1 Chronicles 2:52
1 Chronicles 2:52 in Multiple Translations
These were the descendants of Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim: Haroeh, half the Manahathites,
And Shobal the father of Kirjath-jearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Manahethites.
And Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim had sons: Haroeh, half of the Menuhoth.
And Shobal, the father of Kiriath-jearim, had sons: Haroeh, half of the Manahathites.
The descendants of Shobal the father of Kiriath Jearim were: Haroeh, half the Manahathites,
And Shobal the father of Kiriath-iearim had sonnes, and he was the ouerseer of halfe Hammenoth.
And there are sons to Shobal father of Kirjath-Jearim: Haroeh, half of the Menuhothite;
Shobal the father of Kiriath Jearim had sons: Haroeh, half of the Menuhoth.
And Shobal the father of Kirjath-jearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Manahethites.
And Sobal the father of Cariathiarim had sons: he that saw half of the places of rest.
Shobal’s descendants were Haroeh, and half of the Manahath people-group.
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1 Chronicles 2:52 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּהְי֤וּ
בָנִים֙
לְ/שׁוֹבָ֔ל
אֲבִ֖י
קִרְיַ֣ת
יְעָרִ֑ים
הָרֹאֶ֖ה
חֲצִ֥י
הַ/מְּנֻחֽוֹת
וַ/יִּהְי֤וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בָנִים֙
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
לְ/שׁוֹבָ֔ל
Shôwbâl
H7732
Shobal
Prep | N-proper
אֲבִ֖י
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms
קִרְיַ֣ת
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
Kiriath-jearim
N-proper
יְעָרִ֑ים
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
Kiriath-jearim
N-proper
הָרֹאֶ֖ה
Rôʼêh
H7204
Haroeh
N-proper
חֲצִ֥י
Chătsîy ham-Mᵉnuchôwth
H2679
Half-of (Manahathites)
N-ms
הַ/מְּנֻחֽוֹת
Chătsîy ham-Mᵉnuchôwth
H2679
Half-of (Manahathites)
Art | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 2:52
וַ/יִּהְי֤וּ
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.
בָנִים֙
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.
לְ/שׁוֹבָ֔ל
Shôwbâl
H7732
"Shobal"
Prep | N-proper
Shobal was the name of several men in the Bible, including an Edomite and two Israelites. One Shobal was a descendant of Judah and had several brothers and a son named Haroeh. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.50; son of: Hur (H2354); brother of: Uri (H0221), Salma (H8007H), Hareph (H2780), Jezreel (H3157J), Ishma (H3457), Idbash (H3031), Hazzelelponi (H6753), Penuel (H6439H) and Ezer (H5829); father of: Haroeh (H7204) § Shobal = "flowing" 1) the 2nd son of Seir the Horite (Edom) and one of the dukes of the Horites 2) son of Caleb, grandson of Hur, and founder of Kirjath-jearim 3) a Judaite, son of Hur and a descendant of Caleb 3a) possibly the same as 2
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Shobal. See also: Genesis 36:20; 1 Chronicles 1:40; 1 Chronicles 4:2.
אֲבִ֖י
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.
קִרְיַ֣ת
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
"Kiriath-jearim"
N-proper
Kirjath-jearim means city of forests, a place in Palestine on the borders of Judah and Benjamin. It appears in the Bible as a significant location. The city was also known as Kirjath-baal and Baalah.
Definition: § Kirjath-jearim = "city of forests" a city on the northern boundary of Judah and on the western and southern boundaries of Benjamin also 'Kirjath-baal' and 'Baalah'
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Kirjath, Kirjath-jearim, Kirjath-arim. See also: Joshua 9:17; 1 Samuel 7:2; Jeremiah 26:20.
יְעָרִ֑ים
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
"Kiriath-jearim"
N-proper
Kirjath-jearim means city of forests, a place in Palestine on the borders of Judah and Benjamin. It appears in the Bible as a significant location. The city was also known as Kirjath-baal and Baalah.
Definition: § Kirjath-jearim = "city of forests" a city on the northern boundary of Judah and on the western and southern boundaries of Benjamin also 'Kirjath-baal' and 'Baalah'
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Kirjath, Kirjath-jearim, Kirjath-arim. See also: Joshua 9:17; 1 Samuel 7:2; Jeremiah 26:20.
הָרֹאֶ֖ה
Rôʼêh
H7204
"Haroeh"
N-proper
Haroeh was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, living during the Divided Monarchy. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles as the son of Shobal and father of Jahath. His name means vision.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.52; son of: Shobal (H7732H); father of: Jahath (H3189); also called Reaiah at 1Ch.4.2; Also named: re.a.yah (רְאָיָה "Reaiah" H7211I) § Haroeh = "vision" a man of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Haroeh (including the article). See also: 1 Chronicles 2:52.
חֲצִ֥י
Chătsîy ham-Mᵉnuchôwth
H2679
"Half-of (Manahathites)"
N-ms
Chatsi-ham-Menuchoth refers to a group of Israelites, specifically half of the Manahethites. This term is used to identify a subset of people within a larger group or tribe in the Bible.
