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1 Chronicles 8:23

1 Chronicles 8:23 in Multiple Translations

Abdon, Zichri, Hanan,

And Abdon, and Zichri, and Hanan,

and Abdon, and Zichri, and Hanan,

And Abdon and Zichri and Hanan

Abdon, Zicri, Hanan,

And Abdon, and Zichri, and Hanan,

and Abdon, and Zichri, and Hanan,

Abdon, Zichri, Hanan,

And Abdon, and Zichri, and Hanan,

And Abdon, and Zechri, and Hanan,

Abdon, Zicri, Hanan,

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Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 8:23

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1 Chronicles 8:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/עַבְדּ֥וֹן וְ/זִכְרִ֖י וְ/חָנָֽן
וְ/עַבְדּ֥וֹן ʻAbdôwn H5658 Abdon Conj | N-proper
וְ/זִכְרִ֖י Zikrîy H2147 Zichri Conj | N-proper
וְ/חָנָֽן Chânân H2605 Hanan Conj | N-proper
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וְ/עַבְדּ֥וֹן ʻAbdôwn H5658 "Abdon" Conj | N-proper
Abdon was a place in Palestine and also the name of four Israelites, including a judge and a Benjamite. His name means servile or servant, and he is mentioned in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.22.12; son of: Micaiah (H4320); father of: Elnathan (H0494K); also called Abdon at 2Ch.34.20; Another name of akh.bor (עַכְבּוֹר "Achbor" H5907H) § Abdon = "servile" 1) a judge of Israel in the time of the judges; perhaps the same as 'Bedan' 2) a Benjamite, son of Shashak 3) a Gibeonite, son of Jehiel and a grandson of Gideon 4) son of Micah in the time of king Josiah of Judah; also 'Achbor' 5) a city in Asher allotted to the Gershonite Levites; located 10 miles (16 km) north of Accho; modern 'Abdeh'
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Abdon. Compare H5683 (עֶבְרֹן). See also: Joshua 21:30; 1 Chronicles 8:23; 2 Chronicles 34:20.
וְ/זִכְרִ֖י Zikrîy H2147 "Zichri" Conj | N-proper
Zichri was the name of several Israelites, including a Reubenite leader and a descendant of Judah. The name means 'memorable' and is used in the Bible to identify various individuals, including a priest and a son of Izhar.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.17 § Zichri = "memorable" 1) the father of Eliezer, the chief of the Reubenites in the reign of David 2) the father of Amasiah, a descendant of Judah 3) a son of Izhar and grandson of Kohath 4) a descendant of Eliezer the son of Moses 5) a son of Asaph, elsewhere called 'Zabdi' and 'Zaccur' 6) a priest of the family of Abijah, in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua 7) a descendant of Benjamin of the sons of Shimhi 8) a descendant of Benjamin of the sons of Shashak 9) a descendant of Benjamin of the sons of Jeroham 10) father of Joel and descendant of Benjamin 11) a father of Elishaphat, one of the conspirators with Jehoiada 12) a Ephraimite hero in the invading army of Pekah the son of Remaliah
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Zichri. See also: Exodus 6:21; 1 Chronicles 27:16; Nehemiah 12:17.
וְ/חָנָֽן Chânân H2605 "Hanan" Conj | N-proper
Hanan was a common name in the Bible, given to several Israelites, including a son of Igdaliah and a mighty warrior of King David, meaning 'he is merciful'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.35.4; son of: Igdaliah (H3012) § Canan or Hanan = "he is merciful" 1) one of the chief people of the tribe of Benjamin 2) last of the 6 sons of Azel, a descendant of Saul 3) son of Maachah, one of David's mighty warriors 4) father of some sons who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 5) one of the Levites who assisted Ezra in his public exposition of the law 6) one of the heads of the people who also sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 7) another of the chief laymen who also sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 8) son of Zaccur, grandson of Mattaniah whom Nehemiah made one of the storekeepers of the provisions collected as tithes. Same as 5 ? 9) son of Igdaliah
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Canan. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:23; Nehemiah 8:7; Jeremiah 35:4.

Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 8:23

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1 Chronicles 8:23 Summary

This verse lists the names of three men, Abdon, Zichri, and Hanan, who were part of the tribe of Benjamin. These names might seem insignificant at first, but they are actually part of a larger story that shows God's care and concern for His people, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Matthew 10:30. By including these names in the biblical record, God is reminding us that every person is important and valued, regardless of their background or circumstances, as emphasized in Galatians 3:28 and Psalm 139:13-16. This verse encourages us to appreciate the unique role we each play in God's larger story, just like the individuals listed in 1 Chronicles 8:23.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the individuals listed in 1 Chronicles 8:23?

The individuals listed in 1 Chronicles 8:23 are Abdon, Zichri, and Hanan, who are part of the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin, as seen in 1 Chronicles 8:1-40, which provides a detailed account of the descendants of Benjamin, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, as mentioned in Genesis 29:1-30:24 and 35:16-18.

What is the significance of these names in the biblical context?

The names listed in 1 Chronicles 8:23 are significant because they represent the continuation of the family lines of the Israelites, highlighting God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:10-11, where God promises to multiply the Israelites like the stars in the sky.

How does this verse relate to the surrounding verses?

This verse is part of a larger list of descendants of Benjamin, which includes the sons of Shimei in 1 Chronicles 8:21 and the sons of Shashak in 1 Chronicles 8:25, demonstrating the importance of family and lineage in the biblical narrative, as seen in other passages like Genesis 5:1-32 and 11:10-26.

What can we learn from the genealogies in 1 Chronicles?

The genealogies in 1 Chronicles, including 1 Chronicles 8:23, teach us about the importance of family, heritage, and God's sovereignty in the lives of individuals and nations, as emphasized in Psalm 78:1-8 and Matthew 1:1-17.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does this verse reveal about God's interest in the details of our lives, and how can we apply this to our own family histories?
  2. How can we use the example of the genealogies in 1 Chronicles to cultivate a greater appreciation for our own heritage and the people who have come before us?
  3. In what ways can we, like the individuals listed in 1 Chronicles 8:23, be part of a larger story that points to God's faithfulness and love?
  4. What does this verse teach us about the value of remembering and honoring our ancestors, as seen in passages like Exodus 20:12 and Deuteronomy 5:16?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 8:23

[See comments on 1 Chronicles 8:22].

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 8:23

And Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth, No JFB commentary on these verses.

Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:23

(22-25) Eleven sons of Shashak (1 Chronicles 8:14), followed by six sons of Jeroham (Jeremoth, 1 Chronicles 8:14) in 1 Chronicles 8:26-27. The recurrence of the same names in the five groups is noticeable. Thus, a Zichri appears among the sons of Shimei (1 Chronicles 8:19), among the sons of Shashak (1 Chronicles 8:23), and among the sons of Jeroham (1 Chronicles 8:27). Of course the name may have been thus frequent among the Benjamite clans dwelling in Jerusalem. But it is possible to see in the fact an indication that, at the time when the present register was framed, some of these houses were no longer able to trace their pedigrees with certainty to one famous name rather than another.

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