1 Chronicles 2:54
1 Chronicles 2:54 in Multiple Translations
The descendants of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, half the Manahathites, the Zorites,
The sons of Salma; Beth-lehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites.
The sons of Salma: Beth-lehem, and the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, and half of the Manahathites, the Zorites.
The sons of Salma: Beth-lehem and the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-Joab and half of the Manahathites, the Zorites.
The descendants of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth Beth Joab, half the Manahathites, the Zorites,
The sonnes of Salma of Beth-lehem, and the Netophathite, the crownes of the house of Ioab, and halfe the Manahthites and the Zorites.
Sons of Salma: Beth-Lehem, and the Netophathite, Atroth, Beth-Joab, and half of the Menuhothite, the Zorite;
The sons of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth Beth Joab, and half of the Manahathites, the Zorites.
The sons of Salma; Beth-lehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Menahethites, the Zorites.
The sons of Salma, Bethlehem, and Netophathi, the crowns of the house of Joab, and half of the place of rest of Sarai.
Salma’s descendants in Bethlehem were the Netophath clan, the Atroth-Beth-Joab clan, the other half of the Manahath clan, and the Zor clan.
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1 Chronicles 2:54 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
שַׂלְמָ֗א
בֵּ֥ית
לֶ֨חֶם֙
וּ/נְט֣וֹפָתִ֔י
עַטְר֖וֹת
בֵּ֣ית
יוֹאָ֑ב
וַ/חֲצִ֥י
הַ/מָּנַחְתִּ֖י
הַ/צָּרְעִֽי
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
שַׂלְמָ֗א
Salmâʼ
H8007
Salma
N-proper
בֵּ֥ית
Bêyth Lechem
H1035
Bethlehem
N-proper
לֶ֨חֶם֙
Bêyth Lechem
H1035
Bethlehem
N-proper
וּ/נְט֣וֹפָתִ֔י
Nᵉṭôphâthîy
H5200
Netophathite
Conj | Ngmsa
עַטְר֖וֹת
ʻAṭrôwth bêyth Yôwʼâb
H5854
Atroth-beth-joab
N-proper
בֵּ֣ית
ʻAṭrôwth bêyth Yôwʼâb
H5854
Atroth-beth-joab
N-proper
יוֹאָ֑ב
ʻAṭrôwth bêyth Yôwʼâb
H5854
Atroth-beth-joab
N-proper
וַ/חֲצִ֥י
Chătsîy ham-Mᵉnachtîy
H2680
Chazi-manahethite
Conj | N-ms
הַ/מָּנַחְתִּ֖י
Chătsîy ham-Mᵉnachtîy
H2680
Chazi-manahethite
Art | Ngmsa
הַ/צָּרְעִֽי
Tsorʻîy
H6882
Zorathite
Art | Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 2:54
בְּנֵ֣י
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.
שַׂלְמָ֗א
Salmâʼ
H8007
"Salma"
N-proper
Salma was an Israelite and father of Boaz, who married Ruth and became grandfather of King David. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:51. Salma means 'garment' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.51; son of: Hur (H2354); brother of: Uri (H0221), Shobal (H7732H), Hareph (H2780), Jezreel (H3157J), Ishma (H3457), Idbash (H3031), Hazzelelponi (H6753), Penuel (H6439H) and Ezer (H5829) § Salma = "garment" 1) father of Boaz, father-in-law of Ruth, and grandfather of David 1a) also 'Salmon', 'Salmah'
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Salma. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:11; 1 Chronicles 2:51; 1 Chronicles 2:54.
בֵּ֥ית
Bêyth Lechem
H1035
"Bethlehem"
N-proper
Beth-lehem means house of bread, a place in Zebulun. The name describes a location known for its food production, later becoming famous as Jesus' birthplace in the New Testament.
Definition: § Beth-lehem = "house of bread (food)" a place in Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Bethlehem. See also: Genesis 35:19; 1 Samuel 17:15; Jeremiah 41:17.
לֶ֨חֶם֙
Bêyth Lechem
H1035
"Bethlehem"
N-proper
Beth-lehem means house of bread, a place in Zebulun. The name describes a location known for its food production, later becoming famous as Jesus' birthplace in the New Testament.
