1 Chronicles 4:7
1 Chronicles 4:7 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Helah were Zereth, Zohar, Ethnan,
And the sons of Helah were, Zereth, and Jezoar, and Ethnan.
And the sons of Helah were Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan.
And the sons of Helah were Zereth, Izhar and Ethnan.
The sons of Helah: Zereth, Zohar, Ethnan,
And the sonnes of Heleah were Zereth, Iezohar and Ethnan.
And sons of Helah: Zereth, and Zohar, and Ethnan.
The sons of Helah were Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan.
And the sons of Helah were , Zereth, and Jezoar, and Ethnan.
And the sons of Halaa, Sereth, Isaar, and Ethnan.
The sons of Ashhur and his wife Helah were Zereth, Zohar, Ethnan,
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1 Chronicles 4:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֖י
חֶלְאָ֑ה
צֶ֥רֶת
יצחר
וְ/צֹ֖חַר
וְ/אֶתְנָֽן
וּ/בְנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
חֶלְאָ֑ה
Chelʼâh
H2458
Helah
N-proper
צֶ֥רֶת
Tsereth
H6889
Zereth
N-proper
יצחר
Yitschar
H3328
Izhar
N-proper
וְ/צֹ֖חַר
Tsôchar
H6714
Zohar
Conj | N-proper
וְ/אֶתְנָֽן
ʼEthnan
H869
Ethnan
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 4:7
וּ/בְנֵ֖י
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.
חֶלְאָ֑ה
Chelʼâh
H2458
"Helah"
N-proper
Helah was an Israelite woman, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:5, who married Ashhur and had several children. Her name means rust, and she lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy in Israel.
Definition: A womanof the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.4.5; married to Ashhur (H0806); mother of: Zereth (H6889), Izhar (H3328), Ethnan (H0869) and Koz (H6976) § Helah = "rust" one of the two wives of Ashur, father of Tekoah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Helah. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:5; 1 Chronicles 4:7.
צֶ֥רֶת
Tsereth
H6889
"Zereth"
N-proper
Zereth was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, son of Ashhur and Helah, and brother of several others, with the name meaning splendour. He lived during the Divided Monarchy period.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.7; son of: Ashhur (H0806) and Helah (H2458); brother of: Haahashtari (H0326), Izhar (H3328), Ethnan (H0869) and Koz (H6976); half-brother of: Ahuzzam (H0275), Hepher (H2660) and Temeni (H8488) § Zereth = "splendour" son of Ashur, the founder of Tekoa, by his wife Helah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Zereth. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:7.
יצחר
Yitschar
H3328
"Izhar"
N-proper
Izhar, an Israelite, is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:7 as the son of Ashhur. His name means 'tawny' and he has several brothers and half-brothers.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.7; son of: Ashhur (H0806) and Helah (H2458); brother of: Haahashtari (H0326), Zereth (H6889), Ethnan (H0869) and Koz (H6976); half-brother of: Ahuzzam (H0275), Hepher (H2660) and Temeni (H8488) § Zohar = "tawny"
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: and Zehoar (from the margin). See also: 1 Chronicles 4:7.
וְ/צֹ֖חַר
Tsôchar
H6714
"Zohar"
Conj | N-proper
Zohar was a man from the tribe of Simeon, mentioned in Genesis and Numbers, with a name meaning 'tawny', describing his appearance or character. He was a son of Simeon.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.10; son of: Simeon (H8095); brother of: Jemuel (H3223), Jamin (H3226), Ohad (H0161), Jachin (H3199) and Shaul (H7586H); also called Zerah at Num.26.13,20; 2x27.11,13; Another name of ze.rach (זֶ֫רַח "Zerah" H2226L) § Zohar = "tawny" 1) a Judaite, son of Ashur by wife Helah 2) father of Ephron the Hittite 3) one of the sons of Simeon; also 'Zerah'
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Zohar. Compare H3328 (יִצְחַר). See also: Genesis 23:8; Genesis 46:10; 1 Chronicles 4:7.
וְ/אֶתְנָֽן
ʼEthnan
H869
"Ethnan"
Conj | N-proper
Ethnan was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:7. His name means hire of unchastity and he was a grandson of Ashur, living during the time of the Divided Monarchy.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.7; son of: Ashhur (H0806) and Helah (H2458); brother of: Haahashtari (H0326), Zereth (H6889), Izhar (H3328) and Koz (H6976); half-brother of: Ahuzzam (H0275), Hepher (H2660) and Temeni (H8488) § Ethnan = "hire of unchastity" a grandson of Ashur
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ethnan. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:7.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 4:7
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Context — The Descendants of Judah
5Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.
