1 Chronicles 1:33
1 Chronicles 1:33 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah’s sons.
And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these are the sons of Keturah.
And the sons of Midian: Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah.
And the sons of Midian: Ephah and Epher and Hanoch and Abida and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah.
The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. These were all descendants of Keturah.
And the sonnes of Midian were Ephah, and Ephar, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaah: All these are the sonnes of Keturah.
And sons of Midian: Ephah and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaah; all these [are] sons of Keturah.
The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah.
And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these are the sons of Keturah,
And the sons of Madian: Epha, and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaa. All these are the sons of Cetura.
Midian’s sons were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah.
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1 Chronicles 1:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֣י
מִדְיָ֗ן
עֵיפָ֤ה
וָ/עֵ֨פֶר֙
וַ/חֲנ֔וֹךְ
וַ/אֲבִידָ֖ע
וְ/אֶלְדָּעָ֑ה
כָּל
אֵ֖לֶּה
בְּנֵ֥י
קְטוּרָֽה
וּ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
מִדְיָ֗ן
Midyân
H4080
Midian
N-proper
עֵיפָ֤ה
ʻÊyphâh
H5891
Ephah
N-proper
וָ/עֵ֨פֶר֙
ʻÊpher
H6081
Epher
Conj | N-proper
וַ/חֲנ֔וֹךְ
Chănôwk
H2585
Hanoch
Conj | N-proper
וַ/אֲבִידָ֖ע
ʼĂbîydâʻ
H28
Abida
Conj | N-proper
וְ/אֶלְדָּעָ֑ה
ʼEldâʻâh
H420
Eldaah
Conj | N-proper
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
קְטוּרָֽה
Qᵉṭûwrâh
H6989
Keturah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 1:33
וּ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
מִדְיָ֗ן
Midyân
H4080
"Midian"
N-proper
Refers to Midian, a son of Abraham, his country, and descendants, known for being a tribe that lived in the desert north of the Arabian peninsula.
Definition: § Midian or Midianite = "strife" the tribe descended from Midian inhabitant of the territory of the tribe descended from Midian; located principally in the desert north of the Arabian peninsula; land to which Moses went when he fled from Pharaoh
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: Midian, Midianite. See also: Genesis 25:2; Judges 7:1; Psalms 83:10.
עֵיפָ֤ה
ʻÊyphâh
H5891
"Ephah"
N-proper
Ephah was a person in the Bible, a son of Midian, and also the name of a place where his family settled. The name Ephah means 'gloomy' and is associated with the regions of Sheba and Midian. This word is used to identify a specific person and place in the Bible.
Definition: § Ephah = "gloomy" a place associated with Sheba and Midian
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ephah. See also: Genesis 25:4; 1 Chronicles 2:46; Isaiah 60:6.
וָ/עֵ֨פֶר֙
ʻÊpher
H6081
"Epher"
Conj | N-proper
Epher means a calf and is the name of several men in the Bible, including an Israelite from the tribe of Manasseh and a son of Ezra. It appears in 1 Chronicles 5:24. Epher is also the name of a son of Midian.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.24 § Epher = "a calf" 1) the 2nd son of Midian 2) a son of Ezra, among the descendants of Judah 3) one of the heads of the families of Manasseh on the east of the Jordan
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Epher. See also: Genesis 25:4; 1 Chronicles 4:17; 1 Chronicles 5:24.
וַ/חֲנ֔וֹךְ
Chănôwk
H2585
"Hanoch"
Conj | N-proper
Hanoch means dedicated and refers to several men in the Bible, including a son of Reuben and a son of Jared who was taken to heaven without dying, as seen in Genesis 5:24.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.9; son of: Reuben (H7205); brother of: Pallu (H6396), Hezron (H2696) and Carmi (H3756) Also named: cha.no.khi (חֲנֹכִי "Hanochite " H2599) § Enoch = "dedicated" 1) eldest son of Cain 2) son of Jared and father of Methuselah whom God took home to heaven without dying 3) the city which Cain built and named after his son Enoch (after himself) Hanoch = "dedicated" 4) a son of Midian, the third child 5) the eldest son of Reuben
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Enoch. See also: Genesis 4:17; Genesis 5:24; 1 Chronicles 5:3.
וַ/אֲבִידָ֖ע
ʼĂbîydâʻ
H28
"Abida"
Conj | N-proper
Abida was a son of Abraham by his wife Keturah, his name means my father knows. He is mentioned in Genesis 25:4 as a son of Abraham.
