1 Chronicles 2:25
1 Chronicles 2:25 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron: Ram his firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.
¶ And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were, Ram the firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah.
And the sons of Jerahmeel the first-born of Hezron were Ram the first-born, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, Ahijah.
And the sons of Jerahmeel, the oldest son of Hezron, were Ram, the oldest, and Bunah and Oren and Ozem and Ahijah.
The sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron: Ram (firstborn), Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.
And ye sonnes of Ierahmeel the eldest sone of Hezron were Ram the eldest, then Bunah, and Oren and Ozen and Ahiiah.
And sons of Jerahmeel, first-born of Hezron, are: the first-born Ram, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, Ahijah.
The sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were Ram the firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.
And the sons of Jerahmeel the first-born of Hezron were, Ram the first-born, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah.
And the sons of Jerameel the firstborn of Hesron, were Ram his firstborn, and Buna, and Aram, and Asom, and Achia.
Hezron’s oldest son was Jerahmeel. His sons were Ram, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah. Jerahmeel’s oldest son was Ram.
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1 Chronicles 2:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּהְי֧וּ
בְנֵי
יְרַחְמְאֵ֛ל
בְּכ֥וֹר
חֶצְר֖וֹן
הַ/בְּכ֣וֹר
רָ֑ם
וּ/בוּנָ֥ה
וָ/אֹ֛רֶן
וָ/אֹ֖צֶם
אֲחִיָּֽה
וַ/יִּהְי֧וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יְרַחְמְאֵ֛ל
Yᵉrachmᵉʼêl
H3396
Jerahmeel
N-proper
בְּכ֥וֹר
bᵉkôwr
H1060
firstborn
N-ms
חֶצְר֖וֹן
Chetsrôwn
H2696
Hezron
N-proper
הַ/בְּכ֣וֹר
bᵉkôwr
H1060
firstborn
Art | N-ms
רָ֑ם
Râm
H7410
Ram
N-proper
וּ/בוּנָ֥ה
Bûwnâh
H946
Bunah
Conj | N-proper
וָ/אֹ֛רֶן
ʼÔren
H767
Oren
Conj | N-proper
וָ/אֹ֖צֶם
ʼÔtsem
H684
Ozem
Conj | N-proper
אֲחִיָּֽה
ʼĂchîyâh
H281
Ahijah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 2:25
וַ/יִּהְי֧וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
בְנֵי
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.
יְרַחְמְאֵ֛ל
Yᵉrachmᵉʼêl
H3396
"Jerahmeel"
N-proper
Jerahmeel means may God have pity, and was the name of three Israelites, including the son of Hezron and grandson of Pharez. He was a founder of the family of Jerahmeelites and is mentioned in Jeremiah 36:26.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.36.26; son of: Hammelech (H4428H); brother of: Malchijah (H4441H) § Jerahmeel = "may God have pity" 1) the 1st son of Hezron, grandson of Pharez, and great grandson of Judah and the founder of the family of Jerahmeelites 2) officer sent by king Jehoiakim of Judah to arrest Baruch 3) a Merarite Levite the representative of the family of Kish, the son of Mahli
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Jerahmeel. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:9; 1 Chronicles 2:33; Jeremiah 36:26.
בְּכ֥וֹר
bᵉkôwr
H1060
"firstborn"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to the firstborn child or animal, often holding a special status or responsibility. It appears in stories like Genesis and Exodus, highlighting the importance of birth order. The KJV translates it as 'eldest' or 'firstborn'.
Definition: 1) firstborn, firstling 1a) of men and women 1b) of animals 1c) noun of relation (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 96 OT verses. KJV: eldest (son), firstborn(-ling). See also: Genesis 10:15; Deuteronomy 21:17; Psalms 78:51.
חֶצְר֖וֹן
Chetsrôwn
H2696
"Hezron"
N-proper
Hezron refers to a place in southern Judah and two Israelites. The name means surrounded by a wall, similar to Hazor.
Definition: Hezron = "surrounded by a wall" a place in the extreme south of Judah Another name of cha.tsor (חָצוֹר "Hazor" H2674G)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Hezron. See also: Genesis 46:9; Ruth 4:19; 1 Chronicles 5:3.
