1 Chronicles 7:38
1 Chronicles 7:38 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.
And the sons of Jether; Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara.
And the sons of Jether: Jephunneh, and Pispa, and Ara.
And the sons of Jether: Jephunneh and Pispah and Ara.
The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispah, and Ara.
And the sonnes of Iether, Iephunneh, and Pispa and Ara.
And sons of Jether: Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara.
The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.
And the sons of Jether; Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara.
The sons of Jether: Jephone, and Phaspha, and Ara.
Jether’s sons were Jephunneh, Pispah, and Ara.
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1 Chronicles 7:38 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֖י
יֶ֑תֶר
יְפֻנֶּ֥ה
וּ/פִסְפָּ֖ה
וַ/אְרָֽא
וּ/בְנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
יֶ֑תֶר
Yether
H3500
Jethro
N-proper
יְפֻנֶּ֥ה
Yᵉphunneh
H3312
Jephunneh
N-proper
וּ/פִסְפָּ֖ה
Piçpâh
H6462
Pispa
Conj | N-proper
וַ/אְרָֽא
ʼărâʼ
H690
Ara
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 7:38
וּ/בְנֵ֖י
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.
יֶ֑תֶר
Yether
H3500
"Jethro"
N-proper
Jethro, meaning abundance, was the father-in-law of Moses and a Midianite priest who advised Moses in Exodus 2 and 18.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.18; father of: Zipporah (H6855) and Hobab (H2246); also called Reuel (KJV: Raguel) at Num.10.29; Another spelling of yit.ro (יִתְרוֹ "Jethro" H3503) § Jether = "abundance" 1) father-in-law of Moses 2) oldest son of Gideon 3) father of Jephunneh and the chief of a line of warriors of the line of Asher 4) father of Amasa, the commander of Absalom's army 5) son of Jada, a descendant of Hezron, of the tribe of Judah 6) a son of Ezra, a Judaite
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Jether, Jethro. Compare H3503 (יִתְרוֹ). See also: Exodus 4:18; 1 Chronicles 2:17; 1 Chronicles 7:38.
יְפֻנֶּ֥ה
Yᵉphunneh
H3312
"Jephunneh"
N-proper
Jephunneh was the name of two Israelites, one from the tribe of Asher and the other the father of Caleb the spy from the tribe of Judah, meaning he will be facing.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.38; son of: Ithran (H3506H); brother of: Pispa (H6462) and Ara (H0690) § Jephunneh = "He will be facing" 1) a Kenezite and father of Caleb the spy from the tribe of Judah 2) son of Jether and descendant of Asher
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Jephunneh. See also: Numbers 13:6; Joshua 14:6; 1 Chronicles 7:38.
וּ/פִסְפָּ֖ה
Piçpâh
H6462
"Pispa"
Conj | N-proper
Pispa was an Israelite from the tribe of Asher, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:38 as the son of Jether. His name means disappearance, and he is listed among his brothers Jephunneh and Ara.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.38; son of: Ithran (H3506H); brother of: Jephunneh (H3312H) and Ara (H0690) § Pispah = "disappearance" a son of Jether from the tribe of Asher
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Pispah. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:38.
וַ/אְרָֽא
ʼărâʼ
H690
"Ara"
Conj | N-proper
Ara, an Israelite from the tribe of Asher, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:38 as the son of Ithran and brother of Jephunneh and Pispa.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.38; son of: Ithran (H3506H); brother of: Jephunneh (H3312H) and Pispa (H6462) § Ara = "lion" a descendant of Asher
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ara. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:38.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 7:38
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Context — The Descendants of Asher
36The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah,
37Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera.
38The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.
39The sons of Ulla: Arah, Hanniel, and Rizia. 40All these were the descendants of Asher—heads of their families, choice and mighty men of valor, and chiefs among the leaders. The number of men fit for battle, recorded in their genealogies, was 26,000.1 Chronicles 7:38 Summary
[This verse, 1 Chronicles 7:38, is about the family of Jether, who was a descendant of the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. The names of Jether's sons, Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara, are recorded as part of the genealogical record of the Israelites, which helps us understand their family lines and inheritance, similar to what we see in Genesis 46:8-27 and Numbers 1:1-54. This reminds us that every person is significant and valued by God, regardless of their family background, as seen in Psalm 139:13-16 and Jeremiah 1:5. By studying these genealogies, we can learn about God's faithfulness and sovereignty over His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Jether in the Bible?
Jether is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:38 as the father of Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara, and is part of the genealogy of the tribe of Asher, as seen in 1 Chronicles 7:30-40, which lists the descendants of Asher, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, as recorded in Genesis 30:13 and Genesis 49:20.
What can we learn from the genealogies in 1 Chronicles?
The genealogies in 1 Chronicles, such as 1 Chronicles 7:38, provide valuable information about the family lines and descendants of the twelve tribes of Israel, and demonstrate God's faithfulness and sovereignty over His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 1:10-11 and Jeremiah 31:35-37.
Why are the names of Jether's sons important?
The names of Jether's sons, Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara, are important because they are part of the genealogical record of the tribe of Asher, which helps to establish the family lines and inheritance of the Israelites, as seen in Numbers 26:1-51 and Joshua 13-19.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse, 1 Chronicles 7:38, is part of the larger narrative of the Bible, which tells the story of God's creation, the fall of humanity, and God's plan of redemption through Jesus Christ, as seen in Genesis 1:1, Romans 5:12-21, and Revelation 21:1-4.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the faithfulness of God in recording the genealogies of His people, and how can I apply that to my own life?
- How do the names and family lines in this verse remind me of the importance of my own spiritual heritage and the legacy I will leave for future generations?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty over my life, just as the Israelites trusted in God's faithfulness to their ancestors, as seen in Psalm 78:1-8 and Isaiah 46:9-11?
- What does this verse teach me about the value and significance of every individual, regardless of their family background or social status, as seen in Galatians 3:28 and Revelation 7:9-10?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 7:38
And the sons of Jether,.... The same with Ithran, the last of Zophah's sons but one, 1 Chronicles 7:37, Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara; not Jephunneh the father of Caleb; he was not of the tribe of Asher, but of Judah.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 7:38
And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:38
1 Chronicles 7:38 And the sons of Jether; Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara.Ver. 38. Jether.] Called Ithran.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:38
(38) The sons of Jether.—Jether and Ithran (1 Chronicles 7:37) are virtually the same name, and perhaps to be identified here. This will connect 1 Chronicles 7:38 with the preceding line of the sons of Zophah. Jephunneh.—The name of the father of Caleb the Kenizzite.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 7:38
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.