1 Chronicles 2:39 — Word Study
WLCוַעֲזַרְיָה֙ הֹלִ֣יד אֶת־ חָ֔לֶץ וְחֶ֖לֶץ הֹלִ֥יד אֶת־ אֶלְעָשָֽׂה׃
BSA◂AzariahʻĂzaryâh [a friend of God] was the father ofyâlad■ [to beget, bring into existence] ◂HelezChelets [he has taken, a warrior of David] ◂HelezChelets [a mighty man] was the father ofyâlad■ [to bring forth, produce] ElasahʼElʻâsâh [God has made, a servant of Zedekiah]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַעֲזַרְיָה֙ | and Azariah | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| הֹלִ֣יד | he fathered | Verb, Hiphil, perfect third person masculine singular |
| אֶת־ | the object marker | Particle |
| חָ֔לֶץ | Helez | Noun proper masculine |
| וְחֶ֖לֶץ | and Helez | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| הֹלִ֥יד | he fathered | Verb, Hiphil, perfect third person masculine singular |
| אֶת־ | the object marker | Particle |
| אֶלְעָשָֽׂה׃ | Eleasah | Noun proper masculine |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | Azariah was the father of Helez, Helez was the father of Elasah, |
| KJV | And Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah, |
| ASV | and Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah, |
| YLT | and Jehu begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah, |
| WEB | and Azariah became the father of Helez, and Helez became the father of Eleasah, |
| BBE | And Azariah was the father of Helez, and Helez was the father of Eleasah, |
Where they part company is הֹלִ֣יד — see How Translations Differ.
Two main clauses linked by the subject-verb structure, reflecting the straightforward nature of genealogical records.
3 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Ellicott & more — read them ›
clause
subjectעֲזַרְיָה
verbיָלַד
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 2:39
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Context — The Lineage of David's Warriorsgenerated
1 Chronicles 2:39 presents a genealogy that highlights the lineage of significant figures in Israel's history, particularly those associated with King David. This verse specifically connects Azariah to Helez and further to Elasah, illustrating the importance of family heritage in the biblical narrative. Such genealogies serve to establish legitimacy and continuity within the Israelite community, linking past heroes to future generations.
Cross References
The Key Word — עֲזַרְיָה, va.'a.zar.Yahgenerated
The name עֲזַרְיָה (*Azariah*) means 'Jah has helped' and is associated with numerous individuals in the Old Testament, highlighting a theme of divine assistance. The parsing shows it as a proper masculine noun, indicating a personal name rather than a common noun.
Azariah is a significant figure, with connections to various leaders and warriors in Israel's history, including a king of Judah. His role as a father in this lineage emphasizes the importance of familial relationships in the biblical context.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb הֹלִ֣יד, he fathered, governs the main action of the verse, linking Azariah to Helez and Helez to Elasah. The structure emphasizes the generational flow of lineage.
The sentence is composed of two main clauses, each containing a subject and a verb, reflecting the straightforward genealogical format typical of biblical texts.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, עֲזַרְיָה is rendered as αζαριας, which maintains the connection to the original Hebrew meaning. This choice reflects the translators' intent to preserve the significance of the name.
The verb הֹלִ֣יד is translated as ἐγέννησεν, which conveys the act of fathering. This translation aligns with the Hebrew meaning, focusing on lineage and familial relationships.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 2:39 tells us that Azariah was the father of Helez, and Helez was the father of Elasah. This verse is part of a genealogy showing the lineage of David's warriors, emphasizing the importance of family ties in Israel's history.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The name Azariah means 'Jah has helped' and is associated with several figures in the Old Testament.
Helez was one of David's mighty warriors and the son of Azariah, known for his bravery and strength.
Genealogies in the Bible serve to establish lineage, legitimacy, and the continuity of God's promises through generations.
'Fathered' indicates the act of begetting or bringing forth children, highlighting the familial relationships central to the biblical narrative.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How does understanding the lineage of biblical figures enhance our comprehension of their roles in God's story?
- What can we learn about the importance of family and heritage from this genealogical account?
- In what ways do genealogies reflect God's faithfulness across generations?
- How does the name Azariah connect to the broader theme of divine assistance in the Bible?
Commentators on this verse — 3 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 2:39 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleVer. 39 [See comments on 1 Chronicles 2:35].
Read John Gill on 1 Chronicles 2 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd Attai begat Nathan, and Nathan begat Zabad, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 2 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(9-41) The Hezronites, who were sons of Pharez (1 Chronicles 2:5), and their three lines of descent, Jerahmeel, Ram, and Chelubai.
