1 Chronicles 7:30
1 Chronicles 7:30 in Multiple Translations
The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah.
¶ The sons of Asher; Imnah, and Isuah, and Ishuai, and Beriah, and Serah their sister.
The sons of Asher: Imnah, and Ishvah, and Ishvi, and Beriah, and Serah their sister.
The sons of Asher: Imnah and Ishvah and Ishvi and Beriah and Serah, their sister.
The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah. Their sister was Serah.
The sonnes of Asher were Imnah, and Isuah, and Ishuai, and Beriah, and Serah their sister.
Son of Asher: Imnah, and Ishve, and Ishvi, and Beriah, and Serah their sister.
The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah. Serah was their sister.
The sons of Asher; Imnah, and Isuah, and Ishua, and Beriah, and Serah their sister.
The children of Aser were Jemna, and Jesua, and Jessui, and Baria, and Sara their sister.
Asher’s sons were Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah. Their sister was Serah.
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1 Chronicles 7:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
אָשֵׁ֗ר
יִמְנָ֧ה
וְ/יִשְׁוָ֛ה
וְ/יִשְׁוִ֥י
וּ/בְרִיעָ֖ה
וְ/שֶׂ֥רַח
אֲחוֹתָֽ/ם
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אָשֵׁ֗ר
ʼÂshêr
H836
Asher
N-proper
יִמְנָ֧ה
Yimnâh
H3232
Imnah
N-proper
וְ/יִשְׁוָ֛ה
Yishvâh
H3438
Ishvah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/יִשְׁוִ֥י
Yishvîy
H3440
Ishvi
Conj | N-proper
וּ/בְרִיעָ֖ה
Bᵉrîyʻâh
H1283
Beriah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/שֶׂ֥רַח
Serach
H8294
Serah
Conj | N-proper
אֲחוֹתָֽ/ם
ʼâchôwth
H269
sister
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 7:30
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
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.
אָשֵׁ֗ר
ʼÂshêr
H836
"Asher"
N-proper
Asher was the eighth son of Jacob and one of the twelve tribes of Israel, mentioned in Genesis 30:13. The tribe of Asher was known for its happy and blessed people. Asher is also the name of a region in Palestine.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.13; son of: Israel (H3478) and Zilpah (H2153); brother of: Gad (H1410); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Imnah (H3232), Ishvah (H3438), Ishvi (H3440), Beriah (H1283) and Serah (H8294); also translated "pine" or "cypress wood" at Ezk.27.6(?); Ashurite at 2Sa.2.9(?); § Asher = "happy" 1) son of Jacob and Zilpah 2) the tribe descended from Asher 3) a city east of Shechem in Manasseh
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Asher See also: Genesis 30:13; Joshua 17:11; Ezekiel 48:34.
יִמְנָ֧ה
Yimnâh
H3232
"Imnah"
N-proper
Imnah means right hand and refers to two Israelites, one the father of Kore, and the other a descendant of Asher, in 2 Chronicles 31:14.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.14; father of: Kore (H6981H) § Imna or Imnah or Jimnah = "right hand" 1) the 1st born son of Asher 2) a Levite, descendant of Imnah, who assisted in the reforms of Hezekiah n patr 3) descendants of Imnah, son of Asher
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Imna, Imnah, Jimnah, Jimnites. See also: Genesis 46:17; 1 Chronicles 7:30; 2 Chronicles 31:14.
וְ/יִשְׁוָ֛ה
Yishvâh
H3438
"Ishvah"
Conj | N-proper
Ishvah was the second son of Asher, mentioned in Genesis 46:17. His name means 'he will resemble' and he had several brothers, including Imnah and Beriah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.17; son of: Asher (H0836); brother of: Imnah (H3232), Ishvi (H3440), Beriah (H1283) and Serah (H8294) § Ishuai or Isuah = "he will resemble" the 2nd son of Asher
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Ishvah, Isvah. See also: Genesis 46:17; 1 Chronicles 7:30.
וְ/יִשְׁוִ֥י
Yishvîy
H3440
"Ishvi"
Conj | N-proper
Ishvi was a man in the Bible, the son of King Saul and Ahinoam, and brother of Jonathan and Michal. He is mentioned in 1 Samuel 14:49. Ishvi was part of the tribe of Benjamin.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.14.49; son of: Saul (H7586G) and Ahinoam (H0293); brother of: Jonathan (H3083H), Malchi-shua (H4444), Merab (H4764) and Michal (H4324); half-brother of: Ish-bosheth (H0378), Armoni (H0764) and Mephibosheth (H4648H); also called Ishvi (KJV: Ishui) at 1Sa.14.49; Another name of a.vi.na.dav (אֲבִינָדָב "Abinadab" H0041H) § Ishui or Ishuai or Isui or Jesui = "he resembles me" 1) the 2nd son of Saul by his wife Ahinoam 2) the 3rd son of Asher and founder of the family of Ishuaites
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Ishuai, Ishvi, Isui, Jesui. See also: Genesis 46:17; 1 Samuel 14:49; 1 Chronicles 7:30.
