1 Chronicles 11:44
1 Chronicles 11:44 in Multiple Translations
Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jeiel the sons of Hotham the Aroerite,
Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite,
Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jeiel the sons of Hotham the Aroerite,
Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jeiel, the sons of Hotham the Aroerite,
Uzzia the Ashterathite; Shama and Jeiel, the sons of Hotham the Aroerite;
Vzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Ieiel the sonnes of Otham the Aroerite,
Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel sons of Hothan the Aroerite,
Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jeiel the sons of Hotham the Aroerite,
Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite,
Ozia an Astarothite, Samma, and Jehiel the sons of Hotham an Arorite,
Uzzia from Ashterath town; Shama and Jeiel, the sons of Hotham, from Aroer city;
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 11:44
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1 Chronicles 11:44 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עֻזִיָּ֖א
הָ/עֲשְׁתְּרָתִ֑י
שָׁמָע֙
ו/יעואל
וִֽ/יעִיאֵ֔ל
בְּנֵ֖י
חוֹתָ֥ם
הָ/עֲרֹעֵרִֽי
עֻזִיָּ֖א
ʻUzzîyâʼ
H5814
Uzzia
N-proper
הָ/עֲשְׁתְּרָתִ֑י
ʻAshtᵉrâthîy
H6254
Ashterathite
Art | Ngmsa
שָׁמָע֙
Shâmâʻ
H8091
Shama
N-proper
ו/יעואל
Yᵉʻîyʼêl
H3273
Jeiel
Conj | N-proper
וִֽ/יעִיאֵ֔ל
Yᵉʻîyʼêl
H3273
Jeiel
Conj | N-proper
בְּנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
חוֹתָ֥ם
Chôwthâm
H2369
Hotham
N-proper
הָ/עֲרֹעֵרִֽי
ʻĂrôʻêrîy
H6200
Aroerite
Art | Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 11:44
עֻזִיָּ֖א
ʻUzzîyâʼ
H5814
"Uzzia"
N-proper
Uzzia was one of David's mighty warriors, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:44. His name means strength of Jehovah, reflecting his strong faith.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.44 § Uzzia = "strength of Jehovah" one of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Uzzia. See also: 1 Chronicles 11:44.
הָ/עֲשְׁתְּרָתִ֑י
ʻAshtᵉrâthîy
H6254
"Ashterathite"
Art | Ngmsa
An Ashterathite is an inhabitant of Ashtaroth, a city east of the Jordan. The name means star and is associated with the city's inhabitants.
Definition: Group of ash.ta.rot (עַשְׁתָּרוֹת "Ashtaroth" H6252) § Ashterathite, of Astaroth "star" an inhabitant of the city of Ashtaroth
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ashterathite. See also: 1 Chronicles 11:44.
שָׁמָע֙
Shâmâʻ
H8091
"Shama"
N-proper
Shama was an Israelite who lived during the time of King David, and is listed as one of his mighty warriors in 1 Chronicles 11:44. He was the son of Hotham and brother of Jeiel. The word refers to a person's name.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.44; son of: Hotham (H2369H); brother of: Jeiel (H3273H) § Shama = "obedient" son of Hotham the Aroerite, brother of Jeiel, both listed as mighty warriors of David
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Shama. See also: 1 Chronicles 11:44.
ו/יעואל
Yᵉʻîyʼêl
H3273
"Jeiel"
Conj | N-proper
Jeiel was a man from the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in 1 Samuel 9:1, who had several sons including Kish and Ner. He lived during the United Monarchy period. Jeiel is also known as Jehiel in some Bible translations.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.9.1; son of: Zeror (H6872C); married to Maacah (H4601N); father of: Kish (H7027), Ner (H5369), Abdon (H5658J), Zur (H6698I), Baal (H1168B), Nadab (H5070J), Gedor (H1446I), Ahio (H0283I), Zecher (H2144) and Mikloth (H4732); also called Jeiel (Ketiv: Jeuel; KJV: Jehiel) at 1Ch.9.35; Ner at 1Ch.8.33; 9.39; Another name of a.vi.el (אֲבִיאֵל "Abiel" H0022G) § Jeiel or Jehiel = "God sweeps away" 1) one of the sons of Adonikam who returned from exile with Ezra 2) a chief Reubenite of the house of Joel 3) a Merarite Levite and a gatekeeper to the tabernacle who also played the harp and psaltery in the service before the ark 4) one of the chiefs of the Levites in the time of king Josiah 5) one of the sons of Nebo who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 6) a man of Gibeon and ancestor of king Saul 7) one of the sons of Hotham the Aroerite and one of David's mighty warriors 8) the scribe of king Uzziah who kept the account of the king's irregular predatory warriors 9) a Gershonite Levite of the sons of Elizaphan 10) a Gershonite Levite of the sons of Asaph and forefather of Jahaziel in the time of king Jehoshaphat
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Jeiel, Jehiel. Compare H3262 (יְעוּאֵל). See also: 1 Chronicles 5:7; 2 Chronicles 20:14; Ezra 10:43.
