1 Chronicles 4:11
1 Chronicles 4:11 in Multiple Translations
Chelub the brother of Shuhah was the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.
¶ And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, which was the father of Eshton.
And Chelub the brother of Shuhah begat Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.
And Chelub, the brother of Shuhah, was the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.
Kelub, Shuhah's brother, was the father of Mehir, who in turn was the father of Eshton.
And Chelub the brother of Shuah begate Mehir, which was the father of Eshton.
And Chelub brother of Shuah begat Mehir; he [is] father of Eshton.
Chelub the brother of Shuhah became the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.
And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.
And Caleb the brother of Sua beget Mahir, who was the father of Esthon.
Another descendant of Judah was Shuhah. His younger brother Kelub was the father of Mehir. Mehir was the father of Eshton.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 4:11
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1 Chronicles 4:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/כְל֥וּב
אֲחִֽי
שׁוּחָ֖ה
הוֹלִ֣יד
אֶת
מְחִ֑יר
ה֖וּא
אֲבִ֥י
אֶשְׁתּֽוֹן
וּ/כְל֥וּב
Kᵉlûwb
H3620
Chelub
Conj | N-proper
אֲחִֽי
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-ms
שׁוּחָ֖ה
Shûwchâh
H7746
Shuhah
N-proper
הוֹלִ֣יד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מְחִ֑יר
Mᵉchîyr
H4243
Mehir
N-proper
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
אֲבִ֥י
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms
אֶשְׁתּֽוֹן
ʼEshtôwn
H850
Eshton
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 4:11
וּ/כְל֥וּב
Kᵉlûwb
H3620
"Chelub"
Conj | N-proper
Chelub was a man who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, and his son Ezri worked for King David. Chelub's name means 'caged' and he was a descendant of Judah.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.26; father of: Ezri (H5836) § Chelub = "caged" 1) a descendant of Judah 2) father of Ezri, one of David's officers
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Chelub. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:11; 1 Chronicles 27:26.
אֲחִֽי
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
שׁוּחָ֖ה
Shûwchâh
H7746
"Shuhah"
N-proper
Shuhah was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in the book of 1 Chronicles as the brother of Chelub. His name means wealth, and he lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy. Shuhah is only mentioned once in the Bible.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.11; brother of: Chelub (H3620) § Shuah = "wealth" 1) a Judaite, brother of Chelub 1a) also 'Shuhah'
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Shuah. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:11.
הוֹלִ֣יד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מְחִ֑יר
Mᵉchîyr
H4243
"Mehir"
N-proper
Mehir was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, he is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:11 as the son of Chelub. His name means price, and he was the father of Eshton.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.11; son of: Chelub (H3620); father of: Eshton (H0850) § Mehir = "price" son of Chelub the brother of Shuah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Mehir. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:11.
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
אֲבִ֥י
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
אֶשְׁתּֽוֹן
ʼEshtôwn
H850
"Eshton"
N-proper
Eshton was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, living during the time of the Divided Monarchy, and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:11. He was the son of Mehir and father of several children, including Beth-rapha and Paseah. Eshton's family is part of the biblical genealogy.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.4.11; son of: Mehir (H4243); father of: Beth-rapha (H1051), Paseah (H6454), Tehinnah (H8468) § Eshton = "effeminate" a descendant of Caleb of tribe of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Eshton. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:11; 1 Chronicles 4:12.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 4:11
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Context — More Descendants of Judah
9Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.”
10And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez.
11Chelub the brother of Shuhah was the father of Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.
12Eshton was the father of Beth-rapha, of Paseah, and of Tehinnah the father of Ir-nahash. These were the men of Recah. 13The sons of Kenaz: Othniel and Seraiah. The sons of Othniel: Hathath and Meonothai.1 Chronicles 4:11 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 4:11, tells us about a man named Chelub and his family, including his brother Shuhah, his son Mehir, and his grandson Eshton. It may seem like just a list of names, but it reminds us that every person in the Bible has a story and a purpose, just like we do. As we read about these families, we can remember that God is interested in our families and relationships too, as seen in verses like Psalm 127:3-5, which talks about the importance of family and children. By including these genealogies, the biblical authors are showing us that our lives and relationships are part of a bigger story that God is telling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 4:11?
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 4:11 provides a record of the family line of Chelub, Shuhah, Mehir, and Eshton, which is important for understanding the family relationships and historical context of the Israelites, as seen in other biblical genealogies like Genesis 5:1-32 and Matthew 1:1-17.
Who was Chelub and why is he mentioned in the Bible?
