1 Chronicles 5:7
1 Chronicles 5:7 in Multiple Translations
His relatives by their clans are recorded in their genealogy: Jeiel the chief, Zechariah,
And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
And his brothers by their families, when the list of their generations was made up: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
Beerah's relatives are, listed in their genealogical records by family: Jeiel (chief), Zechariah,
And when his brethren in their families rekoned the genealogie of their generations, Ieiel and Zechariah were the chiefe,
And his brethren, by their families, in the genealogy of their generations, [are] heads: Jeiel, and Zechariah,
His brothers by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was listed: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
And his brethren, and all his kindred, when they were numbered by their families, had for princes Jehiel, and Zacharias.
The names of these clans are listed here according to what is written in their family records. The first name written was Jeiel. Then Zechariah,
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1 Chronicles 5:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶחָי/ו֙
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֔י/ו
בְּ/הִתְיַחֵ֖שׂ
לְ/תֹלְדוֹתָ֑/ם
הָ/רֹ֥אשׁ
יְעִיאֵ֖ל
וּ/זְכַרְיָֽהוּ
וְ/אֶחָי/ו֙
ʼâch
H251
brother
Conj | N-mp | Suff
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֔י/ו
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
Prep | N-fp | Suff
בְּ/הִתְיַחֵ֖שׂ
yâchas
H3187
to enroll
Prep | V-Hithpael-Inf-a
לְ/תֹלְדוֹתָ֑/ם
tôwlᵉdâh
H8435
generation
Prep | N-fp | Suff
הָ/רֹ֥אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
Art | N-ms
יְעִיאֵ֖ל
Yᵉʻîyʼêl
H3273
Jeiel
N-proper
וּ/זְכַרְיָֽהוּ
Zᵉkaryâh
H2148
Zechariah
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 5:7
וְ/אֶחָי/ו֙
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/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֔י/ו
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
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.
בְּ/הִתְיַחֵ֖שׂ
yâchas
H3187
"to enroll"
Prep | V-Hithpael-Inf-a
To enroll means to officially record or list someone's name, often for genealogical purposes. This word is used to describe the process of reckoning or numbering people in a family tree or genealogy.
Definition: (Hithpael) to reckon genealogically, enrol on a genealogy, enrol, be enrolled
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: (number after, number throughout the) genealogy (to be reckoned), be reckoned by genealogies. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:33; 2 Chronicles 12:15; Nehemiah 7:64.
לְ/תֹלְדוֹתָ֑/ם
tôwlᵉdâh
H8435
"generation"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a family's history or descendants, like a genealogy list. It appears in the Bible to describe a person's heritage or the passage of time. In 1 Chronicles, it's used to list the generations of Israelites.
Definition: 1) descendants, results, proceedings, generations, genealogies 1a) account of men and their descendants 1a1) genealogical list of one's descendants 1a2) one's contemporaries 1a3) course of history (of creation etc) 1b) begetting or account of heaven (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: birth, generations. See also: Genesis 2:4; Numbers 1:26; 1 Chronicles 26:31.
הָ/רֹ֥אשׁ
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
יְעִיאֵ֖ל
Yᵉʻîyʼêl
H3273
"Jeiel"
N-proper
Jeiel was a man from the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in 1 Samuel 9:1, who had several sons including Kish and Ner. He lived during the United Monarchy period. Jeiel is also known as Jehiel in some Bible translations.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.9.1; son of: Zeror (H6872C); married to Maacah (H4601N); father of: Kish (H7027), Ner (H5369), Abdon (H5658J), Zur (H6698I), Baal (H1168B), Nadab (H5070J), Gedor (H1446I), Ahio (H0283I), Zecher (H2144) and Mikloth (H4732); also called Jeiel (Ketiv: Jeuel; KJV: Jehiel) at 1Ch.9.35; Ner at 1Ch.8.33; 9.39; Another name of a.vi.el (אֲבִיאֵל "Abiel" H0022G) § Jeiel or Jehiel = "God sweeps away" 1) one of the sons of Adonikam who returned from exile with Ezra 2) a chief Reubenite of the house of Joel 3) a Merarite Levite and a gatekeeper to the tabernacle who also played the harp and psaltery in the service before the ark 4) one of the chiefs of the Levites in the time of king Josiah 5) one of the sons of Nebo who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 6) a man of Gibeon and ancestor of king Saul 7) one of the sons of Hotham the Aroerite and one of David's mighty warriors 8) the scribe of king Uzziah who kept the account of the king's irregular predatory warriors 9) a Gershonite Levite of the sons of Elizaphan 10) a Gershonite Levite of the sons of Asaph and forefather of Jahaziel in the time of king Jehoshaphat
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Jeiel, Jehiel. Compare H3262 (יְעוּאֵל). See also: 1 Chronicles 5:7; 2 Chronicles 20:14; Ezra 10:43.
