1 Chronicles 7:9
1 Chronicles 7:9 in Multiple Translations
Their genealogies were recorded according to the heads of their families—20,200 mighty men of valor.
And the number of them, after their genealogy by their generations, heads of the house of their fathers, mighty men of valour, was twenty thousand and two hundred.
And they were reckoned by genealogy, after their generations, heads of their fathers’ houses, mighty men of valor, twenty thousand and two hundred.
And they were recorded by their generations, heads of their families, great men of war, twenty thousand, two hundred.
Their genealogy included the family heads and 20,200 fighting men.
And they were nombred by their genealogies according to their generations, and the chiefe of the houses of their fathers, valiant men of warre, twenty thousand and two hundreth.
with their genealogy, after their generations, heads of a house of their fathers, mighty of valour, twenty thousand and two hundred.
They were listed by genealogy, after their generations, heads of their fathers’ houses, mighty men of valor, twenty thousand two hundred.
And the number of them, after their genealogy by their generations, heads of the house of their fathers, mighty men of valor, was twenty thousand and two hundred.
And they were numbered by the families, heads of their kindreds, most valiant men for war, twenty thousand and two hundred.
In the records of the clans descended from Beker were the names of 20,200 men and leaders of the clans who served in the army.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 7:9
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1 Chronicles 7:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִתְיַחְשָׂ֣/ם
לְ/תֹלְדוֹתָ֗/ם
רָאשֵׁי֙
בֵּ֣ית
אֲבוֹתָ֔/ם
גִּבּוֹרֵ֖י
חָ֑יִל
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
אֶ֖לֶף
וּ/מָאתָֽיִם
וְ/הִתְיַחְשָׂ֣/ם
yâchas
H3187
to enroll
Conj | V-Hithpael-Inf-a | Suff
לְ/תֹלְדוֹתָ֗/ם
tôwlᵉdâh
H8435
generation
Prep | N-fp | Suff
רָאשֵׁי֙
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-mp
בֵּ֣ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
אֲבוֹתָ֔/ם
ʼâb
H1
father
N-mp | Suff
גִּבּוֹרֵ֖י
gibbôwr
H1368
mighty man
Adj
חָ֑יִל
chayil
H2428
Helech
N-ms
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וּ/מָאתָֽיִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 7:9
וְ/הִתְיַחְשָׂ֣/ם
yâchas
H3187
"to enroll"
Conj | V-Hithpael-Inf-a | Suff
To enroll means to officially record or list someone's name, often for genealogical purposes. This word is used to describe the process of reckoning or numbering people in a family tree or genealogy.
Definition: (Hithpael) to reckon genealogically, enrol on a genealogy, enrol, be enrolled
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: (number after, number throughout the) genealogy (to be reckoned), be reckoned by genealogies. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:33; 2 Chronicles 12:15; Nehemiah 7:64.
לְ/תֹלְדוֹתָ֗/ם
tôwlᵉdâh
H8435
"generation"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a family's history or descendants, like a genealogy list. It appears in the Bible to describe a person's heritage or the passage of time. In 1 Chronicles, it's used to list the generations of Israelites.
Definition: 1) descendants, results, proceedings, generations, genealogies 1a) account of men and their descendants 1a1) genealogical list of one's descendants 1a2) one's contemporaries 1a3) course of history (of creation etc) 1b) begetting or account of heaven (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: birth, generations. See also: Genesis 2:4; Numbers 1:26; 1 Chronicles 26:31.
רָאשֵׁי֙
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
N-mp
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
בֵּ֣ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
אֲבוֹתָ֔/ם
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-mp | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
גִּבּוֹרֵ֖י
gibbôwr
H1368
"mighty man"
Adj
This word describes a strong or mighty man, like a warrior or champion, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:51 where David defeats Goliath. It can also imply a brave or valiant person.
Definition: adj 1) strong, mighty n m 2) strong man, brave man, mighty man
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: champion, chief, [idiom] excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one), strong (man), valiant man. See also: Genesis 6:4; 2 Chronicles 17:16; Psalms 19:6.
חָ֑יִל
chayil
H2428
"Helech"
N-ms
This word represents strength, might, or power, whether physical, financial, or military. In the Bible, it's used to describe the strength of God or the wealth of a nation, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:17-18.
Definition: § Helech = "your army" a place near Arvad and Gammad
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily). See also: Genesis 34:29; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Psalms 18:33.
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
וּ/מָאתָֽיִם
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Conj | Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 7:9
Show Verse Quote Highlights
Context — The Descendants of Benjamin
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. 11All these sons of Jediael were heads of their families, mighty men of valor; there were 17,200 fit for battle.1 Chronicles 7:9 Summary
This verse talks about the families of Bela and Becher, who had a total of 20,200 strong and brave warriors. It's like a big family tree, where each family has its own leaders and heroes. Just like how these families were proud of their strong warriors, we can be proud of our own spiritual heritage and the brave men and women who have come before us, as seen in Hebrews 11:1-40 and Psalm 78:1-8. We can learn from their examples and strive to be brave and strong in our own walk with God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 20,200 in 1 Chronicles 7:9?
The number 20,200 represents the total number of mighty men of valor from the families of Bela and Becher, highlighting their military strength and importance in the tribe of Benjamin, as seen in 1 Chronicles 7:7 and 1 Chronicles 7:8.
Why are the genealogies recorded according to the heads of their families?
The genealogies are recorded according to the heads of their families to emphasize the importance of family lineage and leadership in the biblical world, as also seen in Genesis 46:9 and Exodus 6:14.
What does the term 'mighty men of valor' mean in this context?
The term 'mighty men of valor' refers to strong and brave warriors, as seen in 1 Chronicles 7:7, and is similar to the description of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11:10-47.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of the larger genealogical record in 1 Chronicles 1-9, which provides a historical and spiritual foundation for the rest of the book, emphasizing the importance of Israel's heritage and God's covenant promises, as seen in 1 Chronicles 17:3-14.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the emphasis on family lineage and leadership in this verse, and how can we apply it to our own lives?
- How does the description of 'mighty men of valor' challenge or inspire us in our own walk with God, especially in times of difficulty or uncertainty?
- In what ways can we, like the families in this verse, prioritize the recording and passing down of our spiritual heritage to future generations?
- What role does the concept of 'valor' play in our understanding of biblical manhood or womanhood, and how can we cultivate it in our own lives?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 7:9
And the number of them,.... Of the posterity of the sons of Becher: after their genealogy by their generations, heads of the house of their fathers, mighty men of valour; as they increased in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 7:9
And the number of them, after their genealogy by their generations, heads of the house of their fathers, mighty men of valour, was twenty thousand and two hundred. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:9
(9) And the number . . .—Render, “And their census (hithyahsâm) according to their birth-rolls, heads of their clans, valiant warriors, was 20,200.” This means that the total number of the warriors of Becher, chiefs with clans, was 20,200. “Their census:” that is, the census of the chiefs who are regarded as one with their clans. Others assume that the names in these registers are merely those of supposed founders of the clans; eponyms like Hellen, Ion, Dorus, &c, or Italus, Latinus, Romulus, and Remus.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 7:9
9. the number of them, after their genealogy by their generations] R.V. they were reckoned by genealogy, after their generations. of the house of their fathers] R.V. of their fathers’ houses.