1 Chronicles 7:35
1 Chronicles 7:35 in Multiple Translations
The sons of his brother Helem: Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal.
And the sons of his brother Helem; Zophah, and Imna, and Shelesh, and Amal.
And the sons of Helem his brother: Zophah, and Imna, and Shelesh, and Amal.
And the sons of Hotham, his brother: Zophah and Imna and Shelesh and Amal.
The sons of his brother Helem: Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal.
And the sonnes of his brother Helem were Zophah, and Iimna, and Shelesh and Amal.
And son of Helem his brother: Zophah, and Imna, and Shelesh, and Amal.
The sons of Helem his brother: Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal.
And the sons of his brother Helem; Zophah, and Imna, and Shelesh, and Amal.
And the sons of Helem his brother: Supha, and Jemna, and Selles, and Amal.
Shomer’s younger brother was Hotham (OR, Helem). Hotham’s sons were Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 7:35
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1 Chronicles 7:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בֶן
הֵ֖לֶם
אָחִ֑י/ו
צוֹפַ֥ח
וְ/יִמְנָ֖ע
וְ/שֵׁ֥לֶשׁ
וְ/עָמָֽל
וּ/בֶן
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-ms
הֵ֖לֶם
Helem
H1987
Helem
N-proper
אָחִ֑י/ו
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-ms | Suff
צוֹפַ֥ח
Tsôwphach
H6690
Zophah
N-proper
וְ/יִמְנָ֖ע
Yimnâʻ
H3234
Imna
Conj | N-proper
וְ/שֵׁ֥לֶשׁ
Shelesh
H8028
Shelesh
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עָמָֽל
ʻÂmâl
H6000
Amal
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 7:35
וּ/בֶן
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-ms
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.
הֵ֖לֶם
Helem
H1987
"Helem"
N-proper
Helem was an Israelite from the tribe of Asher, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7, and means 'smiter'. He was the son of Heber and father of Zophah and others.
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), Shomer (H7763H) and Shua (H7774); father of: Zophah (H6690), Imna (H3234), Shelesh (H8028) and Amal (H6000); also called Helem at 1Ch.7.35; Another name of cho.tam (חוֹתָם "Hotham" H2369G) § Helem = "smiter" a descendant of Asher
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Helem. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:35.
אָחִ֑י/ו
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-ms | 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.
צוֹפַ֥ח
Tsôwphach
H6690
"Zophah"
N-proper
Zophah was an Israelite from the tribe of Asher, living during the Divided Monarchy. He was the son of Hotham and had several children. Zophah's name means a cruse or container.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.7.35; son of: Hotham (H2369); brother of: Imna (H3234), Shelesh (H8028) and Amal (H6000); father of: Suah (H5477), Harnepher (H2774), Shual (H7777B), Beri (H1275), Imrah (H3236), Bezer (H1221H), Hod (H1936), Shamma (H8037H), Shilshah (H8030), Ithran (H3506H) and Beera (H0878) § Zophah = "a cruse" an Asherite, son of Helem and father of Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, and Imrah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Zophah. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:35; 1 Chronicles 7:36.
וְ/יִמְנָ֖ע
Yimnâʻ
H3234
"Imna"
Conj | N-proper
Imna was an Israelite from the tribe of Asher, son of Hotham, and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:35 as a leader of the tribe.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.35; son of: Hotham (H2369); brother of: Zophah (H6690), Shelesh (H8028) and Amal (H6000) § Imna = "He will restrain" son of Helem, descendant of Asher, and leader of the tribe of Asher
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Imna. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:35.
וְ/שֵׁ֥לֶשׁ
Shelesh
H8028
"Shelesh"
Conj | N-proper
Shelesh was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, and his name means 'might'. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:35 as a descendant of the tribe of Asher.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.35; son of: Hotham (H2369); brother of: Zophah (H6690), Imna (H3234) and Amal (H6000) § Shelesh = "might" an Asherite, son of Helem
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Shelesh. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:35.
וְ/עָמָֽל
ʻÂmâl
H6000
"Amal"
Conj | N-proper
Amal was an Israelite from the tribe of Asher, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:35 as a son of Helem. He had brothers named Zophah, Imna, and Shelesh.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.35; son of: Hotham (H2369); brother of: Zophah (H6690), Imna (H3234) and Shelesh (H8028) § Amal = "labour" an Asherite, son of Helem
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Amal. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:35.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 7:35
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Context — The Descendants of Asher
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, 37Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera.1 Chronicles 7:35 Summary
[This verse lists the sons of Helem, who was the brother of another man in the genealogy, and it's part of a bigger list of family relationships in 1 Chronicles 7. It shows how the Bible values family and community, just like in Psalm 127:1-5 where it talks about the importance of family and children. The Bible also teaches us to honor our parents and ancestors, as seen in Exodus 20:12 and Deuteronomy 5:16. By recording these names and family lines, the Bible highlights God's faithfulness to His people across generations, demonstrating His love and care for each individual and family.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Helem in 1 Chronicles 7:35?
Helem is the brother of a man whose sons are listed in the preceding verses, and his own sons are listed in this verse as Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal, as part of the genealogy of the Israelites (see 1 Chronicles 7:30-40).
Why are these specific family lines and names important in the Bible?
The genealogies in 1 Chronicles, including this verse, serve to establish the heritage and lineage of the Israelites, highlighting God's faithfulness to His people across generations (as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Exodus 2:24-25).
What can we learn from the names and family relationships in this verse?
The names and relationships in 1 Chronicles 7:35, like Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal, remind us of the importance of family and community in the biblical worldview, as well as the value of remembering and honoring our ancestors (see Deuteronomy 4:9-10 and Psalm 78:1-8).
How does this verse fit into the broader context of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles 7 that details the descendants of Issachar, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, demonstrating the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs (see Genesis 49:1-28 and 1 Chronicles 5:1-26).
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be part of a larger family or community of believers, and how can I honor those who have come before me in the faith?
- In what ways can I apply the biblical value of remembering and honoring my ancestors to my own life and relationships?
- How does the detailed recording of family lines and names in the Bible, such as in 1 Chronicles 7:35, reflect God's care and interest in individual lives and stories?
- What might I learn from the example of the Israelites in 1 Chronicles about the importance of preserving and passing down my own family's history and traditions?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 7:35
And the sons of his brother Helem,.... Or Helem his brother, that is, the brother of Shomer, who, according to Hillerus (n), is Hotham, 1 Chronicles 7:32. Zophah, and Imna, and Shelesh, and Aram; nowhere else mentioned.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 7:35
And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:35
His brother; brother either of Shamer the eldest, namely, Hotham; or of Aram last mentioned.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:35
1 Chronicles 7:35 And the sons of his brother Helem; Zophah, and Imna, and Shelesh, and Amal.Ver. 35. Helem.] Thought to be the same with Hotham.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 7:35
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.