1 Chronicles 4:8
1 Chronicles 4:8 in Multiple Translations
and Koz, who was the father of Anub and Zobebah and of the clans of Aharhel son of Harum.
And Coz begat Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum.
And Hakkoz begat Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum.
And Koz was the father of Anub and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum.
and Koz, who was the father of Anub and Hazzobebah and of the families of Aharhel, son of Harum.
Also Coz begate Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the sonne of Harum.
And Coz begat Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel son of Harum.
Hakkoz became the father of Anub, Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum.
And Coz begat Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum.
And Cos begot Anob, and Soboba, the kindred of Aharehel the son of Arum.
and Koz. Koz was the father of Anub, Hazzobebah, and the ancestor of the clans descended from Aharhel. Aharhel was the son of Harum.
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1 Chronicles 4:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/ק֣וֹץ
הוֹלִ֔יד
אֶת
עָנ֖וּב
וְ/אֶת
הַ/צֹּבֵבָ֑ה
וּ/מִשְׁפְּח֥וֹת
אֲחַרְחֵ֖ל
בֶּן
הָרֽוּם
וְ/ק֣וֹץ
Qôwts
H6976
Hakkoz
Conj | N-proper
הוֹלִ֔יד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
עָנ֖וּב
ʻÂnûwb
H6036
Anub
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הַ/צֹּבֵבָ֑ה
Tsôbêbâh
H6637
Zobebah
Art | N-proper
וּ/מִשְׁפְּח֥וֹת
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
Conj | N-fp
אֲחַרְחֵ֖ל
ʼĂcharchêl
H316
Aharhel
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
הָרֽוּם
Hârum
H2037
Harum
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 4:8
וְ/ק֣וֹץ
Qôwts
H6976
"Hakkoz"
Conj | N-proper
Hakkoz was an Israelite who lived during the time of exile and return, as mentioned in Nehemiah 3:4. His name means 'thorn' and he was the father of Uriah, a priest who returned from exile with Zerubbabel.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.3.4; father of: Uriah (H0223H) § Koz = "thorn" 1) a descendant of Judah 2) a priest who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Koz, Hakkoz (including the article). See also: 1 Chronicles 4:8; Nehemiah 3:4; Nehemiah 7:63.
הוֹלִ֔יד
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.
עָנ֖וּב
ʻÂnûwb
H6036
"Anub"
N-proper
Anub was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:8 as the son of Koz. 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.4.8; son of: Koz (H6976); brother of: Zobebah (H6637) and Harum (H2037) § Anub = "confederate" son of Coz, descendant of Judah and Caleb through Ashur, the father of Tekoa
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Anub. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:8.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | 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.
הַ/צֹּבֵבָ֑ה
Tsôbêbâh
H6637
"Zobebah"
Art | N-proper
Zobebah was an Israelite, a son of Koz and a member of the tribe of Judah, living during the time of the Divided Monarchy. His name means 'the slow' and he's mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:8. The KJV translates his name as 'Zobebah'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.8; son of: Koz (H6976); brother of: Anub (H6036) and Harum (H2037) § Zobebah = "the slow" son of Coz of the tribe of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Zobebah. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:8.
וּ/מִשְׁפְּח֥וֹת
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
Conj | N-fp
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
אֲחַרְחֵ֖ל
ʼĂcharchêl
H316
"Aharhel"
N-proper
Aharhel means a following host, the name of a descendant of Judah through Caleb, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:8.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.8; son of: Harum (H2037) § Aharhel = "a following host" a descendant of Judah through Caleb
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Aharhel, See also: 1 Chronicles 4:8.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
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.
הָרֽוּם
Hârum
H2037
"Harum"
N-proper
Harum was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles. He was the father of Aharhel and his name means exalted. Harum lived 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.4.8; son of: Koz (H6976); brother of: Anub (H6036) and Zobebah (H6637); father of: Aharhel (H0316) § Harum = "exalted" a man of Judah, father of Aharhel
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Harum. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:8.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 4:8
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 4:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 4:8
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:8
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 4:8
Context — The Descendants of Judah
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.” 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.1 Chronicles 4:8 Summary
This verse tells us about a man named Koz, who was the father of Anub and Zobebah, and was part of a larger family group. It reminds us that every person is part of a bigger family tree, and that God is interested in every detail of our lives, just as He was with the Israelites in Exodus 1:7 and Acts 17:26. Just like Koz, we all have a unique role to play in God's story, and our families are part of a larger spiritual heritage, as seen in Psalm 127:3-5. By trusting in God's faithfulness, we can have confidence in our own place within His larger story, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Koz in the Bible?