Definition: A man of the Midianites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.4; son of: Midian (H4080); brother of: Ephah (H5891), Epher (H6081), Hanoch (H2585I) and Eldaah (H0420) § Abida or Abidah = "my father knows" fourth son of Midian and grandson of Abraham by his wife Keturah (after Sarah died)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Abida, Abidah. See also: Genesis 25:4; 1 Chronicles 1:33.
וְ/אֶלְדָּעָ֑ה
ʼEldâʻâh
H420
"Eldaah"
Conj | N-proper
Eldaah was a son of Midian, mentioned in Genesis 25:4, and his name means God has known. He had brothers named Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, and Abida. Eldaah lived during the time of the Patriarchs.
Definition: A man of the Midianites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.4; son of: Midian (H4080); brother of: Ephah (H5891), Epher (H6081), Hanoch (H2585I) and Abida (H0028) § Eldaah = "God has known" a son or descendant of Midian
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Eldaah. See also: Genesis 25:4; 1 Chronicles 1:33.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
קְטוּרָֽה
Qᵉṭûwrâh
H6989
"Keturah"
N-proper
Keturah was a wife of Abraham, and her name means incense. She was the mother of six sons, including Midian. Abraham married her after Sarah's death.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.1; married to Abraham (H0085); mother of: Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744) § Keturah = "incense" wife of Abraham after Sarah's death
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Keturah. See also: Genesis 25:1; 1 Chronicles 1:32; 1 Chronicles 1:33.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 1:33
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Context — The Descendants of Abraham
31Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These were the sons of Ishmael.
32The sons born to Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan.
33The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah’s sons.
34Abraham was the father of Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel. 35The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.Cross References
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| 1 | Isaiah 60:6 | Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. |
1 Chronicles 1:33 Summary
This verse lists the sons of Midian, who was a son of Abraham and Keturah, as seen in 1 Chronicles 1:32. It provides a record of Abraham's descendants through Keturah, which is also mentioned in Genesis 25:1-4. By listing these names, the Bible is showing us the importance of family and lineage, and how God cares for all nations and peoples, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Psalm 67:1-7. This reminds us that our own family heritage is a part of a larger story that God is telling, and that we can learn from the examples of those who came before us, as seen in Psalm 78:1-8 and Psalm 103:1-18.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Midian and why are his sons listed in 1 Chronicles 1:33?
Midian was one of the sons of Abraham and Keturah, as listed in 1 Chronicles 1:32, and his sons are listed to provide a record of Abraham's descendants through Keturah, as seen in Genesis 25:1-2 and 1 Chronicles 1:32-33.
What can we learn about Keturah from 1 Chronicles 1:33?
From 1 Chronicles 1:33, we learn that Keturah was the mother of Midian and his sons, and also the mother of other sons listed in 1 Chronicles 1:32, including Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Ishbak, and Shuah, as mentioned in Genesis 25:1-4.
Why are the genealogies in 1 Chronicles important for our understanding of the Bible?
The genealogies in 1 Chronicles, including 1 Chronicles 1:33, provide a historical record of the descendants of key figures like Abraham and help us understand the relationships between different individuals and groups in the Bible, as seen in Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 12:1-3.
How does 1 Chronicles 1:33 fit into the broader context of the Bible?
1 Chronicles 1:33 is part of a larger genealogy that connects the descendants of Abraham to the rest of the biblical narrative, including the stories of Isaac, Jacob, and the nation of Israel, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 25:1-26, and Genesis 28:10-22.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn about the importance of family and lineage from 1 Chronicles 1:33?
- How does the listing of Midian's sons in 1 Chronicles 1:33 reflect God's care for all nations and peoples, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Psalm 67:1-7?
- What role do you think the descendants of Midian played in the larger story of the Bible, and how can we learn from their example, as seen in Exodus 2:15-22 and Numbers 25:1-18?
- In what ways can we apply the concept of genealogy and family heritage to our own lives, as seen in Psalm 78:1-8 and Psalm 103:1-18?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 1:33
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 1:28].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 1:33
And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these are the sons of Keturah. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:33
(33) The five clans or tribes of Midian. These, with the seven names of 1 Chronicles 1:31, make a total of twelve tribes for Keturah. Ephah.—Called Hâ’âpâ, or Hayâpa by Tiglath-pileser.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 1:33
33. Ephah] Isaiah 60:6. Henoch] R.V. Hanoch, as Genesis 25:4. Cp. 1 Chronicles 1:3.
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