1 Chronicles 9:44 — Word Study
WLCוּלְאָצֵל֮ שִׁשָּׁ֣ה בָנִים֒ וְאֵ֣לֶּה שְׁמוֹתָ֗ם עַזְרִיקָ֥ם׀ בֹּ֙כְרוּ֙ וְיִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל וּשְׁעַרְיָ֔ה וְעֹבַדְיָ֖ה וְחָנָ֑ן אֵ֖לֶּה בְּנֵ֥י אָצַֽל׃ פ
BSAAnd AzelʼÂtsêl [a place near Jerusalem, reserved or set aside] had sixshêsh sonsbên and theseʼêl-leh [specifically, the following] were their namesshêm AzrikamʻAzrîyqâm [help against the enemy] BocheruBôkᵉrûw [an Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin] IshmaelYishmâʻêʼl [God will hear] SheariahShᵉʻaryâh [valued by God] ObadiahʻÔbadyâh [a servant of God] and HananChânân [gracious, merciful] These [were]ʼêl-leh [the aforementioned individuals] the sonsbên [descendants, offspring] of AzelʼÂtsêl [a name meaning reserved or set aside]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וּלְאָצֵל֮ | and [belonged] to Azel | Conjunction, preposition, noun proper masculine |
| שִׁשָּׁ֣ה | six | Noun common, both singular absolute |
| בָנִים֒ | sons | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| וְאֵ֣לֶּה | and these | Conjunction, particle |
| שְׁמוֹתָ֗ם | [are] names their | Noun common feminine plural construct, suffix |
| עַזְרִיקָ֥ם׀ | Azrikam | Noun proper masculine |
| בֹּ֙כְרוּ֙ | Bocheru | Noun proper masculine |
| וְיִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל | and Ishmael | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וּשְׁעַרְיָ֔ה | and Sheariah | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וְעֹבַדְיָ֖ה | and Obadiah | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וְחָנָ֑ן | and Hanan | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| אֵ֖לֶּה | these | Particle |
| בְּנֵ֥י | [were] [the] sons of | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| אָצַֽל׃ פ | Azel | Noun proper masculine |
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| BSB | And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel. |
| KJV | And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel. |
| ASV | And Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel. |
| YLT | And to Azel [are] six sons, and these their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these [are] sons of Azel. |
| WEB | Azel had six sons, whose names are Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel. |
| BBE | And Azel had five sons, whose names are: Azrikam, his oldest son, and Ishmael and Sheariah and Obadiah and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel. |
The translations agree on the identity of Azel and his sons, maintaining consistency in their rendering.
The sentence has a main clause followed by two phrases that detail the names and identity of Azel's sons.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 9:44
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Context — The Genealogy of Azelgenerated
1 Chronicles 9:44 presents a genealogy, listing the sons of Azel, who is noted as a descendant of Jonathan. This verse is part of a larger section that traces the lineage of the tribe of Benjamin, emphasizing familial connections and heritage, which is significant in the context of Israel's history and identity.
Cross References
The Key Word — אָצֵל, u.le.'a.Tzelgenerated
The name אָצֵל (Azel) refers to both a man from the tribe of Benjamin and a location near Jerusalem. The name is associated with meanings like 'noble' and 'reserved', indicating a significant heritage.
In this verse, Azel is identified as the father of six sons, highlighting his role in the lineage of the tribe of Benjamin. The parsing indicates that it is a proper masculine noun, emphasizing its identity as a name.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The translations agree on the identity of Azel and the listing of his sons.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb governs the structure of the verse — וּלְאָצֵל, and to Azel — with several phrases detailing the sons and their names. The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the subject, Azel, before listing his sons.
The structure includes a main clause followed by a noun phrase that specifies the sons, which is typical in Hebrew genealogical texts, emphasizing lineage and family connections.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates אָצֵל as εσηλ, indicating a direct correspondence in naming. This choice reflects a consistent understanding of Azel's identity across both Hebrew and Greek texts.
The Septuagint's word choice does not introduce any new interpretations, maintaining the focus on Azel and his lineage.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 9:44 tells us that Azel had six sons, and their names were Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. This verse is part of a genealogy that traces the lineage of the tribe of Benjamin.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Azel means 'reserved' or 'set aside' and refers to both a person and a location near Jerusalem.
