1 Chronicles 8:16
1 Chronicles 8:16 in Multiple Translations
Michael, Ishpah, and Joha were the sons of Beriah.
And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah;
and Michael, and Ishpah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah,
And Michael and Ishpah and Joha, the sons of Beriah;
Michael, Ishpah, and Joha were the sons of Beriah.
And Michael, and Ispah, and Ioha, the sonnes of Beriah,
and Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, sons of Beriah,
Michael, Ishpah, Joha, the sons of Beriah,
And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah;
And Michael, and Jespha, and Joha, the sons of Baria.
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1 Chronicles 8:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִיכָאֵ֧ל
וְ/יִשְׁפָּ֛ה
וְ/יוֹחָ֖א
בְּנֵ֥י
בְרִיעָֽה
וּ/מִיכָאֵ֧ל
Mîykâʼêl
H4317
Michael
Conj | N-proper
וְ/יִשְׁפָּ֛ה
Yishpâh
H3472
Ishpah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/יוֹחָ֖א
Yôwchâʼ
H3109
Joha
Conj | N-proper
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
בְרִיעָֽה
Bᵉrîyʻâh
H1283
Beriah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 8:16
וּ/מִיכָאֵ֧ל
Mîykâʼêl
H4317
"Michael"
Conj | N-proper
Michael means who is like God, an archangel in Daniel 10:13 and name of nine Israelites. He stands for Israel in times of conflict.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.10.13 Also named: Michaēl (Μιχαήλ "Michael" G3413) § Michael = "who is like God" 1) one of, the chief, or the first archangel who is described as the one who stands in time of conflict for the children of Israel 2) an Asherite, father of Sethur, one of the 12 spies of Israel 3) one of the Gadites who settled in the land of Bashan 4) another Gadite, ancestor of Abihail 5) a Gershonite Levite, ancestor of Asaph 6) one of the 5 sons of Izrahiah of the tribe of Issachar 7) a Benjamite of the sons of Beriah 8) one of the captains from Manasseh who joined David at Ziklag 9) father or ancestor of Omri, chief of the tribe of Issachar in the reign of David 10) one of the sons of Jehoshaphat who were murdered by their elder brother, Jehoram 11) father or ancestor of Zebadiah, of the sons of Shephatiah
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Michael. See also: Numbers 13:13; 1 Chronicles 12:21; Daniel 12:1.
וְ/יִשְׁפָּ֛ה
Yishpâh
H3472
"Ishpah"
Conj | N-proper
Ishpah was an Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin, son of Beriah and brother of several other men. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:16 as a head of his tribe, and his name means 'he is bare'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.16; son of: Beriah (H1283I); brother of: Arad (H6166B), Ahio (H0283H), Shashak (H8349), Jeremoth (H3406I), Zebadiah (H2069), Eder (H5738), Michael (H4317L) and Joha (H3109) § Ispah = "He is bare" a Benjamite of the family of Beriah and one of the heads of his tribe
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ispah. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:16.
וְ/יוֹחָ֖א
Yôwchâʼ
H3109
"Joha"
Conj | N-proper
Joha, meaning 'Jehovah gives life', was the name of two Israelites, including one of David's mighty warriors and a son of Beriah the Benjamite.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.45; son of: Shimri (H8113H); brother of: Jediael (H3043H) § Joha = "Jehovah gives life" 1) one of the sons of Beriah the Benjamite 2) the Tizite, one of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Joha. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:16; 1 Chronicles 11:45.
בְּנֵ֥י
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.
בְרִיעָֽה
Bᵉrîyʻâh
H1283
"Beriah"
N-proper
Beriah was the name of several Israelites, including a Levite and a Benjamite, and means with a friend. It appears in various biblical accounts, including 1 Chronicles, as the name of different individuals.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.10; son of: Shimei (H8096G); brother of: Jahath (H3189I), Zizah (H2126) and Jeush (H3266J) § Beriah = "with a friend" 1) a son of Asher 2) a son of Ephraim 3) a Benjamite 4) a Levite
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Beriah. See also: Genesis 46:17; 1 Chronicles 7:31; 1 Chronicles 23:11.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 8:16
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Context — Genealogy from Benjamin to Saul
14Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,
15Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,
16Michael, Ishpah, and Joha were the sons of Beriah.
17Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber, 18Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.1 Chronicles 8:16 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 8:16, lists the sons of Beriah as Michael, Ishpah, and Joha, which is part of a larger genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. It shows us that God is interested in the details of our lives and our families, just like He was with the Israelites, as seen in Exodus 1:1-7. This reminds us of the importance of family and legacy, and how our actions can impact future generations, as mentioned in Psalm 78:4. By understanding this, we can appreciate God's faithfulness to His people throughout history, from creation in Genesis 1:1 to the promise of eternal life in John 3:16.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the sons of Beriah mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:16?
The sons of Beriah mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:16 were Michael, Ishpah, and Joha, as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin, which is also referenced in 1 Chronicles 7:6-12.
What is the significance of the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8?
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8, including 1 Chronicles 8:16, is significant because it provides a record of the descendants of the tribe of Benjamin, highlighting God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Psalm 100:5 and Deuteronomy 7:9.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
1 Chronicles 8:16 is part of the larger narrative of the Bible, which tells the story of God's relationship with His people, from creation in Genesis 1:1 to the promise of eternal life in John 3:16.
What can we learn from the names of the sons of Beriah?
The names of the sons of Beriah, Michael, Ishpah, and Joha, may hold significance in the original Hebrew, but without further context, we can still learn about the importance of family and legacy from this verse, as seen in Psalm 127:3-5.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail in recording the genealogy of His people?
- How does the inclusion of specific names in this verse, such as Michael, Ishpah, and Joha, demonstrate God's care for individuals?
- What does this verse teach us about the value of family and heritage in our own lives?
- How can we apply the principles of faithfulness and legacy seen in this verse to our own relationships and communities?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 8:16
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 8:15]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 8:16
And Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:16
(14-16) Apparently nine sons of Beriah. But (1) in 1 Chronicles 8:14, the LXX. reads ὁἀδελφὸςαὐτοῦ instead of Ahio. With different vowels the Hebrew term would mean this. (2) All the other names in this list are connected by the conjunctive particle. It is therefore likely that this was once the case with Shashak. (3) 1 Chronicles 8:14-27 give five groups of Benjamite clans—viz., the sons of Beriah, the sons of Elpaal, the sons of Shimhi, the sons of Shashak, and the sons of Jeroham, all dwelling in Jerusalem. Apparently, their eponymous heads are named in 1 Chronicles 8:13-14—viz., Beriah (Elpaal? omitted by accident), Shema (the same as Shimhi; there is no h in the Heb.), Shashak, and Jeremoth (probably the same as Jeroham). If this combination hold, the text of 1 Chronicles 8:14 may be thus restored: “And Elpaal his brother, and Shashak and Jeroham.” Elpaal will then be brother of Beriah (1 Chronicles 8:13), and perhaps son of Elpaal (1 Chronicles 8:12). Shashak and Jeremoth-Jeroham, and the six following names, are sons of Beriah.