1 Chronicles 3:22
1 Chronicles 3:22 in Multiple Translations
The six descendants of Shecaniah were Shemaiah and his sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat.
And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah: and the sons of Shemaiah; Hattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six.
And the sons of Shecaniah: Shemaiah. And the sons of Shemaiah: Hattush, and Igal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six.
And the sons of Shecaniah: Shemaiah; and the sons of Shemaiah: Hattush and Igal and Bariah and Neariah and Shaphat, six.
The sons of Shecaniah: Shemaiah and his sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat—a total of six.
And the sonne of Shechaniah was Shemaiah: and the sonnes of Shemaiah were Hattush and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, sixe.
And sons of Shechaniah: Shemaiah; and sons of Shemaiah: Hattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six.
The son of Shecaniah: Shemaiah. The sons of Shemaiah: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat, six.
And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah; and the sons of Shemaiah; Hattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six.
The son of Sechenias, was Semeia, whose sons were Hattus, and Jegaal, and Baria, and Naaria, and Saphat, six in number.
Shecaniah’s son was Shemaiah. Shemaiah’s five sons were Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat.
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וּ/בְנֵ֥י
שְׁכַנְיָ֖ה
שְׁמַעְיָ֑ה
וּ/בְנֵ֣י
שְׁמַעְיָ֗ה
חַטּ֡וּשׁ
וְ֠/יִגְאָל
וּ/בָרִ֧יחַ
וּ/נְעַרְיָ֛ה
וְ/שָׁפָ֖ט
שִׁשָּֽׁה
וּ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
שְׁכַנְיָ֖ה
Shᵉkanyâh
H7935
Shecaniah
N-proper
שְׁמַעְיָ֑ה
Shᵉmaʻyâh
H8098
Shemaiah
N-proper
וּ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
שְׁמַעְיָ֗ה
Shᵉmaʻyâh
H8098
Shemaiah
N-proper
חַטּ֡וּשׁ
Chaṭṭûwsh
H2407
Hattush
N-proper
וְ֠/יִגְאָל
Yigʼâl
H3008
Igal
Conj | N-proper
וּ/בָרִ֧יחַ
Bârîyach
H1282
Bariah
Conj | N-proper
וּ/נְעַרְיָ֛ה
Nᵉʻaryâh
H5294
Neariah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/שָׁפָ֖ט
Shâphâṭ
H8202
Shaphat
Conj | N-proper
שִׁשָּֽׁה
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 3:22
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.
שְׁכַנְיָ֖ה
Shᵉkanyâh
H7935
"Shecaniah"
N-proper
Shecaniah was a common name in the Bible, meaning 'dweller with God'. Several men with this name appear in books like Nehemiah and Ezra, including a descendant of Zerubbabel who returned from exile.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.10.4; also called Shecaniah (NIV: Shekaniah) at Neh.12.3; Another name of she.van.yah (שְׁבַנְיָהוּ "Shebaniah" H7645I) § Shecaniah or Shechaniah = "dweller with Jehovah" 1) a descendant of Zerubbabel whose descendants returned from exile with Ezra 2) son of Jehiel of the sons of Elam and one who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 3) father of Shemaiah who repaired part of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 4) son of Arah, father-in-law of Tobiah who opposed Nehemiah 5) a priest who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 6) a priest in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Shecaniah, Shechaniah. See also: 1 Chronicles 3:21; Ezra 8:5; Nehemiah 12:3.