וּ/זְכַרְיָֽהוּ
Zᵉkaryâh
H2148
"Zechariah"
Conj | N-proper
Zechariah means Jehovah remembers, a name given to 29 Israelites, including a prophet and priest who lived during the Exile and Return, as mentioned in Nehemiah 12:35 and Zechariah 1:1.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.35; son of: Jonathan (H3129K); brother of: Shemaiah (H8098V), Azarel (H5832J), Milalai (H4450), Gilalai (H1562), Maai (H4597), Nethanel (H5417P), Judah (H3063K) and Hanani (H2607K) § Zechariah = "Jehovah remembers" 11th in order of the minor prophets; a priest, son of Berechiah and grandson of Iddo, who, along with Haggai, directed the rebuilding of the temple in the days of Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Zachariah, Zechariah. See also: 2 Kings 14:29; 2 Chronicles 29:1; Isaiah 8:2.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 5:7
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 5:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 5:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 5:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 5:7
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 5:7
Context — The Descendants of Reuben
5Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,
6and Beerah his son, whom Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria carried into exile. Beerah was a leader of the Reubenites.
7His relatives by their clans are recorded in their genealogy: Jeiel the chief, Zechariah,
8and Bela son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel. They settled in Aroer and as far as Nebo and Baal-meon. 9They also settled in the east as far as the edge of the desert that extends to the Euphrates River, because their livestock had increased in the land of Gilead.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 5:17 | All of them were reckoned in the genealogies during the reigns of Jotham king of Judah and Jeroboam king of Israel. |
1 Chronicles 5:7 Summary
This verse is talking about the family tree of the Reubenites, and it mentions two important people, Jeiel and Zechariah. Jeiel is called the chief, which means he was a leader among his relatives, similar to Moses in Exodus 18:13-27. The Bible often lists genealogies, like in Genesis 5:1-32, to help us understand the relationships between people and to show how God works through families and communities, as seen in Psalm 112:1-3. By studying these lists, we can learn about the importance of family and heritage, and how it relates to God's plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of listing Jeiel and Zechariah in this verse?
The purpose of listing Jeiel and Zechariah is to provide a record of the relatives of the Reubenites, as stated in 1 Chronicles 5:7, and to give an account of their family tree, similar to what is done in other parts of the Bible, such as in the book of Genesis 5:1-32 and Numbers 1:1-54.
Who is Jeiel and why is he mentioned as the chief?
Jeiel is mentioned as the chief, likely indicating his position of leadership among his relatives, as seen in 1 Chronicles 5:7, and his role in the family is similar to other leaders mentioned in the Bible, such as Moses in Exodus 18:13-27 and Joshua in Joshua 1:1-9.
What can we learn from the genealogy listed in this verse?
We can learn about the importance of family and heritage, as seen in 1 Chronicles 5:7, and how it relates to God's plan, as stated in Psalm 112:1-3 and Proverbs 22:1-6, which emphasize the value of a good name and legacy.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger section that describes the Reubenites, their leaders, and their settlements, as seen in 1 Chronicles 5:1-10, and it helps to provide context for the events that unfold in the rest of the chapter, such as the exile of the Reubenites in 1 Chronicles 5:6.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be a part of a larger family or community, and how can I contribute to it?
- How can I learn from the examples of leaders like Jeiel, who is mentioned in this verse, and apply those lessons to my own life?
- What is my own family's story, and how can I pass it down to future generations, as seen in the example of the Reubenites in 1 Chronicles 5:1-10?
- In what ways can I honor my heritage and the people who have come before me, as emphasized in Psalm 112:1-3 and Proverbs 22:1-6?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 5:7
And his brethren by their families,.... Either the brethren of Beerah, or the rest of the posterity of Reuben: (when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned;) either in the times of Jotham
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 5:7
And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 5:7
His brethren, i.e. the other sons of Reuben, and their posterity. The chief, Heb. the head; each was the head of his family.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 5:7
(7) And his brethren by their families.—“And his fellow-tribesmen, each after his clan (Numbers 2:34), in the registration after their pedigrees, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah.” Jeiel was the chief of the second Reubenite clan, as Beerah of the first. Zechariah and Bela were heads of the other chief houses. It appears that these four chieftains correspond to the four divisions of Reuben mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:3. Numbers 26:7 says expressly that “the Hanochite, the Palluite, the Hezronite, and the Carmite” were “the clans of the Reubenite.”
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 5:7
7. was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel] R.V. was reckoned; the chief; Jeiel.