1 Chronicles 7:31
1 Chronicles 7:31 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.
And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who is the father of Birzavith.
And the sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.
And the sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.
The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malkiel, the father of Birzaith.
And the sonnes of Beriah, Heber, and Malchiel, which is the father of Birzauith.
And sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel — he [is] father of Birzavith.
The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.
And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who is the father of Birzavith.
And the sons of Baria: Haber, and Melchiel: he is the father of Barsaith.
Beriah’s sons were Heber and Malkiel. Malkiel was the father of Birzaith
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1 Chronicles 7:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וּ/בְנֵ֣י
בְרִיעָ֔ה
חֶ֖בֶר
וּ/מַלְכִּיאֵ֑ל
ה֖וּא
אֲבִ֥י
ברזות
בִרְזָֽיִת
וּ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
בְרִיעָ֔ה
Bᵉrîyʻâh
H1283
Beriah
N-proper
חֶ֖בֶר
Cheber
H2268
Heber
N-proper
וּ/מַלְכִּיאֵ֑ל
Malkîyʼêl
H4439
Malchiel
Conj | N-proper
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
אֲבִ֥י
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms
ברזות
Birzôwth
H1269
Birzaith
N-proper
בִרְזָֽיִת
Birzôwth
H1269
Birzaith
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 7:31
וּ/בְנֵ֣י
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.
בְרִיעָ֔ה
Bᵉrîyʻâh
H1283
"Beriah"
N-proper
Beriah was the name of several Israelites, including a Levite and a Benjamite, and means with a friend. It appears in various biblical accounts, including 1 Chronicles, as the name of different individuals.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.10; son of: Shimei (H8096G); brother of: Jahath (H3189I), Zizah (H2126) and Jeush (H3266J) § Beriah = "with a friend" 1) a son of Asher 2) a son of Ephraim 3) a Benjamite 4) a Levite
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Beriah. See also: Genesis 46:17; 1 Chronicles 7:31; 1 Chronicles 23:11.
חֶ֖בֶר
Cheber
H2268
"Heber"
N-proper
Heber was a man in the Bible, including a Kenite and three Israelites, with the name meaning 'comrade'. One Heber was the husband of Jael, who killed Sisera, and is mentioned in the book of Judges. Heber is also the name of several other biblical figures.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.17; son of: Elpaal (H0508); brother of: Eber (H5677I), Misham (H4936), Shemed (H8106B), Beriah (H1283I), Shema (H8087I), Zebadiah (H2069H), Meshullam (H4918J), Hizki (H2395), Ishmerai (H3461), Izliah (H3152) and Jobab (H3103K) § Heber = "comrade" 1) the Kenite, husband of Jael, who slew Sisera by driving a nail into his temple 2) grandson of Asher from whom came the Heberites 3) father of Socho, a Judahite 4) a Benjamite 5) another Benjamite 6) a Gadite
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Heber. See also: Genesis 46:17; Judges 5:24; 1 Chronicles 8:17.
וּ/מַלְכִּיאֵ֑ל
Malkîyʼêl
H4439
"Malchiel"
Conj | N-proper
Malchiel means my king is God, the son of Beriah and grandson of Asher, first mentioned in Genesis 46:17. He was an Israelite of the tribe of Asher. Malchiel lived during the time of Egypt and Wilderness.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.17; son of: Beriah (H1283); brother of: Heber (H2268); father of: Birzaith (H1269) Also named: mal.ki.e.li (מַלְכִּיאֵלִי "Malchielite" H4440) § Malchiel = "my king is God" the son of Beriah and grandson of Asher
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Malchiel. See also: Genesis 46:17; Numbers 26:45; 1 Chronicles 7:31.
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
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.
ברזות
Birzôwth
H1269
"Birzaith"
N-proper
Birzoth is a personal name in the Bible, referring to an Israelite from the tribe of Asher. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:31 as the son of Malchiel. The KJV translates it as 'Birzavith'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.31; son of: Malchiel (H4439) § Birzavith or Birzath = "in leanness: choice olive" a descendant of Asher
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Birzavith (from the marg.). See also: 1 Chronicles 7:31.
בִרְזָֽיִת
Birzôwth
H1269
"Birzaith"
N-proper
Birzoth is a personal name in the Bible, referring to an Israelite from the tribe of Asher. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:31 as the son of Malchiel. The KJV translates it as 'Birzavith'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.31; son of: Malchiel (H4439) § Birzavith or Birzath = "in leanness: choice olive" a descendant of Asher
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Birzavith (from the marg.). See also: 1 Chronicles 7:31.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 7:31
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Context — The Descendants of Asher
29And along the borders of Manasseh were Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns.
30The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah.
31The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.
32Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua. 33The sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These were Japhlet’s sons.1 Chronicles 7:31 Summary
This verse lists the sons of Beriah, who was a son of Asher, to show how families and generations are connected. Just like how we have family trees, the Bible keeps track of important families and their histories, like in Genesis 5:1 and 1 Chronicles 1:1. This helps us see how God works through people and families over time, as promised in Deuteronomy 1:11. By reading about these families, we can learn about God's faithfulness and love for His people, and appreciate the value of our own family relationships and heritage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Beriah and why is he mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:31?
Beriah was a son of Asher, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:30, and his sons are listed in 1 Chronicles 7:31 to provide a record of the family lineage, highlighting the importance of genealogy in the Bible, as seen in Genesis 5:1 and 1 Chronicles 1:1.
What is the significance of the names Heber and Malchiel in this verse?
The names Heber and Malchiel are significant because they represent the continuation of Beriah's family line, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 1:11 and reiterated in 1 Chronicles 16:15.
Why does the Bible include so many genealogies, like the one in 1 Chronicles 7:31?
The genealogies in the Bible, such as the one in 1 Chronicles 7:31, serve to establish the historical context and validate the identities of key figures, like Jesus Christ, as seen in Matthew 1:1-17 and Luke 3:23-38, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's heritage and roots.
How does this verse relate to the broader narrative of the Bible?
This verse contributes to the overall story of God's relationship with His people, showcasing His sovereignty and faithfulness throughout generations, as seen in Psalm 90:1 and Acts 17:26, highlighting the value of studying biblical genealogies to appreciate God's plan of redemption.
Reflection Questions
- As you reflect on the family line of Beriah, consider how your own family's history and heritage have shaped your understanding of God's faithfulness.
- What can you learn from the way the Bible presents genealogies, and how can you apply those lessons to your own life and relationships?
- Think about the ways in which God has been faithful to your family or community across generations, and give thanks for His enduring presence.
- How does the attention to detail in this verse, listing specific names and family relationships, inspire you to value and honor your own family ties and heritage?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 7:31
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 7:30].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 7:31
And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who is the father of Birzavith. Malchiel ... father of Birzavith - i:e., founder of Birzavith (well of olives). Its site is unknown.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:31
THE TRIBE OF ASHER (1 Chronicles 7:30-40). (30, 31) The sons of Asher; Imnah. . . . Malchiel.—This is a literal transcript of Gen 46:17. Comp. also Numbers 26:44-46, where the clan (mishpahath) of each eponym is assigned; but the name of Isaah (Heb., Yishwâh) does not appear. Beriah.—Also the name of an Ephraimitic stock (1 Chronicles 7:23). Malchiel is called the “father (chief or founder) of Birzavith” only here. The Heb. margin has Birzayith, perhaps “well of olive” (be-er zayith); the text, Berazôth or Barzûth. It is probably the name of a place.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 7:31
31. Birzavith] R.V. Birzaith, probably the name of a place, “The well of the olive-tree.”