1 Chronicles 4:13 — Word Study
WLCוּבְנֵ֣י קְנַ֔ז עָתְנִיאֵ֖ל וּשְׂרָיָ֑ה וּבְנֵ֥י עָתְנִיאֵ֖ל חֲתַֽת׃ וּמְעוֹנֹתַי׃
BSAThe sonsbên [descendants, offspring] of KenazQᵉnaz [a hunter, brother of Caleb] OthnielʻOthnîyʼêl [lion of God, a Judge of Israel] and SeraiahSᵉrâyâh [Jehovah is ruler] The sonsbên [descendants, offspring] of OthnielʻOthnîyʼêl Hathath and MeonothaiChăthath△ [an Israelite from Judah]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וּבְנֵ֣י | and [the] sons of | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural construct |
| קְנַ֔ז | Kenaz | Noun proper masculine |
| עָתְנִיאֵ֖ל | Othniel | Noun proper masculine |
| וּשְׂרָיָ֑ה | and Seraiah | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וּבְנֵ֥י | and [the] sons of | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural construct |
| עָתְנִיאֵ֖ל | Othniel | Noun proper masculine |
| חֲתַֽת׃ | Hathath | Noun proper masculine |
| וּמְעוֹנֹתַי׃ | and Meonothai | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
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| BSB | The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai. |
| KJV | And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath. |
| ASV | And the sons of Kenaz: Othniel, and Seraiah. And the sons of Othniel: Hathath. |
| YLT | And sons of Kenaz: Othniel, and Seraiah; and sons of Othniel: Hathath. |
| WEB | The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath. |
| BBE | And the sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah; and the sons of Othniel: Hathath. |
All translations agree on the names and relationships presented in this verse.
The sentence is structured to introduce the main subjects followed by their descendants.
5 commentators on this verse
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1 of 8 occurs nowhere else in the Old Testament — a word chosen on purpose.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 4:13
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Context — The Lineage of Kenazgenerated
1 Chronicles 4:13 provides a genealogical record of the sons of Kenaz, focusing on Othniel, a significant judge in Israel, and Seraiah, whose lineage is also important. This passage is part of a larger section that details the families of Judah and their descendants, highlighting the significance of heritage and lineage in the Israelite community.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 15:17 | So Othniel son of Caleb’s brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage. |
| 2 | Judges 1:13 | So Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage. |
| 3 | Judges 3:9–11 | But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, He raised up Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz as a deliverer to save them. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 3 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — עָתְנִיאֵל, 'a.te.ni.'Elgenerated
The name עָתְנִיאֵל (Othniy'el) is a proper masculine noun meaning 'lion of God.' It identifies a key biblical figure who served as the first judge of Israel, noted for delivering the Israelites from oppression. His lineage connects him to Caleb, emphasizing the importance of family ties in Israel's history.
Othniel's role as a judge signifies leadership and divine intervention in Israel's early history, showcasing the connection between his name and his character as a deliverer.
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 is implicit in the genealogy, with the structure outlining the relationships: וּבְנֵ֣י קְנַ֔ז introduces the descendants, followed by the names of Othniel and Seraiah, and then the sons of Othniel. This structure reflects the typical genealogical format in Hebrew texts, emphasizing lineage and familial connections.
The sentence is constructed with noun phrases that serve as subjects and predicates, clearly delineating the relationships between the individuals mentioned.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates וּבְנֵ֣י as υἱοὶ, meaning 'sons.' This choice aligns with the Hebrew meaning, maintaining the focus on lineage.
The name עָתְנִיאֵל is rendered as γοθονιηλ, indicating a direct correspondence to the Hebrew name, preserving its significance.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 4:13 lists the sons of Kenaz, specifically Othniel and Seraiah, and then details the sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai. This verse highlights important figures in Israel's history and their familial connections.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Othniel was the first judge of Israel, known for delivering the Israelites from oppression, and is described as the son of Kenaz.
Kenaz means 'hunter' and refers to an Edomite and two Israelites, including a brother of Caleb.
Genealogy in the Bible emphasizes family heritage, lineage, and the fulfillment of God's promises through specific individuals.
Seraiah means 'Jehovah is ruler' and refers to several individuals in Israel's history, including a scribe of King David.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How does understanding my own family lineage help me appreciate my identity in Christ?