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 2 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Azariah was the father of Helez, Helez was the father of Elasah,
and Azariah became the father of Helez, and Helez became the father of Eleasah,
Azariah was the father of Helez, Helez was the father of Elasah,
Azariah was the father of Helez, and Helez was the father of Eleasah.
Tyndale line
And Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah,
and Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah,
and Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah;
And Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah,
And Azariah begate Helez, and Helez begate Eleasah,
Strictly literal
and Azariah begot Helez, and Helez begot Elasah,
and Jehu begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah,
and Jehu begot Azariah, and Azariah begot Helez, and Helez begot Eleasah,
And 'Azaryah begat Chelez, and Chelez begat El'assah,
Azariah became the father of Helez, and Helez became the father of Eleasah.
From the Latin
Azarias beget Helles, and Helles begot Elasa.
Simplified
Azariah was the father of Helez, Helez was the father of Eleasah,
And Azariah was the father of Helez, and Helez was the father of Eleasah,
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text reads: וַעֲזַרְיָה֙ הֹלִ֣יד אֶת־ חָ֔לֶץ וְחֶ֖לֶץ הֹלִ֥יד אֶת־ אֶלְעָשָֽׂה׃. The Septuagint matches 4 of the 8 words, indicating a degree of agreement in the genealogical account, though the word order and structure differ.
וַעֲזַרְיָה֙ הֹלִ֣יד אֶת־ חָ֔לֶץ וְחֶ֖לֶץ הֹלִ֥יד אֶת־ אֶלְעָשָֽׂה׃
4 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 2:39
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ (*Azaryah*) means 'Jah has helped' and is a personal name associated with numerous figures in the Old Testament, including kings, priests, and Levites. It is derived from the roots meaning 'to help' and 'Yah' (God). The entries highlight various individuals named Azariah, including a king of Judah and a friend of Daniel, but do not present any significant disagreements among lexicons.
עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ, עֲזַרְיָה n.pr.m. (י׳ hath helped); Azariah
king of Judah
officer of Sol.
id. prophet
sons of Jehosh.
priests
Levites
a temple captain
wall-builder
one with Zerub.
12:33.
Ephraimite
name in Judah
base
H5838 עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ, עֲזַרְיָה
5838 `Azaryah az-ar-yaw'
or mAzaryahuw {az-ar-yaw'-hoo}; from 5826 and 3050; Jah has
helped; Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites:--Azariah.
see HEBREW for 05826
see HEBREW for 03050
עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ (a.zar.yah) — Azariah.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.4.2;
son of: Ahimaaz (H0290H);
father of: Johanan (H3110J)
§ Azariah = "Jehovah has helped"
1) son of king Amaziah of Judah and king of Judah himself for 52 years; also 'Uzziah'
2) the godly friend of Daniel who Nebuchadnezzar renamed Abednego; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord
2a) also, 'Abednego' (H5664 or H5665)
3) son of Nathan and an officer of Solomon; perhaps David's grandson and Solomon's nephew
4) a prophet in the days of king Asa of Judah
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
Azariah
Whom Jehovah helps. (1.) Son of Ethan, of the tribe of Judah (1 Chr. 2:8).
(2.) Son of Ahimaaz, who succeeded his grandfather Zadok as high priest (1 Chr. 6:9; 1 Kings 4:2) in the days of Solomon. He officiated at the consecration of the temple (1 Chr. 6:10).
(3.) The son of Johanan, high priest in the reign of Abijah and Asa (2 Chr. 6:10, 11).
(4.) High priest in the reign of Uzziah, king of Judah (2 Kings 14:21; 2 Chr. 26:17-20). He was contemporary with the prophets Isaiah, Amos, and Joel.
(whom the Lord helps) a common name in Hebrew, and especially in the families of the priests of the line of Eleazar, whose name has precisely the same meaning as Azariah. It is nearly identical, and is often confounded, with Ezra as well as with Zerahiah and Seraiah. The principal persons who bore this name were-- Son of Ahimaaz. (1 Chronicles 6:9) He appears from (1 Kings 4:2) to have succeeded Zadok, his grandfather, in the high priesthood, in the reign of Solomon, Ahimaaz having died before Zadok. (B.C. About 1000.) [AHIMAAZ] A chief officer of Solomon’s, the son of Nathan, perhaps David’s grandson. (1 Kings 4:5) Tenth king of Judah, more frequently called Uzziah. (2 Kings…
A king of Judah, 2Ki 15:1-7. In 2Ch 26:1-23, and elsewhere, he is called Uzziah. He began to reign at sixteen years of age, B. C. 806. The first part of his reign was prosperous and happy; but afterwards, presuming to offer incense in the temple, he was smitten with leprosy, and continued a leper till his death, 2Ch 26:16- 23. This name was very common among the Jews, and was borne by many briefly referred to in Scripture.
