1 Chronicles 2:43
1 Chronicles 2:43 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.
And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.
And the sons of Hebron: Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.
And the sons of Hebron: Korah and Tappuah and Rekem and Shema.
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.
And the sonnes of Hebron were Korah and Tappuah, and Rekem and Shema.
And sons of Hebron: Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.
And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.
And the sons of Hebron, Core, and Thaphua, and Recem, and Samma.
Hebron’s sons were Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.
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1 Chronicles 2:43 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֖י
חֶבְר֑וֹן
קֹ֥רַח
וְ/תַפֻּ֖חַ
וְ/רֶ֥קֶם
וָ/שָֽׁמַע
וּ/בְנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
חֶבְר֑וֹן
Chebrôwn
H2275
Hebron (Valley)
N-proper
קֹ֥רַח
Qôrach
H7141
Korah
N-proper
וְ/תַפֻּ֖חַ
Tappûwach
H8599
Tappuah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/רֶ֥קֶם
Reqem
H7552
Rakem
Conj | N-proper
וָ/שָֽׁמַע
Shemaʻ
H8087
Shema
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 2:43
וּ/בְנֵ֖י
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.
חֶבְר֑וֹן
Chebrôwn
H2275
"Hebron (Valley)"
N-proper
Hebron is a place in Palestine and also the name of two Israelites, one a descendant of Levi and the other of Caleb. It is first mentioned in the book of Genesis and is also referenced in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: Hebron = "association" Combined with e.meq (עֵ֫מֶק " Valley" H6010K)
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: Hebron. See also: Genesis 13:18; 2 Samuel 3:19; 2 Chronicles 11:10.
קֹ֥רַח
Qôrach
H7141
"Korah"
N-proper
Korah was a leader who rebelled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, as told in Numbers 16, and his name means bald.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.43; son of: Hebron (H2275I); brother of: Tappuah (H8599A), Rekem (H7552I) and Shema (H8087) § Korah = "bald" 1) son of Izhar, grandson of Kohath, great grandson of Levi and leader of the rebellion of the Israelites against Moses and Aaron while in the wilderness; punished and died by an earthquake and flames of fire 2) the 3rd son of Esau by Aholibamah and one of the dukes of Edom 3) son of Eliphaz by Adah, duke of Edom, and nephew of 1 4) one of the 'sons' of Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: Korah. See also: Genesis 36:5; Numbers 26:10; Psalms 42:1.
וְ/תַפֻּ֖חַ
Tappûwach
H8599
"Tappuah"
Conj | N-proper
Tappuah is a place in the Bible, named after the Hebrew word for apple, possibly meaning the apple city. It is mentioned in Joshua 12:17 and 15:34 as a town in Judah. The name also refers to an Israelite.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.43; son of: Hebron (H2275I); brother of: Korah (H7141J), Rekem (H7552I) and Shema (H8087) § Tappuah = "the apple city" a Judaite of the family of Caleb, son of Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Tappuah. See also: Joshua 12:17; Joshua 16:8; 1 Chronicles 2:43.
וְ/רֶ֥קֶם
Reqem
H7552
"Rakem"
Conj | N-proper
The name of a person and a place in the Bible, including a man from the tribe of Manasseh, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:16. The name Rekem means 'variegation' or 'colorful'. The KJV simply translates it as 'Rekem'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.16; son of: Sheresh (H8329); brother of: Ulam (H0198) § Rekem = "variegation" a Manassite, son of Machir by Maachah his wife
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Rekem. See also: Numbers 31:8; 1 Chronicles 2:43; 1 Chronicles 7:16.
וָ/שָֽׁמַע
Shemaʻ
H8087
"Shema"
Conj | N-proper
Shema is a name and a place in the Bible, meaning 'hear' or 'listen'. It appears in Nehemiah and other books as the name of several Israelites and a location in Palestine.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.8.4 § Shema = "hear" 1) a Reubenite, son of Joel, father of Azaz, and grandfather of Bela 2) a Judaite, son of Hebron and father of Raham 3) a Benjamite, son of Elpaal who along with his brother Beriah were heads of their fathers houses in Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath. Probably the same as 'Shimhi' 4) an Israelite who stood on the right hand of Ezra as he read the Law to the people
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Shema. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:43; 1 Chronicles 5:8; Nehemiah 8:4.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 2:43
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Context — The Sons of Israel
41Shallum was the father of Jekamiah, and Jekamiah was the father of Elishama.
42The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel: Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph, and Mareshah his second son, who was the father of Hebron.
43The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.
44Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai. 45The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Beth-zur.1 Chronicles 2:43 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 2:43, lists the sons of Hebron, who was a son of Caleb. It shows us that every person in the Bible, no matter how briefly they are mentioned, is important to God's story. Just like how God knows and cares for each of us (as seen in Jeremiah 1:5), He knew and had a purpose for Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema. Understanding this helps us see our own place in God's larger plan, reminding us that we are each valued and known by Him, just as it is written in Psalm 100:3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Hebron in the Bible?
Hebron was a son of Caleb, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:42, and his sons are listed in 1 Chronicles 2:43, which includes Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema. This Hebron is different from the city of Hebron, which is mentioned in Genesis 23:2 and is an important location in the biblical narrative.
What can we learn from the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2?
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2, including 1 Chronicles 2:43, teaches us about the importance of family and heritage in the biblical narrative, as seen in other passages like Genesis 5:1 and Exodus 6:14. It also highlights God's sovereign plan and His faithfulness to His people across generations.
How does this verse fit into the larger story of the Bible?
1 Chronicles 2:43 is part of the historical account of the Israelites, connecting the patriarchs of the Old Testament, such as those mentioned in Genesis 1:1 and following, to the establishment of the monarchy in 1 Samuel 1:1. Understanding these connections helps deepen our appreciation for God's overarching plan of redemption.
Why are the names of Hebron's sons significant?
The names of Hebron's sons, Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema, are significant because they are part of the detailed record of the Israelites' family lines, emphasizing the importance of each individual in God's plan, as seen in passages like Psalm 139:13-16, which speaks to God's knowledge and care for each person.
Reflection Questions
- How does the detailed genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2:43 reflect God's attention to detail in our own lives?
- In what ways can we appreciate the faithfulness of God across generations, as seen in the lineage from Caleb to Hebron and his sons?
- What does the inclusion of specific names like Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema teach us about the value God places on each individual?
- How can reflecting on our own family heritage and the biblical accounts of family lines deepen our understanding of God's plan for humanity?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:43
And the sons of Hebron: Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:43
And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:43
(42-55) These verses revert to the Calebite stocks. Interpreted as merely bearing upon the extraction of individuals about whom, for the most part, nothing whatever is known beyond what these brief notices reveal, the section presents great difficulties. The key to it appears to be the assumption that it is an ancient record of the relations between certain great branches of the tribe of Judah, and their various settlements; in other words, these lists are tribal and topographical, rather than genealogical.