2.54; § Zorites or Zorathites, of Zorah "hornet" the inhabitants of Zorah
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Zorites, Zareathites, Zorathites. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:53; 1 Chronicles 2:54; 1 Chronicles 4:2.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 4:2
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 4:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 4:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:2
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 4:2
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Context — The Descendants of Judah
1The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.
2Reaiah son of Shobal was the father of Jahath, and Jahath was the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These were the clans of the Zorathites.
3These were the sons of Etam: Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash. And their sister was named Hazzelelponi. 4Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer was the father of Hushah. These were the descendants of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah and the father of Bethlehem.Cross References
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| 1 | Judges 13:25 | And the Spirit of the LORD began to stir him at Mahaneh-dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 2:52–54 | These were the descendants of Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim: Haroeh, half the Manahathites, and the clans of Kiriath-jearim—the Ithrites, Puthites, Shumathites, and Mishraites. From these descended the Zorathites and Eshtaolites. The descendants of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, half the Manahathites, the Zorites, |
| 3 | Joshua 15:33 | These were in the foothills: Eshtaol, Zorah, Ashnah, |
1 Chronicles 4:2 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 4:2, is part of a list of the descendants of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. It mentions Reaiah, the son of Shobal, and his son Jahath, who had two sons named Ahumai and Lahad. These families were part of the Zorathite clans, and their names are included in the Bible to show God's care for each individual and family, just like He cares for us today (as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Matthew 10:30). By reading about these families, we can learn about the importance of family, heritage, and community, and how they fit into God's larger plan, as described in Romans 11:25-32 and Revelation 7:9-10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Reaiah and why is he mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:2?
Reaiah was a descendant of Judah and the son of Shobal, and he is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:2 as the father of Jahath, indicating his importance in the genealogy of the tribes of Israel, as seen in Genesis 46:8-27 and Numbers 26:19-22.
What does the term 'clans of the Zorathites' refer to in this verse?
The clans of the Zorathites refer to the family groups or tribes that descended from Zorath, and in this context, it specifically refers to the descendants of Reaiah and Jahath, as part of the larger tribe of Judah, similar to the clans mentioned in Joshua 7:1-5 and 1 Samuel 9:1-2.
Why are the names of Ahumai and Lahad included in this verse?
The names of Ahumai and Lahad are included in 1 Chronicles 4:2 as they are the sons of Jahath and part of the Zorathite clans, highlighting the importance of family lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative, as seen in other genealogical passages such as 1 Chronicles 2:3-17 and Ruth 4:18-22.
How does this verse relate to the broader biblical narrative?
This verse is part of the larger genealogical record of the Israelites, tracing the descendants of Judah and their role in the history of God's people, as seen in the books of Genesis, Numbers, and Joshua, and ultimately pointing forward to the coming of Jesus Christ, as prophesied in Genesis 49:10 and fulfilled in Matthew 1:1-17.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn about the importance of family and heritage from this verse, and how can I apply that to my own life?
- How does the inclusion of specific names and genealogical details in this verse reflect God's care and attention to the individual lives of His people?
- In what ways can I, like the Zorathites, be part of a larger community of believers and contribute to the rich heritage of God's people?
- What does this verse teach me about the value of remembering and honoring my own family history and cultural roots, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:9-10 and Psalm 78:1-8?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 4:2
And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath,.... Reaiah is the same with Haroeh, 1 Chronicles 2:52 the names are of the same signification: and Jahath begat Ahumai, and Lahad.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 4:2
And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat Ahumai and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:2
Reaiah; called Haroeh, ; of whom see there. The families of the Zorathites; of whom see on .
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:2
(2-4) Branches and settlements of the Hurites.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 4:2
2. Reaiah] Cp. note on 1 Chronicles 2:52. the Zorathites] Cp. note on 1 Chronicles 2:53.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 4:2
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Where Is Your Strength by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher talks about a man who was a menace to his enemies. His enemies tried to find his secret and eventually captured him. They bound him, blinded him, and m |