- What can I learn from Othniel's example as a leader and deliverer?
- In what ways can I honor and remember my ancestors in my faith journey?
- How does the emphasis on genealogy in the Bible shape our understanding of God's plan?
Commentators on this verse — 5 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 4:13 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd the sons of Kenaz,.... Who was either the son of Chelub, or of Eshton: Othniel, and Seraiah; the first of these is he who is mentioned, Joshua 15:17 and was the first judge in Israel: and the son
Read John Gill on 1 Chronicles 4 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath. The sons of Kenaz - the grandfather of Caleb, who from that relationship is called a Kenezite (Numbers 32:12; Joshua 14:4).
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 4 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleKenaz; the son either of Chelub, , or of his son Eshton, , and the father of Jephunneh, and consequently Caleb’ s grandfather, ; whence Caleb is called a Kenezite, . Hathath; understand, and Meonothai, out of . See Poole "".
Read Matthew Poole on 1 Chronicles 4 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments1 Chronicles 4:13 And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.Ver. 13. Othniel.] See on 1 Chronicles 4:9-10.
Read John Trapp on 1 Chronicles 4 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges13. Othniel] the first of the Judges; cp. Judges 1:13; Judges 3:9-11.
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 4 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.
The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath.
The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.
The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.
Tyndale line
And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.
And the sons of Kenaz: Othniel, and Seraiah. And the sons of Othniel: Hathath.
And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.
And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath.
And the sonnes of Kenaz were Othniel and Zeraiah, and the sonne of Othniel, Hathath.
Strictly literal
— And the sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah; and the sons of Othniel: Hathath.
And sons of Kenaz: Othniel, and Seraiah; and sons of Othniel: Hathath.
And sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah; and sons of Othniel: Hathath.
And the sons of Kenas: 'Othniel and Serayah. And the sons of 'Othniel: Chathath.
Kenaz's sons were Othniel and Seraiah. Othniel's sons were Hathath and Meonothai.
From the Latin
And the sons of Cenez were Othoniel, and Saraia. And the sons of Othoniel, Hathath, and Maonathi.
Simplified
The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.
And the sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah; and the sons of Othniel: Hathath.
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 largely agree on the wording of this verse, with seven out of eight words matched. The Septuagint's word order differs, but the essential names and relationships are preserved.
וּבְנֵ֣י קְנַ֔ז עָתְנִיאֵ֖ל וּשְׂרָיָ֑ה וּבְנֵ֥י עָתְנִיאֵ֖ל חֲתַֽת׃ וּמְעוֹנֹתַי׃
7 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 4:13
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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.
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)
Conj | N-mp — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural constructHC/Ncmpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
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…
קְנַז (Qnaz) refers to a name meaning 'hunter.' It denotes a man from Edom, specifically the son of Eliphaz and father of Othniel, as well as a brother of Caleb. The entries indicate that Kenaz appears in various contexts, including genealogies in Genesis and Numbers, and is associated with the Edomite dukes.
קְנַז n.pr.m. in Edom: son of Eliphaz, and father of Othniel
base
H7073 קְנַז in Edom: son of Eliphaz, and father of Othniel
7073 Qnaz ken-az'
probably from an unused root meaning to hunt; hunter; Kenaz,
the name of an Edomite and of two Israelites:--Kenaz.
קְנַז (qe.naz) — Kenaz.
A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.11;
son of: Eliphaz (H0464);
brother of: Teman (H8487), Omar (H0201), Zepho (H6825), Gatam (H1609), Amalek (H6002H) and Korah (H7141H)
§ Kenaz = "hunter"
1) son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau; one of the dukes of Edom
2) a brother of Caleb and father of Othniel
קְנַז (qe.naz) — Kenaz.
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.42
§ Kenaz = "hunter"
1) son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau; one of the dukes of Edom
2) a brother of Caleb and father of Othniel
קְנַז (qe.naz) — Kenaz.
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.32.12;
son of: Jephunneh (H3312);
brother of: Caleb (H3612);
father of: Othniel (H6274) and Seraiah (H8304J); also called Kenizzite at Num.32.12; 1x,14;
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Kenaz
Hunter. (1.) One of the sons of Eliphaz, the son of Esau. He became the chief of an Edomitish tribe (Gen. 36:11, 15, 42).
