1 Chronicles 1:42
1 Chronicles 1:42 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan. The sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.
The sons of Ezer; Bilhan, and Zavan, and Jakan. The sons of Dishan; Uz, and Aran.
The sons of Ezer: Bilhan, and Zaavan, Jaakan. The sons of Dishan: Uz, and Aran.
The sons of Ezer: Bilhan and Zaavan, Jaakan. The sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.
The sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan and Akan. The sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.
The sonnes of Ezer were Bilhan, and Zaauan, and Iaakan. The sonnes of Dishon were Vz, and Aran.
Sons of Ezer: Bilhan, and Zavan, Jakan. Sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.
The sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Jaakan. The sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.
The sons of Ezer; Bilhan, and Zavan, and Jakan. The sons of Dishan; Uz, and Aran.
The sons of Eser: Balaan, and Zavan, and Jacan. The sons of Disan: Hus and Aran.
Ezer’s sons were Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan (OR, Jaakan). Dishan’s sons were Uz and Aran.
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1 Chronicles 1:42 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּֽנֵי
אֵ֔צֶר
בִּלְהָ֥ן
וְ/זַעֲוָ֖ן
יַעֲקָ֑ן
בְּנֵ֥י
דִישׁ֖וֹן
ע֥וּץ
וַ/אֲרָֽן
בְּֽנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אֵ֔צֶר
ʼEtser
H687
Ezer
N-proper
בִּלְהָ֥ן
Bilhân
H1092
Bilhan
N-proper
וְ/זַעֲוָ֖ן
Zaʻăvân
H2190
Zaavan
Conj | N-proper
יַעֲקָ֑ן
Yaʻăqân
H3292
Akan
N-proper
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
דִישׁ֖וֹן
Dîyshôwn
H1787
Dishan
N-proper
ע֥וּץ
ʻÛwts
H5780
Uz
N-proper
וַ/אֲרָֽן
ʼĂrân
H765
Aran
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 1:42
בְּֽנֵי
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.
אֵ֔צֶר
ʼEtser
H687
"Ezer"
N-proper
Ezer means treasure and was a chief of the Horites, living during the time of the Patriarchs, as mentioned in Genesis 36:21. He was the son of Seir and had several brothers. Ezer was also the father of Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.21; son of: Seir (H8165B); brother of: Lotan (H3877), Shobal (H7732), Zibeon (H6649H), Anah (H6034H), Dishon (H1787), Dishan (H1789) and Timna (H8555H); father of: Bilhan (H1092), Zaavan (H2190), Akan (H3292) § Ezer = "treasure" a chief of the Horites
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ezer. See also: Genesis 36:21; Genesis 36:30; 1 Chronicles 1:42.
בִּלְהָ֥ן
Bilhân
H1092
"Bilhan"
N-proper
Bilhan was a man who lived during the Divided Monarchy, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:10. He was a descendant of Benjamin and had several sons, including Jeush and Ehud.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.7.10; son of: Jediael (H3043); father of: Jeush (H3266H), Benjamin (H1144H), Ehud (H0164H), Chenaanah (H3668H), Zethan (H2133), Tarshish (H8659I) and Ahishahar (H0300) § Bilhan = "their decrepitude" 1) a descendant of Esau 2) a Benjamite
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Bilhan. See also: Genesis 36:27; 1 Chronicles 1:42; 1 Chronicles 7:10.
וְ/זַעֲוָ֖ן
Zaʻăvân
H2190
"Zaavan"
Conj | N-proper
Zaavan was a man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 36:27. He was an Idumaean, son of Ezer, and brother of Bilhan and Akan. His name means 'troubled' and he was a Horite chief.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.27; son of: Ezer (H0687); brother of: Bilhan (H1092) and Akan (H3292) § Zaavan = "troubled" a Horite chief, son of Ezer the son of Seir
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Zaavan. See also: Genesis 36:27; 1 Chronicles 1:42.
יַעֲקָ֑ן
Yaʻăqân
H3292
"Akan"
N-proper
Jaakan was an Idumaean who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned in Genesis 36:27. He was the son of Ezer and brother of Bilhan and Zaavan. Jaakan's name means let him oppress them.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.27; son of: Ezer (H0687); brother of: Bilhan (H1092) and Zaavan (H2190) Also named: a.qan (עֲקָן "Akan" H6130) § Jakan = "let him oppress them" an Edomite
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jaakan. Compare H1142 (בְּנֵי יַעֲקָן). See also: 1 Chronicles 1:42.
