1 Chronicles 2:55
1 Chronicles 2:55 in Multiple Translations
and 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.
And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. These are the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab.
And the families of scribes that dwelt at Jabez: the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, the Sucathites. These are the Kenites that came of Hammath, the father of the house of Rechab.
And the families of scribes who were living at Jabez: the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, the Sucathites. These are the Kenites, the offspring of Hammath, the father of the family of Rechab.
and the families of scribes who lived at Jabez: the Tirathites, Shimeathites, and Sucathites. These are the Kenites who descended from Hammath, the father of the house of Recab.
And the families of the Scribes dwelling at Iabez, the Tirathites, the Shimmeathites, the Shuchathites, which are the Kenites, that came of Hammath the father of the house of Rechab.
and the families of the scribes the inhabitants of Jabez: Tirathites, Shimeathites, Suchathites. They [are] the Kenites, those coming of Hammath father of the house of Rechab.
The families of scribes who lived at Jabez: the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and the Sucathites. These are the Kenites who came from Hammath, the father of the house of Rechab.
And the families of the scribes who dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. These are the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab.
And the families of the scribes that dwell in Jabes, singing and making melody, and abiding in tents. These are the Cinites, who came of Calor (Chamath) father of the house of Rechab,
Salma’s descendants also included the families at Jabez town who wrote and copied important documents. These were the Tirath clan, the Shimeath clan, and the Sucath clan. They were all from the Ken people-group who came from Hammath city, and who had married members of the family [MTY] of Rechab.
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וּ/מִשְׁפְּח֤וֹת
סֹפְרִים֙
ישבו
יֹשְׁבֵ֣י
יַעְבֵּ֔ץ
תִּרְעָתִ֥ים
שִׁמְעָתִ֖ים
שׂוּכָתִ֑ים
הֵ֚מָּה
הַ/קִּינִ֣ים
הַ/בָּאִ֔ים
מֵ/חַמַּ֖ת
אֲבִ֥י
בֵית
רֵכָֽב
וּ/מִשְׁפְּח֤וֹת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
Conj | N-fp
סֹפְרִים֙
çâphar
H5608
to recount
N-mp
ישבו
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
יֹשְׁבֵ֣י
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal
יַעְבֵּ֔ץ
Yaʻbêts
H3258
Jabez
N-proper
תִּרְעָתִ֥ים
Tirʻâthîy
H8654
Tirathite
Ngmpa
שִׁמְעָתִ֖ים
Shimʻâthîy
H8101
Shimeathite
Ngmpa
שׂוּכָתִ֑ים
Sûwkâthîy
H7756
Sucathites
Ngmpa
הֵ֚מָּה
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
הַ/קִּינִ֣ים
Qêynîy
H7017
Kenite
Art | Ngmpa
הַ/בָּאִ֔ים
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Art | V-Qal
מֵ/חַמַּ֖ת
Chammath
H2575
Hammath
Prep | N-proper
אֲבִ֥י
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms
בֵית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
רֵכָֽב
Rêkâb
H7394
Rechab
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 2:55
וּ/מִשְׁפְּח֤וֹת
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
Conj | N-fp
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
סֹפְרִים֙
çâphar
H5608
"to recount"
N-mp
This word refers to a scribe or secretary who records or inscribes information. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who counts or enumerates things. The KJV translates it as 'scribe, tell, writer'.
Definition: v 1) to count, recount, relate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count (things) 1a2) to number, take account of, reckon 1b) (Niphal) to be counted, be numbered 1c) (Piel) to recount, rehearse, declare 1c1) to recount (something), rehearse 1c2) to talk 1c3) to count exactly or accurately 1d) (Pual) to be recounted, be rehearsed, be related
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. See also: Genesis 15:5; Esther 8:9; Psalms 2:7.
ישבו
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
יֹשְׁבֵ֣י
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
יַעְבֵּ֔ץ
Yaʻbêts
H3258
"Jabez"
N-proper
Jabez was an Israelite who lived during the time of the divided monarchy, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles. His name means 'sorrow' and he was part of a Calebite family.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.4.9; son of: Koz (H6976)(?); brother of: Anub (H6036)(?), Zobebah (H6637)(?) and Harum (H2037)(?) § Jabez = "sorrow" 1) the head of a Calebite family 2) a town in Judah apparently near Bethlehem
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Jabez. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:55; 1 Chronicles 4:9; 1 Chronicles 4:10.
