1 Chronicles 9:38
1 Chronicles 9:38 in Multiple Translations
Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem.
And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusalem, over against their brethren.
And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against their brethren.
Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They were living with their brothers in Jerusalem opposite their brothers.
Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They also lived near their relatives in Jerusalem.
And Mikloth begate Shimeam: they also dwelt with their brethren at Ierusalem, euen by their brethren.
And Mikloth begat Shimeam, and they also, over-against their brethren, have dwelt in Jerusalem with their brethren.
Mikloth became the father of Shimeam. They also lived with their relatives in Jerusalem, near their relatives.
And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusalem, over against their brethren.
And Macelloth beget Samaan: these dwelt over against their brethren in Jerusalem, with their brethren.
Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. Jeiel’s family lived near their relatives in Jerusalem.
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1 Chronicles 9:38 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִקְל֖וֹת
הוֹלִ֣יד
אֶת
שִׁמְאָ֑ם
וְ/אַף
הֵ֗ם
נֶ֧גֶד
אֲחֵי/הֶ֛ם
יָשְׁב֥וּ
בִ/ירֽוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
עִם
אֲחֵי/הֶֽם
וּ/מִקְל֖וֹת
Miqlôwth
H4732
Mikloth
Conj | N-proper
הוֹלִ֣יד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שִׁמְאָ֑ם
Shimʼâm
H8043
Shimeam
N-proper
וְ/אַף
ʼaph
H637
also
Conj | Adv
הֵ֗ם
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
נֶ֧גֶד
neged
H5048
before
Prep
אֲחֵי/הֶ֛ם
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-mp | Suff
יָשְׁב֥וּ
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
בִ/ירֽוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
עִם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep
אֲחֵי/הֶֽם
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 9:38
וּ/מִקְל֖וֹת
Miqlôwth
H4732
"Mikloth"
Conj | N-proper
Mikloth refers to a person or place, such as a son of Jehiel, a Benjamite, and a leader in David's army, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27. The name means 'staves' or 'staffs'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.4 § Mikloth = "staves" 1) one of the sons of Jehiel, the father or prince of Gibeon by his wife Maachah; a Benjamite 2) leader of the 2nd division of David's army
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Mikloth. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:32; 1 Chronicles 9:38; 1 Chronicles 27:4.
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.
שִׁמְאָ֑ם
Shimʼâm
H8043
"Shimeam"
N-proper
Shimeam was an Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin, son of Mikloth, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:32 and 9:38. He is also known as Shimeah. His name means their fame. Shimeam lived during the Divided Monarchy period.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.32; son of: Mikloth (H4732); also called Shimeam at 1Ch.9.38; Another name of shim.ah (שִׁמְאָה "Shimeah" H8039) § Shimeam = "their fame" 1) a Benjamite, son of Mikloth 1a) also 'Shimeah'
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Shimeam. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:38.
וְ/אַף
ʼaph
H637
"also"
Conj | Adv
The Hebrew word for 'also' or 'addition', used to connect ideas or show a relationship between them, as seen in Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean 'though' or 'yet', indicating a contrast. This word is often used to add emphasis or provide more information.
Definition: conj (denoting addition, esp of something greater) 1) also, yea, though, so much the more adv 2) furthermore, indeed Aramaic equivalent: aph (אַף "also" H0638)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: also, [phrase] although, and (furthermore, yet), but, even, [phrase] how much less (more, rather than), moreover, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:1; Psalms 16:6; Psalms 16:7.
הֵ֗ם
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
נֶ֧גֶד
neged
H5048
"before"
Prep
Before or in front of something, as in Genesis 18:22 where Abraham stands before the Lord. It describes a position of being face to face or in someone's presence.
Definition: subst 1) what is conspicuous, what is in front of adv 2) in front of, straight forward, before, in sight of 3) in front of oneself, straightforward 4) before your face, in your view or purpose with prep 5) what is in front of, corresponding to 6) in front of, before 7) in the sight or presence of 8) parallel to 9) over, for 10) in front, opposite 11) at a distance prep 12) from the front of, away from 13) from before the eyes of, opposite to, at a distance from 14) from before, in front of 15) as far as the front of Aramaic equivalent: ne.ged (נֶ֫גֶד "before" H5049)
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: about, (over) against, [idiom] aloof, [idiom] far (off), [idiom] from, over, presence, [idiom] other side, sight, [idiom] to view. See also: Genesis 2:18; Job 10:17; Psalms 10:5.