Genealogy establishes identity, heritage, and the fulfillment of God's promises through specific lineages.
The sons of Azel were Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan, each with their own significance in the lineage.
Azel is from the tribe of Benjamin, which is significant in the context of Israel's history.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What significance do the names of Azel's sons hold in the context of Israel's history?
- How do genealogies help us understand the fulfillment of God's promises?
- In what ways can we see the importance of lineage in our own lives?
- What can we learn from the names and meanings of Azel's sons?
Commentators on this verse — 5 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 9:44 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel. Azrikam, Bocheru ... [ Bokªruw (H1074).
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 9 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments1 Chronicles 9:44 And Azel had six sons, whose names [are] these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these [were] the sons of Azel.Ver. 44. These were the sons of Azel.] And here end the genealogies; the history followeth, and chiefly of David, in praise of whom this First Book of Chronicles, was especially written, as Vatablus observeth.
Read John Trapp on 1 Chronicles 9 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(44) With the omission of the sons of Eshek and Ulam here, comp. the similar abridgment of the list in 1 Chronicles 6:4-15, when repeated in the same 1chron at 1 Chronicles 6:50-53. This suggests that the present omission is not due to inadvertence, but either to the design of the chronicler or to a like omission in his source.
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 9 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges39–44 (= 1 Chronicles 8:33-38). The Genealogy of the House of Saul For notes see on 1 Chronicles 8:33 ff.
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 9 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible35-44. 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.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on 1 Chronicles 9 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.
Azel had six sons, whose names are Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.
And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.
Azel had six sons: Azrikam his firstborn, followed by Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.
Tyndale line
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these; Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.
And Azel had sixe sonnes, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ismael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these are the sonnes of Azel.
Strictly literal
And Azel had six sons, and these are their names: Azrikam, Bochru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan; these were the sons of Azel.
And to Azel [are] six sons, and these their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these [are] sons of Azel.
And to Azel [are] six sons, and these [are] their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan; these [are] sons of Azel.
And Azel had six sons, and these are their names, 'Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and She'aryah, and 'Obadiah, and Chanan: these were the sons of Azel.
Azel's six sons were Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were Azel's sons.
From the Latin
And heel had six sons whose names are, Ezricam, Bochru, Ismahel, Saria, Obdia, Hanan: these are the sons of Asel.
Simplified
Azel had six sons. Their names were: Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.
And Azel had five sons, whose names are: Azrikam, his oldest son, and Ishmael and Sheariah and Obadiah and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.
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 on the wording of this verse, with all words matched in the Septuagint reflecting the Hebrew text directly. This consistency reinforces the reliability of the genealogical record.
וּלְאָצֵל֮ שִׁשָּׁ֣ה בָנִים֒ וְאֵ֣לֶּה שְׁמוֹתָ֗ם עַזְרִיקָ֥ם׀ בֹּ֙כְרוּ֙ וְיִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל וּשְׁעַרְיָ֔ה וְעֹבַדְיָ֖ה וְחָנָ֑ן אֵ֖לֶּה בְּנֵ֥י אָצַֽל׃ פ
14 of the 14 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.
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Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 9:44
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אָצֵל (Atsel) refers to both a man from the tribe of Benjamin, a descendant of Jonathan, and a location near Jerusalem. The name is associated with meanings like 'noble' and 'reserved.' It appears in contexts related to genealogies and geographical references, notably in Zechariah 14:5. The lexicons agree on its identity as both a personal name and a place.
אָצֵל, in pause אָצַ֑ל n.pr.m. a descendant of Jonathan
base
[אָצֵל], in pause אָצַ֒ל Zc 14:5, n.pr.loc. near Jerusalem
ref
H682a אָצֵל, in pause אָצַ֑ל a descendant of Jonathan H682b אָצֵל, in pause אָצַ֒ל near Jerusalem
682 'Atsel aw-tsale'
from 680; noble; Atsel, the name of an Israelite, and of a
place in Palestine:--Azal, Azel.
see HEBREW for 0680
אָצֵל (a.tsel) — Azel.
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 Eleasah (H0501H);
father of: Azrikam (H5840H), Bocheru (H1074), Ishmael (H3458I), Sheariah (H8187), Obadiah (H5662J) and Hanan (H2605H)
§ Azel = "reserved"
n pr m (CLBL)
a Benjamite descendant of Saul and Jonathan
אָצֵל (a.tsel) — Azal.
