1 Chronicles 4:1
1 Chronicles 4:1 in Multiple Translations
The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.
The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal.
The sons of Judah: Perez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal.
The sons of Judah: Perez, Hezron and Carmi and Hur and Shobal.
The sons of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.
The sonnes of Iudah were Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal.
Sons of Judah: Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal.
The sons of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.
The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal.
The sons of Juda: Phares, Hesron, and Charmi, and Hur, and Sobal.
The descendants of Judah were Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.
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1 Chronicles 4:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֖י
יְהוּדָ֑ה
פֶּ֧רֶץ
חֶצְר֛וֹן
וְ/כַרְמִ֖י
וְ/ח֥וּר
וְ/שׁוֹבָֽל
בְּנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יְהוּדָ֑ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
פֶּ֧רֶץ
Perets
H6557
Perez
N-proper
חֶצְר֛וֹן
Chetsrôwn
H2696
Hezron
N-proper
וְ/כַרְמִ֖י
Karmîy
H3756
Carmi
Conj | N-proper
וְ/ח֥וּר
Chûwr
H2354
Hur
Conj | N-proper
וְ/שׁוֹבָֽל
Shôwbâl
H7732
Shobal
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 4:1
בְּנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
"son"
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.
יְהוּדָ֑ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
פֶּ֧רֶץ
Perets
H6557
"Perez"
N-proper
Perez was an Israelite, the son of Judah and Tamar, and the twin brother of Zerah. His name means breach, and he was an ancestor of two families of Judah, the Hezronites and the Hamulites.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.38.29; son of: Judah (H3063) and Tamar (H8559); brother of: Zerah (H2226I); half-brother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956); father of: Hezron (H2696H) and Hamul (H2538) § Perez or Pharez = "breach" twin son with Zarah of Judah by Tamar and ancestor of two families of Judah, the Hezronites and Hamulites; from the Hezronites came the royal line of David and Christ
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Perez, Pharez. See also: Genesis 38:29; 1 Chronicles 2:4; Nehemiah 11:6.
חֶצְר֛וֹן
Chetsrôwn
H2696
"Hezron"
N-proper
Hezron refers to a place in southern Judah and two Israelites. The name means surrounded by a wall, similar to Hazor.
Definition: Hezron = "surrounded by a wall" a place in the extreme south of Judah Another name of cha.tsor (חָצוֹר "Hazor" H2674G)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Hezron. See also: Genesis 46:9; Ruth 4:19; 1 Chronicles 5:3.
וְ/כַרְמִ֖י
Karmîy
H3756
"Carmi"
Conj | N-proper
Karmi was an Israelite, a descendant of Judah, and the father of several children, including Hur and Jesher, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2. He had multiple wives, including Azubah and Ephrathah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.9; son of: Hezron (H2696H); brother of: Ram (H7410), Jerahmeel (H3396), Segub (H7687H) and Ashhur (H0806); married to Azubah (H5806H), Jerioth (H3408), Ephrathah (H0672), Ephah (H5891H) and Maacah (H4601L); father of: Hur (H2354), Jesher (H3475), Shobab (H7727H), Ardon (H0715), Mareshah@1Ch.2.42 (H4337), Haran (H2771B), Moza (H4162), Gazez (H1495), Jahdai (H3056), Sheber (H7669), Tirhanah (H8647), Shaaph (H8174H), Sheva (H7724) and Achsah (H5915H); also called Carmi (NIV: Karmi) at 1Ch.4.1(?); Chelubai at 1Ch.2.9; Another name of ka.lev (כָּלֵב "Caleb" H3612H) § Carmi = "my vineyard" 1) the 4th son of Reuben and progenitor of the Carmites 2) a Judaite, father of Achan, the 'troubler of Israel' in the time of Joshua
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Carmi. See also: Genesis 46:9; Joshua 7:18; 1 Chronicles 5:3.