Definition: § Beth-lehem = "house of bread (food)" a place in Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Bethlehem. See also: Genesis 35:19; 1 Samuel 17:15; Jeremiah 41:17.
וּ/נְט֣וֹפָתִ֔י
Nᵉṭôphâthîy
H5200
"Netophathite"
Conj | Ngmsa
A Netophathite is an inhabitant of Netophah, a place name meaning dropping, likely due to its location near a spring or waterfall. The Netophathites are mentioned in the Bible as a distinct group of people.
Definition: Group of ne.to.phah (נְטֹפָה "Netophah" H5199) § Netophathite, of Netophath "dropping" an inhabitant of Netophah
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Netophathite. See also: 2 Samuel 23:28; 1 Chronicles 11:30; Jeremiah 40:8.
עַטְר֖וֹת
ʻAṭrôwth bêyth Yôwʼâb
H5854
"Atroth-beth-joab"
N-proper
Atroth-beth-joab means the crowns of the house of Joab, a place in Judah. It was associated with the family of Joab, a prominent figure in King David's kingdom. The name represents a connection to Joab's family.
Definition: § Ataroth = "the crowns of" the house of Joab, a place in Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ataroth the house of Joab. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:54.
בֵּ֣ית
ʻAṭrôwth bêyth Yôwʼâb
H5854
"Atroth-beth-joab"
N-proper
Atroth-beth-joab means the crowns of the house of Joab, a place in Judah. It was associated with the family of Joab, a prominent figure in King David's kingdom. The name represents a connection to Joab's family.
Definition: § Ataroth = "the crowns of" the house of Joab, a place in Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ataroth the house of Joab. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:54.
יוֹאָ֑ב
ʻAṭrôwth bêyth Yôwʼâb
H5854
"Atroth-beth-joab"
N-proper
Atroth-beth-joab means the crowns of the house of Joab, a place in Judah. It was associated with the family of Joab, a prominent figure in King David's kingdom. The name represents a connection to Joab's family.
Definition: § Ataroth = "the crowns of" the house of Joab, a place in Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ataroth the house of Joab. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:54.
וַ/חֲצִ֥י
Chătsîy ham-Mᵉnachtîy
H2680
"Chazi-manahethite"
Conj | N-ms
This term refers to a descendant of a specific family line, the Chatsi-ham-Menachtite. It appears in 1 Chronicles 27:28, listing the leaders of the Manahethites.
Definition: (half of the) Manahethites , of Manaheth resting place half of the Manassites;
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: half of the Manahethites. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:54.
הַ/מָּנַחְתִּ֖י
Chătsîy ham-Mᵉnachtîy
H2680
"Chazi-manahethite"
Art | Ngmsa
This term refers to a descendant of a specific family line, the Chatsi-ham-Menachtite. It appears in 1 Chronicles 27:28, listing the leaders of the Manahethites.
Definition: (half of the) Manahethites , of Manaheth resting place half of the Manassites;
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: half of the Manahethites. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:54.
הַ/צָּרְעִֽי
Tsorʻîy
H6882
"Zorathite"
Art | Ngmsa
The Zorathites are people from the town of Zorah. They are mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:53 as a family group. The Zorathites are also known as the Zorites.
Definition: Someone descended from Zorath(?), first mentioned at 1Ch.2.53; also called Zorite at 1Ch.2.54; § Zorites or Zorathites, of Zorah "hornet" the inhabitants of Zorah
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Zorites, Zareathites, Zorathites. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:53; 1 Chronicles 2:54; 1 Chronicles 4:2.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 2:54
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- 1 Chronicles 2:54 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:54
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:54
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:54
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:54
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:54
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:54
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 2:54
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 2:54
Context — The Sons of Israel
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,
55and the clans of the scribes who lived at Jabez—the Tirathites, Shimeathites, and Sucathites. These are the Kenites who came from Hammath, the father of the house of Rechab.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 7:26 | the men of Bethlehem and Netophah, 188; |
| 2 | Ezra 2:22 | the men of Netophah, 56; |
| 3 | Nehemiah 12:28 | The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites, |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 11:30 | Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 23:29 | Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites, |
| 6 | Joshua 16:2 | It went on from Bethel (that is, Luz) and proceeded to the border of the Archites in Ataroth. |
1 Chronicles 2:54 Summary
This verse lists the descendants of Salma, including the people of Bethlehem, the Netophathites, and the Zorites. It's a reminder that God is interested in the details of our lives and the lives of our families, just as He was with the families listed in 1 Chronicles 2:54. The mention of Bethlehem is also significant, as it's the city where Jesus would later be born, as prophesied in Micah 5:2. By studying this verse, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the importance of family and community in our lives, and how they fit into the larger story of God's plan, as seen in Psalm 127:1-5 and Acts 2:39.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Salma and why is he mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:54?