§ Azal = "proximity: he has reserved"
a place near Jerusalem, site presently unknown
Conj | Prep | N-proper — Conjunction · preposition · noun proper masculineHC/R/Npm
Azel
Noble, a descendant of king Saul (1 Chr. 8:37; 9:43, 44).
(noble), a descendant of Saul. (1 Chronicles 8:37,38; 9:43,44)
→ A Benjamite 1Ch 8:37,38; 9:43,44
The Hebrew word שֵׁשׁ, transliterated as shesh, means 'six' and can function as both a cardinal and ordinal number, indicating the sixth position. It is a primitive number that signifies an excess beyond five, as noted in the entries. The Aramaic equivalent is שֵׁת (shet).
שֵׁשׁ, שִׁשָּׁה 216 n.m. et f. six
base
H8337 שֵׁשׁ, שִׁשָּׁה six
8337 shesh shaysh
masculine shishshah {shish-shaw'}; a primitive number; six
(as an overplus (see 7797) beyond five or the fingers of the
hand); as ord. sixth:--six((-teen, -teenth)), sixth.
see HEBREW for 07797
שֵׁשׁ (shesh) — six.
1) six
1a) six (cardinal number)
1b) sixth (ordinal number)
1c) in combination with other numbers
Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Adj — Noun common · both singular absoluteHNcbsa
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 absoluteHNcmpa
אֵ֫לֶּה (el-leh) means 'these' and is used in various grammatical contexts, often in apposition to a noun with a pronoun suffix. It can appear with or without the definite article and is sometimes paired with other terms like וְאֵלֶּה (and these). The word conveys a sense of proximity or specification, referring to particular items or people.
אֵ֫לֶּה pr.pl.m. & f. these
in appos. to a subst. with a pron. suff. (always without the article)
repeated, אלה … ואלה, these … those
with the art. (but only after a subst. determined likewise by the art.)
with preps.
base
H428 אֵ֫לֶּה these . in appos. to a subst. with a pron. suff. (always without the article)
. repeated, אלה … ואלה, these … those
. with the art. (but only after a subst. determined likewise by the art.)
. with preps.
428 'el-leh ale'-leh
prolonged from 411; these or those:--an- (the) other; one
sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those,
thus, which, who(-m).
see HEBREW for 0411
אֵ֫לֶּה (el.leh) — these.
1) these
1a) used before antecedent
1b) used following antecedent
Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Conj | Pron — Conjunction · particleHC/Tm
שֵׁם (shem) means 'name' and encompasses various meanings such as reputation, fame, and glory. It can refer to the designation of God and is often associated with memorials or monuments. The word is built from a primitive root and highlights individuality and honor. There is a mention of its use in relation to false gods, which is forbidden.
שֵׁם 864 n.m. name (√ unknown)
of river, beasts, city, i.e. exact designation of it
usu. of pers.
= reputation
esp. as giving a man a kind of posthumous life, esp. in his sons
name, as designation of God
of false gods, use forbidden
= memorial, monument
base
H8034 שֵׁם name (√ unknown)
8034 shem shame
a primitive word (perhaps rather from 7760 through the idea
of definite and conspicuous position; compare 8064); an
appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by
implication honor, authority, character:--+ base,
(in-)fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
see HEBREW for 07760
see HEBREW for 08064
שֵׁם (shem) — name.
1) name
1a) name
1b) reputation, fame, glory
1c) the Name (as designation of God)
1d) memorial, monument
Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
N-mp | Suff — Noun common feminine plural construct · suffixHNcfpc/Sp3mp
The Hebrew word עַזְרִיקָם (Azriyqam) means "help against the enemy" and refers to several individuals in the Old Testament. It is built from the roots for "help" and an active participle form. Notably, it identifies a descendant of David, a Benjamite, and a Levite, with mentions in 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles.
