1 Chronicles 7:8
1 Chronicles 7:8 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons.
And the sons of Becher; Zemira, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jerimoth, and Abiah, and Anathoth, and Alameth. All these are the sons of Becher.
And the sons of Becher: Zemirah, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jeremoth, and Abijah, and Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher.
And the sons of Becher: Zemirah and Joash and Eliezer and Elioenai and Omri and Jerimoth and Abijah and Anathoth and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher.
The sons of Beker: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. These were all the sons of Beker.
And the sonnes of Becher, Zemirah, and Ioash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Ierimoth, and Abiah, and Anathoth, and Alameth: all these were the sonnes of Becher.
And sons of Becher: Zemirah, and Joash, and Eliezar, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jerimoth, and Abijah, and Anathoth, and Alameth. All these [are] sons of Becher,
The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher.
And the sons of Becher; Zemira, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jerimoth, and Abiah, and Anathoth, and Alameth. All these are the sons of Becher.
And the sons of Bechor were Zamira, and Joas, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Amai, and Jerimoth, and Abia, and Anathoth, and Almath: all these were the sons of Bechor.
Beker’s sons were Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth.
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1 Chronicles 7:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֣י
בֶ֗כֶר
זְמִירָ֡ה
וְ/יוֹעָ֡שׁ
וֶ֠/אֱלִיעֶזֶר
וְ/אֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֤י
וְ/עָמְרִי֙
וִ/ירֵמ֣וֹת
וַ/אֲבִיָּ֔ה
וַ/עֲנָת֖וֹת
וְ/עָלָ֑מֶת
כָּל
אֵ֖לֶּה
בְּנֵי
בָֽכֶר
וּ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
בֶ֗כֶר
Beker
H1071
Becher
N-proper
זְמִירָ֡ה
Zᵉmîyrâh
H2160
Zemirah
N-proper
וְ/יוֹעָ֡שׁ
Yôwʻâsh
H3135
Joash
Conj | N-proper
וֶ֠/אֱלִיעֶזֶר
ʼĔlîyʻezer
H461
Eliezer
Conj | N-proper
וְ/אֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֤י
ʼElyᵉhôwʻêynay
H454
Eliehoenai
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עָמְרִי֙
ʻOmrîy
H6018
Omri
Conj | N-proper
וִ/ירֵמ֣וֹת
Yᵉrîymôwth
H3406
Jeremoth
Conj | N-proper
וַ/אֲבִיָּ֔ה
ʼĂbîyâh
H29
Abijah
Conj | N-proper
וַ/עֲנָת֖וֹת
ʻĂnâthôwth
H6068
Anathoth
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עָלָ֑מֶת
ʻÂlemeth
H5964
Alemeth
Conj | N-proper
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
בָֽכֶר
Beker
H1071
Becher
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 7:8
וּ/בְנֵ֣י
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.
בֶ֗כֶר
Beker
H1071
"Becher"
N-proper
Becher was the name of two Israelites, one from the tribe of Ephraim and another from Benjamin, mentioned in Numbers and other books. The name means young camel, symbolizing strength and speed.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.26.35; son of: Ephraim (H0669); brother of: Shuthelah (H7803), Tahan (H8465), Ezer (H5827), Elead (H0496) and Beriah (H1283H) Also named: bakh.ri (בַּכְרִי "Becherite" H1076) § Becher = "young camel" 1) a son of Ephraim 2) a son of Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Becher. See also: Genesis 46:21; 1 Chronicles 7:6; 1 Chronicles 7:8.
זְמִירָ֡ה
Zᵉmîyrâh
H2160
"Zemirah"
N-proper
Zemirah was an Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin, son of Becher, and brother of several other men. His name means song, and he is only mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:8. He was part of a large family with many siblings.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.8; son of: Becher (H1071); brother of: Joash (H3135), Eliezer (H0461I), Elioenai (H0454I), Omri (H6018H), Jeremoth (H3406H), Abijah (H0029K), Anathoth (H6068H) and Alemeth (H5964H) § Zemira = "song" one of the sons of Becher, the son of Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Zemira. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:8.
וְ/יוֹעָ֡שׁ
Yôwʻâsh
H3135
"Joash"
Conj | N-proper
Joash means Jehovah hastens, the name of two Israelites, one a Benjamite and son of Becher, and the other an officer in David's court, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:28.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.28 § Joash = "Jehovah hastens" 1) a Benjamite, son of Becher 2) one of the officers in David's court
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Joash. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:8; 1 Chronicles 27:28.
