1 Chronicles 7:32
1 Chronicles 7:32 in Multiple Translations
Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua.
And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.
And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.
And Heber was the father of Japhlet and Shomer and Hotham and Shua, their sister.
Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua.
And Heber begate Iaphlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shuah their sister.
And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.
Heber became the father of Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and Shua their sister.
And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.
And Heber beget Jephlat, and Somer, and Hotham, and Suaa their sister.
Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham. Their sister was Shua.
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1 Chronicles 7:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/חֶ֨בֶר֙
הוֹלִ֣יד
אֶת
יַפְלֵ֔ט
וְ/אֶת
שׁוֹמֵ֖ר
וְ/אֶת
חוֹתָ֑ם
וְ/אֵ֖ת
שׁוּעָ֥א
אֲחוֹתָֽ/ם
וְ/חֶ֨בֶר֙
Cheber
H2268
Heber
Conj | N-proper
הוֹלִ֣יד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יַפְלֵ֔ט
Yaphlêṭ
H3310
Japhlet
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
שׁוֹמֵ֖ר
Shôwmêr
H7763
Shomer
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
חוֹתָ֑ם
Chôwthâm
H2369
Hotham
N-proper
וְ/אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
שׁוּעָ֥א
Shûwʻâʼ
H7774
Shua
N-proper
אֲחוֹתָֽ/ם
ʼâchôwth
H269
sister
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 7:32
וְ/חֶ֨בֶר֙
Cheber
H2268
"Heber"
Conj | 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.
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.
יַפְלֵ֔ט
Yaphlêṭ
H3310
"Japhlet"
N-proper
Japhlet was an Israelite from the tribe of Asher, mentioned in Joshua 16:3, and his name means he will deliver.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.16.3; son of: Heber (H2268); brother of: Shomer (H7763H), Hotham (H2369) and Shua (H7774); father of: Pasach (H6457), Bimhal (H1118) and Ashvath (H6220) Also named: yaph.le.ti (יַפְלֵטִי "Japhletite" H3311) § Japhlet = "he will deliver" a descendant of Asher through Beriah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Japhlet. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:32; 1 Chronicles 7:33.
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.
שׁוֹמֵ֖ר
Shôwmêr
H7763
"Shomer"
N-proper
Shomer was an Israelite man who lived before the time of the monarchy, and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:32. His name means 'keeper' or 'watcher', and he was a member of the tribe of Asher.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.7.32; son of: Heber (H2268); brother of: Japhlet (H3310), Hotham (H2369) and Shua (H7774); father of: Ahi (H0277H), Rohgah (H7303), Jehubbah (H3160) and Aram (H0758J); also called Shemer (KJV: Shamer) at 1Ch.7.34; Also named: she.mer (שֶׁ֫מֶר "Shemer" H8106H) § Shomer = "keeper" 1) son of Jehozabad or Shimrith the Moabitess and one of the conspirators who slew king Joash of Judah 2) an Asherite, son of Heber 2a) also 'Shemer'
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Shomer. See also: 2 Kings 12:22; 1 Chronicles 7:32.
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.
חוֹתָ֑ם
Chôwthâm
H2369
"Hotham"
N-proper
Hotham means seal and refers to two Israelites, one of whom was a father of two of David's warriors. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:44. Hotham was a man of Asher and a descendant of Heber.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.44; father of: Shama (H8091), Jeiel (H3273H) § Hotham = "seal" 1) a man of Asher, son of Heber, of the family of Beriah 2) father of two of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Hotham, Hothan. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:32; 1 Chronicles 11:44.
וְ/אֵ֖ת
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.
שׁוּעָ֥א
Shûwʻâʼ
H7774
"Shua"
N-proper
Shua was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned in Genesis 38:2. He was the father of Bath-shua. The name Shua means wealth. Shua was also the name of a daughter of Heber, an Asheritess.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; father of: Bath-shua (H1323I) Another spelling of shu.a (שׁוּעַ "Shua" H7770) § Shua = "wealth" an Asheritess, daughter of Heber and sister to Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Shua. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:3; 1 Chronicles 7:32.
