1 Chronicles 24:29 — Word Study
WLCלְקִ֖ישׁ בְּנֵי־ קִ֥ישׁ יְרַחְמְאֵֽל׃
BSAFrom KishQîysh [the father of king Saul, an ancestor of Mordecai] JerahmeelYᵉrachmᵉʼêl [may God have pity, a son of Kish] the sonbên [a descendant, a grandson] of KishQîysh [a name meaning gift, or bow]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| לְקִ֖ישׁ | for Kish | Preposition, noun proper masculine |
| בְּנֵי־ | [the] sons of | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| קִ֥ישׁ | Kish | Noun proper masculine |
| יְרַחְמְאֵֽל׃ | Jerahmeel | Noun proper masculine |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | From Kish: Jerahmeel the son of Kish. |
| KJV | Concerning Kish: the son of Kish was Jerahmeel. |
| ASV | Of Kish; the sons of Kish: Jerahmeel. |
| YLT | for Kish: sons of Kish: Jerahmeel. |
| WEB | Of Kish, the son of Kish: Jerahmeel. |
| BBE | Of Kish: the sons of Kish, Jerahmeel. |
Where they part company is over the name יְרַחְמְאֵל — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence is straightforward, presenting a clear lineage without complex subordination.
2 commentators on this verse
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 24:29
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Context — Genealogy of the Levitesgenerated
1 Chronicles 24:29 presents a genealogical listing, showcasing the descendants of Kish, a notable figure in Israel's history. This verse highlights Jerahmeel, the son of Kish, as part of the lineage of Levites, emphasizing the importance of family heritage in the biblical narrative. The context of this passage is crucial for understanding the priestly roles and responsibilities assigned to the Levites, as seen in the surrounding verses.
Cross References
The Key Word — קִישׁ, le.Kishgenerated
The name קִישׁ (Kish) refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, most notably the father of King Saul. It is derived from a root meaning 'bent,' and signifies a common name among the Israelites. The parsing as a proper masculine noun indicates its use as a personal name, emphasizing familial connections.
Kish is mentioned multiple times in the biblical text, including references to his descendants and historical significance. The chronicler's choice to include Kish in this genealogy underscores the importance of lineage in establishing identity and heritage within the Israelite community.
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 verse is structured around a main clause that identifies Jerahmeel as the son of Kish. The finite verb is implied in the structure, with the subject being יְרַחְמְאֵל (Jerahmeel), and the prepositional phrase לְקִ֖ישׁ (for Kish) indicating the lineage.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on Jerahmeel, highlighting his identity as a descendant of Kish, which is crucial in genealogical contexts.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates קִישׁ as κις, which maintains the name's identity in Greek. This choice reflects a direct correspondence, ensuring the name's significance is preserved across translations.
However, the Greek text does not provide additional context or interpretation, leaving the Hebrew meaning intact and allowing readers to understand the significance of Kish within the genealogy.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 24:29 identifies Jerahmeel as the son of Kish. Kish is an important figure, being the father of King Saul and an ancestor of Mordecai. This verse highlights the significance of family lineage in the context of the Levites.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Kish was the father of King Saul and an ancestor of Mordecai, making him a significant figure in Israel's history.
Jerahmeel means 'may God have pity' and is associated with several individuals in the Old Testament.
Genealogy establishes identity, heritage, and the fulfillment of God's promises through specific lineages.
The verse places Jerahmeel within the lineage of the Levites, emphasizing the importance of family in their roles and responsibilities.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What significance does genealogy hold in your own family history?
- How can understanding biblical genealogies deepen your appreciation of the biblical narrative?
- In what ways do you see the importance of heritage reflected in your community?
- How can you apply the lessons of lineage and identity from this verse to your own life?
Commentators on this verse — 2 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 24:29 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleKish; another of Mahli’ s sons, as appears from .
Read Matthew Poole on 1 Chronicles 24 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(29) Concerning Kish.—Literally, To Kish, the sons of Kish, Jerahmeel. The plural, “sons of Kish,” as in 1 Chronicles 23:22.
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 24 →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
From Kish: Jerahmeel the son of Kish.
Of Kish, the son of Kish: Jerahmeel.
From Kish: Jerahmeel the son of Kish.
From Kish: Jerahmeel.
Tyndale line
Concerning Kish: the son of Kish was Jerahmeel.
Of Kish; the sons of Kish: Jerahmeel.
Of Kish; the sons of Kish, Jerahmeel.
Concerning Kish: the son of Kish was Jerahmeel.
Of Kish. the sonne of Kish was Ierahmeel,
Strictly literal
Of Kish, the sons of Kish: Jerahmeel.
for Kish: sons of Kish: Jerahmeel.
of Kish, sons of Kish: Jerahmeel.
Of Kish: The son of Kish was Jerachmeel.