עַזְרִיקָם n.pr.m.
descendant of David
prince in Judah
Benjamite
Levite
base
H5840 עַזְרִיקָם
5840 `Azriyqam az-ree-kawm'
from 5828 and active participle of 6965; help of an enemy;
Azrikam, the name of four Israelites:--Azrikam.
see HEBREW for 05828
see HEBREW for 06965
עַזְרִיקָם (az.ri.qam) — Azrikam.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.3.23;
son of: Neariah (H5294);
brother of: Elioenai (H0454B) and Hizkiah (H2396H)
§ Azrikam = "help against the enemy"
1) son of Neariah and descendant of Zerubbabel of the royal line of Judah
2) a Benjamite, eldest son of Azel and descendant of Saul
3) a Levite, ancestor of Shemaiah in the time of Nehemiah
4) governor of the palace of king Ahaz of Judah and victim of murder by Zichri
עַזְרִיקָם (az.ri.qam) — Azrikam.
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.38;
son of: Azel (H0682A);
brother of: Bocheru (H1074), Ishmael (H3458I), Sheariah (H8187), Obadiah (H5662J) and Hanan (H2605H)
§ Azrikam = "help against the enemy"
1) son of Neariah and descendant of Zerubbabel of the royal line of Judah
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
(help against the enemy). A descendant of Zerubbabel, and son of Neariah of the royal line of Judah. (1 Chronicles 3:23) Eldest son of Azel, and descendant of Saul. (1 Chronicles 8:38; 9:44) (B.C after 1037.) A Levite, ancestor of Shemaiah, who lived in the time of Nehemiah. (1 Chronicles 9:14; Nehemiah 11:15) (B.C. before 536.) Governor of the house, or prefect of the palace, to King Ahaz, who was slain by Zichri, an Ephraimite hero, in the successful invasion of the southern kingdom by Pekah king of Israel. (2 Chronicles 28:7) (B.C. 738.)
help, revenging
בֹּֽכְרוּ (Bocheru) refers to a man from the tribe of Benjamin, identified as a firstborn. The entries indicate that he is the son of Azel and has several brothers. His name appears in 1 Chronicles 8:38 and 9:44, linking him to the lineage of the Benjamites.
בֹּֽכְרוּ n.pr.m. a Benjamite 1 Ch 8:38 = 9:44.
ref
H1074 בֹּֽכְרוּ
1074 Bokruw bo-ker-oo'
from 1069; first-born; Bokeru, an Israelite:--Bocheru.
see HEBREW for 01069
בֹּֽכְרוּ (bo.khe.ru) — Bocheru.
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.38;
son of: Azel (H0682A);
brother of: Azrikam (H5840H), Ishmael (H3458I), Sheariah (H8187), Obadiah (H5662J) and Hanan (H2605H)
§ Bocheru = "firstborn"
a Benjamite
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
(youth), son of Azel, according to the present Hebrew text of (1 Chronicles 8:38)
the first born
→ Son of Azel 1Ch 8:38; 9:44
The Hebrew word יִשְׁמָעֵאל (*Yishma'el*) means 'God will hear' and refers primarily to Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Hagar. The entries detail various individuals named Ishmael, including a murderer of Gedaliah and several figures from the tribes of Benjamin and Judah. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meanings or references.
יִשְׁמָעֵאל 48 n.pr.m. (Ēl heareth)
son of Abraham and Hagar
murderer of Gedaliah
in Benj.
in Judah
Jew with foreign wife
base
H3458 יִשְׁמָעֵאל . son of Abraham and Hagar
. murderer of Gedaliah
. in Benj.
. in Judah
. Jew with foreign wife
3458 Yishma`e'l yish-maw-ale'
from 8085 and 410; God will hear; Jishmael, the name of
Abraham's oldest son, and of five Israelites:--Ishmael.
see HEBREW for 08085
see HEBREW for 0410
יִשְׁמָעֵאל (yish.ma.el) — Ishmael.
A man of Arabia living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.16.11;
son of: Abraham (H0085) and Hagar (H1904);
half-brother of: Isaac (H3327), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744);
father of: Nebaioth (H5032), Kedar (H6938), Adbeel (H0110), Mibsam (H4017), Mishma (H4927), Dumah (H1746), Massa (H4854), Hadad (H2301), Tema (H8485), Jetur (H3195), Naphish (H5305), Kedemah (H6929) and Mahalath (H4258)
§ Ishmael = "God will hear"
1) son of Abraham and Sarah's handmaid Hagar and the progenitor of the Arabian peoples
2) son of Nethaniah and the murderer of Gedaliah
3) a Benjamite, one of the sons of Azel a descendant of Saul through Meribbaal or Mephibosheth
4) a Judaite, father of Zebadiah
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
Ishmael
God hears. (1.) Abraham’s eldest son, by Hagar the concubine (Gen. 16:15; 17:23). He was born at Mamre, when Abraham was eighty-six years of age, eleven years after his arrival in Canaan (16:3; 21:5). At the age of thirteen he was circumcised (17:25). He grew up a true child of the desert, wild and wayward. On the occasion of the weaning of Isaac his rude and wayward spirit broke out in expressions of insult and mockery (21:9, 10); and Sarah, discovering this, said to Abraham, “Expel this slave and her son.” Influenced by a divine admonition, Abraham dismissed Hagar and her son with no more than a skin of water and some bread. The narrative describing this act is one of the most beautiful and touching incidents of patriarchal life (Gen. 21:14-16). (See HAGAR.)
