1 Chronicles 2:6
1 Chronicles 2:6 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara —five in all.
And the sons of Zerah; Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara: five of them in all.
And the sons of Zerah: Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara; five of them in all.
And the sons of Zerah: Zimri and Ethan and Heman and Calcol and Dara; five of them.
The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol and Darda —a total of five.
The sonnes also of Zerah were Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara, which were fiue in all.
And sons of Zerah: Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara; all of them five.
The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara—five of them in all.
And the sons of Zerah; Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara: five of them in all.
And the sons also of Zare: Zamri, and Ethan, and Eman, and Chalchal, and Dara, five in all.
Zerah had five sons: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Darda (OR, Dara).
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1 Chronicles 2:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֣י
זֶ֗רַח
זִ֠מְרִי
וְ/אֵיתָ֧ן
וְ/הֵימָ֛ן
וְ/כַלְכֹּ֥ל
וָ/דָ֖רַע
כֻּלָּ֥/ם
חֲמִשָּֽׁה
וּ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
זֶ֗רַח
Zerach
H2226
Zerah
N-proper
זִ֠מְרִי
Zimrîy
H2174
Zimri
N-proper
וְ/אֵיתָ֧ן
ʼÊythân
H387
Ethan
Conj | N-proper
וְ/הֵימָ֛ן
Hêymân
H1968
Heman
Conj | N-proper
וְ/כַלְכֹּ֥ל
Kalkôl
H3633
Calcol
Conj | N-proper
וָ/דָ֖רַע
Dâraʻ
H1873
Dara
Conj | N-proper
כֻּלָּ֥/ם
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms | Suff
חֲמִשָּֽׁה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 2:6
וּ/בְנֵ֣י
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.
זֶ֗רַח
Zerach
H2226
"Zerah"
N-proper
Zerach was a man in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis and Numbers. He was a son of Simeon and had several brothers. The name Zerach means 'rising' and is also used for other people in the Bible.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.10; son of: Simeon (H8095); brother of: Jemuel (H3223), Jamin (H3226), Ohad (H0161), Jachin (H3199) and Shaul (H7586H); also called Zerah at Num.26.13,20; 2x27.11,13; § Zerah or Zarah = "rising" 1) a son of Reuel and grandson of Esau, one of the dukes of the Edomites 2) twin brother of Pharez, sons of Judah and Tamar; descendants are called Zarhites, Ezrahites, and Izrahites 3) son of Simeon; also called 'Zohar' 4) a Gershonite Levite, son of Iddo of Adaiah 5) the Ethiopian or Cushite, invader of Judah in the reign of Asa who defeated the invaders; probably the same as the Egyptian king Usarken I, second king of the Egyptian 22nd dynasty or perhaps more probably Usarken II, his 2nd successor 6) another Edomite leader; possibly same as 1
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: Zarah, Zerah. See also: Genesis 36:13; Joshua 22:20; Nehemiah 11:24.
זִ֠מְרִי
Zimrîy
H2174
"Zimri"
N-proper
Zimri was the name of several Israelites, including a man in the tribe of Judah mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2. The name means 'my music' and is also associated with an Arabian tribe. In the Bible, it's simply translated as 'Zimri'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.7.1; son of: Zerah (H2226I); brother of: Ethan (H0387H), Heman (H1968H), Calcol (H3633H) and Dara (H1873); father of: Carmi (H3756H); also called Zimri at 1Ch.2.6; Another name of zav.di (זַבְדִּי "Zabdi" H2067G) § Zimri = "my music" an obscure name mentioned in connection with 'the mingled people' in Jeremiah; may be same as 'Zimran'
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Zimri. See also: Numbers 25:14; 1 Kings 16:18; Jeremiah 25:25.
וְ/אֵיתָ֧ן
ʼÊythân
H387
"Ethan"
Conj | N-proper
Ethan is a name in the Bible, given to four different Israelites, including a Levite who lived during the United Monarchy. The name Ethan means enduring and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.44; son of: Kishi (H7029); father of: Obed-edom (H5654), Mattithiah (H4993H), Gedaliah (H1436I), Zeri (H6874), Jeshaiah (H3470H), Hashabiah (H2811I), Shemaiah (H8098K) and Uzziel (H5816K); also called Ethan at 1Ch.6.44; 15.17,19; Another name of ye.du.tun (יְדוּתוּן "Jeduthun" H3038G) § Ethan = "enduring" 1) an Ezrahite known for his wisdom 2) a grandson of Judah, father of Azariah 3) a Kohathite descendant of Levi 4) a Merarite son of Kushaiah, descendant of Levi
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Ethan. See also: 1 Kings 5:11; 1 Chronicles 6:29; Psalms 89:1.
