1 Chronicles 23:10

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1 Chronicles 23:10 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

And the sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah. These were the sons of Shimei—four in all.

King James Version KJV

And the sons of Shimei were, Jahath, Zina, and Jeush, and Beriah. These four were the sons of Shimei.

American Standard Version ASV

And the sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina, and Jeush, and Beriah. These four were the sons of Shimei.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And the sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zizah and Jeush and Beriah; these four were the sons of Shimei.

Free Bible Version FBV

The sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zizah, Jeush, and Beriah—four in total.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Also the sonnes of Shimei were Iahath, Zina, Ieush, and Beriah: these foure were ye sonnes of Shimei.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And sons of Shimei [are] Jahath, Zina, and Jeush, and Beriah; these [are] sons of Shimei, four.

World English Bible WEB

The sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah. These four were the sons of Shimei.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And the sons of Shimei were , Jahath, Zina, and Jeush and Beriah. These four were the sons of Shimei.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And the sons of Semei were Leheth, and Ziza, and Jaus, and Baria: these were the sons of Semei, four.

Translation for Translators T4T

There were four men who were other sons of Shimei:

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1 Chronicles 23:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וּ/בְנֵ֣י שִׁמְעִ֔י יַ֣חַת זִינָ֔א וִ/יע֖וּשׁ וּ/בְרִיעָ֑ה אֵ֥לֶּה בְנֵי שִׁמְעִ֖י אַרְבָּעָֽה

וּ/בְנֵ֣י bên H1121 son Conj | N-mp

שִׁמְעִ֔י Shimʻîy H8096 Shimei N-proper

יַ֣חַת Yachath H3189 Jahath N-proper

זִינָ֔א Zîynâʼ H2126 Zina N-proper

וִ/יע֖וּשׁ Yᵉʻûwsh H3266 Jeush Conj | N-proper

וּ/בְרִיעָ֑ה Bᵉrîyʻâh H1283 Beriah Conj | N-proper

אֵ֥לֶּה ʼêl-leh H428 these Pron

בְנֵי bên H1121 son N-mp

שִׁמְעִ֖י Shimʻîy H8096 Shimei N-proper

אַרְבָּעָֽה ʼarbaʻ H702 four Adj

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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 23:10

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.

שִׁמְעִ֔י Shimʻîy H8096 "Shimei" N-proper

Shimei was a common name among Israelites, with at least 20 people having this name. One notable Shimei was the brother of David and son of Jesse, who lived during the United Monarchy.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.16.9; son of: Jesse (H3448); brother of: David (H1732), Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?) and Elihu (H0453J); father of: Jonadab (H3122); also called Shimei (KJV: Shimea) at 2Sa.21.21; Shammah at 1Sa.16.9; 17.13; Shimea at 1Ch.2.13; 20.7; Another name of shim.ah (שִׁמְעָה "Shimeah" H8093) § Shimei or Shimhi or Shimi or Shimea = "renowned" 1) a Benjamite, son of Gera of the house of Saul in the time of David 2) a Benjamite, son of Elah and commissariat officer in the time of Solomon 3) the Ramathite in charge of the vineyards of David 4) son of Gershon and grandson of Levi 5) a Levite, son of Jeduthun and chief of the 10th division of singers in the time of David 6) a Levite of the sons of Heman who took part in the purification of the temple in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 7) a Levite, brother of Cononiah in charge of receiving the tithes and offerings in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 8) a Levite who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 9) a Judaite, son of Pedaiah and brother of Zerubbabel 10) a Simeonite, son of Zacchur 11) a Reubenite, son of Gog and father of Micah 12) one of the sons of Hashum who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 13) one of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 14) a Benjamite, son of Kish, father of Jair, and grandfather of Mordecai in the time of Esther 15) a Levite, son of Jahath, grandson of Gershon, and great grandson of Levi 16) Benjamite, father of Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath. Spelled 'Shimhi'

Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: Shimeah (from the margin), Shimei, Shimhi, Shimi. See also: Exodus 6:17; 1 Chronicles 3:19; Esther 2:5.