אֲחֵי/הֶ֛ם
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
יָשְׁב֥וּ
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
בִ/ירֽוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
עִם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
אֲחֵי/הֶֽם
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 9:38
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 9:38
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- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:38
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 9:38
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:38
Context — The Descendants of Saul
36Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,
37Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth.
38Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem.
39Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. 40The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, who was the father of Micah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 8:32 | and Mikloth, who was the father of Shimeah. These also lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem. |
1 Chronicles 9:38 Summary
This verse tells us about a man named Mikloth who had a son named Shimeam, and they lived with their relatives in Jerusalem. It's a simple statement, but it reminds us of the importance of family and community in our lives, as seen in passages like Psalms 133:1 and Proverbs 27:10. Just like Mikloth and Shimeam, we are all part of a larger family and community, and our relationships with others are a vital part of our lives, as emphasized in Ephesians 2:19 and other verses. By valuing and honoring our own family and community, we can build stronger, more loving relationships, just as God desires for us, as seen in 1 Corinthians 13:1-3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that Mikloth was the father of Shimeam?
This verse tells us about the family relationships of the people living in Jerusalem, specifically that Mikloth had a son named Shimeam, which helps us understand the genealogy of the Israelites as described in 1 Chronicles 9:36-44 and is consistent with the biblical pattern of family lineage found in Genesis 5:1-32 and other passages.
Why does the verse mention that they lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem?
This detail highlights the importance of family and community in the biblical world, as seen in Psalms 133:1, which describes the blessing of brothers living together in unity, and reminds us of the value of close relationships as encouraged in Proverbs 27:10.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger section that provides a genealogy of the Israelites, particularly the tribe of Benjamin, which is significant for understanding the history and background of the people of God, as seen in 1 Chronicles 8:1-40 and 9:1-44, and helps us appreciate the careful record-keeping and attention to detail in the biblical account.
What can we learn from the mention of specific names and family relationships in the Bible?
The inclusion of specific names and family relationships in the Bible, such as in 1 Chronicles 9:38, teaches us about the importance of individual people and their roles in the larger story of God's work, as emphasized in Romans 8:28-30, and reminds us that every person is significant and valued by God, as seen in Jeremiah 1:5 and other passages.
Reflection Questions
- How does the emphasis on family and community in this verse challenge or encourage me in my own relationships with others?
- What can I learn from the way the Bible carefully records and values the details of individual lives and family histories?
- In what ways can I apply the biblical principle of valuing and honoring my own family and community, as seen in this verse and other passages like Ephesians 6:1-4?
- How does the mention of specific names and family relationships in the Bible help me understand the significance of my own place in the larger story of God's work?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of preserving and passing on my own family's history and traditions, as seen in Psalm 78:1-8?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 9:38
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 9:35].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 9:38
And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:38
(35-44) A duplicate of 1 Chronicles 8:29-38. The genealogy of Saul seems to be repeated, according to the chronicler’s habit (comp. 1 Chronicles 6:4 et seq. with 1 Chronicles 6:50 et seq.; 1 Chronicles 7:6 et seq. with 1 Chronicles 8:1 et seq.), as a transition or introduction to something else, viz., the account of that king’s final ruin in 1 Chronicles 10. The present list is identical with the former, so far as it extends (1 Chronicles 8:39-40 is wanting here), but is, on the whole, in better preservation, supplying, as we have seen, several omissions in the other copy. Only the name of Ahaz has fallen out (1 Chronicles 9:41). The correspondence of the two lists appears to be too exact to justify an assumption of different original sources; but the chronicler may have found the repetition already existing in the principal document from which he drew his materials.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 9:38
35–38 (= 1 Chronicles 8:29-32). Benjamites living in Gibeon and in Jerusalem See notes on 1 Chronicles 8:29 ff. The passage is probably repeated here in ler to serve as an introduction to the story of the death of Saul.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:38
35-44. This register is substantially identical with that of 1 Chronicles 8:29-38, and is repeated here to form a transition to the account of Saul’s death, which the writer inserts, in chap.