1 Chronicles 7:20
1 Chronicles 7:20 in Multiple Translations
The descendants of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son,
¶ And the sons of Ephraim; Shuthelah, and Bered his son, and Tahath his son, and Eladah his son, and Tahath his son,
And the sons of Ephraim: Shuthelah, and Bered his son, and Tahath his son, and Eleadah his son, and Tahath his son,
And the sons of Ephraim: Shuthelah and Bered his son, and Tahath his son, and Eleadah his son, and Tahath his son,
The descendants of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son,
The sonnes also of Ephraim were Shuthelah, and Bered his sonne, and Tahath his sonne, and his sonne Eladah, and Tahath his sonne,
And sons of Ephraim: Shuthelah, and Bered his son, and Tahath his son, and Eladah his son, and Tahath his son,
The sons of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son,
And the sons of Ephraim; Shuthelah, and Bered his son, and Tahath his son, and Eladah his son, and Tahath his son,
And the sons of Ephraim were Suthala, Bared his son, Thahath his son, Elada his son, Thahath his son, and his son Zabad,
This is a list of the descendants of Ephraim. One son of Ephraim’s was Shuthelah. Shuthelah’s son was Bered. Bered’s son was Tahath. Tahath’s son was Eleadah. Eleadah’s son was also named Tahath.
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1 Chronicles 7:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֥י
אֶפְרַ֖יִם
שׁוּתָ֑לַח
וּ/בֶ֤רֶד
בְּנ/וֹ֙
וְ/תַ֣חַת
בְּנ֔/וֹ
וְ/אֶלְעָדָ֥ה
בְנ֖/וֹ
וְ/תַ֥חַת
בְּנֽ/וֹ
וּ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
אֶפְרַ֖יִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
Ephraim
N-proper
שׁוּתָ֑לַח
Shûwthelach
H7803
Shuthelah
N-proper
וּ/בֶ֤רֶד
Bered
H1260
Bered
Conj | N-proper
בְּנ/וֹ֙
bên
H1121
son
N-ms | Suff
וְ/תַ֣חַת
Tachath
H8480
Tahath
Conj | N-proper
בְּנ֔/וֹ
bên
H1121
son
N-ms | Suff
וְ/אֶלְעָדָ֥ה
ʼElʻâdâh
H497
Eleadah
Conj | N-proper
בְנ֖/וֹ
bên
H1121
son
N-ms | Suff
וְ/תַ֥חַת
Tachath
H8480
Tahath
Conj | N-proper
בְּנֽ/וֹ
bên
H1121
son
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 7:20
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.
אֶפְרַ֖יִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
"Ephraim"
N-proper
Ephraim means doubly fruitful, referring to Joseph's son and the tribe that descended from him. The tribe of Ephraim was a significant part of Israel's history. Ephraim is also the name of a region in the Bible.
Definition: Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful" the country of the tribe of Ephraim Also named: Ephraim (Ἐφραίμ "Ephraim" G2187)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Ephraim, Ephraimites. See also: Genesis 41:52; 1 Chronicles 27:20; Psalms 60:9.
שׁוּתָ֑לַח
Shûwthelach
H7803
"Shuthelah"
N-proper
Shuthelah was the name of two Israelites, one of whom was the son of Zabad and an ancestor of Joshua. The name means noise of breaking. Shuthelah was a member of the tribe of Ephraim.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.21; son of: Zabad (H2066H) § Shuthelah = "noise of breaking" son of Ephraim, ancestor of Joshua, and progenitor of family of Ephraim
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Shuthelah. See also: Numbers 26:35; 1 Chronicles 7:20; 1 Chronicles 7:21.
וּ/בֶ֤רֶד
Bered
H1260
"Bered"
Conj | N-proper
Bered was a place in southern Palestine and also the name of an Israelite, a descendant of Ephraim, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:20.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.20; son of: Shuthelah (H7803); brother of: Eran (H6197); father of: Tahath (H8480I) § Bered = "hail" 1) a son or descendant of Ephraim 2) a place in the south of Palestine, near Kadesh, near the well Lahairoi
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Bered. See also: Genesis 16:14; 1 Chronicles 7:20.
בְּנ/וֹ֙
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms | Suff
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.
וְ/תַ֣חַת
Tachath
H8480
"Tahath"
Conj | N-proper
Tachath refers to a place in the Desert and three Israelites, including a Kohathite Levite and a descendant of Ephraim. It means station and appears in 1 Chronicles 7:20b. Tachath was a common name in biblical times.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.7.20b; son of: Eleadah (H0497); father of: Zabad (H2066H) § Tahath = "station" 1) a Kohathite Levite, son of Assir and father of Uriel 2) a Kohathite Levite, son of Assir and father of Zephaniah 2a) maybethe same as 1 3) son of Bered, great grandson of Ephraim, and father of Eladah 4) son of Eladah, grandson of 3, and father Zabad 5) a station of Israel in the wilderness
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Tahath. See also: Numbers 33:26; 1 Chronicles 6:9; 1 Chronicles 7:20.
בְּנ֔/וֹ
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms | Suff
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.
וְ/אֶלְעָדָ֥ה
ʼElʻâdâh
H497
"Eleadah"
Conj | N-proper
Eleadah was an Israelite man who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:20 as the son of Tahath and father of Tahath. His name means God has adorned, indicating his special status as a descendant of Ephraim.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.20; son of: Tahath (H8480I); father of: Tahath (H8480J); also called in KJV: Eladah; § Eladah = "God has adorned" a descendant of Ephraim
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Eladah. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:20.