Koz is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:8 as the father of Anub and Zobebah, and is part of the genealogy of the tribe of Judah, as seen in the broader context of 1 Chronicles 4:1-23.
What is the significance of the clans of Aharhel son of Harum?
The clans of Aharhel son of Harum, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:8, are part of the larger family tree of the Israelites, highlighting God's faithfulness to His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Genesis 28:15.
How does this verse fit into the overall narrative of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles 4, which provide a historical backdrop for the rest of the book, ultimately pointing to the Davidic kingdom and the coming Messiah, as foretold in 2 Samuel 7:12-13 and Luke 1:31-33.
What can we learn from the brief mention of Koz and his family?
The brief mention of Koz and his family in 1 Chronicles 4:8 reminds us that every person has a unique role in God's story, and that our families are part of a larger spiritual heritage, as seen in Psalm 127:3-5 and Ephesians 3:15.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be part of a spiritual family, and how does that impact my daily life?
- How can I, like Koz, contribute to the larger story of God's people, even if my role seems small or insignificant?
- What are some ways I can honor my own family heritage, while also looking to God as my ultimate Father, as seen in 1 Chronicles 29:10 and Matthew 6:9-10?
- In what ways can I trust God to be faithful to me and my family, just as He was faithful to the Israelites, as promised in Joshua 21:45 and Hebrews 11:11?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 4:8
And Coz,.... Another son of Helah, and brother of the before mentioned: begat Anub, and Zobebah; of whom we nowhere else read: and the families of Aharhel, the son of Harum; these were of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 4:8
And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:8
1 Chronicles 4:8 And Coz begat Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum.Ver. 8. And Coz begat Anub.] Who this Coz was, we read not anywhere: Videntur lacunae quaedam esse in hoc capite. Some think he was one of the sons of Ashur by his wife Helah: though he be not reckoned with the rest.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:8
(8) Coz begat Anub.—Coz (thorn) is unknown. Anub.—LXX., Ενωβ. Comp. Anβb, (Joshua 11:21; Joshua 15:50), a town in the hill-country near Debir (Kirjathsepher). The word appears to mean “grape-town” so that “Coz begat Anub” reminds us of Mat 7:16. Comp. Isaiah 5:6; Isaiah 7:23. Zobebah.—Heb., ha-zobebah, “she that goeth (or floweth) softly.” Perhaps so called from a neighbouring brook. Comp. Isaiah 8:6.
The families of Aharhel the son of Harum.—The word Aharhel signifies “behind the rampart;” Harum, “the elevated.” Perhaps Harum (ἡἄκρα) was the citadel of the clans of Aharhel. Notice the expression, “Coz begat the clans of Aharhel son of Harum,” which is hardly intelligible if taken literally. (9–10) And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren.—Jabez (Heb., Ia‘bκη) was a town of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:55), inhabited by certain clans of Sopherim, of the lineage of Salma son of Hur (1 Chronicles 2:50; 1 Chronicles 2:54-55). This is important, as giving a clue to the connection here, which is by no means clear upon the surface. It seems to prove that 1 Chronicles 4:8-10 are to be regarded as part of the list which begins at 1 Chronicles 4:5 : we may thus fairly assume, although the chronicler does not expressly state it, that 1 Chronicles 4:8 also concerns some clans of the Hurites (or Ash-hurites). Coz is not put into genealogical connection with the other Hurite houses; but it is reasonable to suppose that at the date of the present list the name was well known among the Hurites. “And Coz” may have fallen out of the Heb. text, as the same expression follows immediately (1 Chronicles 4:8).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:8
Verse 8. The son of Harum.] Jabez should be mentioned at the end of this verse, else he is as a consequent without an antecedent.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 4:8
8. And Coz] R.V. And Hakkoz as in 1 Chronicles 24:10, but there a different person (or family) is meant. The connexion of this verse with the preceding does not appear, and the names given are not otherwise known.