The Hebrew word יָלַד (*yalad*) means to bear, bring forth, or beget, and it encompasses various forms of childbirth and lineage declaration. It can refer to both the act of giving birth and the role of a midwife. The entries also note its use in contexts of distress and wicked behavior, as well as in reference to birthdays.
יָלַד 497 vb. bear, bring forth, beget
Qal
bear, bring forth
less often beget
of both parents
Niph. be born
Pi. cause (or help) to bring forth, viz., assist or tend as midwife
Pu. be born
Hiph.
beget (a father a child)
bear
Hoph. day of one's being born = birthday
Hithp. declared their pedigree
base
H3205 יָלַד bear, bring forth, beget .. bear, bring forth
. less often beget
. of both parents
. be born
. cause (or help) to bring forth, viz., assist or tend as midwife
. be born
. . beget (a father a child)
. bear
. day of one's being born = birthday
. declared their pedigree
3205 yalad yaw-lad'
a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget;
medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show
lineage:--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).
יָלַד (ya.lad) — to beget.
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)
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms — Verb · Hiphil · perfect third person masculine singularHVhp3ms
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HTo — ParticleHTo
חֶ֫לֶץ (Chelets) refers to a name associated with two individuals in the Old Testament, both named Helez. One was an Ephraimite and a leader among David's mighty warriors, while the other was a man from Judah, son of Azariah. The name is linked to the meaning 'he has saved' and is derived from a root suggesting strength.
חֶ֫לֶץ n.pr.m. (viqour).
one of David’s heroes
man of Judah
base
H2503 חֶ֫לֶץ
2503 Chelets kheh'-lets
or Chelets {khay'-lets; from 2502; perhaps, strength;
Chelets, the name of two Israelites:--Helez.
see HEBREW for 02502
חֶ֫לֶץ (che.lets) — Helez.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.26
§ Helez = "he has saved"
1) an Ephraimite, one of the 30 of David's mighty warriors, leader of the 7th monthly course
2) a man of Judah, son of Azariah
חֶ֫לֶץ (che.lets) — Helez.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.39;
son of: Azariah (H5838J);
father of: Eleasah (H0501)
§ Helez = "he has saved"
1) an Ephraimite, one of the 30 of David's mighty warriors, leader of the 7th monthly course
2) a man of Judah, son of Azariah
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
he'-lez (chelets "vigor"; Septuagint Selles, Chelles):
(1) 2Sa 23:26; 1Ch 11:27; 27:10. One of David's mighty men; according to 1Ch 27:10, he belonged to the sons of Ephraim and was at the head of the 7th course in David's organization of the kingdom.
(2) Septuagint Chelles, 1Ch 2:39. A man of Judah of the clan of the Jerahmeelites.
Helez
Strong, or loin (?) (1.) One of Judah’s posterity (1 Chr. 2:39).
(2.) One of David’s warriors (2 Sam. 23:26).
(strength). One of "the thirty" of David’s guard, (2 Samuel 23:26; 1 Chronicles 11:27) an Ephraimite, and captain of the seventh monthly course. (1 Chronicles 27:10) (B.C. 1016.) A man of Judah, son of Azariah. (1 Chronicles 2:39)
armed; set free
חֶ֫לֶץ (Chelets) refers to a name associated with two individuals in the Old Testament, both named Helez. One was an Ephraimite and a leader among David's mighty warriors, while the other was a man from Judah, son of Azariah. The name is linked to the meaning 'he has saved' and is derived from a root suggesting strength.
