1 Chronicles 2:44
1 Chronicles 2:44 in Multiple Translations
Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai.
And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai.
And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkeam; and Rekem begat Shammai.
And Shema was the father of Raham, the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai.
Shema was the father of Raham, and Raham the father of Jorkeam. Rekem was the father of Shammai.
And Shema begate Raham the father of Iorkoam: and Rekem begate Shammai.
And Shema begat Raham father of Jorkoam, and Rekem begat Shammai.
Shema became the father of Raham, the father of Jorkeam; and Rekem became the father of Shammai.
And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai.
And Samma beget Raham, the father of Jercaam, and Recem beget Sammai.
Shema was the father of Raham. Raham was the father of Jorkeam. Rekem was the father of Shammai.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 2:44
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1 Chronicles 2:44 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/שֶׁ֣מַע
הוֹלִ֔יד
אֶת
רַ֖חַם
אֲבִ֣י
יָרְקֳעָ֑ם
וְ/רֶ֖קֶם
הוֹלִ֥יד
אֶת
שַׁמָּֽי
וְ/שֶׁ֣מַע
Shemaʻ
H8087
Shema
Conj | N-proper
הוֹלִ֔יד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
רַ֖חַם
Racham
H7357
Raham
N-proper
אֲבִ֣י
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms
יָרְקֳעָ֑ם
Yorqᵉʻâm
H3421
Jorkeam
N-proper
וְ/רֶ֖קֶם
Reqem
H7552
Rakem
Conj | N-proper
הוֹלִ֥יד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שַׁמָּֽי
Shammay
H8060
Shammai
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 2:44
וְ/שֶׁ֣מַע
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.
הוֹלִ֔יד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
רַ֖חַם
Racham
H7357
"Raham"
N-proper
Racham was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:44 as the son of Shema and father of Jorkeam. His name means belly, referring to the womb. He was a descendant of Caleb.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.44; son of: Shema (H8087); father of: Jorkeam (H3421) § Raham = "belly" a Judaite, son of Shema, father of Jorkoam, and of the descendants of Caleb
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Raham. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:44.
אֲבִ֣י
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
יָרְקֳעָ֑ם
Yorqᵉʻâm
H3421
"Jorkeam"
N-proper
Jorkeam was a place in Palestine and the name of a man from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:44 as the son of Raham. The name means the people empty. He lived during the Divided Monarchy period.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.44; son of: Raham (H7357) § Jorkoam = "the people empty" a Calebite descendant of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jorkeam. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:44.
וְ/רֶ֖קֶם
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.
הוֹלִ֥יד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שַׁמָּֽי
Shammay
H8060
"Shammai"
N-proper
Shammai was the name of several Israelites, including a man from the tribe of Judah who lived before the monarchy. One Shammai was the son of Mered and Bithiah, and had several siblings. The name Shammai means desolate or barren.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah(?) living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.17; son of: Mered (H4778)(?) and Bithiah (H1332); brother of: Miriam (H4813H) and Ishbah (H3431); half-brother of: Jered (H3382H)(?), Heber (H2268I)(?) and Jekuthiel (H3354)(?) § Shammai = "desolate" 1) a Judaite, son of Onam and descendant of Jerahmeel 2) a Judaite, son of Rekem, father of Maon, and descendant of Jerahmeel's brother, Caleb 3) a Judaite, son of Mered and brother of Miriam and Ishbah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Shammai. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:28; 1 Chronicles 2:44; 1 Chronicles 4:17.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 2:44
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Context — The Sons of Israel
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. 46Caleb’s concubine Ephah was the mother of Haran, Moza, and Gazez. Haran was the father of Gazez.1 Chronicles 2:44 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 2:44, is about the family of Caleb and lists some of the people in his family line. It shows that God cares about families and wants us to know about the people who came before us, just like we see in other parts of the Bible, such as Genesis 5:1-32. The verse mentions specific people, like Shema and Rekem, who are part of Caleb's family, and it helps us understand the importance of family and legacy in our lives, as seen in verses like Psalm 127:3-5 and Proverbs 17:6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2:44?
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2:44 is significant because it provides a record of the descendants of Caleb and helps to establish the family lines of the Israelites, as seen in other biblical genealogies such as Genesis 5:1-32 and Matthew 1:1-17.
Who are the key figures mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:44?
The key figures mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:44 are Shema, Raham, Jorkeam, Rekem, and Shammai, who are all part of the family line of Caleb, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:42-43.
What can we learn about family and legacy from 1 Chronicles 2:44?
From 1 Chronicles 2:44, we can learn that family and legacy are important in the biblical narrative, and that our actions and decisions can impact future generations, as seen in verses like Psalm 78:4 and Proverbs 22:6.
How does 1 Chronicles 2:44 relate to the broader biblical narrative?
1 Chronicles 2:44 is part of the larger story of the Israelites and their history, which is rooted in the promises and covenant made by God to Abraham, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Exodus 2:24.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of family and heritage in our lives?
- How does the recording of genealogies in the Bible, such as in 1 Chronicles 2:44, reflect God's attention to detail and care for His people?
- What can we learn from the fact that the Bible includes the names and family lines of seemingly ordinary people, like those mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:44?
- In what ways can we apply the principles of legacy and family seen in 1 Chronicles 2:44 to our own lives and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:44
And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam,.... Which Hillerus (s) takes to be the name of a city in the tribe of Judah; and Jarchi's note is, that wherever the word "father" is here used, it is to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:44
And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:44
(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.