Chelub was the brother of Shuhah and the father of Mehir, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:11, and his inclusion in the biblical record may be due to his role in the family line or his relationship to other notable figures, similar to the way Jabez is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 as a man who called out to God.
What can we learn from the brief mention of Chelub and his family in 1 Chronicles 4:11?
Despite the brief mention, we can learn that every person in the biblical record has a purpose and a place in God's plan, as seen in Romans 8:28, and that family relationships and genealogies are important for understanding the historical context of the Bible.
How does 1 Chronicles 4:11 fit into the larger context of the book of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles 4:11 is part of a larger section of genealogies and family records in 1 Chronicles 4, which provides background information on the tribes of Israel and their relationships, similar to the way the book of Numbers provides a census of the Israelites in Numbers 1:1-54.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of family and relationships in God's plan?
- How does the brief mention of Chelub and his family challenge or encourage me in my own faith journey?
- What can I learn from the way the biblical authors included genealogies and family records in the scriptural account, such as in 1 Chronicles 4:11?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of Romans 8:28, that God works all things together for good, to my own life and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 4:11
And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir,.... If Shuah is the same with Hushah, 1 Chronicles 4:4, then Chelub was the son of Ezer: which was the father of Eshton; not the prince of a place called
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 4:11
And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, which was the father of Eshton. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:11
1 Chronicles 4:11 And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, which [was] the father of Eshton.Ver. 11. Brother of Shuah.] Called Hushah.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:11
(11-12) A fragment relating to the “men of Rechah,” a name which occurs nowhere else, and for which Rechab appears a plausible correction. So the Vat., LXX. Ñç÷Üâ. Compare 1 Chronicles 2:55, where the Sopherim of Jabez are called Rechabites, and see Notes on the passage. These Rechabites united with the Salmaite branch of Hurites; and Hur was a son of Caleb, 1 Chronicles 2:19. Hence it is likely that the Chelub of 1 Chronicles 4:11 is identical with the Caleb-Chelubai of 1 Chronicles 2, who represents a main division of the Hezronites. Others suppose that the epithet, “brother of Shuah” (Shuhah), is meant to obviate this identification. The other names in this short section are wholly unknown. But their form shows at once that Beth-rapha and Ir-nahash (serpent city) are towns. Paseah (lame; comp. Latin Claudius as a family name) recurs Nehemiah 3:6; and as the name of a clan of Nethinim, Ezra 2:49, Nehemiah 7:51.
The subscription, “these are the men of Rechah” (Rechab), probably looks back as far as 1 Chronicles 4:8. (13–15) The sons of Kenaz—i.e., the Kenizzite element in Judah. Kenaz was the name of an Edomite clan, 1 Chronicles 1:53, and of an old Canaanite race. Othniel.—Judges 1:13, one of the heroes of the conquest; Judges 3:9, he vanquishes Chushan-rishathaim, king of Aram-naharaim. In both passages he is called “son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother.” The Kenizzites, who cast in their lot with the Calebites of Judah, were naturally called “younger brothers” of their new kindred. Seraiah is unknown. The sons of Othniel, Hathath.—Eathath means dread, Job 6:21. Comp. the name Hittites, from the same root. The sons of Othniel (lion of God) would be a terror to their foes. “And Meonothai” has perhaps been accidentally omitted at the end of this verse, before the same phrase in 1 Chronicles 4:14. Or the genealogist may have purposely omitted it, as implied by what follows 1 Chronicles 4:14.
Meonothai is apparently a gentilic name, i.e., Meonothites. The name Maon occurs Joshua 15:55 as a Judcan town; and Maon was the residence of the Calebite Nabal, 1 Samuel 25:2-3. Ophrah.—Occurs several times as the name of a town; in Jude 1:7 as the city of Gideon, who belonged to Manasseh; in Joshua 18:23, as a place in Benjamin. The latter may be meant here, as the boundaries of the tribes varied at different epochs. Joab, father of the valley of Charashim.—Charashim means workers in wood, or metal, or stone, 1 Chronicles 14:1, 2 Chronicles 24:12, 1 Chronicles 22:15. This valley of craftsmen (Val-aux-forges, as Reuss translates it) is mentioned again, Nehemiah 11:35. Lod, that is Lydda-Diospolis of Roman times, was situate here; a place occupied by Benjamites after the return. In Nehemiah 7:11, Ezra 2:6, in a list of those who returned with Zerubbabel, mention is made of some “sons of Joab.” For the term father in this connection, comp. Genesis 4:20-21. They—i.e., the sons of Joab, were craftsmen or smiths.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 4:11
It has been conjectured from the strangeness of all the names in this list, that we have here a fragment of Canaanite record, connected with the family of the “Shua,” whose daughter Judah took to