1 Chronicles 5:13
1 Chronicles 5:13 in Multiple Translations
Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all.
And their brethren of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.
And their brethren of their fathers’ houses: Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jacan, and Zia, and Eber, seven.
And their brothers, the men of their family: Michael and Meshullam and Sheba and Jorai and Jacan and Zia and Eber, seven of them.
Their relatives, according to family, were: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—a total of seven.
And their brethren of the house of their fathers were Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Sorai, and Iacan, and Zia and Eber, seuen.
and their brethren of the house of their fathers [are] Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.
Their brothers of their fathers’ houses: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber, seven.
And their brethren of the house of their fathers were , Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.
And their brethren according to the houses of their kindreds, were Michael, and Mosollam, and Sebe, and Jorai, and Jacan, and Zie, and Heber, seven.
Other members of the tribe belonged to seven clans, whose leaders were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber.
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1 Chronicles 5:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/אֲחֵי/הֶ֞ם
לְ/בֵ֣ית
אֲבוֹתֵי/הֶ֗ם
מִֽיכָאֵ֡ל
וּ/מְשֻׁלָּ֡ם
וְ֠/שֶׁבַע
וְ/יוֹרַ֧י
וְ/יַעְכָּ֛ן
וְ/זִ֥יעַ
וָ/עֵ֖בֶר
שִׁבְעָֽה
וַ/אֲחֵי/הֶ֞ם
ʼâch
H251
brother
Conj | N-mp | Suff
לְ/בֵ֣ית
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
אֲבוֹתֵי/הֶ֗ם
ʼâb
H1
father
N-mp | Suff
מִֽיכָאֵ֡ל
Mîykâʼêl
H4317
Michael
N-proper
וּ/מְשֻׁלָּ֡ם
Mᵉshullâm
H4918
Meshullam
Conj | N-proper
וְ֠/שֶׁבַע
shebaʻ
H7652
Sheba
Conj | Adj
וְ/יוֹרַ֧י
Yôwray
H3140
Jorai
Conj | N-proper
וְ/יַעְכָּ֛ן
Yaʻkân
H3275
Jacan
Conj | N-proper
וְ/זִ֥יעַ
Zîyaʻ
H2127
Zia
Conj | N-proper
וָ/עֵ֖בֶר
ʻÊbêr
H5677
Eber
Conj | N-proper
שִׁבְעָֽה
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 5:13
וַ/אֲחֵי/הֶ֞ם
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
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.
לְ/בֵ֣ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
אֲבוֹתֵי/הֶ֗ם
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-mp | Suff
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.
מִֽיכָאֵ֡ל
Mîykâʼêl
H4317
"Michael"
N-proper
Michael means who is like God, an archangel in Daniel 10:13 and name of nine Israelites. He stands for Israel in times of conflict.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.10.13 Also named: Michaēl (Μιχαήλ "Michael" G3413) § Michael = "who is like God" 1) one of, the chief, or the first archangel who is described as the one who stands in time of conflict for the children of Israel 2) an Asherite, father of Sethur, one of the 12 spies of Israel 3) one of the Gadites who settled in the land of Bashan 4) another Gadite, ancestor of Abihail 5) a Gershonite Levite, ancestor of Asaph 6) one of the 5 sons of Izrahiah of the tribe of Issachar 7) a Benjamite of the sons of Beriah 8) one of the captains from Manasseh who joined David at Ziklag 9) father or ancestor of Omri, chief of the tribe of Issachar in the reign of David 10) one of the sons of Jehoshaphat who were murdered by their elder brother, Jehoram 11) father or ancestor of Zebadiah, of the sons of Shephatiah
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Michael. See also: Numbers 13:13; 1 Chronicles 12:21; Daniel 12:1.
וּ/מְשֻׁלָּ֡ם
Mᵉshullâm
H4918
"Meshullam"
Conj | N-proper
Meshullam was a common name in the Bible, given to 17 different Israelites, including a grandfather of a scribe and a son of Zerubbabel. The name means friend and is mentioned in books like Nehemiah and Chronicles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.25 § Meshullam = "friend" 1) grandfather of Shaphan, the scribe 2) son of Zerubbabel 3) a Benjamite of the sons of Elpaal 4) a Benjamite, father of Sallu 5) a Benjamite who lived at Jerusalem after the captivity 6) a Benjamite 6a) perhaps the same as 3 or 4 7) a Gadite in the reign of king Jotham of Judah 8) son of Berechiah who assisted in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem 9) son of Besodeiah who assisted Jehoiada the son of Paseah in restoring the old gate of Jerusalem 10) a chief of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 11) father of Hilkiah and high priest probably in the reign of king Amon of Judah 11a) perhaps the same as 'Shallum' 12) a priest, son of Meshillemith or Meshillemoth, son of Immer, and ancestor of Maasiai or Amashai 13) a priest or family of priests who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 14) a priest, head of the family of Ginnethon and representative of the house of Ezra in the days of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua 15) a priest, one of the princes of Judah at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem 16) a Kohathite or family of Kohathite Levites in the reign of Josiah 17) a Levite, one of the heads sent to Iddo to gather the Levites to join the caravan about to return to Jerusalem; a chief man who assisted Ezra in abolishing the marriages which some of the people had made with foreign wives 18) ancestor of a family of porters or Levites in days of Nehemiah 19) a descendant of Bani who had a foreign wife and put her away 20) one of the men who stood at the left hand of Ezra when he read the law to the people 20a) maybe the same as 17
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: Meshullam. See also: 2 Kings 22:3; Nehemiah 3:4; Nehemiah 12:33.
