1 Chronicles 7:4
1 Chronicles 7:4 in Multiple Translations
In addition to them, according to their genealogy, they had 36,000 troops for battle, for they had many wives and children.
And with them, by their generations, after the house of their fathers, were bands of soldiers for war, six and thirty thousand men: for they had many wives and sons.
And with them, by their generations, after their fathers’ houses, were bands of the host for war, six and thirty thousand; for they had many wives and sons.
And with them, recorded in generations by their families, were bands of fighting-men, thirty-six thousand of them, for they had a great number of wives and sons.
They had many wives and sons and so in their genealogy they list 36,000 battle-ready fighting men.
And with them in their generations after the houshold of their fathers were bandes of men of warre for battel, sixe and thirtie thousand: for they had many wiues and children.
And beside them, by their generations, of the house of their fathers, [are] troops of the host of battle, thirty and six thousand, for they multiplied wives and sons;
With them, by their generations, after their fathers’ houses, were bands of the army for war, thirty-six thousand; for they had many wives and sons.
And with them, by their generations, after the house of their fathers, were bands of soldiers for war, six and thirty thousand men : for they had many wives and sons.
And there were with them by their families and peoples, six and thirty thousand most valiant men ready for war: for they had many wives and children.
In the record of Izrahiah’s descendants were the names of 36,000 men who served in the army because they had many wives and children.
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1 Chronicles 7:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/עֲלֵי/הֶ֨ם
לְ/תֹלְדוֹתָ֜/ם
לְ/בֵ֣ית
אֲבוֹתָ֗/ם
גְּדוּדֵי֙
צְבָ֣א
מִלְחָמָ֔ה
שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים
וְ/שִׁשָּׁ֖ה
אָ֑לֶף
כִּֽי
הִרְבּ֥וּ
נָשִׁ֖ים
וּ/בָנִֽים
וַ/עֲלֵי/הֶ֨ם
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep | Suff
לְ/תֹלְדוֹתָ֜/ם
tôwlᵉdâh
H8435
generation
Prep | N-fp | Suff
לְ/בֵ֣ית
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
אֲבוֹתָ֗/ם
ʼâb
H1
father
N-mp | Suff
גְּדוּדֵי֙
gᵉdûwd
H1416
band
N-mp
צְבָ֣א
tsâbâʼ
H6635
army
N-cs
מִלְחָמָ֔ה
milchâmâh
H4421
battle
N-fs
שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Adj
וְ/שִׁשָּׁ֖ה
shêsh
H8337
six
Conj | Adj
אָ֑לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
הִרְבּ֥וּ
râbâh
H7235
to multiply
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
נָשִׁ֖ים
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fp
וּ/בָנִֽים
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 7:4
וַ/עֲלֵי/הֶ֨ם
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
לְ/תֹלְדוֹתָ֜/ם
tôwlᵉdâh
H8435
"generation"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a family's history or descendants, like a genealogy list. It appears in the Bible to describe a person's heritage or the passage of time. In 1 Chronicles, it's used to list the generations of Israelites.
Definition: 1) descendants, results, proceedings, generations, genealogies 1a) account of men and their descendants 1a1) genealogical list of one's descendants 1a2) one's contemporaries 1a3) course of history (of creation etc) 1b) begetting or account of heaven (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: birth, generations. See also: Genesis 2:4; Numbers 1:26; 1 Chronicles 26:31.
לְ/בֵ֣ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
אֲבוֹתָ֗/ם
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-mp | Suff
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.
גְּדוּדֵי֙
gᵉdûwd
H1416
"band"
N-mp
This word means a group of people, often a band of soldiers or a crowd. In the Bible, it is used to describe the armies of Israel and other nations, like the troop that followed King David. It can also refer to a group of robbers.
Definition: 1) a band, troop, marauding band 1a) marauding band, raiding band 1b) troop, band (of divisions of army) 1c) foray, raid
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: army, band (of men), company, troop (of robbers). See also: Genesis 49:19; 1 Chronicles 12:19; Psalms 18:30.
צְבָ֣א
tsâbâʼ
H6635
"army"
N-cs
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
מִלְחָמָ֔ה
milchâmâh
H4421
"battle"
N-fs
This word means battle or war, describing a fight or conflict. It is used in the Bible to talk about wars and battles, like the ones in the book of Joshua. The KJV translates it as battle or fight.
