1 Chronicles 7:18
1 Chronicles 7:18 in Multiple Translations
His sister Hammolecheth gave birth to Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah.
And his sister Hammoleketh bare Ishod, and Abiezer, and Mahalah.
And his sister Hammolecheth bare Ishhod, and Abiezer, and Mahlah.
And his sister Hammoleketh was the mother of Ishhod and Abiezer and Mahlah.
His sister Hammoleketh was the mother of Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah.
And his sister Molecheth bare Ishod, and Abiezer, and Mahalah.
And his sister Hammolecheth bare Ishhod, and Abiezer, and Mahalah.
His sister Hammolecheth bore Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah.
And his sister Hammoleketh bore Ishod, and Abiezer, and Mahalah.
And his sister named Queen bore Goodlyman, and Abiezer, and Mohola.
Makir’s sister name was Hammoleketh who was the mother of Ishdod, Abiezer, and Mahlah.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 7:18
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1 Chronicles 7:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/אֲחֹת֖/וֹ
הַ/מֹּלֶ֑כֶת
יָלְדָה֙
אֶת
אִישְׁה֔וֹד
וְ/אֶת
אֲבִיעֶ֖זֶר
וְ/אֶת
מַחְלָֽה
וַ/אֲחֹת֖/וֹ
ʼâchôwth
H269
sister
Conj | N-fs | Suff
הַ/מֹּלֶ֑כֶת
Môleketh
H4447
Hammolecheth
Art | N-proper
יָלְדָה֙
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אִישְׁה֔וֹד
ʼÎyshᵉhôwd
H379
Ishhod
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
אֲבִיעֶ֖זֶר
ʼĂbîyʻezer
H44
Abiezer
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מַחְלָֽה
Machlâh
H4244
Mahlah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 7:18
וַ/אֲחֹת֖/וֹ
ʼâchôwth
H269
"sister"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
A sister in the Bible can be a biological sibling, a half-sister, or a close relative. In Genesis 4:2, Cain's sister is not named, but in Genesis 24:15, Rebekah is Isaac's cousin and future wife.
Definition: 1) sister 1a) sister (same parents) 1b) half-sister (same father) 1c) relative 1c1) (metaph) of Israel's and Judah's relationship 1d) beloved 1d1) bride 1e) (fig.) of intimate connection 1f) another
Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other, sister, together. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Samuel 13:22; Proverbs 7:4.
הַ/מֹּלֶ֑כֶת
Môleketh
H4447
"Hammolecheth"
Art | N-proper
Hammoleketh means the queen, a woman of the tribe of Manasseh. She is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:18 as the daughter of Machir and the mother of several children.
Definition: A woman of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.18; daughter of: Machir (H4353); sister of: Gilead (H1568H), daughter_of_Machir (H4353I), Peresh (H6570) and Sheresh (H8329); mother of: Ishhod (H0379), Abiezer (H0044H) and Mahlah (H4244H) § Hammoleketh = "the queen" daughter of Machir and sister of Gilead
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Hammoleketh (including the article). See also: 1 Chronicles 7:18.
יָלְדָה֙
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
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.
אִישְׁה֔וֹד
ʼÎyshᵉhôwd
H379
"Ishhod"
N-proper
Ishhod, a man from the tribe of Manasseh, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:18. His name means 'man of majesty' and he is the brother of Abiezer and Mahlah. Ishhod is an Israelite who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.18; his mother was Hammolecheth (H4447); brother of: Abiezer (H0044H) and Mahlah (H4244H) § Ishod = "man of majesty" a Manassite from east of the Jordan
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ishod. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:18.
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.
אֲבִיעֶ֖זֶר
ʼĂbîyʻezer
H44
"Abiezer"
N-proper
Refers to Abiezer, an Israelite from the tribe of Manasseh, whose name means my father is help, and is mentioned in the book of Numbers as a descendant of Gilead.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.26.30; son of: Gilead (H1568H); brother of: Helek (H2507), Asriel (H0844), Shechem (H7928), Shemida (H8061) and Hepher (H2660A); also called Iezer (KJV: Jeezer) at Num.26.30; § Abiezer = "my father is help" 1) a Manassite, called "son" of Gilead, also son of Gilead's sister 2) a Benjamite, warrior of David
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Abiezer. See also: Joshua 17:2; 2 Samuel 23:27; 1 Chronicles 27:12.
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.
מַחְלָֽה
Machlâh
H4244
"Mahlah"
N-proper
Mahlah was a woman who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, her name means disease. She is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:18 as the sister of Ishhod and Abiezer, and was one of the daughters of Zelophehad.
Definition: A woman of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.18; her mother was Hammolecheth (H4447); sister of: Ishhod (H0379) and Abiezer (H0044H) § Mahlah = "disease" 1) the eldest of 5 daughters of Zelophehad the grandson of Manasseh 2) a Gileadite
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Mahlah. See also: Numbers 26:33; Numbers 36:11; 1 Chronicles 7:18.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 7:18
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 7:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 7:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:18
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:18
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 7:18
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 7:18
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 7:18
Context — The Descendants of Manasseh
16Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem.
17The son of Ulam: Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead son of Machir, the son of Manasseh.