תִּרְעָתִ֥ים
Tirʻâthîy
H8654
"Tirathite"
Ngmpa
A Tirathite is a person from the town of Tirah, and this Hebrew word refers to someone from that place. In the Bible, it is used to describe one of the families of Kenite scribes living at Jabez. The KJV translates it as Tirathite.
Definition: § Tirathites = "men of the gate" one of the 3 families of Kenite scribes living at Jabez
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Tirathite. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:55.
שִׁמְעָתִ֖ים
Shimʻâthîy
H8101
"Shimeathite"
Ngmpa
The Shimeathites were a family of scribes, mentioned in the Bible as descendants of Shimah, known for their work in recording important events and information.
Definition: § Shimeathites =see Shimeath "report" a family of scribes
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Shimeathites. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:55.
שׂוּכָתִ֑ים
Sûwkâthîy
H7756
"Sucathites"
Ngmpa
The Sucathites were a family of scribes and descendants of Judah, also known as the Suchathites or 'bush-men'. They lived at Jabez and were known for their work. This term is used in the Bible to refer to a specific group of people.
Definition: § Suchathites = "bush-men" a family of scribes at Jabez and descendants of Judah through Caleb
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Suchathite. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:55.
הֵ֚מָּה
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
הַ/קִּינִ֣ים
Qêynîy
H7017
"Kenite"
Art | Ngmpa
The Kenite tribe, first mentioned in Genesis 15:19, was a group of people who lived between southern Palestine and the Sinai mountains, known for their skill as smiths, and were related to Moses' father-in-law. They were descended from Heber or Hobab. The name Kenite means smiths.
Definition: Ancestors of Heber (H2268H) or Hobab (H2246), first mentioned at Gen.15.19 Also named: qa.yin (קַ֫יִן "Kenite" H7014) § Kenite = "smiths" the tribe from which the father-in-law of Moses was a member and which lived in the area between southern Palestine and the mountains of Sinai
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Kenite. See also: Genesis 15:19; Judges 5:24; 1 Chronicles 2:55.
הַ/בָּאִ֔ים
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Art | V-Qal
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
מֵ/חַמַּ֖ת
Chammath
H2575
"Hammath"
Prep | N-proper
Hammath is a place in Palestine, associated with the tribe of Judah. It is mentioned in 1 Chronicles as the home of the Rechab family, known for their devotion to God.
Definition: § Hammath = "hot spring" one of the fortified cities in the territory allotted to Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Hammath. See also: Joshua 19:35; 1 Chronicles 2:55.
אֲבִ֥י
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.
בֵית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
רֵכָֽב
Rêkâb
H7394
"Rechab"
N-proper
Rechab is a personal name in the Bible, meaning rider, and refers to several individuals, including a father of Jehonadab and a leader named Malchijah who helped repair Jerusalem's wall. The name appears in the books of Nehemiah and 2 Kings.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.14; father of: Malchijah (H4441N) § Rechab = "rider" 1) father of Jehonadab in the time of king Jehu of the northern kingdom of Israel 2) father of Malchijah, a leader of the district of Beth Haccerem and repairer of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 3) one of the 2 captains whom Ishbosheth took into his service and who conspired to murder him Rechabites, of Rechab "rider" adj pr 4) descendants of Rechab
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Rechab. See also: 2 Samuel 4:2; 1 Chronicles 2:55; Jeremiah 35:6.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 2:55
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- 1 Chronicles 2:55 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:55
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:55
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:55
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:55
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:55
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:55
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 2:55
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 2:55
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 2:55
Context — The Sons of Israel
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 | 2 Kings 10:15 | When he left there, he found Jehonadab son of Rechab, who was coming to meet him. Jehu greeted him and asked, “Is your heart as true to mine as my heart is to yours?” “It is!” Jehonadab replied. “If it is,” said Jehu, “give me your hand.” So he gave him his hand, and Jehu helped him into his chariot, |