שְׁמַעְיָ֑ה
Shᵉmaʻyâh
H8098
"Shemaiah"
N-proper
Shemaiah means heard by God, the name of 25 Israelites, including a prophet in King Rehoboam's time and a false prophet in Jeremiah's time. He is mentioned in Jeremiah 36:12. Shemaiah was also the father of Delaiah, a prince of Judah.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.36.12; father of: Delaiah (H1806K) § Shemaiah = "heard by Jehovah" 1) a prophet of the Lord in the reign of king Rehoboam of Judah 2) the Nehelamite, a false prophet in the time of the prophet Jeremiah 3) father of Delaiah, one of the princes of Judah in the time of the prophet Jeremiah 4) an inhabitant of Kirjathjearim and father of Urijah, a prophet of the Lord in the time of the prophet Jeremiah 5) a Judaite, son of Shechaniah, father of Hattush, and descendant of Zerubbabel 6) a Simeonite, father of Shimri 7) a Reubenite, son of Joel and father of Gog 8) a Merarite Levite, son of Hasshub in the time of Nehemiah 9) a Levite, son of Galal and father of Obadiah 10) a Levite and head of the family of the sons of Elizaphan who were commissioned to bring the ark to Jerusalem in the time of David 11) a Levite and scribe, son of Nethaneel in the time of David 12) a Levite, 1st son of Obed-Edom in the time of David 13) a Levite, descendant of Jeduthun the singer in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 14) a Levite, one of the messengers of Ezra to Iddo 15) a Levite in the time of king Jehoshaphat of Judah 16) a Levite, one of several in charge of distributing the free will offerings brought to God to their Levite brethren in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 17) a Levite in the time of king Josiah of Judah 18) head of a family of exiles who returned with Ezra 19) a priest, of the sons of Harim who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 20) an Israelite of the sons of Harim who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 21) son of Delaiah, grandson of Mehetabeel, and a false prophet hired by Tobiah and Sanballat to give false guidance to Nehemiah 22) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah and participated in the dedication of the wall 23) a priest who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 24) a leader of the people at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 25) grandfather of the priest Zechariah who participated in the dedication of the wall in the time of Nehemiah 26) another of the priests who along with 25 took part in the dedication of the wall in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Shemaiah. See also: 1 Kings 12:22; 2 Chronicles 35:9; Jeremiah 26:20.
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.
שְׁמַעְיָ֗ה
Shᵉmaʻyâh
H8098
"Shemaiah"
N-proper
Shemaiah means heard by God, the name of 25 Israelites, including a prophet in King Rehoboam's time and a false prophet in Jeremiah's time. He is mentioned in Jeremiah 36:12. Shemaiah was also the father of Delaiah, a prince of Judah.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.36.12; father of: Delaiah (H1806K) § Shemaiah = "heard by Jehovah" 1) a prophet of the Lord in the reign of king Rehoboam of Judah 2) the Nehelamite, a false prophet in the time of the prophet Jeremiah 3) father of Delaiah, one of the princes of Judah in the time of the prophet Jeremiah 4) an inhabitant of Kirjathjearim and father of Urijah, a prophet of the Lord in the time of the prophet Jeremiah 5) a Judaite, son of Shechaniah, father of Hattush, and descendant of Zerubbabel 6) a Simeonite, father of Shimri 7) a Reubenite, son of Joel and father of Gog 8) a Merarite Levite, son of Hasshub in the time of Nehemiah 9) a Levite, son of Galal and father of Obadiah 10) a Levite and head of the family of the sons of Elizaphan who were commissioned to bring the ark to Jerusalem in the time of David 11) a Levite and scribe, son of Nethaneel in the time of David 12) a Levite, 1st son of Obed-Edom in the time of David 13) a Levite, descendant of Jeduthun the singer in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 14) a Levite, one of the messengers of Ezra to Iddo 15) a Levite in the time of king Jehoshaphat of Judah 16) a Levite, one of several in charge of distributing the free will offerings brought to God to their Levite brethren in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 17) a Levite in the time of king Josiah of Judah 18) head of a family of exiles who returned with Ezra 19) a priest, of the sons of Harim who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 20) an Israelite of the sons of Harim who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 21) son of Delaiah, grandson of Mehetabeel, and a false prophet hired by Tobiah and Sanballat to give false guidance to Nehemiah 22) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah and participated in the dedication of the wall 23) a priest who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 24) a leader of the people at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 25) grandfather of the priest Zechariah who participated in the dedication of the wall in the time of Nehemiah 26) another of the priests who along with 25 took part in the dedication of the wall in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Shemaiah. See also: 1 Kings 12:22; 2 Chronicles 35:9; Jeremiah 26:20.