(2.) Caleb’s younger brother, and father of Othniel (Josh. 15:17), whose family was of importance in Israel down to the time of David (1 Chr. 27:15). Some think that Othniel (Judg. 1:13), and not Kenaz, was Caleb’s brother.
(3.) Caleb’s grandson (1 Chr. 4:15).
(hunting). Son of Eliphaz the son of Esau. He was one of the dukes of Edom. (Genesis 36:15,42; 1 Chronicles 1:53) One of the same family, a grandson of Caleb, according to (1 Chronicles 4:15) (where see margin).
this purchase; this lamentation
עָתְנִיאֵל (Othniy'el) refers to a biblical figure known as the first judge of Israel, described as the son of Kenaz and a hero in Israelite history. The name is derived from elements meaning 'force of God.' He is first mentioned in Joshua 15:17, where he is noted for delivering the Israelites from oppression.
עָתְנִיאֵל n.pr.m. son of Ḳenaz, a hero in Isr.
base
H6274 עָתְנִיאֵל
6274 `Othniy'el oth-nee-ale'
from the same as 6273 and 410; force of God; Othniel, an
Israelite:--Othniel.
see HEBREW for 06273
see HEBREW for 0410
עׇתְנִיאֵל (ot.ni.el) — Othniel.
A Judge living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.15.17;
son of: Kenaz (H7073I);
brother of: Seraiah (H8304J); married to Achsah (H5915);
father of: Hathath (H2867) and Meonothai (H4587)(?)
§ Othniel = "lion of God"
son of Kenaz, younger brother of Caleb, and husband of Achsah the daughter of Caleb and his own niece; first judge of Israel, who after the death of Joshua, delivered the Israelites from the oppression of Chushanrishathaim
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
oth'-ni-el (`othni'el): A hero in Israel, son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother. He conquered Kiriath-sepher, later known as Debir, in the territory of Judah in the days of Joshua, and was given the daughter of Caleb, Achsah, to wife as a reward (Jos 15:17, parallel found in Jud 1:13). He later smote Cushan-rishathaim, king of Mesopotamia, whom the children of Israel had served 8 years, and thus not only saved the Israelites, but by reviving national sentiment among them (compare Ant, V, iv, 3), and reestablishing government, became the first of those hero-rulers known as "judges." The effects of his victory lasted an entire generation (40 years, Jud 3:9-11). He had a son named Hathath (
Othniel
Lion of God, the first of the judges. His wife Achsah was the daughter of Caleb (Josh. 15:16, 17; Judg. 1:13). He gained her hand as a reward for his bravery in leading a successful expedition against Debir (q.v.). Some thirty years after the death of Joshua, the Israelites fell under the subjection of Chushan-rishathaim (q.v.), the king of Mesopotamia. He oppressed them for full eight years, when they “cried” unto Jehovah, and Othniel was raised up to be their deliverer. He was the younger brother of Caleb (Judg. 3:8, 9-11). He is the only judge mentioned connected with the tribe of Judah. Under him the land had rest forty years.
(lion of God), son of Kenaz and younger brother of Caleb. (Joshua 15:17; Judges 1:13; 3:9; 1 Chronicles 4:13) (B.C. 1460.) The first mention of Othniel is on occasion of the taking of Kirjath-sepher, or Debir as it was afterward called. Caleb promised to give his daughter Achsah to whosoever should assault and take the city. Othniel won the prize. The next mention of him is in (Judges 3:9) where he appears as the first judge of Israel after the death of Joshua, and the deliverer of his countrymen from the oppression of Chushahrishathaim (Judges 3:8-9)
שְׂרָיָה (Srayah) refers to a name meaning 'Jah has prevailed.' It is associated with several individuals in the Old Testament, including a secretary of David and a chief priest during the Babylonian exile. The entries highlight various Seraiahs, including a Levite and a Simeonite, indicating a broad usage of the name across different contexts.