| 2 | Judges 1:16 | Now the descendants of Moses’ father-in-law, the Kenite, went up with the men of Judah from the City of Palms to the Wilderness of Judah in the Negev near Arad. They went to live among the people. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 35:19 | this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Jonadab son of Rechab will never fail to have a man to stand before Me.’” |
| 4 | Jeremiah 35:2–8 | “Go to the house of the Rechabites, speak to them, and bring them to one of the chambers of the house of the LORD to offer them a drink of wine.” So I took Jaazaniah son of Jeremiah, the son of Habazziniah, and his brothers and all his sons—the entire house of the Rechabites— and I brought them into the house of the LORD, to a chamber occupied by the sons of Hanan son of Igdaliah, a man of God. This room was near the chamber of the officials, which was above the chamber of Maaseiah son of Shallum the doorkeeper. Then I set pitchers full of wine and some cups before the men of the house of the Rechabites, and I said to them, “Drink some wine.” “We do not drink wine,” they replied, “for our forefather Jonadab son of Rechab commanded us, ‘Neither you nor your descendants are ever to drink wine. Nor are you ever to build a house or sow seed or plant a vineyard. Those things are not for you. Instead, you must live in tents all your lives, so that you may live a long time in the land where you wander.’ And we have obeyed the voice of our forefather Jonadab son of Rechab in all he commanded us. So we have not drunk wine all our lives—neither we nor our wives nor our sons and daughters. |
| 5 | Judges 4:11 | Now Heber the Kenite had moved away from the Kenites, the descendants of Hobab the father-in-law of Moses, and had pitched his tent by the great tree of Zaanannim, which was near Kedesh. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 15:6 | And he warned the Kenites, “Since you showed kindness to all the Israelites when they came up out of Egypt, go on and get away from the Amalekites. Otherwise I will sweep you away with them.” So the Kenites moved away from the Amalekites. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 8:8 | How can you say, ‘We are wise, and the Law of the LORD is with us,’ when in fact the lying pen of the scribes has produced a deception? |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 4:9–10 | Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez. |
| 9 | Ezra 7:6 | this Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, which the LORD, the God of Israel, had given. The king had granted Ezra all his requests, for the hand of the LORD his God was upon him. |
1 Chronicles 2:55 Summary
This verse talks about the clans of scribes who lived at Jabez, including the Tirathites, Shimeathites, and Sucathites. These groups were part of the larger family of Kenites, who were known for their faithfulness to God, as seen in the example of the Rechabites in Jeremiah 35:1-19. The fact that they were scribes suggests that they were important for recording and preserving the history and teachings of God's people, much like the writers of the Psalms, such as David in Psalm 138:1-8. By looking at their example, we can learn the importance of being faithful to God and using our skills and talents to serve Him and others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Kenites mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:55?
The Kenites were a group of people who descended from Jethro, the father-in-law of Moses, as seen in Exodus 18:1 and Numbers 24:21. They were known for their commitment to God and their distinct lifestyle, as exemplified by the Rechabites in Jeremiah 35:1-19.
What does it mean that the clans of the scribes lived at Jabez?
Jabez was a city in the territory of Judah, and it seems that the scribes, who were likely responsible for recording important documents and histories, had settled there, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:55. This highlights the importance of Jabez as a center of learning and writing.
Who was Hammath, the father of the house of Rechab?
Hammath is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:55 as the father of the house of Rechab, but little is known about him from this verse alone. However, the Rechabites are mentioned in Jeremiah 35:1-19, where they are commended for their faithfulness to God's commands.
What is the significance of the Tirathites, Shimeathites, and Sucathites?
These groups are mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:55 as clans of scribes who lived at Jabez, but their specific roles or characteristics are not detailed in this verse. However, their inclusion in the biblical record suggests that they were important groups within the larger community of Judah.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the example of the Rechabites, who remained faithful to God's commands despite the pressures of the world around them?
- How can we, like the scribes of old, be faithful recorders of God's work in our lives and in the world around us?
- What does it mean to be a 'scribe' in the context of our own lives, and how can we use our skills and talents to serve God and others?