Definition: half of the (Manahethites) , of Manaheth resting place half of the Manahathites; Combined with ma.na.chat (מָנַ֫חַת "Manahath" H4506A)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: half of the Manahethites. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:52.
הַ/מְּנֻחֽוֹת
Chătsîy ham-Mᵉnuchôwth
H2679
"Half-of (Manahathites)"
Art | N-proper
Chatsi-ham-Menuchoth refers to a group of Israelites, specifically half of the Manahethites. This term is used to identify a subset of people within a larger group or tribe in the Bible.
Definition: half of the (Manahethites) , of Manaheth resting place half of the Manahathites; Combined with ma.na.chat (מָנַ֫חַת "Manahath" H4506A)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: half of the Manahethites. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:52.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 2:52
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- 1 Chronicles 2:52 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:52
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:52
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:52
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:52
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:52
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 2:52
Context — The Sons of Israel
50These were the descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim,
51Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader.
52These were the descendants of Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim: Haroeh, half the Manahathites,
53and the clans of Kiriath-jearim—the Ithrites, Puthites, Shumathites, and Mishraites. From these descended the Zorathites and Eshtaolites. 54The descendants of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, half the Manahathites, the Zorites,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 4:2 | Reaiah son of Shobal was the father of Jahath, and Jahath was the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These were the clans of the Zorathites. |
1 Chronicles 2:52 Summary
1 Chronicles 2:52 is a verse that lists the descendants of Shobal, who was the father of Kiriath-jearim, a city in the tribe of Judah. This verse helps us understand the family tree of the Israelites and how they were connected to each other, which is important for understanding the biblical account of their history and the fulfillment of God's promises (Genesis 49:10, Numbers 24:17). The mention of the Manahathites in this verse also shows how different families and clans were related to each other, highlighting the importance of family and community in the biblical world (Psalm 127:1-5). By studying this verse, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the richness and complexity of the biblical account of the Israelites' history and the ways in which it points us to the coming of Jesus Christ (Revelation 5:5).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Shobal and why is he mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:52?
Shobal was a descendant of Caleb and the father of Kiriath-jearim, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:50, and his descendants are listed in 1 Chronicles 2:52 to establish the genealogy of the tribe of Judah, which is crucial in understanding the biblical account of the Israelites' history and the lineage of Jesus Christ, as seen in the Gospel of Matthew 1:1-17 and the Gospel of Luke 3:23-38.
What is the significance of Kiriath-jearim in the Bible?
Kiriath-jearim was a city in the tribe of Judah where the Ark of the Covenant was kept for a period of time, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 7:1-2, and it is also associated with the descendants of Shobal, as seen in 1 Chronicles 2:52, highlighting its importance in the history of the Israelites and the worship of God.
Who were the Manahathites and why are they mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:52?
The Manahathites were a clan or family group descended from Manahath, and they are mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:52 as being related to the descendants of Shobal, indicating their connection to the tribe of Judah and their place in the genealogy of the Israelites, as also seen in 1 Chronicles 2:54.
How does 1 Chronicles 2:52 contribute to our understanding of the Bible as a whole?
1 Chronicles 2:52 provides important information about the genealogy of the tribe of Judah, which is essential in understanding the biblical account of the Israelites' history, the lineage of Jesus Christ, and the fulfillment of God's promises, as seen in the books of Genesis 49:10, Numbers 24:17, and Revelation 5:5.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn about the importance of family and genealogy from 1 Chronicles 2:52, and how can we apply this to our own lives?
- How does the mention of specific cities and clans in 1 Chronicles 2:52 help us understand the biblical account of the Israelites' history, and what can we learn from their experiences?
- In what ways does 1 Chronicles 2:52 point us to the larger story of God's redemption and the coming of Jesus Christ, and how can we use this verse to deepen our understanding of the Bible?
- What does 1 Chronicles 2:52 teach us about the value of remembering and honoring our heritage, and how can we balance this with our identity in Christ, as seen in Galatians 3:28?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:52
And Shobal, the father of Kirjathjearim had sons,.... Which shows that Kirjathjearim is not the name of a man, or of any of Shobal's sons, who are next mentioned, but of a place of which he was
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:52
And Shobal the father of Kirjath-je'arim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Manahethites. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:52
Haroeh; which may signify an overseer, a prophet, or teacher, or ruler; but here is a proper name, as appears from , where he is called Reaiah, with no great variation in the Hebrew.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:52
(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.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:52
Verse 52. Shobal - had sons] "Disciples and priests, to whom belonged the half of the oblations." - T.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 2:52
52. Haroeh and half of the Manahethites] R.V. Haroeh, half of the Menuhoth. If the text be sound, render, Who provided for half the resting-places, the description applying to Shobal, whose work apparently was to supervise some of the halting-stations of the caravans which passed through the territory of Judah. Cp. similar details in 1 Chronicles 4:21-23. Seraiah (Jeremiah 51:59), who accompanied king Zedekiah to Babylon, bore the title of Prince of the resting-places, doubtless because he was entrusted with the duty of selecting the halting-places on the king’s journey. Some however would read Reaiah as in 1 Chronicles 4:2, and would find the name of another son concealed in the phrase half of the Manahethites (Menuhoth); cp. 1 Chronicles 2:54, where however the Heb. word is different.