וְ/הֵימָ֛ן
Hêymân
H1968
"Heman"
Conj | N-proper
Heman was the name of at least two Israelites, including a man from the tribe of Levi who lived during the United Monarchy. He was the son of Joel and father of many sons. The KJV translates his name as 'Heman'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.33; son of: Joel (H3100); father of: Bukkiah (H1232), Mattaniah (H4983H), Uzziel (H5816J), Shebuel (H7619H), Jerimoth (H3406L), Hananiah (H2608P), Hanani (H2607H), Eliathah (H0448), Giddalti (H1437), Romamti-ezer (H7320), Joshbekashah (H3436), Mallothi (H4413), Hothir (H1956), Mahazioth (H4238), Jehuel (H3171K), Shimei (H8096P) § Heman = "faithful" 1) a wise man to whom Solomon was compared 2) son of Joel, grandson of Samuel, and a Levitical singer and author of PS 88 3) a seer
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Heman. See also: 1 Kings 5:11; 1 Chronicles 25:1; Psalms 88:1.
וְ/כַלְכֹּ֥ל
Kalkôl
H3633
"Calcol"
Conj | N-proper
Calcol was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:6 as a son of Zerah and brother of several wise men. He was known for his wisdom, comparable to Solomon's. Calcol means sustaining or son of Zerah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.6; son of: Zerah (H2226I); brother of: Zabdi (H2067), Ethan (H0387H), Heman (H1968H) and Dara (H1873) § Calcol or Chalcol = "sustaining" son or descendant of Zerah of Judah and one of the wise men with whom Solomon was compared
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Calcol, Chalcol. See also: 1 Kings 5:11; 1 Chronicles 2:6.
וָ/דָ֖רַע
Dâraʻ
H1873
"Dara"
Conj | N-proper
Dara was an Israelite who lived before the monarchy, and his name means the arm. He was a son of Zerah and is mentioned in the Bible as part of the tribe of Judah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.6; son of: Zerah (H2226I); brother of: Zabdi (H2067), Ethan (H0387H), Heman (H1968H) and Calcol (H3633H) § Dara = "the arm" a son of Zerah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Dara. See also: 1 Chronicles 2:6.
כֻּלָּ֥/ם
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
חֲמִשָּֽׁה
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 2:6
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:6
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:6
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 2:6
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 2:6
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 2:6
Context — The Sons of Israel
4Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law, bore to him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all.
5The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.
6The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara —five in all.
7The son of Carmi: Achar, who brought trouble upon Israel by violating the ban on devoted things. 8The son of Ethan: Azariah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 4:31 | He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations. |
| 2 | Joshua 7:17–18 | He had the clans of Judah come forward, and the clan of the Zerahites was selected. He had the clan of the Zerahites come forward, and the family of Zabdi was selected. And he had the family of Zabdi come forward man by man, and Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was selected. |
| 3 | Joshua 7:1 | The Israelites, however, acted unfaithfully regarding the things devoted to destruction. Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of what was set apart. So the anger of the LORD burned against the Israelites. |
1 Chronicles 2:6 Summary
This verse lists the sons of Zerah, who was a son of Judah, as part of the genealogical record in 1 Chronicles. It shows how important family lines were in biblical history, as seen in Genesis 46:9 and Exodus 6:14. The sons of Zerah, including Ethan and Heman, were likely notable figures in their time, and their names are mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, such as in 1 Kings 4:31 and 1 Chronicles 6:33-38. By studying this verse, we can learn about the value of family, heritage, and legacy, and how God works through generations to fulfill His promises, as stated in Psalm 100:5 and Acts 2:39.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Zerah and why is he mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:6?
Zerah was a son of Judah, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:4, and his sons are listed in 1 Chronicles 2:6 to provide a genealogical record of the family line, which is important for understanding the history of the Israelites, as seen in Genesis 46:9 and Exodus 6:14.
What is the significance of the names of Zerah's sons in 1 Chronicles 2:6?
The names of Zerah's sons, such as Ethan and Heman, are also found in other parts of the Bible, like 1 Kings 4:31 and 1 Chronicles 6:33-38, indicating their importance in Israel's history and worship, as they were likely notable figures in their time, similar to the judges mentioned in the book of Judges.