אֲחוֹתָֽ/ם
ʼâchôwth
H269
"sister"
N-fs | Suff
A sister in the Bible can be a biological sibling, a half-sister, or a close relative. In Genesis 4:2, Cain's sister is not named, but in Genesis 24:15, Rebekah is Isaac's cousin and future wife.
Definition: 1) sister 1a) sister (same parents) 1b) half-sister (same father) 1c) relative 1c1) (metaph) of Israel's and Judah's relationship 1d) beloved 1d1) bride 1e) (fig.) of intimate connection 1f) another
Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other, sister, together. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Samuel 13:22; Proverbs 7:4.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 7:32
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Context — The Descendants of Asher
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. 34The sons of Shemer: Ahi, Rohgah, Hubbah, and Aram.1 Chronicles 7:32 Summary
This verse tells us about Heber's family, including his sons Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and their sister Shua. It reminds us that families are important to God, as seen in Exodus 20:12 and Psalm 127:3-5. Just like Heber's family, our families are a part of God's bigger plan, as explained in Genesis 12:2 and Ephesians 3:15. By learning about these families in the Bible, we can understand more about God's love for us and how He wants us to live, as taught in 1 Timothy 5:8 and Matthew 19:4-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Heber in 1 Chronicles 7:32?
Heber is the son of Beriah, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:31, and the father of several children listed in 1 Chronicles 7:32, including Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and their sister Shua.
What can we learn from the genealogies in 1 Chronicles?
The genealogies in 1 Chronicles, such as the one in 1 Chronicles 7:32, remind us of the importance of family and heritage, and how God works through generations, as seen in Psalm 78:4 and Exodus 20:12.
Why are the daughters mentioned in these genealogies?
The daughters, such as Shua in 1 Chronicles 7:32 and Serah in 1 Chronicles 7:30, are included to show that they are also part of the family and have a role in the history of God's people, as seen in the example of the daughters of Zelophehad in Numbers 27:1-11.
How does this verse fit into the larger story of the Bible?
1 Chronicles 7:32 is part of the historical account of the Israelites, showing how God fulfilled His promises to Abraham, as stated in Genesis 12:2 and Genesis 15:5, and set the stage for the coming of Jesus Christ, as prophesied in Isaiah 11:1 and Luke 3:23-38.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the way Heber's children are listed in this verse, and how can I apply that to my own family?
- How does knowing my own family history and heritage help me understand God's plan for my life, as seen in Psalm 16:5-6 and Acts 13:22-23?
- In what ways can I, like Heber, be a faithful parent and leave a lasting legacy for my children, as encouraged in Proverbs 22:6 and Ephesians 6:4?
- What role do I think Shua, Heber's daughter, played in the family, and what can I learn from her example, as seen in the stories of other biblical women like Deborah in Judges 4:4 and Esther in Esther 4:13-14?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 7:32
And Heber,.... The other grandson of Asher; and son of Beriah; begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shuah their sister; a place on the borders of Ephraim is called the coast of Japhleti; but
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 7:32
And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:32
(32-34) The race of Heber (spelt differently from Heber, Abraham’s ancestor). Nothing is known of any of these families. The name Japhleti (the Japhletite) occurs as a clan (Joshua 16:3), but far away from the bounds of Asher.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:32
Verse 32. And Shua their sister.] It is very rarely that women are found in the Jewish genealogies, and they are never inserted but for especial reasons.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 7:32
The treatment of different tribes is unequal in this chapter. In the case of Issachar (1 Chronicles 7:1-5), Benjamin (1 Chronicles 7:6-12), and Asher (1 Chronicles 7:30-40), genealogies are given and the number of fighting-men of each tribe is stated. To Naphtali is devoted a single verse, giving only the names of his sons. For Manasseh and Ephraim genealogies are given and their possessions are shortly enumerated. The mention of Dan is obliterated, owing to the state of the text of 1 Chronicles 7:12.