1 Chronicles 3:23
1 Chronicles 3:23 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Neariah: Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam—three in all.
And the sons of Neariah; Elioenai, and Hezekiah, and Azrikam, three.
And the sons of Neariah: Elioenai, and Hizkiah, and Azrikam, three.
And the sons of Neariah: Elioenai and Hizkiah and Azrikam, three.
The sons of Neariah: Elioenai, Hizkiah and Azrikam—a total of three.
And the sonnes of Neariah were Elioenai, and Hezekiiah, and Azrikam, three.
And sons of Neariah: Elioenai, and Hezekiah, and Azrikam, three.
The sons of Neariah: Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam, three.
And the sons of Neariah; Elioenai, and Hezekiah, and Azrikam, three.
The sons of Naaria, Elioenai, and Ezechias, and Ezricam, three.
Neariah’s three sons were Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam.
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1 Chronicles 3:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בֶן
נְעַרְיָ֗ה
אֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֧י
וְ/חִזְקִיָּ֛ה
וְ/עַזְרִיקָ֖ם
שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
וּ/בֶן
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-ms
נְעַרְיָ֗ה
Nᵉʻaryâh
H5294
Neariah
N-proper
אֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֧י
ʼElyᵉhôwʻêynay
H454
Eliehoenai
N-proper
וְ/חִזְקִיָּ֛ה
Chizqîyâh
H2396
Hezekiah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עַזְרִיקָ֖ם
ʻAzrîyqâm
H5840
Azrikam
Conj | N-proper
שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 3:23
וּ/בֶן
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-ms
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.
נְעַרְיָ֗ה
Nᵉʻaryâh
H5294
"Neariah"
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.
אֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֧י
ʼElyᵉhôwʻêynay
H454
"Eliehoenai"
N-proper
Elioenai was a common name among Israelites, meaning 'unto Jehovah are my eyes', found in Nehemiah and Ezra.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.4; son of: Zerahiah (H2228H) § Elioenai or Elihoenai = "unto Jehovah are my eyes" 1) a descendant of David 2) a Simeonite 3) a Benjamite, a son of Becher 4) priests in time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Elihoenai, Elionai. See also: 1 Chronicles 3:23; 1 Chronicles 26:3; Nehemiah 12:41.
וְ/חִזְקִיָּ֛ה
Chizqîyâh
H2396
"Hezekiah"
Conj | N-proper
Hezekiah was a king of Judah who served Jehovah and removed idolatrous practices. He was the son of Ahaz and Abijah, and a great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet. His name means Jehovah is my strength.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Zep.1.1; father of: Amariah (H0568O) § Hezekiah or Hizkiah or Hizkijah = "Jehovah is my strength" 1) 12th king of Judah, son of Ahaz and Abijah; a good king in that he served Jehovah and did away with idolatrous practices 2) great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet 3) son of Neariah, a descendant of David 4) head of a family of returning exiles in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: Hezekiah, Hizkiah, Hizkijah. Compare H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה). See also: 2 Kings 16:20; 2 Chronicles 31:20; Proverbs 25:1.
וְ/עַזְרִיקָ֖ם
ʻAzrîyqâm
H5840
"Azrikam"
Conj | N-proper
Azrikam means help against the enemy and was the name of four different Israelites, including a descendant of Zerubbabel and a governor of King Ahaz's palace in 2 Chronicles 28.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.28.7 § Azrikam = "help against the enemy" 1) son of Neariah and descendant of Zerubbabel of the royal line of Judah 2) a Benjamite, eldest son of Azel and descendant of Saul 3) a Levite, ancestor of Shemaiah in the time of Nehemiah 4) governor of the palace of king Ahaz of Judah and victim of murder by Zichri
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Azrikam. See also: 1 Chronicles 3:23; 1 Chronicles 9:44; Nehemiah 11:15.
שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 3:23
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Context — The Royal Line After the Exile
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.1 Chronicles 3:23 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 3:23, lists the sons of Neariah, who was a descendant of King David. It shows that God cares about families and individuals, and He wants us to know about them, just like He knows us by name (as seen in Isaiah 43:1). The fact that Neariah had three sons, Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam, might seem like a small detail, but it reminds us that God is interested in every part of our lives, big or small, and that He has a plan for each of us, as expressed in Jeremiah 29:11. By reading about these families, we can learn more about God's love and faithfulness to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn from the genealogy of Neariah's sons in 1 Chronicles 3:23?
This verse highlights the importance of family and lineage in the biblical narrative, as seen in other passages like Genesis 5:1 and Exodus 6:14, which also record genealogical information to emphasize God's faithfulness and covenant promises.
Why does the Bible include the names of Neariah's sons, Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam?
The inclusion of these names demonstrates God's attention to detail and care for individual lives, as expressed in Psalm 139:17-18, which says that God's thoughts towards us are precious and numerous.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles that records the genealogy of the descendants of King David, emphasizing God's covenant promises and faithfulness to His people, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-17.
What significance does the number of sons have in this verse?
The fact that Neariah had three sons, as stated in 1 Chronicles 3:23, may not hold specific spiritual significance, but it does contribute to the overall picture of the Davidic lineage and God's blessing on these families, much like the numerous descendants of Abraham in Genesis 17:2-6.
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the names and families mentioned in this verse, what can I learn about God's character and His relationship with individuals and families?
- How does the attention to detail in this verse, recording the names of Neariah's sons, encourage me to trust in God's care and provision for my own life?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of family and legacy, as seen in this verse, to my own life and relationships, considering the example of godly leaders like David in 1 Chronicles 29:10-19?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of remembering and honoring my own family heritage and spiritual legacy, as seen in Psalm 78:1-8?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 3:23
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 3:19].
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:23
The sons of Neariah; who alone is here mentioned, because his elder brethren probably died without issue.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:23
(23) Elioenai—unto Iah (are) mine eyes, Psalms 123:1-2—is an expansion of the same idea. (Comp. also Psalms 25:15.) An Elioenai went up with Ezra (Ezra 8:4).
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 3:23
23. Elioenai] A significant name meaning, “Mine eyes are towards Jehovah”; cp. Jushab-hesed (1 Chronicles 3:20). Hezekiah] R.V. Hizkiah.