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.
דִישׁ֖וֹן
Dîyshôwn
H1787
"Dishan"
N-proper
Dishan was the name of two Edomites, one of whom was the son of Seir and the father of Uz and Aran. He lived during the time of the Patriarchs and is mentioned in Genesis 36:21. His name means thresher.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.21; son of: Seir (H8165B); brother of: Lotan (H3877), Shobal (H7732), Zibeon (H6649H), Anah (H6034H), Dishon (H1787), Ezer (H0687) and Timna (H8555H); father of: Uz (H5780I), Aran (H0765) Another spelling of di.shan (דִּישָׁן "Dishan" H1789) § Dishon = "thresher" 1) the fifth son of Seir 2) the son of Anah and grandson of Seir
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Dishon. See also: Genesis 36:21; 1 Chronicles 1:38; 1 Chronicles 1:42.
ע֥וּץ
ʻÛwts
H5780
"Uz"
N-proper
Uz refers to a region east of Palestine, possibly in the Arabian desert, and is also the name of a son of Aram and a Seirite. It means wooded and is where Job lived. The country of Uz is mentioned in the Bible as a place of wisdom and suffering.
Definition: § Uz = "wooded" the country of Job; probably east and southeast of Palestine somewhere in the Arabian desert
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Uz. See also: Genesis 10:23; 1 Chronicles 1:42; Jeremiah 25:20.
וַ/אֲרָֽן
ʼĂrân
H765
"Aran"
Conj | N-proper
Aran was a man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 36:28. He was the son of Dishan and the brother of Uz, and his name means joyous. Aran was a descendant of Esau.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.28; son of: Dishan (H1789); brother of: Uz (H5780I) § Aran = "joyous" a descendant of Esau
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Aran. See also: Genesis 36:28; 1 Chronicles 1:42.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 1:42
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Context — The Descendants of Seir
40The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.
41The son of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.
42The sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan. The sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.
43These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah. 44When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamentations 4:21 | So rejoice and be glad, O Daughter of Edom, you who dwell in the land of Uz. Yet the cup will pass to you as well; you will get drunk and expose yourself. |
| 2 | Genesis 36:27–28 | These are the sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan. These are the sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran. |
1 Chronicles 1:42 Summary
This verse lists the sons of Ezer and Dishan, providing a record of their family lines. This is important because it shows us that God values family and heritage, as seen in the many genealogies throughout the Bible (1 Chronicles 1:1-9). Just like the people listed in this verse, we are all part of a larger family and have a role to play in God's plan, as mentioned in Ephesians 2:19-22. By studying these genealogies, we can gain a deeper understanding of God's sovereignty and care for individual lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the sons of Ezer and Dishan listed in 1 Chronicles 1:42?
The sons of Ezer and Dishan are listed to provide a genealogical record of the descendants of Esau, as mentioned in Genesis 36:1-43, highlighting the importance of family lines in biblical history (1 Chronicles 1:1-54).
What is the significance of the names Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan?
The names Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan are significant as they are part of the genealogical record, but their individual meanings and roles are not explicitly stated in Scripture, unlike other names such as Jacob, which holds great importance in the biblical narrative (Genesis 25:26).
How do the sons of Dishan, Uz and Aran, fit into the larger biblical narrative?
The sons of Dishan, Uz and Aran, are part of the genealogy of Esau, which is also connected to the history of the Edomites, as seen in Genesis 36:1-43 and 1 Chronicles 1:35-54, demonstrating the complex relationships between nations in the ancient world (Numbers 20:14-21).
What can we learn from the listing of these specific family lines in 1 Chronicles 1:42?
The listing of these family lines teaches us about the importance of family, heritage, and the sovereignty of God in the lives of individuals and nations, as emphasized in Psalm 139:16 and Isaiah 46:10.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the value God places on family and heritage, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How do the names and genealogies in this verse point to the larger story of God's redemption and plan for humanity, as seen in verses like Romans 8:28-30?
- In what ways can I use this verse to reflect on my own family history and the ways in which God has worked in the lives of my ancestors, as encouraged in Psalm 78:1-8?
- What does the inclusion of these specific names and family lines in Scripture teach me about God's attention to detail and care for individual lives, as seen in Matthew 10:29-31?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 1:42
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 1:38].
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:42
(35-42) The tribes of Esau and Seir, extracted from Genesis 36