וּ/בְרִיעָ֖ה
Bᵉrîyʻâh
H1283
"Beriah"
Conj | N-proper
Beriah was the name of several Israelites, including a Levite and a Benjamite, and means with a friend. It appears in various biblical accounts, including 1 Chronicles, as the name of different individuals.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.10; son of: Shimei (H8096G); brother of: Jahath (H3189I), Zizah (H2126) and Jeush (H3266J) § Beriah = "with a friend" 1) a son of Asher 2) a son of Ephraim 3) a Benjamite 4) a Levite
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Beriah. See also: Genesis 46:17; 1 Chronicles 7:31; 1 Chronicles 23:11.
וְ/שֶׂ֥רַח
Serach
H8294
"Serah"
Conj | N-proper
Serach was a woman from the tribe of Asher, mentioned in Genesis 46:17. Her name means the prince breathed, and she was the daughter of Asher and sister of Imnah and others.
Definition: A woman of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.17; daughter of: Asher (H0836); sister of: Imnah (H3232), Ishvah (H3438), Ishvi (H3440) and Beriah (H1283) § Serah = "the prince breathed" 1) daughter of Asher 1a) also 'Sarah'
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Sarah, Serah. See also: Genesis 46:17; Numbers 26:46; 1 Chronicles 7:30.
אֲחוֹתָֽ/ם
ʼâchôwth
H269
"sister"
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.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 7:30
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 7:30
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:30
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:30
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 7:30
Context — The Descendants of Asher
28Their holdings and settlements included Bethel and its villages, Naaran to the east, Gezer and its villages to the west, and Shechem and its villages as far as Ayyah and its villages.
29And along the borders of Manasseh were Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns.
30The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah.
31The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith. 32Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 46:17 | The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. |
| 2 | Numbers 26:44–46 | These were the descendants of Asher by their clans: The Imnite clan from Imnah, the Ishvite clan from Ishvi, and the Beriite clan from Beriah. And these were the descendants of Beriah: the Heberite clan from Heber and the Malchielite clan from Malchiel. And the name of Asher’s daughter was Serah. |
1 Chronicles 7:30 Summary
This verse lists the children of Asher, which includes Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. It's a part of the bigger picture of the Israelites' family tree, showing how God watched over and guided them. Just like how God knows and cares for each of us individually, as seen in Jeremiah 1:5, He knew and cared for each of these people, even though they lived a long time ago. By reading about them, we can remember that our lives and families are also part of a larger story that God is telling, much like the stories of faithfulness in Hebrews 11:1-40.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the children of Asher mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:30?
The children of Asher mentioned in this verse are Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah, as part of the genealogy of the tribes of Israel, similar to what is found in Genesis 46:17 and Numbers 26:44-47.
What is the significance of listing the children of Asher in the Bible?
The listing of the children of Asher and other tribes in 1 Chronicles highlights God's faithfulness to His people and the importance of family and lineage in biblical times, as seen in Deuteronomy 33:24 and Genesis 49:20.
How does this verse contribute to our understanding of biblical genealogy?
This verse, along with others like it, helps us understand the family connections and heritage of the Israelites, providing a rich background for understanding the historical context of the Bible, including the accounts in the book of 1 Chronicles and other historical books.
What can we learn from the inclusion of Serah as a sister among the children of Asher?
The mention of Serah as a sister among the children of Asher reminds us that women, though often not as prominently featured in genealogies, were valued members of their families and communities, as seen in other biblical accounts like Exodus 15:20-21 and Judges 4:4.
Reflection Questions
- How does reflecting on the genealogy of the Israelites help me appreciate God's sovereignty over history and the lives of individuals?
- What does the specific mention of each child of Asher teach me about the value God places on every individual, as emphasized in Psalm 139:13-16?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of honoring family and lineage, as seen in this verse, to my own life and relationships, considering principles from Ephesians 6:1-3?
- How does understanding the historical context of the children of Asher and their place within the broader narrative of the Bible enrich my reading and application of Scripture, as suggested in Romans 15:4?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 7:30
Ver. 30,31. The son of Asher,.... Which, and his two grandsons born before Jacob went down to Egypt, are here reckoned as in Genesis 46:17 only it is here added Malchiel his second grandson, who is
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 7:30
The sons of Asher; Imnah, and Isuah, and Ishuai, and Beriah, and Serah their sister. The sons of Ashes. This list is identical with the genealogy of Asher contained in Genesis 46:17; Numbers 26:44-45.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:30
1 Chronicles 7:30 The sons of Asher; Imnah, and Isuah, and Ishuai, and Beriah, and Serah their sister.Ver. 30. And Serah their sister.] The Vulgate calleth her Sarah; as likewise that other eminent woman.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:30
THE TRIBE OF ASHER (1 Chronicles 7:30-40). (30, 31) The sons of Asher; Imnah. . . . Malchiel.—This is a literal transcript of Gen 46:17. Comp. also Numbers 26:44-46, where the clan (mishpahath) of each eponym is assigned; but the name of Isaah (Heb., Yishwâh) does not appear. Beriah.—Also the name of an Ephraimitic stock (1 Chronicles 7:23). Malchiel is called the “father (chief or founder) of Birzavith” only here. The Heb. margin has Birzayith, perhaps “well of olive” (be-er zayith); the text, Berazôth or Barzûth. It is probably the name of a place.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 7:30
30–40. The Genealogy of Asher 30. the sons of Asher] The names in 1 Chronicles 7:30-31 are derived from Genesis 46:17 (cp. Numbers 26:44-46). There is no variation in the Heb. spelling of the names, but Isuah (R.V. Ishuah) is missing in Num. Isuah, and Ishuai] R.V. Ishvah, and Ishvi.