שְׂרָיָה(וּ) n.pr.m. (י׳ persisteth)
secretary of David
chief priest
a captain
son of Kenaz
name in Simeon
Levite name
companion of Zerub.
father of Ezra
one sealed
priest
officer of king Jehoiakim
base
H8304 שְׂרָיָה(וּ), שְׂרָיָה, שְׂרָיָהוּ
8304 Srayah ser-aw-yaw'
or Srayahuw {ser-aw-yaw'-hoo}; from 8280 and 3050; Jah has
prevailed; Serajah, the name of nine Israelites:--Seraiah.
see HEBREW for 08280
see HEBREW for 03050
שְׂרָיָהוּ (se.ra.yah) — Seraiah.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.8.17;
father of: Elihoreph (H0456) and Ahijah (H0281); also called Shavsha at 1Ch.18.16; Sheva(Ketiv: Sheya) at 2Sa.20.25; Shisha at 1Ki.4.3;
§ Seraiah = "Jehovah is ruler"
1) the scribe or secretary of David
2) son of Azariah, father of Jehozadak, and the chief priest in the reign of king Zedekiah of Judah and at the time of the capture of Jerusalem
3) son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite and one of the men who went to Gedaliah, the governor over Judah appointed by Nebuchadnezzar, and gave their oath to serve the king of Babylon
4) a Judaite, son of Kenaz, brother of Othniel, and father of Joab
5) a Simeonite, father of Josibiah and grandfather of Jehu
6) a people of the province who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
6a) maybe the same as 10
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
se-ra'-ya, se-ri'-a (serayahu, "Yah hath prevailed"; Septuagint Saraias, or Saraia):
(1) Secretary of David (2Sa 8:17); in 2Sa 20:25 he is called Sheva; in 1Ki 4:3 the name appears as Shisha. This last or Shasha would be restored elsewhere by some critics; others prefer the form Shavsha, which is found in 1Ch 18:16.
(2) A high priest in the reign of Zedekiah; executed with other prominent captives at Riblah by order of Nebuchadnezzar (2Ki 25:18,21; Jer 52:24,27). Mentioned in the list of high priests (1Ch 6:14).…
Seraiah
Soldier of Jehovah. (1.) The father of Joab (1 Chr. 4:13, 14).
(2.) The grandfather of Jehu (1 Chr. 4:35).
(3.) One of David’s scribes or secretaries (2 Sam. 8:17).
(4.) A Netophathite (Jer. 40:8), a chief priest of the time of Zedekiah. He was carried captive by Nebuchadnezzar to Babylon, and there put to death (2 Kings 25:18, 23).
The king’s scribe or secretary in the reign of David. (2 Samuel 8:17) (B.C. 1043.) The high priest in the reign of Zedekiah. (2 Kings 25:18; 1 Chronicles 6:14; Jeremiah 52:24) (B.C. 594.) The son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite. (2 Kings 25:23; Jeremiah 40:8) The son of Kenaz and brother of Othniel. (1 Chronicles 4:13,14) Ancestor of Jehu a Simeonite chieftain. (1 Chronicles 4:35) One of the children of the province who returned with Zerubbabel. (
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)
Conj | N-mp — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural constructHC/Ncmpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
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…
עָתְנִיאֵל (Othniy'el) refers to a biblical figure known as the first judge of Israel, described as the son of Kenaz and a hero in Israelite history. The name is derived from elements meaning 'force of God.' He is first mentioned in Joshua 15:17, where he is noted for delivering the Israelites from oppression.
עָתְנִיאֵל n.pr.m. son of Ḳenaz, a hero in Isr.
base
H6274 עָתְנִיאֵל
6274 `Othniy'el oth-nee-ale'
from the same as 6273 and 410; force of God; Othniel, an
Israelite:--Othniel.
see HEBREW for 06273
see HEBREW for 0410
עׇתְנִיאֵל (ot.ni.el) — Othniel.
A Judge living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.15.17;
son of: Kenaz (H7073I);
brother of: Seraiah (H8304J); married to Achsah (H5915);
father of: Hathath (H2867) and Meonothai (H4587)(?)