הַ/בְּכ֣וֹר
bᵉkôwr
H1060
"firstborn"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to the firstborn child or animal, often holding a special status or responsibility. It appears in stories like Genesis and Exodus, highlighting the importance of birth order. The KJV translates it as 'eldest' or 'firstborn'.
Definition: 1) firstborn, firstling 1a) of men and women 1b) of animals 1c) noun of relation (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 96 OT verses. KJV: eldest (son), firstborn(-ling). See also: Genesis 10:15; Deuteronomy 21:17; Psalms 78:51.
רָ֑ם
Râm
H7410
"Ram"
N-proper
Ram was the name of an important person in the Bible, an ancestor of King David and a relative of Elihu, a friend of Job. The name means high or exalted. Ram is mentioned in the book of Job and in the genealogy of David.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, only mentioned at Job.32.2; progenitor of Buzites (H0940) § Ram = "high" or "exalted" 1) a Judaite, son of Hezron, father of Amminadab, and ancestor of David 2) a Judaite, son of Jerahmeel 3) a kindred of Elihu, the friend of Job
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Ram. See also H1027 (בֵּית הָרָם). See also: Ruth 4:19; 1 Chronicles 2:25; Job 32:2.
וּ/בוּנָ֥ה
Bûwnâh
H946
"Bunah"
Conj | N-proper
Bunah was an Israelite who lived during the United Monarchy period. He was a son of Jerahmeel and a member of the tribe of Judah. His name means intelligence and he is mentioned in the book of 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.25; son of: Jerahmeel (H3396); brother of: Ram (H7410H), Oren (H0767), Ozem (H0684H), Ahijah (H0281J) and Onam (H0208H) § Bunah = "intelligence" a son of Jerahmeel, a Judahite
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Bunah. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:25.
וָ/אֹ֛רֶן
ʼÔren
H767
"Oren"
Conj | N-proper
Oren was an Israelite, a son of Jerahmeel, and a descendant of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:25 as part of the royal family's lineage.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.25; son of: Jerahmeel (H3396); brother of: Ram (H7410H), Bunah (H0946), Ozem (H0684H), Ahijah (H0281J) and Onam (H0208H) § Oren = "cedar" a descendant of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Oren. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:25.
וָ/אֹ֖צֶם
ʼÔtsem
H684
"Ozem"
Conj | N-proper
Ozem was the name of two Israelites, one of whom was an older brother of King David. Ozem means I shall hasten them, and he's mentioned in the genealogy of Judah. This name appears in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.25; son of: Jerahmeel (H3396); brother of: Ram (H7410H), Bunah (H0946), Oren (H0767), Ahijah (H0281J) and Onam (H0208H) § Ozem = "I shall hasten them" 1) older brother of David 2) a descendant of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Ozem. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:15; 1 Chronicles 2:25.
אֲחִיָּֽה
ʼĂchîyâh
H281
"Ahijah"
N-proper
Ahijah means brother of Jehovah, and was the name of several Israelites, including a prophet who predicted the revolt of the Northern tribes in 1 Samuel 14.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.14.3; son of: Ahitub (H0285); father of: Abiathar (H0054); also called Ahijah (KJV: Ahiah) at 1Sa.14.3,18; Another name of a.chi.me.lekh (אֲחִימֶ֫לֶךְ "Ahimelech" H0288G) § Ahiah or Ahijah = "brother of Jehovah (Yahu)" 1) grandson of Phinehas 2) scribe of Solomon 3) a prophet who predicted the revolt of the Northern tribes 4) father of Baasha, who usurped the Northern throne 5) grandson of Hezron (or mother of 1-4 above) 6) a Benjamite, son of Ehud 7) one of David's heroes 8) a Levite during David's time 9) a chief man under Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: Ahiah, Ahijah. See also: 1 Samuel 14:3; 1 Kings 15:27; Nehemiah 10:27.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 2:25
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- 1 Chronicles 2:25 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:25
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 2:25
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 2:25
Context — The Sons of Israel
23But Geshur and Aram captured Havvoth-jair, along with Kenath and its sixty surrounding villages. All these were descendants of Machir the father of Gilead.
