1 Chronicles 8:38
1 Chronicles 8:38 in Multiple Translations
Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.
And Azel had five sons, whose names are: Azrikam, his oldest, and Ishmael and Sheariah and Obadiah and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.
Azel had six sons. These were their names: Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah and Hanan. These were all the sons of Azel.
And Azel had sixe sonnes, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: all these were the sonnes of Azel.
And to Azel [are] six sons, and these [are] their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these [are] sons of Azel.
Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.
And Asel had six sons whose names were Ezricam, Bochru, Ismahel, Saria, Obdia, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Asel.
Azel had six sons: Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan.
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1 Chronicles 8:38 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/לְ/אָצֵל֮
שִׁשָּׁ֣ה
בָנִים֒
וְ/אֵ֣לֶּה
שְׁמוֹתָ֗/ם
עַזְרִיקָ֥ם
בֹּ֨כְרוּ֙
וְ/יִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל
וּ/שְׁעַרְיָ֔ה
וְ/עֹבַדְיָ֖ה
וְ/חָנָ֑ן
כָּל
אֵ֖לֶּה
בְּנֵ֥י
אָצַֽל
וּ/לְ/אָצֵל֮
ʼÂtsêl
H682
Azel
Conj | Prep | N-proper
שִׁשָּׁ֣ה
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
בָנִים֒
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
וְ/אֵ֣לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Conj | Pron
שְׁמוֹתָ֗/ם
shêm
H8034
name
N-mp | Suff
עַזְרִיקָ֥ם
ʻAzrîyqâm
H5840
Azrikam
N-proper
בֹּ֨כְרוּ֙
Bôkᵉrûw
H1074
Bocheru
N-proper
וְ/יִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל
Yishmâʻêʼl
H3458
Ishmael
Conj | N-proper
וּ/שְׁעַרְיָ֔ה
Shᵉʻaryâh
H8187
Sheariah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עֹבַדְיָ֖ה
ʻÔbadyâh
H5662
Obadiah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/חָנָ֑ן
Chânân
H2605
Hanan
Conj | N-proper
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אָצַֽל
ʼÂtsêl
H682
Azel
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 8:38
וּ/לְ/אָצֵל֮
ʼÂtsêl
H682
"Azel"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Atsel refers to a place near Jerusalem and an Israelite, meaning reserved or set aside. It appears in the Bible as Azal. The location is currently unknown.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.37; son of: Binea (H1150); brother of: Raphah (H7498) and Eleasah (H0501H); father of: Azrikam (H5840H), Bocheru (H1074), Ishmael (H3458I), Sheariah (H8187), Obadiah (H5662J) and Hanan (H2605H) § Azel = "reserved" n pr m (CLBL) a Benjamite descendant of Saul and Jonathan
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Azal, Azel. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:37; 1 Chronicles 9:43; Zechariah 14:5.
שִׁשָּׁ֣ה
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
בָנִים֒
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.
וְ/אֵ֣לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Conj | 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.
שְׁמוֹתָ֗/ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
עַזְרִיקָ֥ם
ʻAzrîyqâm
H5840
"Azrikam"
N-proper
Azrikam means help against the enemy and was the name of four different Israelites, including a descendant of Zerubbabel and a governor of King Ahaz's palace in 2 Chronicles 28.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.28.7 § Azrikam = "help against the enemy" 1) son of Neariah and descendant of Zerubbabel of the royal line of Judah 2) a Benjamite, eldest son of Azel and descendant of Saul 3) a Levite, ancestor of Shemaiah in the time of Nehemiah 4) governor of the palace of king Ahaz of Judah and victim of murder by Zichri
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Azrikam. See also: 1 Chronicles 3:23; 1 Chronicles 9:44; Nehemiah 11:15.
בֹּ֨כְרוּ֙
Bôkᵉrûw
H1074
"Bocheru"
N-proper
Bocheru was an Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin, living during the Divided Monarchy. He was the son of Azel and had several brothers. His name means firstborn, a significant birthright in biblical times.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.38; son of: Azel (H0682A); brother of: Azrikam (H5840H), Ishmael (H3458I), Sheariah (H8187), Obadiah (H5662J) and Hanan (H2605H) § Bocheru = "firstborn" a Benjamite
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Bocheru. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:38; 1 Chronicles 9:44.
וְ/יִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל
Yishmâʻêʼl
H3458
"Ishmael"
Conj | N-proper
Ishmael means God will hear, and refers to Abraham's son with Hagar, as well as several other Israelites. He is mentioned in Genesis and Ezra. Ishmael is considered the progenitor of the Arabian peoples.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.22 § Ishmael = "God will hear" 1) son of Abraham and Sarah's handmaid Hagar and the progenitor of the Arabian peoples 2) son of Nethaniah and the murderer of Gedaliah 3) a Benjamite, one of the sons of Azel a descendant of Saul through Meribbaal or Mephibosheth 4) a Judaite, father of Zebadiah 5) a Judaite, son of Johanan and one of the captains who aided Jehoiada in restoring Joash to the throne 6) a priest of the family of Pashur with a foreign wife whom he was forced to put away by Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: Ishmael. See also: Genesis 16:11; 2 Chronicles 19:11; Jeremiah 40:8.