חֶ֫לֶץ n.pr.m. (viqour).
one of David’s heroes
man of Judah
base
H2503 חֶ֫לֶץ
2503 Chelets kheh'-lets
or Chelets {khay'-lets; from 2502; perhaps, strength;
Chelets, the name of two Israelites:--Helez.
see HEBREW for 02502
חֶ֫לֶץ (che.lets) — Helez.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.26
§ Helez = "he has saved"
1) an Ephraimite, one of the 30 of David's mighty warriors, leader of the 7th monthly course
2) a man of Judah, son of Azariah
חֶ֫לֶץ (che.lets) — Helez.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.39;
son of: Azariah (H5838J);
father of: Eleasah (H0501)
§ Helez = "he has saved"
1) an Ephraimite, one of the 30 of David's mighty warriors, leader of the 7th monthly course
2) a man of Judah, son of Azariah
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
he'-lez (chelets "vigor"; Septuagint Selles, Chelles):
(1) 2Sa 23:26; 1Ch 11:27; 27:10. One of David's mighty men; according to 1Ch 27:10, he belonged to the sons of Ephraim and was at the head of the 7th course in David's organization of the kingdom.
(2) Septuagint Chelles, 1Ch 2:39. A man of Judah of the clan of the Jerahmeelites.
Helez
Strong, or loin (?) (1.) One of Judah’s posterity (1 Chr. 2:39).
(2.) One of David’s warriors (2 Sam. 23:26).
(strength). One of "the thirty" of David’s guard, (2 Samuel 23:26; 1 Chronicles 11:27) an Ephraimite, and captain of the seventh monthly course. (1 Chronicles 27:10) (B.C. 1016.) A man of Judah, son of Azariah. (1 Chronicles 2:39)
armed; set free
The Hebrew word יָלַד (*yalad*) means to bear, bring forth, or beget, and it encompasses various forms of childbirth and lineage declaration. It can refer to both the act of giving birth and the role of a midwife. The entries also note its use in contexts of distress and wicked behavior, as well as in reference to birthdays.
יָלַד 497 vb. bear, bring forth, beget
Qal
bear, bring forth
less often beget
of both parents
Niph. be born
Pi. cause (or help) to bring forth, viz., assist or tend as midwife
Pu. be born
Hiph.
beget (a father a child)
bear
Hoph. day of one's being born = birthday
Hithp. declared their pedigree
base
H3205 יָלַד bear, bring forth, beget .. bear, bring forth
. less often beget
. of both parents
. be born
. cause (or help) to bring forth, viz., assist or tend as midwife
. be born
. . beget (a father a child)
. bear
. day of one's being born = birthday
. declared their pedigree
3205 yalad yaw-lad'
a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget;
medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show
lineage:--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).
יָלַד (ya.lad) — to beget.
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)
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms — Verb · Hiphil · perfect third person masculine singularHVhp3ms
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HTo — ParticleHTo
אֶלְעָשָׂה (El`asah) means "God has made" and refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, including descendants of Judah and Benjamin. Key figures include a priest from Pashur's line and Shaphan's son, mentioned in contexts like 1 Chronicles and Ezra. The name appears in various forms, such as Elasah or Eleasah, but all refer back to the same root meaning.
אֶלְעָשָׂה n.pr.m. (God has made)
descendant of Judah
a Benjamite
of the line of Pashur
son of Shaphan
base
H501 אֶלְעָשָׂה
501 'El`asah el-aw-saw'
from 410 and 6213; God has made; Elasah, the name of four
Israelites:--Elasah, Eleasah.
see HEBREW for 0410
see HEBREW for 06213
אֶלְעָשָׂה (el.a.sah) — Eleasah.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.39;
son of: Helez (H2503H);
father of: Sismai (H5581)
§ Elasah or Eleasah = "God has made"
1) a descendant of Judah, son of Helez
2) a priest of Pashur's line with a foreign wife during Ezra's time
3) Shaphan's son, Zedekiah's servant
4) a descendant of Benjamin, son of Rapha, father of Azel
אֶלְעָשָׂה (el.a.sah) — Eleasah.
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.37;
son of: Binea (H1150);
brother of: Raphah (H7498) and Azel (H0682A);
father of: Ulam (H0198H), Jeush (H3266I) and Eliphelet (H0467J); also called Eshek at 1Ch.8.39;
Also named: e.sheq (עֵ֫שֶׁק "Eshek" H6232)
§ Elasah or Eleasah = "God has made"
1) a descendant of Judah, son of Helez
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
(whom God made). Son of Helez, one of the descendants of Judah, of the family of Hezron. (1 Chronicles 2:39) (B.C. after 1046.) Son of Rapha or Rephaiah; a descendant of Saul through Jonathan and Merib-baal or Mephibosheth. (1 Chronicles 8;37; 9:43) (B.C. before 588.)