§ Othniel = "lion of God"
son of Kenaz, younger brother of Caleb, and husband of Achsah the daughter of Caleb and his own niece; first judge of Israel, who after the death of Joshua, delivered the Israelites from the oppression of Chushanrishathaim
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
oth'-ni-el (`othni'el): A hero in Israel, son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother. He conquered Kiriath-sepher, later known as Debir, in the territory of Judah in the days of Joshua, and was given the daughter of Caleb, Achsah, to wife as a reward (Jos 15:17, parallel found in Jud 1:13). He later smote Cushan-rishathaim, king of Mesopotamia, whom the children of Israel had served 8 years, and thus not only saved the Israelites, but by reviving national sentiment among them (compare Ant, V, iv, 3), and reestablishing government, became the first of those hero-rulers known as "judges." The effects of his victory lasted an entire generation (40 years, Jud 3:9-11). He had a son named Hathath (
Othniel
Lion of God, the first of the judges. His wife Achsah was the daughter of Caleb (Josh. 15:16, 17; Judg. 1:13). He gained her hand as a reward for his bravery in leading a successful expedition against Debir (q.v.). Some thirty years after the death of Joshua, the Israelites fell under the subjection of Chushan-rishathaim (q.v.), the king of Mesopotamia. He oppressed them for full eight years, when they “cried” unto Jehovah, and Othniel was raised up to be their deliverer. He was the younger brother of Caleb (Judg. 3:8, 9-11). He is the only judge mentioned connected with the tribe of Judah. Under him the land had rest forty years.
(lion of God), son of Kenaz and younger brother of Caleb. (Joshua 15:17; Judges 1:13; 3:9; 1 Chronicles 4:13) (B.C. 1460.) The first mention of Othniel is on occasion of the taking of Kirjath-sepher, or Debir as it was afterward called. Caleb promised to give his daughter Achsah to whosoever should assault and take the city. Othniel won the prize. The next mention of him is in (Judges 3:9) where he appears as the first judge of Israel after the death of Joshua, and the deliverer of his countrymen from the oppression of Chushahrishathaim (Judges 3:8-9)
חֲתַת (Chathath) refers to a man from the tribe of Judah, specifically the son of Othniel and grandson of Kenaz, as noted in 1 Chronicles 4:13. The name is associated with the meaning "fearful." The entries indicate that this figure is only mentioned in the context of genealogies.
חֲתַת n.pr.m. son of Othniel and grandson of Kenaz (brother of Caleb), 1 Ch 4:13.
ref
H2867 חֲתַת
2867 Chathath khath-ath'
the same as 2866; Chathath, an Israelite:--cathath.
see HEBREW for 02866
חֲתַת (cha.tat) — Hathath.
A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.13;
son of: Othniel (H6274) whose wife was Achsah (H5915);
brother of: Meonothai (H4587)(?)
§ Hathath = "fearful"
son of Othniel and grandson of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
ha'-thath (chathath, "terror"): Son of Othniel and grandson of Kenaz (1Ch 4:13).
Hathath
Terror, son of Othniel (1 Chr. 4:13).
(fearful), one of the sons of Othniel the Kenazite. (1 Chronicles 4:13)
fear
מְעוֹנֹתַי (Meonothai) is a Hebrew name meaning "my habitations." It refers to a man from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:14, as a son of Othniel and a brother of Hathath. The word is a plural form derived from another Hebrew term, indicating a habitative context.
מְעוֹנֹתַי n.pr.m. name in Judah 1 Ch 4:14
ref
H4587 מְעוֹנֹתַי
4587 M`ownothay meh-o-no-thah'-ee
plural of 4585; habitative; Meonothai, an
Israelite:--Meonothai.
see HEBREW for 04585
מְעוֹנֹתַי (me.o.no.tay) — Meonothai.
A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.14;
son of: Othniel (H6274)(?) whose wife was Achsah (H5915);
brother of: Hathath (H2867)(?);
father of: Ophrah (H6084I)
§ Meonothai = "my habitations"
a son of Othniel, the younger brother of Caleb
HC/Npm — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
me-on'-o-thi, me-o'-no-thi, me-o-no'-thi (me`onothai, "my dwellings"): A son of Othniel, nephew of Caleb (1Ch 4:14). Possibly, as the King James Version margin suggests, and the Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible, 390-405 A.D.) and Complutensian Septuagint say, 1Ch 4:13,14 should read "the sons of Othniel, Hathath and Meonothai; and Meonothai begat Ophrah," etc. The latter may be founder of the town of that name.
(my habitations), one of the sons of Othniel, the younger brother of Caleb. (1 Chronicles 4:14)
→ Father of Ophrah 1Ch 4:14