וּ/שְׁעַרְיָ֔ה
Shᵉʻaryâh
H8187
"Sheariah"
Conj | N-proper
Sheariah was an Israelite who lived during the time of King Saul, and his name means 'valued by God'. He was a member of the tribe of Benjamin and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.38; son of: Azel (H0682A); brother of: Azrikam (H5840H), Bocheru (H1074), Ishmael (H3458I), Obadiah (H5662J) and Hanan (H2605H) § Sheariah = "valued by Jehovah" a Benjamite of the family of Saul, one of the 6 sons of Azel
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Sheariah. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:38; 1 Chronicles 9:44.
וְ/עֹבַדְיָ֖ה
ʻÔbadyâh
H5662
"Obadiah"
Conj | N-proper
Obadiah was a prophet who wrote one of the minor prophetic books, prophesying against Edom during the time of Exile and Return. His name means servant of Jehovah, and he is also the name of several other Israelites.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Oba.1.1 § Obadiah = "servant of Jehovah" 1) the 4th of the 12 minor prophets; nothing personal is known of him but it is probable that he was contemporary with Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel 1a) the prophetic book by him; prophesies against Edom 2) father of Ishmaiah, one of the chiefs of Zebulun in the time of David 3) a Merarite Levite overseer of the work of restoring the temple in the time of king Josiah of Judah 4) chief of the household of king Ahab of Israel; an devout worshipper of Jehovah who at risk to his own life hid over 100 prophets during the persecution of Jezebel 5) a descendant of David 6) a chief of the tribe of Issachar 7) a Benjamite, one of the 6 sons of Azel and a descendant of king Saul 8) a Levite, son of Shemaiah and a descendant of Jeduthun 9) a Gadite chief, the 2nd of the lion-faced Gadites who joined David at Ziklag 10) a prince of Judah in the time of king Jehoshaphat of Judah 11) a priest, son of Jehiel of the sons of Joab who returned from exile with Ezra 12) a gatekeeper in the time of Nehemiah 13) one of the men who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 13a) perhaps the same as 12
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Obadiah. See also: 1 Kings 18:3; 1 Chronicles 9:16; Obadiah 1:1.
וְ/חָנָ֑ן
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.
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.
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.
אָצַֽל
ʼÂtsêl
H682
"Azel"
N-proper
Atsel refers to a place near Jerusalem and an Israelite, meaning reserved or set aside. It appears in the Bible as Azal. The location is currently unknown.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.37; son of: Binea (H1150); brother of: Raphah (H7498) and Eleasah (H0501H); father of: Azrikam (H5840H), Bocheru (H1074), Ishmael (H3458I), Sheariah (H8187), Obadiah (H5662J) and Hanan (H2605H) § Azel = "reserved" n pr m (CLBL) a Benjamite descendant of Saul and Jonathan
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Azal, Azel. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:37; 1 Chronicles 9:43; Zechariah 14:5.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 8:38
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Context — The Family of Saul
36Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah, Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri, and Zimri was the father of Moza.
37Moza was the father of Binea. Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son.
38Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.
39The sons of his brother Eshek: Ulam was his firstborn, Jeush second, and Eliphelet third. 40The sons of Ulam were mighty men of valor, archers, and they had many sons and grandsons—150 in all. All these were the descendants of Benjamin.1 Chronicles 8:38 Summary
This verse lists the six sons of Azel, who was a descendant of Benjamin. The fact that their names are recorded shows that each person is important and valued by God (Psalm 139:13-16). Just like Azel's sons, we are all part of a larger family and have a unique place in God's plan (1 Corinthians 12:12-14). By remembering and honoring our own family history, we can appreciate the ways in which God has worked in our lives and the lives of those who came before us (Deuteronomy 4:9-10).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the names of Azel's sons listed in 1 Chronicles 8:38?
The names of Azel's sons are listed to provide a record of the descendants of Benjamin, as is the custom in the book of 1 Chronicles, which is focused on the genealogy of the Israelites (1 Chronicles 1:1, 1 Chronicles 2:1).
What can we learn from the fact that Azel had six sons?
The fact that Azel had six sons may indicate that he was blessed by God, as large families were seen as a blessing in biblical times (Psalm 127:3-5, Jeremiah 29:6).
How does this verse fit into the larger context of 1 Chronicles 8?
This verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles 8 that lists the descendants of Benjamin, which is one of the twelve tribes of Israel (1 Chronicles 8:1, 1 Chronicles 9:1).
What is the significance of the names of Azel's sons?
The names of Azel's sons, such as Azrikam, Bocheru, and Obadiah, may have held special meaning in biblical times, and some of these names are also found in other parts of the Bible, such as Obadiah, who was a prophet (Obadiah 1:1).
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of family and lineage in biblical times?
- How can I apply the principle of recording and remembering my own family's history, as seen in this verse?
- What does the fact that Azel's sons are listed by name say about their individual worth and value in God's eyes?
- In what ways can I honor my own heritage and family history, as reflected in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 8:38
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bochim, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan,.... Which make the said number: all these were the sons of Azel; his family was large.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 8:38
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. Azel had six sons... Azrikam, Bocheru.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:38
(38) Bocheru.—Some MSS. read “his firstborn,” with which, with different points, the LXX. and the Syriac agree. This seems right, as the conjunctive particle is wanting between Azrikam and the doubtful word, and Bocheru would be anomalous as a proper name. (See Note on 1 Chronicles 8:40.) Azel.—A place near Jerusalem was so called (Zechariah 14:5; Micah 1:11).