וִֽ/יעִיאֵ֔ל
Yᵉʻîyʼêl
H3273
"Jeiel"
Conj | N-proper
Jeiel was a man from the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in 1 Samuel 9:1, who had several sons including Kish and Ner. He lived during the United Monarchy period. Jeiel is also known as Jehiel in some Bible translations.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.9.1; son of: Zeror (H6872C); married to Maacah (H4601N); father of: Kish (H7027), Ner (H5369), Abdon (H5658J), Zur (H6698I), Baal (H1168B), Nadab (H5070J), Gedor (H1446I), Ahio (H0283I), Zecher (H2144) and Mikloth (H4732); also called Jeiel (Ketiv: Jeuel; KJV: Jehiel) at 1Ch.9.35; Ner at 1Ch.8.33; 9.39; Another name of a.vi.el (אֲבִיאֵל "Abiel" H0022G) § Jeiel or Jehiel = "God sweeps away" 1) one of the sons of Adonikam who returned from exile with Ezra 2) a chief Reubenite of the house of Joel 3) a Merarite Levite and a gatekeeper to the tabernacle who also played the harp and psaltery in the service before the ark 4) one of the chiefs of the Levites in the time of king Josiah 5) one of the sons of Nebo who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 6) a man of Gibeon and ancestor of king Saul 7) one of the sons of Hotham the Aroerite and one of David's mighty warriors 8) the scribe of king Uzziah who kept the account of the king's irregular predatory warriors 9) a Gershonite Levite of the sons of Elizaphan 10) a Gershonite Levite of the sons of Asaph and forefather of Jahaziel in the time of king Jehoshaphat
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Jeiel, Jehiel. Compare H3262 (יְעוּאֵל). See also: 1 Chronicles 5:7; 2 Chronicles 20:14; Ezra 10:43.
בְּנֵ֖י
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.
חוֹתָ֥ם
Chôwthâm
H2369
"Hotham"
N-proper
Hotham means seal and refers to two Israelites, one of whom was a father of two of David's warriors. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:44. Hotham was a man of Asher and a descendant of Heber.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.44; father of: Shama (H8091), Jeiel (H3273H) § Hotham = "seal" 1) a man of Asher, son of Heber, of the family of Beriah 2) father of two of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Hotham, Hothan. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:32; 1 Chronicles 11:44.
הָ/עֲרֹעֵרִֽי
ʻĂrôʻêrîy
H6200
"Aroerite"
Art | Ngmsa
An Aroerite is someone from Aroer, a place in the Bible that means destitute. The word describes an inhabitant of this area, which was likely a city or town.
Definition: Group of a.ro.er (עֲרֹעֵר, עֲדְעָדָה "Aroer" H6177) § Aroerite, of Aroer "destitute" an inhabitant of Aroer
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Aroerite. See also: 1 Chronicles 11:44.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 11:44
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Context — David’s Mighty Men
42Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, chief of the Reubenites, and the thirty with him,
43Hanan son of Maacah, Joshaphat the Mithnite,
44Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jeiel the sons of Hotham the Aroerite,
45Jediael son of Shimri and his brother Joha the Tizite, 46Eliel the Mahavite, Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, Ithmah the Moabite,1 Chronicles 11:44 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 11:44, lists a few of the men who were part of David's mighty men, including Uzzia from Ashterath and Shama and Jeiel, the sons of Hotham from Aroer. It shows that God brings people from different places and backgrounds together to accomplish great things, much like how Jesus brought together his disciples from different walks of life (Matthew 10:2-4). We can learn from their example about the importance of community and using our unique skills to serve God. By looking at the lives of these men, we can see how God values diversity and unity in His kingdom, as seen in verses like Psalm 133:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn about Uzzia from this verse?
From 1 Chronicles 11:44, we learn that Uzzia was from Ashterath, but we do not have more information about him in this verse. For more information about other heroes of faith, we can look to Hebrews 11:32-34.
Who were the sons of Hotham the Aroerite?
According to 1 Chronicles 11:44, the sons of Hotham the Aroerite were Shama and Jeiel, who were part of David's mighty men.
What does it mean to be an Ashterathite or an Aroerite?
Being an Ashterathite or an Aroerite refers to the city or region from which Uzzia or the sons of Hotham originated, respectively, much like how Jesus is referred to as a Nazarene in Matthew 2:23.
Why are these specific individuals listed in this verse?
These individuals, including Uzzia, Shama, and Jeiel, are listed in 1 Chronicles 11:44 as part of the list of David's mighty men, highlighting their importance in his kingdom, much like the list of disciples in Matthew 10:2-4.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the example of Uzzia and the sons of Hotham about being part of a community of faith?
- How do the various origins of David's mighty men, such as Ashterath and Aroer, demonstrate God's ability to bring people together for a common purpose?
- In what ways can I, like Shama and Jeiel, use my unique skills and abilities to serve God and His kingdom?
- What does this verse reveal about God's heart for including people from different backgrounds and regions in His plan?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 11:44
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 11:1]
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:44
The Aroerite; so called possibly because his station and quarters were upon the river Aroer beyond Jordan, being placed there for the defence of those parts.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:44
(44) Ashterathite.—Of Ashtaroth, a town in Bashan (1 Chronicles 6:71). Jehiel.—Heb., Jeuel. Margin, “Jeiel.” Hothan.—A misprint of the Authorised Version for Aotham. There was an Aroer in Reuben, and another in Gad (Joshua 13:16; Joshua 13:25).
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 11:44
44. the Ashterathite] i.e. inhabitant of Ashtaroth (1 Chronicles 6:71 [56 Heb.]), a city of Manasseh east of Jordan. and Jehiel the sons of Hothan] R.V. and Jeiel the sons of Hotham. the Aroerite] i.e. inhabitant of Aroer. There were two cities of this name, both east of Jordan; cp. Joshua 13:16; Joshua 13:25.