6Naarah bore to him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the descendants of Naarah.
7The sons of Helah were Zereth, Zohar, Ethnan,
8and Koz, who was the father of Anub and Zobebah and of the clans of Aharhel son of Harum. 9Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.”1 Chronicles 4:7 Summary
The verse 1 Chronicles 4:7 tells us about Helah's sons, who were Zereth, Zohar, and Ethnan. This list of names might seem simple, but it reminds us that every person is important to God, as seen in Psalm 139:13-16. Just like Helah's sons, we each have a role in our families and in God's larger plan, similar to how Jesus taught about the importance of family in Matthew 12:46-50. By recognizing the value of each individual, we can appreciate how God weaves our lives together into a beautiful tapestry, as described in Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn about the family of Helah from 1 Chronicles 4:7?
From 1 Chronicles 4:7, we learn that Helah had three sons named Zereth, Zohar, and Ethnan, and as seen in 1 Chronicles 4:8, she had additional sons, giving us insight into the family structure of that time, similar to what is described in 1 Chronicles 2:3-4.
How does the mention of Helah's sons in 1 Chronicles 4:7 relate to the broader context of 1 Chronicles?
The listing of Helah's sons in 1 Chronicles 4:7 contributes to the genealogical record of the tribe of Judah, which is a significant part of understanding the family lines and historical context of the Israelites, as also seen in Genesis 49:8-12 and Ruth 4:18-22.
What is the significance of recording the names of Helah's sons in the Bible?
Recording the names of Helah's sons, as in 1 Chronicles 4:7, serves to emphasize the importance of family and lineage in biblical times, highlighting God's sovereignty over the lives of individuals and nations, as noted in Psalm 139:16 and Isaiah 46:10.
How does the information about Helah's family in 1 Chronicles 4:5-9 reflect the themes of family and heritage in the Bible?
The details about Helah's family, including her sons listed in 1 Chronicles 4:7, illustrate the biblical theme of family and heritage, showing how God works through generations, as seen in Exodus 20:5-6 and Deuteronomy 7:9.
Reflection Questions
- What does the simple act of naming Helah's sons in 1 Chronicles 4:7 teach us about the value God places on individuals and families?
- In what ways can reflecting on the family lines and genealogies in the Bible, such as those in 1 Chronicles 4, deepen our understanding of God's plan for humanity?
- How can the example of Helah and her sons encourage us to appreciate our own family heritage and the role we play in God's larger story?
- What lessons can be drawn from the fact that the Bible records both the prominent and less prominent figures, like Helah's sons, in its historical accounts?
- In what ways does the mention of Helah's sons in 1 Chronicles 4:7 remind us of the importance of honoring our parents and respecting our family roots, as commanded in Exodus 20:12?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 4:7
And the sons of Helah,....] The other wife: were Zereth, and Zoar, and Ethnan: nowhere else mentioned.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 4:7
And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:7
Understand here, and Coz, out of the beginning of the following verse. The like ellipses we have in the end of , and of .
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:7
THAT CAME OF ASH-HUR (1 Chronicles 4:5-7). (5) And Ashur the father of Tekoa.—See 1 Chronicles 2:24, and Notes. If Ashur means the Hurites, the two wives, Helah and Naarah, may designate two settlements of this great clan. (6) Hepher.—A district of southern Judah, near Tappuach (Joshua 12:17; 1 Kings 4:10). Temeni is a Gentilic name, formed from the word Têmân, “the south.” This clan was called “the Southrons,” and doubtless lived with the others in the south of Judah. Haahashtari is another nomen gentilicium, meaning the Ahashtarites (“muleteers;” comp. Esther 8:10). (7) The sons of Helah are unknown from other sources. Jezoar should be Zohar, according to the Hebrew margin. The Heb. text has Izhar.
Ethnan.—Harlot’s hire (Hosea 9:1). There may have been a foreign element in this clan or township.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:7
Verse 7. And Ethnan.] After this word we should, with the Targum, read Coz, whose posterity is mentioned in the next verse. Coz was probably the same as Kenaz.