1 Chronicles 2:8
1 Chronicles 2:8 in Multiple Translations
The son of Ethan: Azariah.
And the sons of Ethan; Azariah.
And the sons of Ethan: Azariah.
And the son of Ethan: Azariah.
The son of Ethan: Azariah.
The sonne also of Ethan, Azariah.
And sons of Ethan: Azariah.
The son of Ethan: Azariah.
And the sons of Ethan; Azariah.
The sons of Ethan: Azarias,
Ethan’s son was Azariah.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 2:8
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1 Chronicles 2:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֥י
אֵיתָ֖ן
עֲזַרְיָֽה
וּ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
אֵיתָ֖ן
ʼÊythân
H387
Ethan
N-proper
עֲזַרְיָֽה
ʻĂzaryâh
H5838
Azariah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 2:8
וּ/בְנֵ֥י
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.
אֵיתָ֖ן
ʼÊythân
H387
"Ethan"
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.
עֲזַרְיָֽה
ʻĂzaryâh
H5838
"Azariah"
N-proper
Azariah was the name of nineteen different Israelites, including a king of Judah and a friend of Daniel who was renamed Abednego by King Nebuchadnezzar. His name means Jehovah has helped.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Abednego at Dan.2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; § Azariah = "Jehovah has helped" 1) son of king Amaziah of Judah and king of Judah himself for 52 years; also 'Uzziah' 2) the godly friend of Daniel who Nebuchadnezzar renamed Abednego; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord 2a) also, 'Abednego' (H5664 or H5665) 3) son of Nathan and an officer of Solomon; perhaps David's grandson and Solomon's nephew 4) a prophet in the days of king Asa of Judah 5) son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah and brother to 5 6) another son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah and brother to 4 7) a priest, son of Ahimaaz, grandson of Zadok and high priest in the reign of king Solomon 8) the high priest in the reign of king Uzziah of Judah 9) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah; probably same as 18 10) a Kohathite Levite, father of Joel in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 11) a Merarite Levite, son of Jehalelel in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 12) a Kohathite Levite, son of Zephaniah and ancestor of Samuel the prophet 13) a Levite who helped Ezra in instructing the people in the law 14) son of Jeroham and one of the temple captains of Judah in the time of queen Athaliah; probably the same as 21 15) son of Maaseiah who repaired part of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 16) one of the leaders who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel 17) a man who assisted in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah; probably the same as 10 18) son of Johanan, one of the captains of Ephraim in the reign of king Ahaz of Judah 19) a Judaite, son of Ethan of the sons of Zerah 20) a Judaite, son of Jehu of the family of the Jerahmeelites and descended from Jarha the Egyptian slave of Sheshan; probably one of the captains of the time of queen Athaliah and the same as 15 21) a priest, son of Hilkiah 22) a priest, son of Johanan 23) son of king Jehoram of Judah; probably clerical error for 'Ahaziah' 24) son of Meraioth 25) son of Hoshaiah and one of the proud men who confronted Jeremiah
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: Azariah. See also: 1 Kings 4:2; 2 Chronicles 21:2; Jeremiah 43:2.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 2:8
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Context — The Sons of Israel
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.
9The sons who were born to Hezron: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb. 10Ram was the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, a leader of the descendants of Judah.1 Chronicles 2:8 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 2:8, tells us about Azariah, who was the son of Ethan, and is part of the larger family tree of the Israelites. The Bible includes these details to show us that God cares about each person and family, and that He is faithful to His promises, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9 and Psalm 103:17. By recording the names and descendants of people like Ethan and Azariah, the Bible demonstrates God's love and attention to detail. This reminds us that our own lives and families are important to God, and that He has a plan for us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Ethan in the Bible?
Ethan was a son of Zerah, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:6, and his son Azariah is mentioned in this verse, 1 Chronicles 2:8, indicating his lineage and heritage in the context of the tribe of Judah.
What is the significance of the genealogy in 1 Chronicles?
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles, including this verse, serves to establish the lineage and heritage of the people of Israel, particularly the tribe of Judah, highlighting God's faithfulness and sovereignty over His people, as seen in Genesis 12:2-3 and Romans 11:28-29.
Why does the Bible include so many names and genealogies?
The Bible includes names and genealogies, such as in 1 Chronicles 2:8, to demonstrate God's attention to detail, His care for individuals, and to provide a historical record of His people, as seen in Psalm 138:8 and Matthew 1:1-17.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of the Bible?
This verse, 1 Chronicles 2:8, is part of the historical account of the Israelites, connecting the patriarchs of the Old Testament, such as Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3, to the kings and prophets of Israel, ultimately pointing to the coming of Jesus Christ, as seen in Matthew 1:1-17 and Luke 3:23-38.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the way the Bible records the names and descendants of ordinary people, like Ethan and Azariah, and how does this reflect God's character?
- How does the inclusion of Azariah in this genealogy demonstrate God's care for individuals and families throughout history?
- In what ways can we apply the principles of heritage and lineage, as seen in this verse, to our own lives and families, and what does this reveal about God's plan for us?
- What does the attention to detail in this verse, such as the specific naming of Azariah as the son of Ethan, teach us about God's nature and His relationship with humanity?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:8
And the sons of Ethan; Azariah. Including his posterity, see Genesis 46:23, the posterity of the other three sons of Zerah are not mentioned, either because the writer could not find the genealogy of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:8
And the sons of Ethan; Azariah. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:8
1 Chronicles 2:8 And the sons of Ethan; Azariah.Ver. 8. And the sons of Ethan.] Sons, that is, son: synecdoche.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:8
(8) The sons of Ethan.—Nothing is known of this Ethanite Azariah. It seems plain that the writer wished to name only the historically famous members of the Zarhite branch of Judah—in 1 Chronicles 2:6, the four proverbial sages; in 1 Chronicles 2:7, Achar who brought woe upon Israel by taking of the devoted spoils of Jericho.