18His sister Hammolecheth gave birth to Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah.
19And these were the sons of Shemida: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam. 20The descendants of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 6:24 | So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD Is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. |
| 2 | Judges 6:11 | Then the angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to hide it from the Midianites. |
| 3 | Judges 8:2 | But Gideon answered them, “Now what have I accomplished compared to you? Are not the gleanings of Ephraim better than the grape harvest of Abiezer? |
| 4 | Numbers 26:30 | These were the descendants of Gilead: the Iezerite clan from Iezer, the Helekite clan from Helek, |
| 5 | Judges 6:34 | So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him. |
1 Chronicles 7:18 Summary
This verse tells us about a woman named Hammolecheth, who was the sister of Gilead, and her three children: Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah. It's a simple statement, but it reminds us that every person is important to God, and that He has a plan and purpose for each of us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Psalm 139:13-16. Just like Hammolecheth's children, we are all part of a larger family and story, and our lives have significance and meaning in the context of God's plan. By trusting in God's faithfulness and plan, we can find hope and purpose in our own lives, just as the Israelites did in the context of 1 Chronicles 7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Hammolecheth and what is her significance in the Bible?
Hammolecheth was a sister of Gilead, and her significance lies in the fact that she gave birth to Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:18. Her descendants are part of the tribe of Manasseh, as seen in the context of 1 Chronicles 7:14-19.
What can we learn from the genealogy of the tribes of Israel in 1 Chronicles?
The genealogy of the tribes of Israel in 1 Chronicles teaches us about the importance of family and lineage in the biblical context, as seen in 1 Chronicles 7:1-40. It also shows how God is faithful to His promises and covenants with His people, as mentioned in Genesis 17:1-27 and Deuteronomy 30:1-10.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger story of the Bible, which tells us about God's creation, humanity's sin, and God's plan of redemption through Jesus Christ, as seen in Romans 5:1-11 and 1 Corinthians 15:1-58. The genealogy of the tribes of Israel is an important part of this story, as it shows how God worked through specific families and individuals to bring about His plan of salvation.
What can we learn from the names of the individuals mentioned in this verse?
The names of the individuals mentioned in this verse, such as Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah, may hold significance and meaning in the biblical context, as seen in the practice of naming children in Genesis 29:31-30:24 and 1 Samuel 1:20. They may also point to the character and destiny of these individuals, as mentioned in Proverbs 22:1 and Isaiah 56:5.
Reflection Questions
- How does the mention of Hammolecheth's children in this verse remind me of the importance of family and legacy in my own life?
- What can I learn from the fact that this verse is part of a larger genealogy, and how does it relate to my own place in the story of God's people?
- How does the faithfulness of God to His promises and covenants, as seen in the context of 1 Chronicles 7, encourage me to trust in His faithfulness in my own life?
- What does this verse teach me about the value and significance of individual lives, even if they may seem insignificant or unknown to me?
- How can I apply the lessons from this verse to my own life, in terms of trusting in God's plan and purpose for me and my family?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 7:18
And his sister Hammoleketh,.... The sister of Gilead so named; though the Targum renders it "that reigned"; and so Kimchi, that reigned in some part of Gilead; and the Vulgate Latin version
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 7:18
And Machir took to wife the sister of Huppim and Shuppim, whose sister's name was Maachah;) and the name of the second was Zelophehad: and Zelophehad had daughters. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:18
His sister, i.e. Gilead’ s sister. Ishod, and Abiezer, and Mahalah; understand, and Shemidah, out of the next verse.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:18
1 Chronicles 7:18 And his sister Hammoleketh bare Ishod, and Abiezer, and Mahalah.Ver. 18. And his sister,] i.e., Gilead’ s sister.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 7:18
18, 19. The Families of Western Manasseh 18. Abiezer] Gideon’s family; Judges 6:11; cp. Joshua 17:2.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 7:18
Abiezer - His descendants formed one of the most important branches of the Manassites.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 7:18
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The Name of Jehovah by Chuck Smith | This sermon focuses on the significance of the name Jehovah as a strong tower where the righteous can find safety and refuge. It delves into various compound names of Jehovah found |
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The Name of the Lord by Brian Brodersen | This sermon delves into the progressive revelation of God's name throughout the Old Testament, culminating in the person of Jesus Christ. Each revelation of God's name signifies a |
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Names of God by Robert F. Adcock | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of relying on divine resources in times of distress. He shares a story about a missionary couple who found themselves surroun |
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Sin by W.F. Anderson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the universal nature of sin and the need for individuals to acknowledge their sinful state. He highlights that the Bible is the only book th |
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The Feasts and the Names by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the significance of the seven yearly feasts commanded by the Lord to His people Israel, which not only held historical and worship importance |
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First Day: "The Lord Is My shepherd." by J. Wilbur Chapman | J. Wilbur Chapman emphasizes the reverence the Israelites had for the name of Jehovah in the Old Testament, speaking it only once a year in the most holy place. He encourages the c |
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Snares, Traps, Scourges, and Thorns by Carter Conlon | In this sermon on Judges chapter 6, the preacher highlights the consequences of the Israelites' disobedience to God. The nation of Midian oppresses them and steals their crops, lea |