וְ/ח֥וּר
Chûwr
H2354
"Hur"
Conj | N-proper
Hur was a personal name given to several Israelites and one Midianite, including a chief assistant to Moses and Aaron, and a father of Rephaiah in the time of Nehemiah, as mentioned in Nehemiah 3:9 and other biblical passages.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.9; father of: Rephaiah (H7509J) § Hur = "hole" 1) a chief assistant to Moses and Aaron 2) grandfather of Bezaleel, the chief artificer of the tabernacle; possibly the same as 1 above 3) the 4th of the 5 kings of Midian who were slain with Balaam after Peor 4) father of Rephaiah in the time of Nehemiah 5) father of Ben-Hur who was commissariat officer for Solomon in Mount Ephraim
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Hur. See also: Exodus 17:10; Joshua 13:21; Nehemiah 3:9.
וְ/שׁוֹבָֽל
Shôwbâl
H7732
"Shobal"
Conj | N-proper
Shobal was the name of several men in the Bible, including an Edomite and two Israelites. One Shobal was a descendant of Judah and had several brothers and a son named Haroeh. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.50; son of: Hur (H2354); brother of: Uri (H0221), Salma (H8007H), Hareph (H2780), Jezreel (H3157J), Ishma (H3457), Idbash (H3031), Hazzelelponi (H6753), Penuel (H6439H) and Ezer (H5829); father of: Haroeh (H7204) § Shobal = "flowing" 1) the 2nd son of Seir the Horite (Edom) and one of the dukes of the Horites 2) son of Caleb, grandson of Hur, and founder of Kirjath-jearim 3) a Judaite, son of Hur and a descendant of Caleb 3a) possibly the same as 2
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Shobal. See also: Genesis 36:20; 1 Chronicles 1:40; 1 Chronicles 4:2.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 4:1
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 4:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 4:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:1
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:1
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 4:1
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 4:1
Context — The Descendants of Judah
1The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal.
2Reaiah son of Shobal was the father of Jahath, and Jahath was the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These were the clans of the Zorathites. 3These were the sons of Etam: Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash. And their sister was named Hazzelelponi.Cross References
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| 1 | Genesis 46:12 | The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul. |
| 2 | Genesis 38:29 | But when he pulled his hand back and his brother came out, she said, “You have broken out first!” So he was named Perez. |
| 3 | Numbers 26:20–21 | These were the descendants of Judah by their clans: The Shelanite clan from Shelah, the Perezite clan from Perez, and the Zerahite clan from Zerah. And these were the descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron and the Hamulite clan from Hamul. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 2:3 | The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by Bath-shua the Canaanite. Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD, who put him to death. |
| 5 | Matthew 1:3 | Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 2:9 | The sons who were born to Hezron: Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb. |
| 7 | Ruth 4:18 | Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron, |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 2:5 | The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul. |
| 9 | 1 Chronicles 2:18 | Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah and by Jerioth. These were the sons of Azubah: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon. |
| 10 | Luke 3:33 | the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah, |
1 Chronicles 4:1 Summary
This verse lists the descendants of Judah, who was one of the twelve sons of Jacob, as seen in Genesis 29:35. The listing of these names shows that God is a God who keeps His promises and is faithful to His people, just like He promised to Abraham in Genesis 12:2-3. By remembering the descendants of Judah, we are reminded of God's plan to send a Savior through this tribe, which is fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:3, Luke 3:33). This verse helps us understand the bigger story of the Bible and how God's plan of salvation unfolds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible list the descendants of Judah in 1 Chronicles 4:1?
The Bible lists the descendants of Judah to show God's faithfulness to His promises, as seen in Genesis 49:10, where Judah is prophesied to be the tribe from which the Messiah would come.
Who are the descendants of Judah mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:1?
The descendants of Judah mentioned in this verse are Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal, who are also mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as in the book of Ruth and 1 Samuel 27:6.
What is the significance of the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 4:1?
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 4:1 is significant because it shows the connection between the Old Testament and the New Testament, highlighting God's plan of salvation through the tribe of Judah, as seen in Revelation 5:5.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of God's covenant with His people, as seen in Exodus 2:24 and Leviticus 26:42, where God remembers His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and fulfills His promises to them.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn about God's faithfulness from the listing of Judah's descendants in this verse?