בְנ֖/וֹ
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms | Suff
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.
וְ/תַ֥חַת
Tachath
H8480
"Tahath"
Conj | N-proper
Tachath refers to a place in the Desert and three Israelites, including a Kohathite Levite and a descendant of Ephraim. It means station and appears in 1 Chronicles 7:20b. Tachath was a common name in biblical times.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.7.20b; son of: Eleadah (H0497); father of: Zabad (H2066H) § Tahath = "station" 1) a Kohathite Levite, son of Assir and father of Uriel 2) a Kohathite Levite, son of Assir and father of Zephaniah 2a) maybethe same as 1 3) son of Bered, great grandson of Ephraim, and father of Eladah 4) son of Eladah, grandson of 3, and father Zabad 5) a station of Israel in the wilderness
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Tahath. See also: Numbers 33:26; 1 Chronicles 6:9; 1 Chronicles 7:20.
בְּנֽ/וֹ
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms | Suff
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.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 7:20
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- 1 Chronicles 7:20 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 7:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 7:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:20
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:20
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 7:20
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 7:20
Context — The Descendants of Ephraim
18His sister Hammolecheth gave birth to Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah.
19And these were the sons of Shemida: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.
20The descendants of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son,
21Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son. Ezer and Elead were killed by the natives of Gath, because they went down to steal their livestock. 22Their father Ephraim mourned for many days, and his relatives came to comfort him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 26:35–36 | These were the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: The Shuthelahite clan from Shuthelah, the Becherite clan from Becher, and the Tahanite clan from Tahan. And the descendants of Shuthelah were the Eranite clan from Eran. |
1 Chronicles 7:20 Summary
This verse lists the descendants of Ephraim, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and shows how God is interested in the details of our lives and families. Just like Ephraim's family, our families are important to God, and He wants us to trust Him and follow Him, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:5-7 and Psalm 127:1-5. By studying this verse, we can learn more about God's faithfulness and love for His people, and be encouraged to live out our own faith in a way that honors Him. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask God to help us understand and appreciate our own family's spiritual heritage, and to use us to bless future generations, according to His promise in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible include so many genealogies, like the one in 1 Chronicles 7:20?
The genealogies in the Bible, such as the one in 1 Chronicles 7:20, serve to establish the historical accuracy and reliability of the biblical account, as well as to demonstrate God's faithfulness to His people across generations, as seen in Genesis 12:2-3 and Romans 11:28-29.
What is the significance of the names listed in this verse?
The names listed in 1 Chronicles 7:20 are significant because they represent the descendants of Ephraim, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and demonstrate God's covenant faithfulness to the Israelites, as promised in Deuteronomy 7:9 and Jeremiah 31:35-37.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of God's relationship with His people, the Israelites, and ultimately points to the coming of Jesus Christ, who would fulfill God's promises to the Israelites, as seen in Luke 1:54-55 and Romans 15:8.
What can we learn from the family tree of Ephraim?
The family tree of Ephraim, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 7:20, teaches us about the importance of family, legacy, and God's faithfulness across generations, as emphasized in Psalm 100:5 and Acts 2:39.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's interest in the details of our lives and the lives of our families?
- How does the listing of Ephraim's descendants encourage me to think about my own family's legacy and spiritual heritage?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of remembering and honoring my ancestors and their faith?
- How can I apply the principles of faithfulness and covenant loyalty, demonstrated by God in this verse, to my own relationships and community?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 7:20
And the sons of Ephraim,.... A son of Joseph, and father of a tribe of this name, whose genealogy through five generations follows: Shuthelah, Bered, Tahath, Eladah, Tahath; the second.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 7:20
And the sons of Ephraim; Shuthelah, and Bered his son, and Tahath his son, and Eladah his son, and Tahath his son, The sons of Ephraim. Numerous and great difficulties encumber this passage.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:20
Bered his son; either, 1. The son of Shuthelah; and so Tahath the son of Bered; and so the rest, which make up seven succeeding generations. Or, 2. The son of Ephraim; and so Tahath is the son not of Bered, but of Ephraim, and so forward. And thus all these were brethren, and sons or grandchildren of Ephraim, living together at one time with their father. Object. This cannot be, because then Ephraim had two sons called Shuthelah, and two called Tahath. Answ. That might easily happen, either because the first Shuthelah and Tahath were dead before the other two of those names were born; or because two of them were Ephraim’ s sons, and two of them his grandchildren, called after their uncle’ s names. For this is certain, the name of sons is promiscuously used concerning immediate children, and grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:20
1 Chronicles 7:20 And the sons of Ephraim; Shuthelah, and Bered his son, and Tahath his son, and Eladah his son, and Tahath his son,Ver. 20. And the sons of Ephraim,] The Ephraimites were famous for their wealth, power, and prowess; but withal they are noted for insolent, proud, and quarrelsome. See Judges 8:1; Judges 12:1.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 7:20
20–27. The Line of Ephraim to Joshua 20. Shuthelah … Bered … Tahath … Eladah] These four names are taken from Numbers 26:35-36, where they appear to correspond with Shuthelah … Becher … Tahan … Eran.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 7:20
The sons of Ephraim - The genealogy is difficult. It is perhaps best to consider Ezer and Elead 1 Chronicles 7:21 as not sons of Zabad and brothers of the second Shuthelah, but natural sons of Ephraim.