From Kish: The son of Kish: Jerahmeel.
From the Latin
And the son of Cis, Jeramael.
Simplified
From Kish: the son of Kish, Jerahmeel.
Of Kish: the sons of Kish, Jerahmeel.
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 and the Septuagint agree in their word correspondence for this verse, with both recognizing Jerahmeel as the son of Kish. The Septuagint's structure aligns with the Hebrew, confirming the integrity of the genealogical record.
לְקִ֖ישׁ בְּנֵי־ קִ֥ישׁ יְרַחְמְאֵֽל׃
4 of the 4 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 24:29
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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.
קִישׁ (qiysh) refers to a name associated with several individuals in the Old Testament, primarily a Benjamite who was the father of King Saul. The name is derived from the root meaning 'bent.' It also identifies Levites from the Merari family and includes references to ancestors of Mordecai. The entries note various family connections and historical contexts, with mentions in 1 Samuel, Chronicles, and Esther.
קִישׁ n.pr.m.
father of Saul
Levites
ancestor of Mordecai
base
H7027 קִישׁ
7027 Qiysh keesh
from 6983; a bow; Kish, the name of five
Israelites:--Kish.
see HEBREW for 06983
קִישׁ (qish) — Kish.
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.9.1;
son of: Abiel (H0022) and Maacah (H4601N);
brother of: Ner (H5369), Abdon (H5658J), Zur (H6698I), Baal (H1168B), Nadab (H5070J), Gedor (H1446I), Ahio (H0283I), Zecher (H2144) and Mikloth (H4732);
father of: Saul (H7586G)
Also named: Kis (Κίς "Kish" G2797)
§ Kish = "bent"
1) a Benjamite of the family of Matri, father of king Saul
2) an ancestor of Mordecai
3) son of Gibeon and brother of Abdon, Zur, Baal, Ner, Nadab, Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth; uncle of Kish the father of king Saul
4) a Merarite Levite, son of Mahli and grandson of Merari the progenitor of the family
5) a Merarite Levite, son of Abdi in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah
קִישׁ (qish) — Kish.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.21;
Prep | N-proper — Preposition · noun proper masculineHR/Npm
kish (qish; Kis, Keis, "bow," "power"): The name of five persons mentioned in the Bible:
(1) The son of Abiel and the father of Saul, the first king of Israel. He was of the tribe of Benjamin, of the family of the Matrites (1Sa 9:1; 14:51; compare Ac 13:21; 1Sa 10:21). According to 1Ch 8:33 and 9:39, "Ner begat Kish" By reading "Ner begat Abner" (compare 1Sa 14:51; 1Ch 6:28), the difficulty is at least partly overcome. In 1Ch 12:1, Kish is also mentioned as the father of Saul, and again in
Kish
A bow. (1.) A Levite of the family of Merari (1 Chr. 23:21; 24:29).
(2.) A Benjamite of Jerusalem (1 Chr. 8:30; 9:36).
(3.) A Levite in the time of Hezekiah (2 Chr. 29:12).
(4.) The great-grandfather of Mordecai (Esther 2:5).
(5.) A Benjamite, the son of Abiel, and father of king Saul (1 Sam. 9:1, 3; 10:11, 21; 14:51; 2 Sam. 21:14). All that is recorded of him is that he sent his son Saul in search of his asses that had strayed, and that he was buried in Zelah. Called Cis, Acts 13:21 (R.V., Kish).
(a bow). The father of Saul; a Benjamite of the family of Matri. (B.C. 1095.) Son of Jehiel and uncle to the preceding. (1 Chronicles 9:36) A Benjamite, great-grandfather of Mordecai. (Esther 2:5) A Merarite of the house of Mahli, of the tribe of Levi. (1 Chronicles 23:21,22; 24:28,29)
hard; difficult; straw; for age
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural constructHNcmpc
See SON, SONS.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
קִישׁ (qiysh) refers to a name associated with several individuals in the Old Testament, primarily a Benjamite who was the father of King Saul. The name is derived from the root meaning 'bent.' It also identifies Levites from the Merari family and includes references to ancestors of Mordecai. The entries note various family connections and historical contexts, with mentions in 1 Samuel, Chronicles, and Esther.
קִישׁ n.pr.m.
father of Saul
Levites
ancestor of Mordecai
base
H7027 קִישׁ
7027 Qiysh keesh
from 6983; a bow; Kish, the name of five
Israelites:--Kish.
see HEBREW for 06983
קִישׁ (qish) — Kish.