(whom God hears). The son of Abraham by Hagar the Egyptian his concubine; born when Abraham was fourscore and six years old. (Genesis 16:15,16) (B.C. 1910.) Ishmael was the first-born of his father. He was born in Abraham’s house when he dwelt in the plain of Mamre; and on the institution of the covenant of circumcision, was circumcised, he being then thirteen years old (Genesis 17:26) With the institution of the covenant, God renewed his promise respecting Ishmael. He does not again appear in the narrative until the weaning of Isaac. At the great feast made in celebration of the weaning, "Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had borne unto Abraham, mocking," and urged Abraham to cast him and his mother out. Comforted by the renewal of God’s promise to make of…
1. Ge 16:1-16 21:1-34, son of Abraham and Hagar, B. C. 1910. He was at first regarded as "the son of the promise;" but after the birth and weaning of Isaac he was driven from his father’s house, at the age of about seventeen, and took with his mother the way to Egypt her native land. Overcome with heat and thirst, and then miraculously relieved, he remained in the wilderness of Paran, took a wife from Egypt, and was the father of twelve sons, heads of Arab tribes. He seems to have become on friendly terms with Isaac, and to have attended at the bedside of their dying father. At his own death, he was one hundred and thirty-seven years old, Ge 25:9,17.
God that hears
שְׁעַרְיָה (Sh`aryah) refers to a man from the tribe of Benjamin, specifically identified as a son of Azel and a brother to several others. The name means 'valued by Jehovah' and is associated with the time of the Divided Monarchy, first mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:38. It is built from elements meaning 'Jah has stormed'.
שְׁעַרְיָה n.pr.m. in Benjamin
base
H8187 שְׁעַרְיָה
8187 Sh`aryah sheh-ar-yaw'
from 8176 and 3050; Jah has stormed; Shearjah, an
Israelite:--Sheariah.
see HEBREW for 08176
see HEBREW for 03050
שְׁעַרְיָה (she.ar.yah) — Sheariah.
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.38;
son of: Azel (H0682A);
brother of: Azrikam (H5840H), Bocheru (H1074), Ishmael (H3458I), Obadiah (H5662J) and Hanan (H2605H)
§ Sheariah = "valued by Jehovah"
a Benjamite of the family of Saul, one of the 6 sons of Azel
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
she-a-ri-a, she-ar'-ya (she`aryah; Saraia): A descendant of Saul (1Ch 8:38; 9:44).
(valued by Jehovah), one of the six sons of Azel a descendant of Saul. (1 Chronicles 8:38; 9:41)
gate of the Lord; tempest of the Lord
→ Son of Azel 1Ch 8:38; 9:44
עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ (Obadyah) means 'servant of Jehovah' and refers to various individuals in the Old Testament, including the fourth of the twelve minor prophets. The entries note that he was a chief in Ahab's household, a Levite overseer, and a descendant of David, among others. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding the identity and roles of Obadiah.
עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ, עֹבַדְיָה n.pr.m. (servant of Yah)
:
chief of Ahab’s household
father of one of the chiefs of Zebulun
a Levite overseer in time of Josiah
:
the prophet
a descendant of David
chief of tribe of Issachar
a Benjamite
a Levite
a Gadite chief
a prince in time of Jehoshaphat
priestly companion of Ezra
a doorkeeper
base
H5662 עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ, עֹבַדְיָה
5662 `Obadyah o-bad-yaw'
or mObadyahuw {o-bad-yaw'-hoo}; active participle of 5647 and
3050; serving Jah; Obadjah, the name of thirteen
Israelites:--Obadiah.
see HEBREW for 05647
see HEBREW for 03050
עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ (o.vad.yah) — Obadiah.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.18.3
§ Obadiah = "servant of Jehovah"
1) the 4th of the 12 minor prophets; nothing personal is known of him but it is probable that he was contemporary with Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel
1a) the prophetic book by him; prophesies against Edom
2) father of Ishmaiah, one of the chiefs of Zebulun in the time of David
3) a Merarite Levite overseer of the work of restoring the temple in the time of king Josiah of Judah
4) chief of the household of king Ahab of Israel; an devout worshipper of Jehovah who at risk to his own life hid over 100 prophets during the persecution of Jezebel
5) a descendant of David
6) a chief of the tribe of Issachar
7) a Benjamite, one of the 6 sons of Azel and a descendant of king Saul
8) a Levite, son of Shemaiah and a descendant of Jeduthun
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
o-ba-di'-a (`obhadhyah, more fully `obhadhyahu, "servant of Yahweh"):
(1) The steward or prime minister of Ahab, who did his best to protect the prophets of Yahweh against Jezebel's persecution. He met Elijah on his return from Zarephath, and bore to Ahab the news of Elijah's reappearance (1Ki 18:3-16).
(2) The prophet (Ob 1:1).
See OBADIAH, BOOK OF.
Obadiah
Servant of the Lord. (1.) An Israelite who was chief in the household of King Ahab (1 Kings 18:3). Amid great spiritual degeneracy he maintained his fidelity to God, and interposed to protect The Lord’s prophets, an hundred of whom he hid at great personal risk in a cave (4, 13). Ahab seems to have held Obadiah in great honour, although he had no sympathy with his piety (5, 6, 7). The last notice of him is his bringing back tidings to Ahab that Elijah, whom he had so long sought for, was at hand (9-16). “Go,” said Elijah to him, when he met him in the way, “go tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here.”
(2.) A chief of the tribe of Issachar (1 Chr. 7:3).
(3.) A descendant of Saul (1 Chr. 8:38).
(servant of the Lord), A man whose sons are enumerated in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. (1 Chronicles 3:21) (B.C. 470.) A descendant of Issachar and a chief man of his tribe. (1 Chronicles 7:3) (B.C. 1014.) One of the six sons of Azel, a descendant of Saul. (1 Chronicles 8:33; 9:44) (B.C. 720.) A Levite, son of Shemaiah, and descended from Jeduthun. (1 Chronicles 9:16; Nehemiah 12:25) The second of the lion-faced Gadites who joined David at Ziklag. (1 Chronicles 12:9) (B.C. 1054.) One of the Princes of Judah in the reign of Jehoshaphat. (
1. The chief officer of king Ahab’s household, who preserved the lives of one hundred prophets from the persecuting Jezebel, by concealing them in two caves and furnishing them with food, 1Ki 18:4.
2. The fourth of the minor prophets, supposed to have prophesied about 587 B. C. It cannot indeed be decided with certainty when he lived, but it is probable that he was contemporary with Jeremiah and Ezekiel, who denounced the same dreadful judgments on the Edomites, as the punishment of their pride, violence, and cruel insulting over the Jews after the destruction of their city. The prophecy, according to usher, was fulfilled about five years after the destruction of Jerusalem.
3. Eight or ten others of this name are mentioned in 1Ch 3:21 7:3 8:38 9:16,44 12:9 27:19
חָנָן (Chanan) refers to a name meaning 'he is merciful.' It is associated with several individuals from the tribe of Benjamin, including warriors and leaders during the Divided Monarchy. The entries highlight various figures named Hanan, including a descendant of Saul and a Levite who assisted Ezra. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding this word.
חָנָן n.pr.m. (gracious)
one of the warriors of David
one of the heads of families of Nethinim
names of Levites
chiefs of the people
Benjamite name
head of a prophetic guild
base
H2605 חָנָן
2605 Chanan khaw-nawn'
from 2603; favor; Chanan, the name of seven
Israelites:--Canan.
see HEBREW for 02603
חָנָן (cha.nan) — Hanan.
