1 Chronicles 2:47
1 Chronicles 2:47 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Jahdai: Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph.
And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, and Jotham, and Geshan, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph.
And the sons of Jahdai: Regem, and Jothan, and Geshan, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph.
And the sons of Jahdai: Regem and Jotham and Geshan and Pelet and Ephah and Shaaph.
The sons of Jahdai: Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph.
The sonnes of Iahdai were Regem, and Iotham, and Geshan, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph.
And sons of Jahdai: Regem, and Jotham, and Geshem, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph.
The sons of Jahdai: Regem, Jothan, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph.
And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, and Jotham, and Geshan, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph.
And the sons of Jahaddai, Rogom, and Joathan, and Gesan, and Phalet, and Epha, and Saaph.
Ephah’s father was Jahdai. Jahdai was the father of six sons: Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph.
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1 Chronicles 2:47 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֖י
יָהְדָּ֑י
רֶ֧גֶם
וְ/יוֹתָ֛ם
וְ/גֵישָׁ֥ן
וָ/פֶ֖לֶט
וְ/עֵיפָ֥ה
וָ/שָֽׁעַף
וּ/בְנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
יָהְדָּ֑י
Yehday
H3056
Jahdai
N-proper
רֶ֧גֶם
Regem
H7276
Regem
N-proper
וְ/יוֹתָ֛ם
Yôwthâm
H3147
Jotham
Conj | N-proper
וְ/גֵישָׁ֥ן
Gêyshân
H1529
Geshan
Conj | N-proper
וָ/פֶ֖לֶט
Peleṭ
H6404
Pelet
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עֵיפָ֥ה
ʻÊyphâh
H5891
Ephah
Conj | N-proper
וָ/שָֽׁעַף
Shaʻaph
H8174
Shaaph
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 2:47
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.
יָהְדָּ֑י
Yehday
H3056
"Jahdai"
N-proper
Jahdai was an Israelite woman, the wife of Mered and the mother of several sons, including Regem and Jotham. She is mentioned in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 2, as part of the family of Caleb.
Definition: A woman of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.47; wife of: Caleb (H3612H); mother of: Regem (H7276), Jotham (H3147I), Geshan (H1529), Pelet (H6404), Ephah (H5891I) and Shaaph (H8174) § Jahdai "whom he will place" one of the family of Caleb
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jehdai. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:47.
רֶ֧גֶם
Regem
H7276
"Regem"
N-proper
Regem was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy. He was a descendant of Caleb and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:47.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.47; son of Caleb (H3612H) and Jahdai (H3056); brother of: Jotham (H3147I), Geshan (H1529), Pelet (H6404), Ephah (H5891I) and Shaaph (H8174) § Regem = "friend" son of Jahdai and descendant of Caleb
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Regem. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:47.
וְ/יוֹתָ֛ם
Yôwthâm
H3147
"Jotham"
Conj | N-proper
Jotham means Jehovah is perfect, the name of three Israelites, including a king of Judah and a son of Caleb. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles and was a contemporary of Isaiah. Jotham was a king of Judah for 16 years.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.47; son of Caleb (H3612H) and Jahdai (H3056); brother of: Regem (H7276), Geshan (H1529), Pelet (H6404), Ephah (H5891I) and Shaaph (H8174) § Jotham = "Jehovah is perfect" 1) son of king Uzziah of Judah by Jerushah; king of Judah for 16 years and contemporary with Isaiah and king Pekah of Israel 2) son of Jahdai and a descendant of Caleb and Judah 3) youngest son of Gideon who escaped from the massacre of his brothers
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: Jotham. See also: Judges 9:5; 1 Chronicles 3:12; Isaiah 1:1.
וְ/גֵישָׁ֥ן
Gêyshân
H1529
"Geshan"
Conj | N-proper
Geshan was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, son of Caleb and Jahdai, and brother of Regem and others, with his name meaning lump.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.47; son of Caleb (H3612H) and Jahdai (H3056); brother of: Regem (H7276), Jotham (H3147I), Pelet (H6404), Ephah (H5891I) and Shaaph (H8174) § Geshan = "lump" one of the sons of Jahdai, in the genealogy of Judah, in the family of Caleb
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Geshan. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:47.
