1 Chronicles 7:34
1 Chronicles 7:34 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Shemer: Ahi, Rohgah, Hubbah, and Aram.
And the sons of Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram.
And the sons of Shemer: Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram.
And the sons of Shomer: Ahi and Rohgah, Jehubbah and Aram.
The sons of Shomer: Ahi, Rohgah, Hubbah, and Aram.
And the sonnes of Shamer, Ahi, and Rohgah, Iehubbah, and Aram.
and sons of Shamer: Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram.
The sons of Shemer: Ahi, Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram.
And the sons of Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram.
And the sons of Somer: Ahi, and Roaga, and Haba, and Aram.
Japhlet’s younger brother was Shomer. Shomer’s sons were Rohgah, Hubbah, and Aram.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 7:34
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1 Chronicles 7:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֖י
שָׁ֑מֶר
אֲחִ֥י
ו/רוהגה
וְ/רָהְגָּ֖ה
יחבה
וְ/חֻבָּ֥ה
וַ/אֲרָֽם
וּ/בְנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
שָׁ֑מֶר
Shemer
H8106
Shemer
N-proper
אֲחִ֥י
ʼĂchîy
H277
`brother`
N-proper
ו/רוהגה
Rôwhăgâh
H7303
Rohgah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/רָהְגָּ֖ה
Rôwhăgâh
H7303
Rohgah
Conj | N-proper
יחבה
Yᵉchubbâh
H3160
Jehubbah
N-proper
וְ/חֻבָּ֥ה
Yᵉchubbâh
H3160
Jehubbah
Conj | N-proper
וַ/אֲרָֽם
ʼĂrâm
H758
Aram
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 7:34
וּ/בְנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | 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.
שָׁ֑מֶר
Shemer
H8106
"Shemer"
N-proper
Shemer was an Israelite name, appearing in 1 Chronicles 7, belonging to a man from the tribe of Asher and a Benjamite. He was a son of Heber and father of several children. The name is also translated as Shamer in some versions.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.7.32; son of: Heber (H2268); brother of: Japhlet (H3310), Hotham (H2369) and Shua (H7774); father of: Ahi (H0277H), Rohgah (H7303), Jehubbah (H3160) and Aram (H0758J); also called Shemer (KJV: Shamer) at 1Ch.7.34; Another name of sho.mer (שֹׁמֵר "Shomer" H7763H) § Shemed or Shamed = "destroyed" a Benjamite, son of Elpaal and builder of the towns of Ono and Lod
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Shamer, Shemer. See also: 1 Kings 16:24; 1 Chronicles 7:34; 1 Chronicles 8:12.
אֲחִ֥י
ʼĂchîy
H277
"`brother`"
N-proper
Achi means brother in Hebrew, referring to Achi, an Israelite from the tribe of Asher, or a term of endearment. In 1 Chronicles 7:34, Achi is listed as a descendant of Shomer. The name is also translated as my brother.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.34; son of: Shomer (H7763H); brother of: Rohgah (H7303), Jehubbah (H3160) and Aram (H0758J); also translated "brother"; § Ahi = "my brother" 1) a head of the families of Gad 2) an Asherite
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Ahi. See also: 1 Chronicles 5:15; 1 Chronicles 7:34.
ו/רוהגה
Rôwhăgâh
H7303
"Rohgah"
Conj | N-proper
Rohgah was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:34 as a son of Shomer and brother of Ahi, Jehubbah, and Aram. His name means clamour and he was part of the tribe of Asher.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.34; son of: Shomer (H7763H); brother of: Ahi (H0277H), Jehubbah (H3160) and Aram (H0758J) § Rohgah = "clamour" an Asherite of the sons of Shamer
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Rohgah. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:34.
וְ/רָהְגָּ֖ה
Rôwhăgâh
H7303
"Rohgah"
Conj | N-proper
Rohgah was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:34 as a son of Shomer and brother of Ahi, Jehubbah, and Aram. His name means clamour and he was part of the tribe of Asher.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.34; son of: Shomer (H7763H); brother of: Ahi (H0277H), Jehubbah (H3160) and Aram (H0758J) § Rohgah = "clamour" an Asherite of the sons of Shamer
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Rohgah. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:34.
יחבה
Yᵉchubbâh
H3160
"Jehubbah"
N-proper
Jehubbah means hidden, an Israelite from the tribe of Asher, son of Shomer, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:34.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.34; son of: Shomer (H7763H); brother of: Ahi (H0277H), Rohgah (H7303) and Aram (H0758J) § Jehubbah = "hidden" a man of Asher, son of Shomer or Shamer of the house of Beriah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jehubbah. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:34.