חַטּ֡וּשׁ
Chaṭṭûwsh
H2407
"Hattush"
N-proper
Hattush was a common name among Israelites, including a descendant of David and a man who helped repair Jerusalem's walls with Nehemiah. The name means assembled, and these men lived during the time of Exile and Return.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.10.4 § Hattush = "assembled" 1) a descendant of David, apparently one of the sons of Shechaniah, in the 4th or 5th generation from Zerubbabel 1a) a man who returned with Ezra; maybe same as 1 above 1b) a man who returned with Zerubbabel; maybe same as 1 above 2) son of Hashabniah who helped repair the walls of Jerusalem with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Hattush. See also: 1 Chronicles 3:22; Nehemiah 3:10; Nehemiah 12:2.
וְ֠/יִגְאָל
Yigʼâl
H3008
"Igal"
Conj | N-proper
Igal was a common name in the Bible, meaning He redeems, given to three different Israelites, including a son of Joseph and a warrior of King David. They lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy and the United Monarchy.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.3.22; son of: Shemaiah (H8098B); brother of: Hattush (H2407), Bariah (H1282), Neariah (H5294) and Shaphat (H8202I) § Igal or Igeal = "He redeems" 1) son of Joseph and a spy from the tribe of Issachar 2) son of Nathan of Zobah, one of David's mighty warriors 3) a son of Shemaiah and descendant of Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Igal, Igeal. See also: Numbers 13:7; 2 Samuel 23:36; 1 Chronicles 3:22.
וּ/בָרִ֧יחַ
Bârîyach
H1282
"Bariah"
Conj | N-proper
Bariah was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, son of Shemaiah, and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles. His name means fleeing or fugitive, reflecting his character or circumstances.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.3.22; son of: Shemaiah (H8098B); brother of: Hattush (H2407), Igal (H3008I), Neariah (H5294) and Shaphat (H8202I) § Bariah = "fleeing" or "fugitive" son of Shemaiah and descendant of the royal family of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Bariah. See also: 1 Chronicles 3:22.
וּ/נְעַרְיָ֛ה
Nᵉʻaryâh
H5294
"Neariah"
Conj | N-proper
Neariah means servant of Jehovah, the name of two Israelites, one in the tribe of Simeon and another in the royal family of David. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:42 and is the son of Ishi. Neariah is also the name of one of the sons of Shemaiah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Simeon(?) living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.42; son of: Ishi (H3469I); brother of: Pelatiah (H6410H), Rephaiah (H7509H) and Uzziel (H5816H) § Neariah = "servant of Jehovah" 1) one of the 6 sons of Shemaiah in the line of the royal family of David of the tribe of Judah in the time after the captivity 2) son of Ishi and one of the captains of the 500 Simeonites who, in the days of king Hezekiah of Judah, drove out the Amalekites from Mount Seir
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Neariah. See also: 1 Chronicles 3:22; 1 Chronicles 3:23; 1 Chronicles 4:42.
וְ/שָׁפָ֖ט
Shâphâṭ
H8202
"Shaphat"
Conj | N-proper
Shaphat was the name of several Israelites, including a prince of Simeon and the father of the prophet Elisha. The name means 'judged' or 'he hath judged', and these individuals played important roles in biblical history, including in 1 Chronicles and 2 Kings.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.29; son of: Adlai (H5724) § Shaphat = "judged" or "he hath judged" 1) son of Hori and the prince of Simeon chosen to spy out the promised land 2) father of the prophet Elisha 3) a Judaite, son of Shemaiah and descendant of Zerubbabel in the royal line of Judah 4) a chief of the tribe of Gad 5) son of Adlai and chief herdsman for David over the herds in the valleys
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Shaphat. See also: Numbers 13:5; 2 Kings 6:31; 1 Chronicles 27:29.
שִׁשָּֽׁה
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 3:22
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 3:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:22
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:22
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 3:22
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 3:22
Context — The Royal Line After the Exile
20and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed.
21The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah, and of Shecaniah.
22The six descendants of Shecaniah were Shemaiah and his sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat.