- How can we, like the Kenites, cultivate a deep commitment to God and His ways, even in the midst of challenging circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:55
And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez,.... A city in Judah, the founder of which, perhaps, was Jabez, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:9 in which learned men dwelt: the Tirathites, the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:55
And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. These are the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:55
The scribes; either civil, who were public notaries, who wrote and signed legal instruments; or ecclesiastical. And these were either Levites, or Simeonites, or rather Kenites, and are here mentioned not as if they were of the tribe of Judah, but because they dwelt among them, and probably were allied to them by marriages, and so in a manner incorporated with them. Which dwelt, or rather, dwelt; Heb. were dwellers. For the other translation, which dwelt, may seem to insinuate that these were descendants of Judah, which they were not; but this translation only signifies their cohabitation with them, for which cause they are here named with them. At Jabez; a place in Judah, so named probably from that famous Jabez of that tribe, . The Kenites that came of Hemath; who dwelt in Judah, . Thus they are distinguished from the other branch of the Kenites, who dwelt in the tribe of Manasseh, .
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:55
1 Chronicles 2:55 And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, [and] Suchathites. These [are] the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab.Ver. 55. And the families of the scribes.] These were public notaries: or, as some think, Text men, who took the literal interpretation, as distinct from Wise, that is, teachers of traditions, and from Disputers, that is, teachers of allegories and mysteries. See 1 Corinthians 1:20 Jeremiah 8:9 Ezra 7:6. The first were the best of the three, and of these were the Rechabites, who being Shuchathites, that is, dwellers in tents, might dwell where they pleased: and now dwelt at Jabez, a place which seemeth to have taken its name from that good Jabez of Judah, who prayed so hard, having, haply, the help of these holy Kenites, the posterity of Jethro. See Judges 1:16.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:55
(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 2:55
Verse 55. The families] "The families of the Rechabites, the sons of Eliezer the son of Misco, the disciple of Jabez; he was Othniel, the son of Kenaz. And he was called Jabez, because in his council he instituted a school of disciples; they were called Tirathim, because in their hymns their voice was like trumpets; and Shimathim, because in hearing they lifted up their faces, i.e., in prayer; and Suchathim, because they were overshadowed by the Spirit of prophecy. These Salmaei were the children of Zipporah, who were numbered among the Levites who came from the stock of Moses, the master of Israel, whose righteousness profited them more than chariots and horses." - T. See on 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. Is the above explanation of Tirathites, Shimeathites, and Suchathites, the Targumist refers to the import of the Hebrew roots, whence these names are derived. See 1 Chronicles 4:10. In this chapter many names of cities are given as the names of men.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 2:55
55. at Jabez] Jabez occurs as the name of a man of the tribe of Judah in 1 Chronicles 4:9. the Kenites that came] Render, the Kenites who came in, i.e. attached themselves to Israel. of Hemath] Render, who were of Hammath. the house of Rechab] The Rechabites (2 Kings 10:15; Jeremiah 35:2 ff.) are here traced to a non-Israelite source. On the incorporation of non-Israelites into Israel see Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible, ii. 508 a.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 2:55
Kenites - It is remarkable that Kenites - people of a race quite distinct from the Israelites Genesis 15:19 - should be attached to, and, as it were, included in the descendants of Judah.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 2:55
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Jabez a Lonely Man by John Phillips | In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing a cartoon that appeared in an American newspaper during the time of the moon landing. The cartoon depicts two astronauts on Mars, |
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The Prophet Jeremiah - Part 2 by H.J. Vine | Jeremiah recounts the historical events following the destruction of Jerusalem, highlighting the faithfulness of the Rechabites in contrast to the disobedience of Israel. The proph |
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The Insignificant Person Is Important to God by Neil Rhodes | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the negative impact of worldly influences on families and individuals. He uses the story of J.L. from the Bible to illustrate how compromise |
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Choosing to Obey! by David Daniel | In this sermon, the pastor begins by sharing a personal story about a horseback riding trip with Pastor Dave and Rose Whittington. He emphasizes the importance of obedience and the |
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The Fellowship of His Suffering by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker expresses his deep concern about the commercialization and profit-driven motives within the ministry. He criticizes the hiring of a promotion man and a |
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The Baptism of Fire by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance and preparing our hearts to receive Christ, drawing parallels to John the Baptist's ministry of preparing the way for Jesus. It |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 112 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the urgency for the Church to turn to God in order to avoid His judgment. The speaker expresses concern about the rampant AIDS virus and the |