1 Chronicles 7:36
1 Chronicles 7:36 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah,
The sons of Zophah; Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, and Imrah,
The sons of Zophah: Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, and Imrah,
The sons of Zophah: Suah and Harnepher and Shual and Beri and Imrah,
The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah,
The sonnes of Zophah, Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, and Imrah,
Sons of Zophah: Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, and Imrah,
The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah,
The sons of Zophah; Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, and Imrah,
The sons of Supha: Sue, Hernapher, and Sual, and Beri, and Jamra.
Zophah’s sons were Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah,
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1 Chronicles 7:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֖י
צוֹפָ֑ח
ס֧וּחַ
וְ/חַרְנֶ֛פֶר
וְ/שׁוּעָ֖ל
וּ/בֵרִ֥י
וְ/יִמְרָֽה
בְּנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
צוֹפָ֑ח
Tsôwphach
H6690
Zophah
N-proper
ס֧וּחַ
Çûwach
H5477
Suah
N-proper
וְ/חַרְנֶ֛פֶר
Charnepher
H2774
Harnepher
Conj | N-proper
וְ/שׁוּעָ֖ל
Shûwʻâl
H7777
Shual
Conj | N-proper
וּ/בֵרִ֥י
Bêrîy
H1275
Beri
Conj | N-proper
וְ/יִמְרָֽה
Yimrâh
H3236
Imrah
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 7:36
בְּנֵ֖י
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.
צוֹפָ֑ח
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.
ס֧וּחַ
Çûwach
H5477
"Suah"
N-proper
Suah was an Israelite from the tribe of Asher, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:36 as the son of Zophah and brother of several other men.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.36; son of: Zophah (H6690); brother of: Harnepher (H2774), Shual (H7777B), Beri (H1275), Imrah (H3236), Bezer (H1221H), Hod (H1936), Shamma (H8037H), Shilshah (H8030), Ithran (H3506H) and Beera (H0878) § Suah = "sweeping" an Asherite, son of Zophah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Suah. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:36.
וְ/חַרְנֶ֛פֶר
Charnepher
H2774
"Harnepher"
Conj | N-proper
Charnepher was an Israelite from the tribe of Asher, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:36 as the son of Zophah. His name means 'panting' and he had several brothers. He lived during the Divided Monarchy period.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.36; son of: Zophah (H6690); brother of: Suah (H5477), Shual (H7777B), Beri (H1275), Imrah (H3236), Bezer (H1221H), Hod (H1936), Shamma (H8037H), Shilshah (H8030), Ithran (H3506H) and Beera (H0878) § Harnepher = "panting" a son of Zophah of the tribe of Asher
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Harnepher. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:36.
וְ/שׁוּעָ֖ל
Shûwʻâl
H7777
"Shual"
Conj | N-proper
Shual was an Israelite who lived during the Divided Monarchy, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:36. He was a member of the tribe of Asher and had several brothers and children. Shual was also the name of a place in Palestine.
Definition: § Shual = "jackal" as Asherite, son of Zophah
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Shual. See also: 1 Samuel 13:17; 1 Chronicles 7:36.
וּ/בֵרִ֥י
Bêrîy
H1275
"Beri"
Conj | N-proper
Beri was an Israelite from the tribe of Asher, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:36 as the son of Zophah. He had several brothers, including Suah and Shual. The name Beri means 'a well'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.36; son of: Zophah (H6690); brother of: Suah (H5477), Harnepher (H2774), Shual (H7777B), Imrah (H3236), Bezer (H1221H), Hod (H1936), Shamma (H8037H), Shilshah (H8030), Ithran (H3506H) and Beera (H0878) § Beri = "a well" son of Zophah, of the tribe of Asher
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Beri. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:36.
וְ/יִמְרָֽה
Yimrâh
H3236
"Imrah"
Conj | N-proper
Imrah was an Israelite from the tribe of Asher, son of Zophah, and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:36 as a chief of the tribe, with the name meaning bitterness.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.36; son of: Zophah (H6690); brother of: Suah (H5477), Harnepher (H2774), Shual (H7777B), Beri (H1275), Bezer (H1221H), Hod (H1936), Shamma (H8037H), Shilshah (H8030), Ithran (H3506H) and Beera (H0878) § Imrah = "bitterness" a descendant of Asher of the family of Zophah and a chief of the tribe
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Imrah. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:36.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 7:36
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Context — The Descendants of Asher
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. 38The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.1 Chronicles 7:36 Summary
This verse lists the sons of Zophah, which may seem like just a list of names, but it's actually a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people and the importance of family in His plan (as seen in Psalm 127:3-5). Just like the Israelites, we are all part of a larger family with a rich history, and our lives are connected to those who came before us (Romans 11:16-18). By studying these genealogies, we can gain a deeper appreciation for God's love and care for His people, and we can learn to value our own family relationships as a gift from Him (Ephesians 3:14-15).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the genealogies in 1 Chronicles so detailed?
The genealogies in 1 Chronicles, such as the one in 1 Chronicles 7:36, serve to establish the heritage and lineage of the people of Israel, which is important for understanding their history and God's covenant with them, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Exodus 2:24-25.
What can we learn from the names of the sons of Zophah?
The names of the sons of Zophah, such as Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, and Imrah, may hold significance in the original Hebrew, and studying them can provide insight into the culture and faith of the Israelites, similar to the way names are used in Psalm 23:1 to describe God's relationship with His people.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger narrative of God's covenant with Israel, which is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, as seen in Matthew 1:1-17, and reminds us of the importance of family and heritage in God's plan, as discussed in Psalm 127:3-5.
Why are some of the names in this verse not found elsewhere in the Bible?
Some of the names in this verse, such as Harnepher and Shual, may not be mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, but their inclusion here serves to emphasize the breadth and diversity of the Israelite family, as described in 1 Chronicles 2:3-9:44.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of family and heritage in our lives?
- How can we apply the concept of lineage and legacy to our own families and communities?
- What does the detailed nature of these genealogies reveal about God's attention to detail and care for His people?
- In what ways can we use our own family histories to share the gospel and glorify God, as seen in Joshua 24:1-31?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 7:36
Ver. 36,37. And the sons of Zophah,.... The eldest of the sons of Helem: Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, and Imrah, Bezer; and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera; in all eleven.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 7:36
And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:36
(36) The branches of Helem through Zophah the elder house. Eleven names of the sons of Zophah. The second, “Harnepher,” has a name which looks like pure Egyptian: Har nefer, “the beauteous Horus,” or morning sun. Comp. the case of the Egyptian slave Jarha 34), and the marriage of Mered with “Pharaoh’s daughter” (1 Chronicles 4:18). (See also the Notes on 1 Chronicles 7:10.)
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 7:36
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.