24After Hezron died in Caleb-ephrathah, his wife Abijah bore to him Ashhur the father of Tekoa.
25The sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron: Ram his firstborn, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah.
26Jerahmeel had another wife named Atarah, who was the mother of Onam. 27The sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel: Maaz, Jamin, and Eker.1 Chronicles 2:25 Summary
This verse lists the sons of Jerahmeel, who was the firstborn son of Hezron, giving us a glimpse into the family lines of the Israelites. The Bible often records the genealogies of its characters, as seen in Genesis 1:1 and Matthew 1:1-17, to help us understand their relationships and places in the story of God's people. By studying these genealogies, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the complexity and richness of the Bible's history, and for the ways in which God works through families and individuals to accomplish His purposes, as seen in (Psalm 90:1) where God is described as our dwelling place in all generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Jerahmeel in the Bible?
Jerahmeel was the firstborn son of Hezron, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:25, and his descendants are listed in this verse and the following verses, including his sons and their children, giving us a glimpse into the family lines of the Israelites, similar to what is seen in Genesis 46:8-27 where the family of Jacob is listed.
What can we learn from the genealogies in 1 Chronicles?
The genealogies in 1 Chronicles, such as the one in 1 Chronicles 2:25, provide valuable information about the family lines and descendants of key figures in the Bible, helping us understand the historical context and the fulfillment of God's promises, as seen in Romans 9:6-13 where Paul discusses the descendants of Abraham.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of the larger genealogy of the tribe of Judah, which is a key part of the narrative of 1 Chronicles, helping to establish the family lines and descendants of the Israelites, as seen in 1 Chronicles 2:1-2 where the sons of Israel are listed, and in 1 Chronicles 3:1-24 where the descendants of David are listed.
What is the significance of the names listed in this verse?
The names listed in this verse, such as Ram, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah, are likely significant in understanding the family history and relationships of the Israelites, similar to how names are used in Genesis 5:1-32 to show the genealogy from Adam to Noah, and in Matthew 1:1-17 where the genealogy of Jesus is listed.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the way the Bible records the family lines and genealogies of its characters, and how can I apply this to my own understanding of my place in God's family?
- How does the listing of Jerahmeel's sons in this verse contribute to the overall story of God's people, and what does it reveal about God's character?
- In what ways can I use the information in this verse to deepen my understanding of the historical context of the Bible, and to appreciate the complexity of the relationships between the characters?
- What does the inclusion of this verse in the Bible say about the importance of family and heritage in God's plan, as seen in verses like Psalm 127:3-5 where children are described as a heritage from the Lord?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:25
And the sons of Jerahmeel, the firstborn of Hezron, were Ram the firstborn,.... So called by his father after the name of his brother, see 1 Chronicles 2:9 and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:25
And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were, Ram the firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:25
Or, of (the prefix, mere being oft understood) Ahijah; his wife so called, as may seem probable from the next verse, where he mentions another wife.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:25
(25) Ram the firstborn.—Not the same as the Ram, brother of Jerahmeel, of 1 Chronicles 2:9. (See Note at end of section.) And Ahijah.—This is probably a mistake, as the conjunction is wanting in the Hebrew. The LXX. has, “his brother” the Hebrew for which might easily be misread Ahijah. So the Syriac and Arabic read, “and Ozem their sister.” But the statement of 1 Chronicles 2:26, “Jerahmeel had also another wife,” &c., makes it likely that the first wife was mentioned here; and, therefore, it is conjectured that Ahijah—usually a man’s name—is the former wife; and that the right reading is “from Ahijah,” which requires merely the restoration of the prefix m (me-Ahiyah), which has fallen out, as in other instances, after the m of Ozem immediately preceding.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 2:25
25–41. The Genealogy of the Jerahmeelites 25. the sons of Jerahmeel] Their settlements were in the S. of Judah; cp. 1 Samuel 27:10; 1 Samuel 30:29. Ozem, and Ahijah] By a slight change in the Heb. we get Ozem his brother (so LXX.); cp. 1 Chronicles 26:20 for a similar confusion of reading.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 2:25
And Ahijah - There is no “and” in the original. Hence, some would read: “the sons” were born “of” or “from Ahijah,” the first wife of Jerahmeel (see the next verse).