Definition: battle, war
Usage: Occurs in 308 OT verses. KJV: battle, fight(-ing), war(-rior). See also: Genesis 14:2; 1 Samuel 30:24; 2 Chronicles 13:14.
שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
וְ/שִׁשָּׁ֖ה
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
אָ֑לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
הִרְבּ֥וּ
râbâh
H7235
"to multiply"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
This word means to increase or grow, like a plant shooting up. It is used in the Bible to describe something getting bigger or more abundant. The KJV translates it as abundance or bring up.
Definition: 1) be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things) 1a2) to be or grow great 1b) (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make much, make many, have many 1c1a) to multiply, increase 1c1b) to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly 1c1c) to increase greatly or exceedingly 1c2) to make great, enlarge, do much Aramaic equivalent: re.vah (רְבָה "to grow great" H7236)
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: (bring in) abundance ([idiom] -antly), [phrase] archer (by mistake for H7232 (רָבַב)), be in authority, bring up, [idiom] continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, [idiom] -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), [idiom] process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 33:6; Psalms 16:4.
נָשִׁ֖ים
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.
וּ/בָנִֽים
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.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 7:4
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- 1 Chronicles 7:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 7:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 7:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:4
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:4
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 7:4
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 7:4
Context — The Descendants of Issachar
2The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, the heads of their families. In the days of David, 22,600 descendants of Tola were numbered in their genealogies as mighty men of valor.
3The son of Uzzi: Izrahiah. The sons of Izrahiah: Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Isshiah. All five of them were chiefs.
4In addition to them, according to their genealogy, they had 36,000 troops for battle, for they had many wives and children.
5Their kinsmen belonging to all the families of Issachar who were mighty men of valor totaled 87,000, as listed in their genealogies. 6The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael.Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 12:32 | From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command. |
1 Chronicles 7:4 Summary
This verse talks about the many troops that the people of Israel had, which shows how strong and prepared they were for battle. It also mentions that they had many wives and children, which is a blessing from God, as we see in Psalms 127:3-5. This reminds us that family and community are important to God, and we can learn from the example of the Israelites about the value of legacy and heritage, as seen in passages like Deuteronomy 6:6-7. By understanding the importance of family and community, we can better serve God and fulfill our roles in our own families and communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the large number of troops mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:4?
The large number of troops, 36,000, highlights the military strength and preparedness of the tribes of Israel, as seen in other passages like Numbers 1:3 and Deuteronomy 20:5, where military censuses were taken to prepare for battle.
Why does the verse mention that they had many wives and children?
The mention of many wives and children in 1 Chronicles 7:4 is likely to emphasize the blessings of God on the families of Israel, as seen in Psalms 127:3-5, where children are described as a blessing from the Lord.
How does this verse fit into the broader context of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger genealogical record in 1 Chronicles, which serves to establish the heritage and legacy of the people of Israel, much like the genealogies found in Genesis 5 and Matthew 1:1-17.
What can we learn about family and community from this verse?
The emphasis on family and the mention of many wives and children in 1 Chronicles 7:4 teaches us about the importance of family and community in the biblical worldview, as seen in verses like Ephesians 6:1-4 and Titus 2:4, which provide guidance on family relationships.
Reflection Questions
- How does the concept of family and legacy in this verse relate to my own life and priorities?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, recognize and respond to the blessings of God in my life?
- What role does community play in my own spiritual journey, and how can I cultivate deeper connections with others?