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.9.1;
son of: Abiel (H0022) and Maacah (H4601N);
brother of: Ner (H5369), Abdon (H5658J), Zur (H6698I), Baal (H1168B), Nadab (H5070J), Gedor (H1446I), Ahio (H0283I), Zecher (H2144) and Mikloth (H4732);
father of: Saul (H7586G)
Also named: Kis (Κίς "Kish" G2797)
§ Kish = "bent"
1) a Benjamite of the family of Matri, father of king Saul
2) an ancestor of Mordecai
3) son of Gibeon and brother of Abdon, Zur, Baal, Ner, Nadab, Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth; uncle of Kish the father of king Saul
4) a Merarite Levite, son of Mahli and grandson of Merari the progenitor of the family
5) a Merarite Levite, son of Abdi in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah
קִישׁ (qish) — Kish.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.21;
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
kish (qish; Kis, Keis, "bow," "power"): The name of five persons mentioned in the Bible:
(1) The son of Abiel and the father of Saul, the first king of Israel. He was of the tribe of Benjamin, of the family of the Matrites (1Sa 9:1; 14:51; compare Ac 13:21; 1Sa 10:21). According to 1Ch 8:33 and 9:39, "Ner begat Kish" By reading "Ner begat Abner" (compare 1Sa 14:51; 1Ch 6:28), the difficulty is at least partly overcome. In 1Ch 12:1, Kish is also mentioned as the father of Saul, and again in
Kish
A bow. (1.) A Levite of the family of Merari (1 Chr. 23:21; 24:29).
(2.) A Benjamite of Jerusalem (1 Chr. 8:30; 9:36).
(3.) A Levite in the time of Hezekiah (2 Chr. 29:12).
(4.) The great-grandfather of Mordecai (Esther 2:5).
(5.) A Benjamite, the son of Abiel, and father of king Saul (1 Sam. 9:1, 3; 10:11, 21; 14:51; 2 Sam. 21:14). All that is recorded of him is that he sent his son Saul in search of his asses that had strayed, and that he was buried in Zelah. Called Cis, Acts 13:21 (R.V., Kish).
(a bow). The father of Saul; a Benjamite of the family of Matri. (B.C. 1095.) Son of Jehiel and uncle to the preceding. (1 Chronicles 9:36) A Benjamite, great-grandfather of Mordecai. (Esther 2:5) A Merarite of the house of Mahli, of the tribe of Levi. (1 Chronicles 23:21,22; 24:28,29)
hard; difficult; straw; for age
יְרַחְמְאֵל (Yrachm'el) means 'may God have compassion' and refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, primarily from the tribe of Judah. The name is derived from roots meaning 'to have compassion' and 'God.' Key figures include a son of Hezron and a Levite mentioned during the Divided Monarchy. The name appears in 1 Samuel 27:10 and Jeremiah 36:26.
יְרַחְמְאֵל n.pr.m. (may Ēl have compassion)
name in Judah
son of king Jehoiakim
Levite
base
H3396 יְרַחְמְאֵל
3396 Yrachm'el yer-akh-meh-ale'
from 7355 and 410; God will compassionate; Jerachmeel, the
name of three Israelites:--Jerahmeel.
see HEBREW for 07355
see HEBREW for 0410
יְרַחְמְאֵל (ye.rach.me.el) — Jerahmeel.
A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.27.10;
son of: Hezron (H2696H);
brother of: Ram (H7410), Caleb (H3612H), Segub (H7687H) and Ashhur (H0806); married to Atarah (H5851);
father of: Ram (H7410H), Bunah (H0946), Oren (H0767), Ozem (H0684H), Ahijah (H0281J) and Onam (H0208H)
Also named: ye.rach.me.e.li (יְרַחְמְאֵלִי "Jerahmeelite" H3397)
§ Jerahmeel = "may God have pity"
1) the 1st son of Hezron, grandson of Pharez, and great grandson of Judah and the founder of the family of Jerahmeelites
2) officer sent by king Jehoiakim of Judah to arrest Baruch
3) a Merarite Levite the representative of the family of Kish, the son of Mahli
יְרַחְמְאֵל (ye.rach.me.el) — Jerahmeel.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.29;
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Jerahmeel
Loving God. (1.) The son of Hezron, the brother of Caleb (1 Chr. 2:9, 25, 26, etc.).
(2.) The son of Kish, a Levite (1 Chr. 24:29).
(3.) Son of Hammelech (Jer. 36:26).
(mercy of God). First-born son of hezron, the son of Pharez, the son of Judah, (1 Chronicles 2:9,25-27,33,42) and founder of the family of Jerahmeelites. (1 Samuel 27:10) (B.C. before 1491.) A Merarite Levite, the representative of the family of Kish, the son of Mahli. (1 Chronicles 24:29) comp. 1Chr 23:21 (B.C. 1014.) Son of Hammelech, who was employed by Jehoiakim to make Jeremiah and baruch prisoners, after the had burnt the roll of Jeremiah’s prophecy. (Jeremiah 36:26) (B.C. 505.)
the mercy, or the beloved, of God