וֶ֠/אֱלִיעֶזֶר
ʼĔlîyʻezer
H461
"Eliezer"
Conj | N-proper
Eliezer means God is help, the name of Abraham's servant and several Israelites, including a prophet and a priest. It appears in Ezra 10:31 and other biblical accounts. Eliezer played significant roles in Israel's history.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.31 § Eliezer = "God is help" 1) Abraham's Damascene servant 2) a son of Moses 3) a Benjamite 4) a priest who helped move the ark 5) a Reubenite 6) a prophet who spoke to Jehoshaphat 7) a Levite chief 8) son of Harim 9) priest with foreign wife
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Eliezer. See also: Genesis 15:2; 1 Chronicles 26:25; Ezra 10:31.
וְ/אֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֤י
ʼElyᵉhôwʻêynay
H454
"Eliehoenai"
Conj | N-proper
Elioenai was a common name among Israelites, meaning 'unto Jehovah are my eyes', found in Nehemiah and Ezra.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.4; son of: Zerahiah (H2228H) § Elioenai or Elihoenai = "unto Jehovah are my eyes" 1) a descendant of David 2) a Simeonite 3) a Benjamite, a son of Becher 4) priests in time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Elihoenai, Elionai. See also: 1 Chronicles 3:23; 1 Chronicles 26:3; Nehemiah 12:41.
וְ/עָמְרִי֙
ʻOmrîy
H6018
"Omri"
Conj | N-proper
Omri was a king of Israel who ruled for 12 years, succeeding Elah and preceding his son Ahab. His name means pupil of Jehovah. Omri is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:18.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.18; son of: Michael (H4317N) § Omri = "pupil of Jehovah" 1) king of the northern kingdom of Israel, successor to king Elah for whom he was the captain of the army; ruled for 12 years and succeeded by his infamous son Ahab 2) one of the sons of Becher the son of Benjamin 3) a descendant of Pharez the son of Judah 4) son of Michael and chief of the tribe of Issachar in the time of David
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Omri. See also: 1 Kings 16:16; 1 Kings 16:29; Micah 6:16.
וִ/ירֵמ֣וֹת
Yᵉrîymôwth
H3406
"Jeremoth"
Conj | N-proper
Jeremoth was the name of twelve Israelites, including a Benjamite and a Merarite Levite. The name means 'He is Most High' and is mentioned in Ezra 10:29 and other biblical passages.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.29 § Jerimoth or Jeremoth = "He is Most High" 1) a Benjamite, son of Bela and head of a house of Benjamite 2) a Benjamite, son of Becher and head of a house of Benjamite 3) a Benjamite, son of Beriah and grandson of Elpaal 4) a Merarite Levite, son of Mushi 5) one of the men that joined David in the wilderness 6) a Levite, son of Heman and head of the 15th course of musicians 7) a Levite in the reign of Hezekiah 8) a son of Azriel, ruler of the tribe of Naphtali in the reign of David 9) a son of king David and the father of the wife of Rehoboam 10) a son of Elam, a man with a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 11) a son of Zattu, a man with a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Jermoth, Jerimoth, and Ramoth (from the margin). See also: 1 Chronicles 7:7; 1 Chronicles 25:22; Ezra 10:29.
וַ/אֲבִיָּ֔ה
ʼĂbîyâh
H29
"Abijah"
Conj | N-proper
Abijah was the name of several people in the Bible, including a king of Judah and a son of Samuel. The name Abijah means 'Jehovah is my father', showing devotion to God. It is mentioned in books like 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles.
Definition: A woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.18.2; daughter of: Zechariah (H2148C); married to Ahaz (H0271); mother of: Hezekiah (H2396); also called Abijah at 2Ch.29.1; Another name of a.vi (אֲבִי "Abi" H0021) § Abia or Abiah or Abijah = "Jehovah is (my) father" 1) king of Judah, son and successor of Rehoboam 2) second son of Samuel 3) son of Jeroboam the first, king of Israel 4) son of Becher, a Benjamite 5) head of a priestly house (one of the 24 Levite groups) 6) head of a priestly house (after the exile) 7) wife of Hezron 8) mother of Hezekiah (cf H021)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: Abiah, Abijah. See also: 1 Samuel 8:2; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Nehemiah 12:17.
וַ/עֲנָת֖וֹת
ʻĂnâthôwth
H6068
"Anathoth"
Conj | N-proper
Anathoth means answers to prayer, a city near Jerusalem where Jeremiah was born. It was also the name of two Israelites, one a signatory to a covenant with Nehemiah. The city was allotted to priests.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.19 § Anathoth = "answers to prayer" 1) son of Becher and grandson of Benjamin 2) one of the heads of the people who signed the covenant with Nehemiah 3) a city of Benjamin allotted to the priest; located approximately 3 miles (5 km) from Jerusalem; birthplace of the prophet Jeremiah
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Anathoth. See also: Joshua 21:18; Nehemiah 11:32; Isaiah 10:30.