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.23;
son of: Shashak (H8349);
brother of: Ishpan (H3473), Eber (H5677J), Eliel (H0447I), Abdon (H5658I), Zichri (H2147I), Hananiah (H2608O), Elam (H5867), Anthothijah (H6070), Iphdeiah (H3301) and Penuel (H6439I)
§ Canan or Hanan = "he is merciful"
1) one of the chief people of the tribe of Benjamin
2) last of the 6 sons of Azel, a descendant of Saul
3) son of Maachah, one of David's mighty warriors
4) father of some sons who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
5) one of the Levites who assisted Ezra in his public exposition of the law
6) one of the heads of the people who also sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
7) another of the chief laymen who also sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
Hanan
Merciful. (1.) A Benjamite (1 Chr. 8:23). (2.) One of David’s heroes (1 Chr. 11:43). (3.) Jer. 35:4. (4.) A descendant of Saul (1 Chr. 8:38). (5.) One of the Nethinim (Ezra 2:46). (6.) One of the Levites who assisted Ezra (Neh. 8:7). (7.) One of the chiefs who subscribed the covenant (Neh. 10:22).
(merciful). One of the chief people of the tribe of Benjamin. (1 Chronicles 8:23) The last of the six sons of Azel, a descendant of Saul. (1 Chronicles 8:38; 9:44) (B.C. 588.) "Son of Maachah," i.e. possibly a Syrian of Aram-maachah, one of the heroes of David’s guard. (1 Chronicles 11:43) (B.C. 1046). The sons of Hanan were among the Nethinim who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. (Ezra 2:46; Nehemiah 7:49) (B.C. 536). One of the Levites who assisted Ezra in his public exposition of the law. (Nehemiah 8:7) (B.C. 446.) The same person is probably mentioned in ch.…
full of grace
אֵ֫לֶּה (el-leh) means 'these' and is used in various grammatical contexts, often in apposition to a noun with a pronoun suffix. It can appear with or without the definite article and is sometimes paired with other terms like וְאֵלֶּה (and these). The word conveys a sense of proximity or specification, referring to particular items or people.
אֵ֫לֶּה pr.pl.m. & f. these
in appos. to a subst. with a pron. suff. (always without the article)
repeated, אלה … ואלה, these … those
with the art. (but only after a subst. determined likewise by the art.)
with preps.
base
H428 אֵ֫לֶּה these . in appos. to a subst. with a pron. suff. (always without the article)
. repeated, אלה … ואלה, these … those
. with the art. (but only after a subst. determined likewise by the art.)
. with preps.
428 'el-leh ale'-leh
prolonged from 411; these or those:--an- (the) other; one
sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those,
thus, which, who(-m).
see HEBREW for 0411
אֵ֫לֶּה (el.leh) — these.
1) these
1a) used before antecedent
1b) used following antecedent
Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Pron — ParticleHTm
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…
אָצֵל (Atsel) refers to both a man from the tribe of Benjamin, a descendant of Jonathan, and a location near Jerusalem. The name is associated with meanings like 'noble' and 'reserved.' It appears in contexts related to genealogies and geographical references, notably in Zechariah 14:5. The lexicons agree on its identity as both a personal name and a place.
אָצֵל, in pause אָצַ֑ל n.pr.m. a descendant of Jonathan
base
[אָצֵל], in pause אָצַ֒ל Zc 14:5, n.pr.loc. near Jerusalem
ref
H682a אָצֵל, in pause אָצַ֑ל a descendant of Jonathan H682b אָצֵל, in pause אָצַ֒ל near Jerusalem
682 'Atsel aw-tsale'
from 680; noble; Atsel, the name of an Israelite, and of a
place in Palestine:--Azal, Azel.
see HEBREW for 0680
אָצֵל (a.tsel) — Azel.
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 Eleasah (H0501H);
father of: Azrikam (H5840H), Bocheru (H1074), Ishmael (H3458I), Sheariah (H8187), Obadiah (H5662J) and Hanan (H2605H)
§ Azel = "reserved"
n pr m (CLBL)
a Benjamite descendant of Saul and Jonathan
אָצֵל (a.tsel) — Azal.
§ Azal = "proximity: he has reserved"
a place near Jerusalem, site presently unknown
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Azel
Noble, a descendant of king Saul (1 Chr. 8:37; 9:43, 44).
(noble), a descendant of Saul. (1 Chronicles 8:37,38; 9:43,44)
→ A Benjamite 1Ch 8:37,38; 9:43,44