Why does the verse mention that there were five sons in all?
The mention of five sons in 1 Chronicles 2:6 serves to emphasize the completeness of the genealogical record, as seen in other verses like 1 Chronicles 2:4, where Judah's five sons are also listed, highlighting the importance of family lines in biblical history and the fulfillment of God's promises, as stated in Genesis 12:2 and Genesis 17:6.
How does this verse relate to the broader narrative of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of the genealogical section of 1 Chronicles, which provides the historical and familial context for the rest of the book, including the reign of King David, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:1-9, and the importance of the tribe of Judah, as seen in Genesis 49:10 and Revelation 5:5.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn about the importance of family and genealogy from this verse, and how does it apply to our own lives, as seen in Psalm 127:3-5 and Proverbs 22:6?
- How does the listing of Zerah's sons in 1 Chronicles 2:6 reflect God's sovereignty and plan for His people, as stated in Romans 8:28-30 and Ephesians 1:3-5?
- What role do you think the sons of Zerah, such as Ethan and Heman, played in the history of Israel, and what can we learn from their examples, as seen in 1 Chronicles 6:33-38 and 1 Kings 4:31?
- In what ways can we apply the principles of family, heritage, and legacy found in this verse to our own relationships and communities, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 4:9-10 and Psalm 78:1-8?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:6
And the sons of Zerah,.... The other twin of Judah: Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara: five of them in all; the Targum calls them governors, and adds, on whom the spirit of prophecy
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:6
And the sons of Zerah; Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara: five of them in all. Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:6
If these be the same who are mentioned as the sons of Mahol, , either the same man had two names, Zerah and Mahol, as was usual among the Hebrews; or one of these was their immediate father, and the other their grandfather.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:6
1 Chronicles 2:6 And the sons of Zerah; Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara: five of them in all.Ver. 6. And Ethan, and Heman, &c.] Of these, see on 1 Kings 4:31.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:6
(6-8) The sons of Zerah.—From this point our narrative ceases to depend entirely upon the data of Genesis.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:6
Verse 6. Five of them in all.] "These were all chief men; and on them the spirit of prophecy rested." - T.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 2:6
6. the sons of Zerah] This genealogy appears only in Chron. Zimri] LXX (B) Ζαμβρεί (β being merely euphonic) here and also Joshua 7:1 where Heb. has “Zabdi.” LXX. is probably right in identifying the two. Either form might arise from the other by easy textual corruption. Ethan … Dara] Read, Darda with Vulg., Targ., Pesh. The same four names in the same order occur 1 Kings 4:31 as the names of wise men whom Solomon surpassed in wisdom. They are there called sons of “Mahol” who may have been either a nearer or remoter ancestor than Zerah. Ethan however is there called the Ezrahite (= probably “son of Zerah”). [Psalms 88, 89 bear respectively the names “Heman the Ezrahite,” “Ethan the Ezrahite,” but these (it seems) were Levites (1 Chronicles 15:17; 1 Chronicles 15:19).]
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 2:6
The sons of Zerah - Here, for the first time, the writer of Chronicles draws from sources not otherwise known to us, recording facts not mentioned in the earlier Scriptures.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 2:6
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Lessons From Losing by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a strong relationship and fellowship with God. He explains that sin in our lives can hinder our victory and success |
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Confession: Giving Glory to God by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Achan and the defeat of the Israelites at the battle of AI. He highlights how Achan's sin not only led to their defeat but also c |
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Habakkuk - Part 2 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Habakkuk and specifically looks at the phrase "revive thy work in the midst of the years." The speaker explains that this phrase |
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Get Up! Why Are You Lying on Your Face? by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes the need for men to rise up from their struggles and failures, drawing from Joshua 7 to illustrate how unconfessed sin can lead to defeat. He encourages me |
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We Also Will Be With Thee: Be of Good by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of courage and collective support in the face of challenges, drawing parallels to the story of Achan and the need for confession before communi |
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Joshua 1 - 13 by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby explores the themes of faith, obedience, and the spiritual journey of the Israelites as they prepare to cross the Jordan into Canaan. He emphasizes the importance |
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Sparks of Sin (Part 1) by K.P. Yohannan | K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the pervasive nature of sin, illustrating how it begins within an individual and spreads to affect others, much like ripples in a lake. He recounts the Isr |