וְ/עָלָ֑מֶת
ʻÂlemeth
H5964
"Alemeth"
Conj | N-proper
Alemeth is a name used for a place in Palestine and for two Israelites in the Bible. It means covering and is associated with the tribe of Benjamin. One person named Alemeth was a descendant of Saul and the son of Jehoadah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.36; son of: Jehoaddah (H3085); brother of: Azmaveth (H5820H) and Zimri (H2174H) § Alameth or Alemeth = "covering" 1) a Benjamite, son of Jehoadah or Jerah and descended from Saul through Jonathan 2) a town in Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Alameth, Alemeth. See also: 1 Chronicles 6:45; 1 Chronicles 8:36; 1 Chronicles 9:42.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
בְּנֵי
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.
בָֽכֶר
Beker
H1071
"Becher"
N-proper
Becher was the name of two Israelites, one from the tribe of Ephraim and another from Benjamin, mentioned in Numbers and other books. The name means young camel, symbolizing strength and speed.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.26.35; son of: Ephraim (H0669); brother of: Shuthelah (H7803), Tahan (H8465), Ezer (H5827), Elead (H0496) and Beriah (H1283H) Also named: bakh.ri (בַּכְרִי "Becherite" H1076) § Becher = "young camel" 1) a son of Ephraim 2) a son of Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Becher. See also: Genesis 46:21; 1 Chronicles 7:6; 1 Chronicles 7:8.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 7:8
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Context — The Descendants of Benjamin
6The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael.
7The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, heads of their families—five in all. There were 22,034 mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies.
8The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons.
9Their genealogies were recorded according to the heads of their families—20,200 mighty men of valor. 10The son of Jediael: Bilhan. The sons of Bilhan: Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Chenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish, and Ahishahar.1 Chronicles 7:8 Summary
This verse lists the sons of Becher, who was a descendant of Benjamin, to show how God was working in the lives of His people. Just like how God kept track of Becher's sons, He also keeps track of us and our families, and wants us to know that we are part of a larger story (as seen in Psalm 139:16 and Jeremiah 1:5). This reminds us that our lives and families are important to God, and that He has a plan to use us for His glory. By studying this verse, we can learn more about God's faithfulness and love for His people, and be encouraged to trust in His goodness, just as the Israelites did in Deuteronomy 31:6.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the sons of Becher listed in this verse?
The sons of Becher are listed in 1 Chronicles 7:8 to provide a record of the descendants of Benjamin, as part of the larger genealogy of the Israelites, which is also seen in Genesis 46:21 and Numbers 26:38.
What is the significance of the names of Becher's sons?
The names of Becher's sons, such as Zemirah, Joash, and Eliezer, are likely meaningful and reflective of the faith and culture of the Israelites, similar to the naming practices seen in Genesis 29:32 and Matthew 1:21.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of the historical narrative of the Old Testament, which provides the foundation for the coming of Jesus Christ, as seen in Matthew 1:1-17 and Luke 3:23-38.
Why are genealogies important in the Bible?
Genealogies, like the one in 1 Chronicles 7:8, are important because they demonstrate God's faithfulness to His people and provide a record of His sovereign work throughout history, as seen in Psalm 78:5-7 and Acts 7:1-53.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn about God's character and faithfulness from the way He records the genealogies of His people?
- How does this verse encourage me to think about my own family and heritage, and my place in God's larger story?
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of family and community in the biblical worldview?
- How can I apply the principles of faithfulness and record-keeping seen in this verse to my own life and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 7:8
And the sons of Becher,.... Another son of Benjamin, 1 Chronicles 7:6, Zemira, and Joash, and Eliezer and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jerimoth, and Abiah, and Anathoth, and Alameth; the two last of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 7:8
And the sons of Becher; Zemira, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jerimoth, and Abiah, and Anathoth, and Alameth. All these are the sons of Becher. The sons of Becher.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:8
(8) Nine sons of Becher. The sons of Becher.—See Note on 1 Chronicles 7:6. The nine Benjamite houses here enumerated might have been known as “sons of the firstborn.” They are nowhere else recorded. The remarkable name Elioenai is frequent in the Chronicles. (See 1 Chronicles 3:23; 1 Chronicles 4:36; 1 Chronicles 7:8; Ezra 10:22; Ezra 10:27; uncontracted, Eliohenai, 1 Chronicles 26:3, Ezra 8:4.) Anathoth and Alameth (Alemeth) were Levitical towns in Benjamin (1 Chronicles 6:60). Jerimoth, or Jeremoth (a son of Bela, 1 Chronicles 7:7), looks like another local name. (Comp. Jarmuth and Ramoth.) It also occurs often in the Chronicles (eight or nine times). The clans may have borne the names of their seats.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 7:8
8. Anathoth, and Alameth] both names of places; 1 Chronicles 6:60 (45, Heb., “Allemeth”); Jeremiah 1:1. Descendants of Bela inhabited these towns.