יַ֣חַת Yachath H3189 "Jahath" N-proper

Jahath was the name of four Israelites, including a Levite living during the time of Egypt and Wilderness. He was the son of Gershon and brother of Shimei. Jahath means He will snatch up.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.17; son of: Gershon (H1648); brother of: Shimei (H8096); father of: Jahath (H3189H), Libni (H3936H), Shimei (H8096G); also called Jahath at 1Ch.6.43; Ladan (KJV: Laadan) at 1Ch.23.7,9; 26.21; Another name of liv.ni (לִבְנִי "Libni" H3845G) § Jahath = "He will snatch up" 1) son of Reaiah and grandson of Shobal of the tribe of Judah 2) a son of Libni and grandson of Gershom and great grandson of Levi 3) a Gershonite Levite; the eldest son of Shimei and the grandson of Laadan; founder of the house of Jahath 4) a Levite and son of Shelomoth 5) a Merarite Levite in the reign of Josiah

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Jahath. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:2; 1 Chronicles 23:10; 2 Chronicles 34:12.

זִינָ֔א Zîynâʼ H2126 "Zina" N-proper

Zina was a Gershonite Levite, second son of Shimei, and brother of Jahath, Jeush, and Beriah. He is also called Zizah and his name means well-fed. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 23:10.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.10; son of: Shimei (H8096G); brother of: Jahath (H3189I), Jeush (H3266J) and Beriah (H1283J); also called Zina at 1Ch.23.10; Also named: zi.zah (זִיזָה "Zizah" H2125) § Zina = "well-fed" a Gershonite Levite, second son of Shimei; also called 'Zizah'

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Zina. See also: 1 Chronicles 23:10.

וִ/יע֖וּשׁ Yᵉʻûwsh H3266 "Jeush" Conj | N-proper

Jeush was the name of an Edomite and four Israelites, including a son of King Rehoboam, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 11:19. His name means He hurries to aid, and he was a descendant of King Saul. Jeush is also translated as Jehush in some versions.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.11.19; son of: Rehoboam (H7346) and Mahalath (H4258H); brother of: Shemariah (H8114H), Zaham (H2093); half-brother of: Abijah (H0029I), Attai (H6262I), Ziza (H2124H) and Shelomith (H8019G) § Jehush or Jeush = "He hurries to aid" 1) son of Eshek, a remote descendant of king Saul 2) a Gershonite Levite of the house of Shimei 3) son of king Rehoboam of Judah

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Jehush, Jeush. Compare H3274 (יְעִישׁ). See also: Genesis 36:5; 1 Chronicles 7:10; 2 Chronicles 11:19.

וּ/בְרִיעָ֑ה Bᵉrîyʻâh H1283 "Beriah" Conj | N-proper

Beriah was the name of several Israelites, including a Levite and a Benjamite, and means with a friend. It appears in various biblical accounts, including 1 Chronicles, as the name of different individuals.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.10; son of: Shimei (H8096G); brother of: Jahath (H3189I), Zizah (H2126) and Jeush (H3266J) § Beriah = "with a friend" 1) a son of Asher 2) a son of Ephraim 3) a Benjamite 4) a Levite

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Beriah. See also: Genesis 46:17; 1 Chronicles 7:31; 1 Chronicles 23:11.

אֵ֥לֶּה ʼêl-leh H428 "these" Pron

This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.

Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)

Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.

בְנֵי bên H1121 "son" N-mp

Definition: : child/son

שִׁמְעִ֖י Shimʻîy H8096 "Shimei" N-proper

Shimei was a common name among Israelites, with at least 20 people having this name. One notable Shimei was the brother of David and son of Jesse, who lived during the United Monarchy.

Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: Shimeah (from the margin), Shimei, Shimhi, Shimi. See also: Exodus 6:17; 1 Chronicles 3:19; Esther 2:5.

