1 Chronicles 9:6
1 Chronicles 9:6 in Multiple Translations
From the Zerahites: Jeuel and 690 relatives.
And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.
And of the sons of Zerah: Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.
And of the sons of Zerah: Jeuel, and their brothers, six hundred and ninety.
From the Zerahites: Jeuel and relatives totaled 690.
And the sonnes of Zerah, Ieuel, and their brethren sixe hundreth and ninetie.
And of the sons of Zerah: Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.
Of the sons of Zerah: Jeuel and their brothers, six hundred ninety.
And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.
And of the sons of Zara: Jehuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.
Jeuel and others of his relatives in Zerah’s clan. There were 690 people in this clan.
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1 Chronicles 9:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִן
בְּנֵי
זֶ֖רַח
יְעוּאֵ֑ל
וַ/אֲחֵי/הֶ֖ם
שֵׁשׁ
מֵא֥וֹת
וְ/תִשְׁעִֽים
וּ/מִן
min
H4480
from
Conj | Prep
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
זֶ֖רַח
Zerach
H2226
Zerah
N-proper
יְעוּאֵ֑ל
Yᵉʻûwʼêl
H3262
Jeuel
N-proper
וַ/אֲחֵי/הֶ֖ם
ʼâch
H251
brother
Conj | N-mp | Suff
שֵׁשׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
מֵא֥וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וְ/תִשְׁעִֽים
tishʻîym
H8673
ninety
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 9:6
וּ/מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
"son"
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.
זֶ֖רַח
Zerach
H2226
"Zerah"
N-proper
Zerach was a man in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis and Numbers. He was a son of Simeon and had several brothers. The name Zerach means 'rising' and is also used for other people in the Bible.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.10; son of: Simeon (H8095); brother of: Jemuel (H3223), Jamin (H3226), Ohad (H0161), Jachin (H3199) and Shaul (H7586H); also called Zerah at Num.26.13,20; 2x27.11,13; § Zerah or Zarah = "rising" 1) a son of Reuel and grandson of Esau, one of the dukes of the Edomites 2) twin brother of Pharez, sons of Judah and Tamar; descendants are called Zarhites, Ezrahites, and Izrahites 3) son of Simeon; also called 'Zohar' 4) a Gershonite Levite, son of Iddo of Adaiah 5) the Ethiopian or Cushite, invader of Judah in the reign of Asa who defeated the invaders; probably the same as the Egyptian king Usarken I, second king of the Egyptian 22nd dynasty or perhaps more probably Usarken II, his 2nd successor 6) another Edomite leader; possibly same as 1
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: Zarah, Zerah. See also: Genesis 36:13; Joshua 22:20; Nehemiah 11:24.
יְעוּאֵ֑ל
Yᵉʻûwʼêl
H3262
"Jeuel"
N-proper
Jeuel was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:6, and his name means God sweeps away. He was a chief man of Judah and a son of Zerah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at 1Ch.9.6 § Jeuel = "God sweeps away" son of Zerah and a chief man of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jehiel, Jeiel, Jeuel. Compare H3273 (יְעִיאֵל). See also: 1 Chronicles 9:6.
וַ/אֲחֵי/הֶ֖ם
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
Conj | 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.
שֵׁשׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
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.
מֵא֥וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וְ/תִשְׁעִֽים
tishʻîym
H8673
"ninety"
Conj | Adj
This word represents the number ninety in biblical Hebrew, used for counting or describing large quantities of items or people, like ninety years of age.
Definition: ninety
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: ninety. See also: Genesis 5:9; Ezra 2:58; Jeremiah 52:23.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 9:6
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Context — The People of Jerusalem
4Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah.
5From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons.
6From the Zerahites: Jeuel and 690 relatives.
7From the Benjamites: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah; 8Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, the son of Michri; Meshullam son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 26:20 | These were the descendants of Judah by their clans: The Shelanite clan from Shelah, the Perezite clan from Perez, and the Zerahite clan from Zerah. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 2:6 | The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara —five in all. |
| 3 | Genesis 38:30 | Then his brother came out with the scarlet thread around his wrist, and he was named Zerah. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 2:4 | Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law, bore to him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all. |
1 Chronicles 9:6 Summary
This verse talks about a man named Jeuel and his 690 relatives from the Zerahite family. They were part of the tribe of Judah and are mentioned here because they were important to God's people. Just like how God knows and cares for each of us individually, as seen in Psalm 139:1-18, He also values our families and communities, as highlighted in verses like Deuteronomy 29:10-13. This reminds us that our families and communities are important to God and that we each have a role to play in His larger story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the Zerahites and why are they mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:6?
The Zerahites were a family clan within the tribe of Judah, as seen in Numbers 26:20, and are mentioned here as part of the genealogical records of those who returned from exile, highlighting their significance in the history of God's people.
What is the significance of Jeuel being mentioned by name in this verse?
Jeuel's mention by name may indicate his prominence or leadership role among the Zerahites, similar to how other leaders are mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9, such as Asaiah the firstborn of the Shilonites in verse 5.
Why does the verse mention '690 relatives' of Jeuel?
The mention of '690 relatives' of Jeuel emphasizes the size and significance of the Zerahite clan, underscoring their contribution to the community of returned exiles, much like the detailed genealogies in 1 Chronicles 1-8 that highlight the importance of family and lineage in Israelite society.
How does this verse fit into the broader context of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of the larger narrative in 1 Chronicles that focuses on the genealogies and historical accounts of the Israelites, particularly the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, as seen in 1 Chronicles 4-8, setting the stage for the reign of King David and the establishment of Jerusalem as the capital.
Reflection Questions
- What does the mention of specific family clans and their numbers reveal about God's attention to detail and care for His people?
- How does the inclusion of Jeuel and his relatives in this genealogical record encourage us to appreciate our own family heritage and spiritual legacy?
- In what ways can we, like the Zerahites, contribute to the community of believers and leave a lasting impact for God's kingdom?
- What lessons can be drawn from the fact that these genealogical records are part of the inspired Scripture, and how should this inform our view of family, history, and our place in God's story?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 9:6
And of the sons of Zerah,.... Another son of Judah: Jeuel, and their brethren; six hundred and ninety; or their kinsmen; for this number includes all of the posterity of Pharez, Shelah and Zerah mentioned.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 9:6
And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim, and Manasseh; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:6
(6) Of the sons of Zerah.—The Zarhites are omitted in the parallel passage of Nehemiah, where we read, instead of the present statement, that “all the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.” The common source of both the narratives must have contained information about the Zarhites. as well as their brother clansmen, the Parzites and Shelanites. We see from the verse before us that the Zarhites were more numerous in Jerusalem than the Parzites. The chronicler has again exercised his own discretion in the choice and rejection of details. Jeuel, and their brethren.—The plural pronoun clearly hints that Jeuel is a Zarhite father-house or clan. The passage of Nehemiah just cited shows that six hundred and ninety is the total of the Zarhites only. The number of the Parzites and Shelanites is not here specified.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 9:6
6. Jeuel] In Nehemiah 11:5 the “sons of Zerah” are missing. six hundred and ninety] Cp. Nehemiah 11:6 (four hundred threescore and eight sons of Perez).