וְ/חֻבָּ֥ה
Yᵉchubbâh
H3160
"Jehubbah"
Conj | N-proper
Jehubbah means hidden, an Israelite from the tribe of Asher, son of Shomer, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:34.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.34; son of: Shomer (H7763H); brother of: Ahi (H0277H), Rohgah (H7303) and Aram (H0758J) § Jehubbah = "hidden" a man of Asher, son of Shomer or Shamer of the house of Beriah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jehubbah. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:34.
וַ/אֲרָֽם
ʼĂrâm
H758
"Aram"
Conj | N-proper
Aram refers to a region in the Bible, also known as Syria, and its people, the Arameans. The grandson of Nahor, an ancestor of Jesus, was also named Aram. The prophet Isaiah wrote about Aram and its relationship with Israel in Isaiah 7:1-9.
Definition: Aram or Arameans = "exalted" Aram or Syrian nation Another name of pad.dan (פַּדָּן "Paddan" H6307)
Usage: Occurs in 118 OT verses. KJV: Aram, Mesopotamia, Syria, Syrians. See also: Genesis 10:22; 2 Kings 8:28; Isaiah 7:1.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 7:34
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Context — The Descendants of Asher
32Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua.
33The sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These were Japhlet’s sons.
34The sons of Shemer: Ahi, Rohgah, Hubbah, and Aram.
35The sons of his brother Helem: Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal. 36The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah,1 Chronicles 7:34 Summary
This verse lists the sons of Shemer, which helps us understand the family tree of the Israelites. Just like how we have our own family trees, the Bible records the names of these individuals to show us the heritage and ancestry of God's people, similar to what we see in Genesis 5:1-32. By recording these names, the Bible emphasizes the value and importance of each person, reminding us that we are all part of a larger story, as seen in Psalm 139:13-16. This verse encourages us to appreciate our own family heritage and to see ourselves as part of God's larger plan, as expressed in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn from the genealogy listed in 1 Chronicles 7:34?
This verse highlights the importance of family lineage in the biblical narrative, similar to what we see in Genesis 5:1-32 and 1 Chronicles 1-9, which helps us understand the heritage and ancestry of God's people.
Who was Shemer and why are his sons listed?
Shemer was a descendant of Heber, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:32, and the listing of his sons in 1 Chronicles 7:34 provides insight into the family tree of the Israelites, much like the genealogies found in Numbers 1:1-54 and Matthew 1:1-17.
What is the significance of the names Ahi, Rohgah, Hubbah, and Aram?
While the Bible does not provide detailed information about these individuals, their names are recorded as part of the historical record, similar to the naming of other biblical figures such as in Exodus 6:13-27, emphasizing the value God places on each person's identity and heritage.
How does this verse relate to the broader biblical narrative?
1 Chronicles 7:34 is part of a larger section detailing the genealogy of the Israelites, which sets the stage for the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, as seen in 1 Kings 1:1-2:46 and 2 Chronicles 1:1-9:31, and ultimately points to the coming of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, as prophesied in Isaiah 9:6-7 and fulfilled in Luke 3:23-38.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of family and heritage in my own life?
- How can I apply the biblical value of recording and honoring our ancestors to my relationships with my own family members?
- In what ways does the detailed genealogy in 1 Chronicles 7:34 demonstrate God's attention to detail and care for His people?
- How does reflecting on this verse encourage me to contemplate my own place within the larger story of God's people?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 7:34
And the sons of Shamer,.... Or Shomer, the brother of Japhlet, 1 Chronicles 7:32. Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram; of whom nothing is known but their names.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 7:34
And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:34
(34) Shamer (pausai form of Shemer) probably identical with Shomer, the second son of Heber (1 Chronicles 7:32). Jehubbah.—Heb. margin has we-Hubbah, “and Hubbah,” which is correct according to the prevailing form of this list (and before each name). Aram is the ordinary name of the Syrians east and west of the Euphrates. It may here designate a clan of half -Aramean extraction. (35–39) And the sons of his brother Helem.—Apparently the offshoots of Helem, “brother” of Sheraer-Shomer. If we construe brother in the strict sense, we must assume that Helem is the same as Hotham (1 Chronicles 7:32), and that one or the other name is corrupt. But Helem may be the name of another chief house of Asher not directly connected with that of Heber. The brotherhood then would be that of the tribe, not of the clan or family.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 7:34
The treatment of different tribes is unequal in this chapter. In the case of Issachar (1 Chronicles 7:1-5), Benjamin (1 Chronicles 7:6-12), and Asher (1 Chronicles 7:30-40), genealogies are given and the number of fighting-men of each tribe is stated. To Naphtali is devoted a single verse, giving only the names of his sons. For Manasseh and Ephraim genealogies are given and their possessions are shortly enumerated. The mention of Dan is obliterated, owing to the state of the text of 1 Chronicles 7:12.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 7:34
Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah - Translate as: “The sons of Shamer 1 Chronicles 7:32, his brother, Rohgah, etc.”