וְ֠/שֶׁבַע
shebaʻ
H7652
"Sheba"
Conj | Adj
Sheba refers to a place in Palestine and two Israelites, one of whom was a Gadite living during the Divided Monarchy. It means seven and is also the name of a town in Simeon.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.13; son of: Abihail (H0032I); brother of: Michael (H4317H), Meshullam (H4918I), Jorai (H3140), Jacan (H3275), Zia (H2127) and Eber (H5677H) § Sheba = "seven" a town in Simeon
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Sheba. See also: Joshua 19:2; 2 Samuel 20:10; 1 Chronicles 5:13.
וְ/יוֹרַ֧י
Yôwray
H3140
"Jorai"
Conj | N-proper
Jorai was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles. His name means Jehovah has taught me, and he was a member of the tribe of Gad.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.13; son of: Abihail (H0032I); brother of: Michael (H4317H), Meshullam (H4918I), Sheba (H7652), Jacan (H3275), Zia (H2127) and Eber (H5677H) § Jorai = "Jehovah has taught me" one of the Gadites dwelling at Gilead in Bashan in the reign of king Jotham of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jorai. See also: 1 Chronicles 5:13.
וְ/יַעְכָּ֛ן
Yaʻkân
H3275
"Jacan"
Conj | N-proper
Jakan was an Israelite from the tribe of Gad, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:13, and one of seven chief men of his tribe. His name means troublesome one.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.13; son of: Abihail (H0032I); brother of: Michael (H4317H), Meshullam (H4918I), Sheba (H7652), Jorai (H3140), Zia (H2127) and Eber (H5677H) § Jachan = "troublesome" one of seven chief men of the tribe of Gad
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jachan. See also: 1 Chronicles 5:13.
וְ/זִ֥יעַ
Zîyaʻ
H2127
"Zia"
Conj | N-proper
Zia was a Gadite who lived in Bashan during the Divided Monarchy, son of Abihail and brother of Michael and others. His name means tumult and he is only mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:13.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.13; son of: Abihail (H0032I); brother of: Michael (H4317H), Meshullam (H4918I), Sheba (H7652), Jorai (H3140), Jacan (H3275) and Eber (H5677H) § Zia = "tumult" one of the Gadites who dwelt in Bashan
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Zia. See also: 1 Chronicles 5:13.
וָ/עֵ֖בֶר
ʻÊbêr
H5677
"Eber"
Conj | N-proper
Eber refers to several men in the Bible, including a great-grandson of Shem and the father of Peleg, as mentioned in Genesis and Nehemiah. He was a key figure in the genealogy of the Israelites. His name means the region beyond.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.20 § Eber or Heber = "the region beyond" 1) son of Salah, great grandson of Shem, father of Peleg and Joktan 2) a Gadite chief 3) a Benjamite, son of Elpaal and descendant of Sharahaim 4) a Benjamite, son of Shashak 5) a priest in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Eber, Heber. See also: Genesis 10:21; Numbers 24:24; Nehemiah 12:20.
שִׁבְעָֽה
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 5:13
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Context — The Descendants of Gad
11The descendants of Gad lived next to the Reubenites in the land of Bashan, as far as Salecah:
12Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan.
13Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all.
14These were the sons of Abihail son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz. 15Ahi son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, was head of their family.1 Chronicles 5:13 Summary
The verse 1 Chronicles 5:13 lists the kinsmen of the Gadites, which were a tribe of Israelites, and it shows how God cares about the details of our lives and our families. Just like the Gadites, we are all part of a larger family of believers, and we should strive to support and care for one another, as seen in Galatians 6:2 and Hebrews 10:24-25. By being part of this family, we can find comfort and strength in our relationships with others, and we can reflect God's love and care to those around us, just as He loves and cares for us (1 John 4:19).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible provide such detailed genealogies, like the one in 1 Chronicles 5:13?
The genealogies in the Bible, such as the one in 1 Chronicles 5:13, help establish the family lines and heritage of God's people, which is important for understanding their history and their relationship with God, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Romans 11:1.