- How can I apply the biblical values of family, community, and military preparedness to my own life and service to God?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 7:4
And with them, by their generations, after the house of their fathers, were bands of soldiers for war,.... Companies of men of military courage and skill, who could and did go out to war upon
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 7:4
And with them, by their generations, after the house of their fathers, were bands of soldiers for war, six and thirty thousand men: for they had many wives and sons. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:4
Six and thirty thousand men, to wit, of the posterity of Uzzi, as the other twenty-two thousand six hundred, , were the posterity of Tola.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:4
1 Chronicles 7:4 And with them, by their generations, after the house of their fathers, [were] bands of soldiers for war, six and thirty thousand [men]: for they had many wives and sons.Ver. 4. Were bands of soldiers for war.] Though they affected peace, as 1 Chronicles 7:2, yet they were apti et parati ad bellum, ready pressed for war. For they had many wives and sons.] Polygamy passed for current in the Church, because Abraham used it; though directly against the institution, and that plain law, neither was it cast out of the Church till the captivity of Babylon.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:4
VII. THE GREAT CLANS OF , , , WEST , EPHRAIM, AND ASHER. (1–5) The tribe of Issachar, its clans and their military strength. (1) Now the sons of Issachar.—Heb., and to the sons—i.e., “and as for the sons of Issachar, Tola, Puah, &c., four were they.” The Vatic, LXX., has the dative; the Alex, the nominative, which is perhaps a correction. The four names are given Genesis 46:13, where the second is Puwwah, the third lτb; and Numbers 26:23, where also the second name is Puwwah, but the third Iβshϋb (he returns). The Heb. text here is Iβshξb (he makes return); the Hebrew margin, adopted by the Authorised Version, is the same as the text of Numbers 26 (2-6) These verses supply names and facts not found elsewhere. We have here some of the results of the census of David (2 Samuel 24, and below, 1 Chronicles 21). (2) Heads of their father’s house—Rather, chiefs of their father-houses (septs or clans). Of Tola.—Belonging to Tola, that is, to the great clan or sub-tribe so called. In their generations.—According to their registers or birth-rolls.Whose number.—The number of the warriors of all the six groups of the Tolaite branch of Issachar.
In the days of David.—See the census (1chron xxi,). (3) Izrahiah . . .—All these names contain a divine element. Izrahiah means “Iah riseth (like the sun)” (comp. Malachi 4:2); Michael, “who like God?” (Comp. Isaiah 40:18; Isaiah 40:25.) Before Ishiah and has fallen out. Five: all of them chief men.—Heb., five chiefs (heads) altogether (all of them). But perhaps the punctuation should be as in the Authorised Version. 1 Chronicles 7:7.) (4) By their generations.—Heb., after or according to their birth-rolls or registers. The census of the Uzzite warriors was taken “according to their birth-rolls and their father-houses” (septs or clans). Bands of soldiers.—Heb., troops of the host of war or of the battle-host.For they had many wives and sons.—They are the clans represented by the hereditary chiefs Izrahiah, Michael, and the rest. (5) And their brethren.—Fellow-tribesmen.
Families.—Clans (mishpehτth). The verse states the number of warriors for the whole tribe of Issachar in David’s census at 87,000. Render: “And their kinsmen, of all the clans of Issachar, valiant warriors. Eighty-seven thousand was their census for the whole (tribe).” Reckoned in all by their genealogies.—Heb., hithyahsβm, a difficult word peculiar to the chronicler in the Old Testament, but reappearing in the Rabbinic Hebrew. The present form is a verbal noun with suffix pronoun, and means “their enrolling” or “enrolment,” their census; cp. ἀπογράφεσθαι, (Luke 2:1). As the Tolaites were 22,600, and the sons of Izrahiah 36,000, the other son of Issachar must have amounted to 28,400, to make up the total of 87,000 for the tribe. At the first census of Moses (Num. i 29), the warriors of Issachar were 54,400; at the second (Numbers 26:25) they were 64,300. (Comp. Judges 5:15; Judges 10:1 for the ancient prowess of Issachar.)
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 7:4
4. by their generations] i.e. according to descent. Each head commanded men that were his kinsfolk. the house of their fathers] R.V. their fathers’ houses. of soldiers for war] R.V. of the host for war.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 7:4
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"When Judgment Becomes Evident" by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being spiritually prepared and having discernment in times of judgment and crisis. It calls for a return to prayer, seeking God's wisdom, a |
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Discernment - Part 3 by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of discerning the times we live in. He references Matthew 16:3, where Jesus asks if people can discern the signs of the times |
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The Crisis of Our Time by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that all four gospels in the Bible lead up to the cross, highlighting the significance of the crucifixion in the message of Jesus. The speake |
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Imperatives - Sensitivity to the Voice of the Lord by Devern Fromke | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the tendency of believers to live as though God does not exist. He compares this behavior to the prodigal son who squandered his inheritance a |
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In Times Like These… - Part 9 by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of watching and praying as a way to stay faithful to God. He warns against the dangers of not discerning the times and not be |
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There Is a Time for Every Purpose by Aaron Hurst | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the appropriate time for different actions and emotions in our lives. He references Ecclesiastes chapter 3, wh |
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That's the Way It Is by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for something powerful to happen in church. He compares it to divine electricity, stating that when we attend church, we should eit |