אַרְבָּעָֽה ʼarbaʻ H702 "four" Adj

The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.

Definition: four

Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.

Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 23:10

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1 Chronicles 23:10 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 23:10
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 23:10
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:10
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:10
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 23:10

Context — The Gershonites

8The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all. 9The sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran—three in all. These were the heads of the families of Ladan.

10And the sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah. These were the sons of Shimei—four in all.

11Jahath was the first and Zizah was the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they were counted as one family and received a single assignment. 12The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all.

1 Chronicles 23:10 Summary

This verse tells us about the sons of Shimei, who were part of the Levites, a group of people chosen by God to serve in the temple. The fact that their names are recorded in the Bible shows how important family and lineage were to the Israelites, as seen in other parts of the Bible like Genesis 5:1-32 and Exodus 6:13-27. Just like the sons of Shimei, we each have our own role to play in serving God and our communities, whether that's in a big way or a small way, and we can learn from their examples to respect and honor our own heritage and the people around us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are the sons of Shimei listed twice in 1 Chronicles 23:9-10?

The listing of the sons of Shimei in 1 Chronicles 23:9-10 may seem repetitive, but it is likely due to the different roles or families within the tribe, similar to how the sons of Kohath are listed in 1 Chronicles 23:12, emphasizing the importance of accurate genealogical records, as seen in the book of Numbers 1:1-4 and 1 Chronicles 21:1-6.

What is the significance of the number of sons Shimei had?

The number of sons Shimei had, four in all, may not hold specific spiritual significance on its own, but it contributes to the broader understanding of the Levites' families and their roles in the service of the Lord, as outlined in Numbers 3:6-10 and 1 Chronicles 6:1-30.

How does this verse relate to the overall structure of 1 Chronicles?

This verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles that focuses on the genealogy and organization of the Levites, highlighting their crucial role in the worship and service of the Lord, as commanded in Deuteronomy 10:8 and 1 Chronicles 15:2.

What can we learn from the specific names of Shimei's sons?

The names of Shimei's sons, Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah, may not carry individual spiritual significance, but their listing demonstrates the care with which biblical genealogies were recorded, emphasizing the importance of family and lineage, as seen in the genealogy of Jesus Christ in Matthew 1:1-17 and Luke 3:23-38.

Reflection Questions

As we reflect on the sons of Shimei, how can we apply the principle of honoring our family heritage and lineage in our own lives?
In what ways can the precise recording of genealogies, like that of Shimei's sons, inspire us to be diligent in our own record-keeping and respect for tradition?
How might the distinction between the two sets of sons of Shimei, as noted in 1 Chronicles 23:9-10, encourage us to appreciate the diversity within our own families and communities?
What does the inclusion of this verse in the biblical narrative teach us about the value God places on every individual, regardless of their role or position within a family or community?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 23:10

And the sons of Shimei,.... The son of Gershon, and brother of Laadan, according to Kimchi, which seems right: were Jahath, Zina, and Jeush, and Beriah; these four were the sons of Shimei; descendants of his in the times of David.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 23:10

The sons of Laadan; the chief was Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three. No JFB commentary on these verses.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:10

The sons of Shimei; not that Shimei named , but another, and possibly the son or grandson of that Shimei.

Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 23:10

(10) And the sons of Shimei.—That is, of Shimei the “brother” of Laadan (1 Chronicles 23:7). The bnê Shimei formed four houses, but were reckoned as three, because the two last-named, Jeush and Beriah, were numerically weak, and therefore counted as a single house and class (1 Chronicles 23:11). Zina.—1 Chronicles 23:11 reads “Zizah” for this name, which is thus spelt quite differently in two consecutive verses. “Zizah” is probably right. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 4:37; 2 Chronicles 11:20.) So the LXX. and Vulg.; Syriac and Arabic read “Zabda.”

Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 23:10

10. Zina] In 1 Chronicles 23:11 Zizah; the two words are readily confused in Hebrew writing.