What is the significance of the number of kinsmen listed in 1 Chronicles 5:13?
The fact that there are seven kinsmen listed in 1 Chronicles 5:13 may be symbolic, as the number seven often represents completeness or perfection in the Bible, as seen in Revelation 1:20 and Exodus 20:10.
How do the kinsmen listed in 1 Chronicles 5:13 fit into the larger family tree of the Israelites?
The kinsmen listed in 1 Chronicles 5:13, including Michael, Meshullam, and Eber, are part of the descendants of Gad, who were a tribe of Israelites, as mentioned in Genesis 30:10-11 and Numbers 1:24-25.
What can we learn from the names of the kinsmen listed in 1 Chronicles 5:13?
The names of the kinsmen, such as Michael and Eber, may have meanings that reflect the character or attributes of God, reminding us of His presence and care for His people, as seen in Psalm 138:2 and Isaiah 40:28.
Reflection Questions
- How does the detailed listing of family members in 1 Chronicles 5:13 reflect God's care and attention to the lives of His people?
- What does the inclusion of these kinsmen in the biblical record teach us about the importance of family and community in our own lives?
- In what ways can we, like the kinsmen listed in 1 Chronicles 5:13, be part of a larger family of believers, supporting and caring for one another?
- How can we apply the concept of being part of a larger family tree, as seen in 1 Chronicles 5:13, to our own relationships with others in the body of Christ?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 5:13
And their brethren of the house of their fathers,.... Who were also men of eminence and note in them: were, Michael, and Meshullam, and Shebai, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven; so
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 5:13
Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 5:13
(11-17) THE SONS OF GAD, THEIR CLANS, , AND .(11) And the children of Gad dwelt over against them.—That is, adjoining them on the east of Jordan.In the land of Bashan unto Salcah.—(Joshua 13:11.) Bashan, the ancient dominion of the giant Og (Numbers 21:33-35; Deuteronomy 3:1-12). Salcah now Sulkhad, on the south-east slope of Jebel Hauran in the extreme east of Gilead. (12) Joel the chief (or, first; literally, head), and Shaphan the next (or second.)—Genesis 46:15 enumerates seven sons of Gad, a number corresponding with the clans of 1 Chronicles 5:13; but none of the names are the same. In Bashan.—This expression goes to prove that clans, not individuals, are intended. Joel is also the head Reubenite house (1 Chronicles 5:4). (13) And their brethren of the house of their fathers.—And their kinsmen (fellow-tribesmen), according to their father-houses (clans). The verse names seven inferior clans of the Gadites, whose seats are assigned in 1 Chronicles 5:16. These, viz., the clans of 1 Chronicles 5:13, were sons of Abihail, whose line is retraced through seven generations to Buz, of whom nothing further is known. The name has occurred Genesis 22:21 as that of a son of Nahor; and Job 32:2, as that of the clan of Elihu the Buzite. (15) Ahi the son of Abdial, the son of Guni (was) head of their clans.
Perhaps Ahi was chieftain or prince of the sons of Abihail at the time when this register was drawn up (1 Chronicles 5:17). (16) And they dwelt in Gilead.—The seats of the Gadites of 1 Chronicles 5:13 were in the country east of Jordan.In Bashan, defines the locality more precisely. It was the northern region of Gilead. And in her towns.—Heb., her daughters.And in all the suburbs of Sharon.—Rather, pasture-grounds or sheep-walks.Sharon.—The well-known plain of this name lay west of Jordan, between Carmel and Joppa, along the coast of the Great Sea. The old conjecture that Shirion, i.e., mount Hermon (Deuteronomy 3:9; Psalms 29:6) should be read, is probably right. Upon their borders.—That is, their extremities (Numbers 34:4-5). The Gadites fed their flocks in the glens opening out at the foot of the mountains, here called their exits or outlets.(17) All these.—That is, the Gadite clans.Were reckoned by genealogies (or registered) in the days of Jotham king of Judah, i.e., after 757 B.C., according to Biblical chronology. And in the days of Jeroboam (the second), king of Israel, who reigned from 825-784, according to the data of Kings. Clearly, therefore, more than one registration is the basis of the above statistics. That of Jeroboam was the earlier in point of time; but the chronicler names the king of Judah first honoris causa.
Jeroboam II., a vigorous king, who “restored the border of Israel from the entry of Hamath to the sea of the Arabah” (2 Kings 14:25), may have taken this census of the tribes east of Jordan, with a view to fiscal purposes.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 5:13
Verse 13. And their brethren] This verse is wanting both in the Syriac and in the Arabic.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 5:13
13. of the house of their fathers … Jachan … and Heber] R.V. of their fathers’ houses … Jacan … and Eber.