Salma is a descendant of Judah, and his family is listed in 1 Chronicles 2:54 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Judah, highlighting the importance of family lines in biblical history, as seen in Genesis 5:1 and 1 Chronicles 1:1.
What is the significance of the Netophathites and Atroth-beth-joab in this verse?
The Netophathites and Atroth-beth-joab are clans that descended from Salma, and their mention in 1 Chronicles 2:54 indicates their connection to the city of Bethlehem and the surrounding areas, which is also referenced in Micah 5:2 and Matthew 2:6.
Why are the Zorites mentioned again in 1 Chronicles 2:54 after being mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:53?
The Zorites are mentioned again in 1 Chronicles 2:54 as part of the descendants of Salma, indicating that they may have been a prominent or influential clan, and their connection to both the clans of Kiriath-jearim and Salma highlights the complex relationships between the various tribes and families in the biblical account, as seen in 1 Chronicles 2:53 and 1 Chronicles 4:2.
How does this verse relate to the larger narrative of the Bible?
1 Chronicles 2:54 is part of the genealogical records that establish the foundation for the history of Israel, which is crucial for understanding the context of the biblical narrative, including the stories of David and Jesus, as seen in 1 Chronicles 17:1-15 and Luke 3:23-38.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn about the importance of family and community from the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles 2:54?
- How does the mention of specific cities and clans in this verse, such as Bethlehem and the Netophathites, help us understand the geographical and cultural context of the biblical story?
- What does the repetition of certain clans, like the Zorites, suggest about their significance or influence in the biblical narrative?
- How can we apply the principles of community and family found in 1 Chronicles 2:54 to our own lives and relationships today?
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail and care for the lives of individuals and families throughout history?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:54
The sons of Salma,.... Another son of the younger Caleb, 1 Chronicles 2:50 whose sons were Bethlehem, the inhabitants of the place, at least many of them, of which he was prince, 1 Chronicles 2:51
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:54
The sons of Salma; Bethlehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:54
The sons of Salma; of that Salma mentioned . Beth-lehem, i.e. the inhabitants of Beth-lehem. Ataroth; the name of a person or people. The house of Joab; the progenitors of Joab’ s family. Half of the Manahethites; the other half being mentioned . Zorites, for, to wit, the Zorites.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:54
1 Chronicles 2:54 The sons of Salma; Bethlehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites.Ver. 54. The sons of Salma; Bethlehem,] i.e., The Bethlehemites. Ataroth, the house of Joab.] Or, Crowns of the house of Joab. Those Netophathites, for their prowess and achievements, were Joab’ s glory, his crown of rejoicing.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:54
(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 2:54
Verse 54. The sons of Salma] "The righteous Bethlehemites, who had a good name, as the Netophathites, who removed the guards which Jeroboam had placed in the way lest the people should carry the first-fruits to Jerusalem: for the sons of Salma carried baskets full of first-fruits privately to Jerusalem; and having cloven wood, they made ladders, and brought them to Jerusalem to be laid up in Beth-mokad for oblations. These came from the lineage of Joab the son of Zeruiah; and some of them were priests; and they divided the residue of the sacrifices with the sons of the prophets who were in Zorah." - T.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 2:54
54. Ataroth, the house of Joab] R.V. Atroth-beth-Joab.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 2:54
Ataroth, the house of Joab - Rather, “Ataroth-beth-Joab,” probably so called, to distinguish it from Ataroth-Adar, a city of Benjamin Joshua 18:13. It is uncertain from what Joab it derived its distinctive appellation.