וָ/פֶ֖לֶט
Peleṭ
H6404
"Pelet"
Conj | N-proper
Pelet was the name of two Israelites, one of whom was a descendant of Caleb and the other a mighty warrior who joined David at Ziklag, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:3. The name Pelet means deliverance, and these men lived during the time of the divided monarchy.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.3; son of: Azmaveth (H5820I); brother of: Jeziel (H3149) § Pelet = "deliverance" 1) son of Jahdai and a descendant of Caleb 2) son of Azmaveth and one of David's mighty warriors who joined him at Ziklag
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Pelet. See also H1046 (בֵּית פֶּלֶט). See also: 1 Chronicles 2:47; 1 Chronicles 12:3.
וְ/עֵיפָ֥ה
ʻÊyphâh
H5891
"Ephah"
Conj | N-proper
Ephah was a person in the Bible, a son of Midian, and also the name of a place where his family settled. The name Ephah means 'gloomy' and is associated with the regions of Sheba and Midian. This word is used to identify a specific person and place in the Bible.
Definition: § Ephah = "gloomy" a place associated with Sheba and Midian
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ephah. See also: Genesis 25:4; 1 Chronicles 2:46; Isaiah 60:6.
וָ/שָֽׁעַף
Shaʻaph
H8174
"Shaaph"
Conj | N-proper
Shaaph was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, son of Caleb and Maacah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:49. He had several brothers and half-brothers, including Hur and Jesher. Shaaph is only mentioned once in the Bible.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.49; son of: Caleb (H3612H) and Maacah (H4601L); brother of: Sheber (H7669), Tirhanah (H8647) and Sheva (H7724); half-brother of: Hur (H2354), Jesher (H3475), Shobab (H7727H), Ardon (H0715), Mareshah@1Ch.2.42 (H4337), Haran (H2771B), Moza (H4162), Gazez (H1495), Jahdai (H3056) and Achsah (H5915H) § Shaaph = "division" 1) son of Jahdai of the family of Caleb, the brother of Jerahmeel 2) son of Caleb, the brother of Jerahmeel, by his concubine Maachah and father of Madmannah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Shaaph. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:47; 1 Chronicles 2:49.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 2:47
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Context — The Sons of Israel
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.
47The sons of Jahdai: Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph.
48Caleb’s concubine Maacah was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah. 49She was also the mother of Shaaph father of Madmannah, and of Sheva father of Machbenah and Gibea. Caleb’s daughter was Acsah.1 Chronicles 2:47 Summary
This verse lists the sons of Jahdai, who was a descendant of Caleb, and provides a record of their family lineage. The naming of Jahdai's sons reminds us of the importance of family and legacy, as seen in other biblical accounts, such as Psalm 127:3-5. Just like the biblical authors, we can learn to value and prioritize our own family relationships and heritage, as emphasized in Ephesians 6:1-4. By reflecting on this verse, we can be reminded to appreciate our own family history and cultural background, and to pass it down to future generations, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:9-10 and Psalm 78:1-8.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Jahdai and why are his sons listed in the Bible?
Jahdai is listed as a descendant of Caleb, and his sons are mentioned to provide a record of the family lineage, as seen in 1 Chronicles 2:47, similar to other genealogical accounts in the Bible, such as Genesis 5:1-32 and Exodus 6:13-27.
What can we learn from the naming of Jahdai's sons in this verse?
The naming of Jahdai's sons, Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph, provides insight into the family's heritage and cultural background, and reminds us of the importance of family and legacy, as emphasized in Psalm 127:3-5 and Proverbs 22:6.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger genealogical record in 1 Chronicles 2, which provides a historical context for the kingdom of Judah and the tribe of Judah, as seen in 1 Chronicles 2:1-2 and 1 Chronicles 4:1-23.
What is the significance of the specific names of Jahdai's sons?
The specific names of Jahdai's sons may hold cultural or spiritual significance, and their inclusion in the biblical record may serve to highlight the diversity and complexity of the family tree of the Israelites, as seen in other biblical accounts, such as Genesis 29:32-35 and Genesis 30:1-24.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of family and legacy in the biblical narrative?
- How can we apply the principles of genealogy and family heritage to our own lives and relationships?
- What can we learn from the cultural and historical context of this verse, and how can it inform our understanding of the Bible as a whole?
- In what ways can we use this verse as a reminder to prioritize our own family relationships and heritage, as emphasized in Ephesians 6:1-4 and Colossians 3:20?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:47
And the sons of Jahdai,.... Who is not mentioned by this name before; perhaps the same with Moza, who might have two names, though, according to Hillerus (t), he was the son of Moza; some take it to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:47
And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:47
The sons of Jahdai, the son of Gazez last mentioned; which is implied, because he follows next after him in the genealogy. Or, the sons of Moza; whose name might be changed into Jahdai for some reason now unknown.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:47
(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.