1 Chronicles 4:5
1 Chronicles 4:5 in Multiple Translations
Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.
¶ And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.
And Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.
And Ashhur, the father of Tekoa, had two wives, Helah and Naarah.
Ashhur was the father of Tekoa and had two wives, Helah and Naarah.
But Asher the father of Tekoa had two wiues, Heleah, and Naarah.
And to Ashhur father of Tekoa were two wives, Helah and Naarah;
Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.
And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.
And Assur the father of Thecua had two wives, Halaa and Naara:
Hezron’s son Ashhur, the father of Tekoa, had two wives whose names were Helah and Naarah.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 4:5
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1 Chronicles 4:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/לְ/אַשְׁחוּר֙
אֲבִ֣י
תְק֔וֹעַ
הָי֖וּ
שְׁתֵּ֣י
נָשִׁ֑ים
חֶלְאָ֖ה
וְ/נַעֲרָֽה
וּ/לְ/אַשְׁחוּר֙
ʼAshchûwr
H806
Ashhur
Conj | Prep | N-proper
אֲבִ֣י
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms
תְק֔וֹעַ
Tᵉqôwaʻ
H8620
Tekoa
N-proper
הָי֖וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
שְׁתֵּ֣י
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
נָשִׁ֑ים
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fp
חֶלְאָ֖ה
Chelʼâh
H2458
Helah
N-proper
וְ/נַעֲרָֽה
Naʻărâh
H5292
Naarah
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 4:5
וּ/לְ/אַשְׁחוּר֙
ʼAshchûwr
H806
"Ashhur"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Ashhur was an Israelite, a man from the tribe of Judah, who lived during the time of the wilderness and Egypt. He was the son of Hezron and Abiah, and had several wives and children. The KJV spells his name as Ashur.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.24; son of: Hezron (H2696H) and Abiah (H0029J); half-brother of: Ram (H7410), Jerahmeel (H3396), Caleb (H3612H) and Segub (H7687H); married to Helah (H2458) and Naarah (H5292B); father of: Ahuzzam (H0275), Hepher (H2660), Temeni (H8488), Haahashtari (H0326), Zereth (H6889), Izhar (H3328), Ethnan (H0869) and Koz (H6976) § Ashur = "black" son of Pharez
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Ashur. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:24; 1 Chronicles 4:5.
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.
תְק֔וֹעַ
Tᵉqôwaʻ
H8620
"Tekoa"
N-proper
Tekoa refers to a place in Palestine, specifically a town in the hill country of Judah near Hebron. It was rebuilt by king Rehoboam and was the birthplace of Amos. The town was also known as Tekoah.
Definition: Tekoa or Tekoah = "a stockade" town founded by Ashur son of Hezron in the hill country of Judah near Hebron rebuilt by king Rehoboam of Judah; birthplace of Amos Also named: te.qo.i (תְּקוֹעִי "Tekoa" H8621)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Tekoa, Tekoah. See also: 2 Samuel 14:2; 2 Chronicles 11:6; Jeremiah 6:1.
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.
שְׁתֵּ֣י
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
נָשִׁ֑ים
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fp
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.
חֶלְאָ֖ה
Chelʼâh
H2458
"Helah"
N-proper
Helah was an Israelite woman, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:5, who married Ashhur and had several children. Her name means rust, and she lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy in Israel.
Definition: A womanof the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.4.5; married to Ashhur (H0806); mother of: Zereth (H6889), Izhar (H3328), Ethnan (H0869) and Koz (H6976) § Helah = "rust" one of the two wives of Ashur, father of Tekoah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Helah. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:5; 1 Chronicles 4:7.
וְ/נַעֲרָֽה
Naʻărâh
H5292
"Naarah"
Conj | N-proper
Naarah was a woman in the Bible, the wife of Ashhur and mother of several children, including Ahuzzam and Hepher. She lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: Naarah or Naarath = "maiden" one of the landmarks on the southern boundary of the territory of Ephraim Another name of na.a.ran (נַעֲרָן "Naaran" H5295)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Naarah, Naarath. See also: Joshua 16:7; 1 Chronicles 4:5; 1 Chronicles 4:6.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 4:5
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Context — The Descendants of Judah
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.
5Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.
6Naarah bore to him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the descendants of Naarah. 7The sons of Helah were Zereth, Zohar, Ethnan,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 2:24 | After Hezron died in Caleb-ephrathah, his wife Abijah bore to him Ashhur the father of Tekoa. |
1 Chronicles 4:5 Summary
This verse tells us about a man named Ashhur, who was the father of Tekoa and had two wives, Helah and Naarah. It shows us that family and heritage are important to God, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Psalm 127:1-5. The fact that Ashhur had two wives may indicate that he was a man of some prominence or wealth, but we do not have any additional information about his character or actions. This verse reminds us that every person and family is significant in God's eyes, as seen in Jeremiah 1:5 and Matthew 10:29-31.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this verse mention the two wives of Ashhur, Helah and Naarah?
The Bible often records the names of wives and children to show the importance of family and lineage in the history of God's people, as seen in Genesis 5:1 and 1 Chronicles 1:1-54.
What can we learn from the fact that Ashhur had two wives?
The fact that Ashhur had two wives may indicate that he was a man of some prominence or wealth, as having multiple wives was not uncommon among wealthy or influential men in ancient Israel, as seen in Deuteronomy 21:15-17 and 1 Samuel 1:1-8.
How does this verse fit into the larger context of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles that records the genealogy of the tribe of Judah, highlighting the importance of family and heritage in the history of God's people, as seen in 1 Chronicles 4:1-23 and Ruth 4:18-22.
What can we learn about Ashhur from this verse?
From this verse, we can learn that Ashhur was the father of Tekoa, and that he had two wives, but we do not have any additional information about his character or actions, unlike other biblical figures such as Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3 or David in 1 Samuel 16:1-13.
Reflection Questions
- How does the recording of Ashhur's wives and children in this verse reflect the importance of family in God's plan?
- What can we learn about the cultural and historical context of ancient Israel from the fact that Ashhur had two wives?
- How does this verse relate to the broader theme of genealogy and heritage in the Bible, as seen in Genesis 5:1-32 and Matthew 1:1-17?
- What does this verse teach us about the value and significance of individual lives and families in the eyes of God, as seen in Psalm 139:13-16 and Jeremiah 1:5?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 4:5
And Ashur the father of Tekoa,.... A son of Hezron by Abiah, 1 Chronicles 2:24 had two wives, Helah and Naarah; as Lamech had, polygamy not being reckoned unlawful in those times.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 4:5
And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:5
1 Chronicles 4:5 And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.Ver. 5. And Ashur.] Who was the posthumous son of Hezron.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:5
THAT CAME OF ASH-HUR (1 Chronicles 4:5-7). (5) And Ashur the father of Tekoa.—See 1 Chronicles 2:24, and Notes. If Ashur means the Hurites, the two wives, Helah and Naarah, may designate two settlements of this great clan. (6) Hepher.—A district of southern Judah, near Tappuach (Joshua 12:17; 1 Kings 4:10). Temeni is a Gentilic name, formed from the word Têmân, “the south.” This clan was called “the Southrons,” and doubtless lived with the others in the south of Judah. Haahashtari is another nomen gentilicium, meaning the Ahashtarites (“muleteers;” comp. Esther 8:10). (7) The sons of Helah are unknown from other sources. Jezoar should be Zohar, according to the Hebrew margin. The Heb. text has Izhar.
Ethnan.—Harlot’s hire (Hosea 9:1). There may have been a foreign element in this clan or township.