23The sons of Neariah: Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam—three in all. 24The sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah, and Anani—seven in all.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 8:2 | from the descendants of Phinehas, Gershom; from the descendants of Ithamar, Daniel; from the descendants of David, Hattush |
1 Chronicles 3:22 Summary
[This verse, 1 Chronicles 3:22, lists the descendants of Shecaniah, a descendant of King David, to show how God kept His promises to David's family. It's like a family tree, and it helps us see how God works through generations. Just like in Psalm 100:5, God is faithful to His people. The details in this verse also remind us that God cares about every person and family, as seen in Matthew 10:30.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible include so many genealogies, like the one in 1 Chronicles 3:22?
The Bible includes genealogies to show God's faithfulness to His people and to highlight the importance of family and heritage in His plan, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Matthew 1:1-17.
Who was Shecaniah, and why are his descendants mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:22?
Shecaniah was a descendant of David, and his descendants are mentioned to demonstrate God's promise to establish David's throne forever, as stated in 2 Samuel 7:12-13 and 1 Chronicles 17:11-14.
What can we learn from the names of Shecaniah's descendants in 1 Chronicles 3:22?
The names of Shecaniah's descendants, such as Shemaiah and Neariah, reflect the faith and values of their family, much like the names given to children in biblical times, as seen in 1 Samuel 1:20 and Isaiah 8:18.
How does the detail in 1 Chronicles 3:22 contribute to our understanding of the Bible as a whole?
The attention to detail in 1 Chronicles 3:22 demonstrates the Bible's commitment to accuracy and historical record-keeping, which underscores the reliability and trustworthiness of Scripture, as emphasized in Psalm 119:160 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
Reflection Questions
- What does the inclusion of Shecaniah's descendants in 1 Chronicles 3:22 reveal about God's heart for families and generations?
- How can I apply the biblical value of honoring family and heritage in my own life, as reflected in 1 Chronicles 3:22?
- What does the detail in this verse teach me about the importance of careful record-keeping and attention to detail in my own spiritual journey?
- In what ways can I, like Shecaniah's descendants, be a part of God's larger story and plan, as hinted at in Ephesians 2:10?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 3:22
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 3:19].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 3:22
And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah; and the sons of Shemaiah; Hattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six. The sons of Shemaiah - or Shimei (1 Chronicles 3:19 : cf. Zechariah 12:13).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:22
To wit, including the father. But the Hebrew word shisha, which is rendered six, may be the proper name of one of the sons of Shemaiah, who may be so called, because he was the sixth son.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:22
1 Chronicles 3:22 And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah: and the sons of Shemaiah; Hattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six.Ver. 22. Neariah, and Shaphat, six,] sc., Reckoned together with their father Shemalah.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:22
(22) The sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah.—See Note on 1 Chronicles 1:41. Hattush.—Probably the Hattush “of the sons of David, of the sons of Shechaniah,” mentioned by Ezra as one of those who went up with him from Babylon in the second return, 457 B.C. (Ezra 8:2-3). If we have rightly understood 1 Chronicles 3:21, Hattush is of the fourth generation after Zerubbabel (Hananiah, Shechaniah, Shemaiah, Hattush), and so might well have been a youthful companion of Ezra. Six.—As the text gives only five names, one must have been omitted by an oversight.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:22
Verse 22. The sons of Shemaiah - six.] FIVE only are found in the text, and the versions give us no assistance; neither do the MSS. correct the place. If the father be not here included with his sons, some name must be lost out of the text.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 3:22
19b–24. The Davidic Line from Zerubbabel The text of these verses is very uncertain. In 1 Chronicles 3:20 the names of five sons are given, but their father’s name (perhaps Meshullam) is wanting. In 1 Chronicles 3:21-22 the LXX. differs from the Heb. in such a way as to affect the number of steps in the genealogy; the Heb. seems to reckon but one generation between Hananiah and Shemaiah, the LXX. on the contrary reckons six; the result on the whole genealogy being that the LXX. counts eleven generations after Zerubbabel as against six in the Heb. In 1 Chronicles 3:22 again the sons of Shemaiah are reckoned to be six, but only five names are given both in Heb. and LXX.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 3:22
Six - There are only five names in the Hebrew text. The Syriac anti Arabic versions supply “Azariah” between Neariah and Shaphat.