- How does the mention of Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal point to the larger story of God's redemption?
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of family and heritage in the Bible?
- How can we apply the principles of God's covenant faithfulness in our own lives, as seen in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 4:1
The sons of Judah: Pharez,.... The posterity of Judah in the line of Pharez, for he only is mentioned: Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 4:1
The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal. The sons of Judah - i:e., the descendants, for with the exception of Pharez, none of those here noticed were his immediate sons.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:1
1 Chapter 4 The posterity of Judah by Caleb the son of Hur, . By Ashur, . By Jabez: his prayer, . The posterity of Shelah, . The posterity and cities of Simeon: their conquest of Gedor; and of the Amalekites in Mount Seir, . The sons of Judah, i.e. the posterity; for only Pharez was his immediate son. But they are all mentioned here only to show Shobal’ s descent from Judah, of whom he intended to speak more particularly.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:1
1 Chronicles 4:1 The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal.Ver. 1. Carmi.] Alias Chelubai, or Caleb.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:1
(1) The sons of Judah.—Pharez only of these five was literally a son of Judah, 1 Chronicles 2:3-4. We have, however, seen that all these names, with the possible exception of Carmi, represent great tribal divisions or clans; and as such they are called sons of Judah. For Carmi it is proposed to read the more famous name of Chelubai (1 Chronicles 2:9). This would give a line of direct descendants from Judah to the fifth generation, according to the genealogical presentation of 1 Chronicles 2:4; 1 Chronicles 2:9; 1 Chronicles 2:18-19. But the result thus obtained is of no special value. It has no bearing on the remainder of the section. Moreover, Carmi is mentioned (1 Chronicles 2:7) among the great Judean houses, and might have been prominent in numbers and influence at the unknown period when the original of the present list was drafted.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:1
CHAPTER IV A second genealogy of Judah, 1-23. The account of Jabez, 9, 10. The genealogy of Simeon, 24-27. Their cities, 28-31. Their villages, and where situated, 32, 33. The heads of families, 34-38. Where they settled; and what was their occupation, 39-43. NOTES ON CHAP. IV Verse 1. The sons of Judah] A genealogy of this tribe has already been given in the second chapter.
It is here introduced again, with some variations. Probably there were different copies in the public registers; and the writer of this book, finding that this second one contained some remarkable particulars, thought proper to insert it in this place: and no reader will regret the insertion, when he carefully considers the matter.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 4:1
Ch. 1 Chronicles 4:1-23. A Genealogy of the Tribe of Judah (cp. 1 Chronicles 2:3 ff.) 1. As Hezron was the son of Perez (ch. 1 Chronicles 2:5) and (if the LXX. be right) Shobal was the son of Hur (1 Chronicles 2:50, note), we have in this verse five, if not six, generations. Pharez] R.V. Perez. Carmi] if a descendant of Hezron, then probably not the person mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:7.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 4:1
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God's Dealing With Sin and the Sinner by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes God's serious and decisive approach to sin and the sinner, illustrated through the fate of Er, the first-born of Judah, who was slain by God for his wicke |
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Genesis by Jim Cymbala | Jim Cymbala preaches on Genesis 38, focusing on the flawed character of Judah and the messy circumstances surrounding his family. He emphasizes that despite Judah's moral failures, |
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(Genesis) Genesis 37:34-36 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the grief of Jacob over the loss of his son Joseph. Jacob is seen mourning for his son and refusing to be comforted. The speaker suggests tha |
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(The Works of Faith) God Loves Us as He Loved Jesus by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life that is pleasing to God. He encourages the audience to consider how they are spending their time and to make |
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Through the Bible - Genesis 37-38 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith explores the story of Joseph in Genesis 37-38, focusing on the dynamics of sibling rivalry and the consequences of favoritism within Jacob's family. Joseph, favored by |