1 Chronicles 9:41
1 Chronicles 9:41 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.
And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.
And the sons of Micah: Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.
And the sons of Micah: Pithon and Melech and Tahrea and Ahaz.
The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.
And the sonnes of Micah were Pithon, and Melech and Tahrea.
And sons of Micah: Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea,
The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.
And the sons of Micah were , Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz .
And the sons of Micha, were Phithon, and Melech, and Tharaa, and Ahaz.
Micah’s sons were Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.
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1 Chronicles 9:41 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֖י
מִיכָ֑ה
פִּית֥וֹן
וָ/מֶ֖לֶךְ
וְ/תַחְרֵֽעַ
וּ/בְנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
מִיכָ֑ה
Mîykâh
H4318
Micaiah
N-proper
פִּית֥וֹן
Pîythôwn
H6377
Pithon
N-proper
וָ/מֶ֖לֶךְ
Melek
H4429
Melech
Conj | N-proper
וְ/תַחְרֵֽעַ
Tachrêaʻ
H8475
Tahrea
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 9:41
וּ/בְנֵ֖י
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.
מִיכָ֑ה
Mîykâh
H4318
"Micaiah"
N-proper
Micaiah means who is like God, a prophet in 1 Kings 22:8, son of Imlah, prophesying during Jotham and Hezekiah's reigns.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.22.8; son of: Imlah (H3229) Another name of mi.kha.ye.hu (מִיכָֽיְהוּ "Micaiah" H4321G) § Micah or Micaiah or Michah = "who is like God" 1) the 6th in order of the minor prophets; a native of Moresheth, he prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah of Judah, and was contemporary with the prophets Hosea, Amos, and Isaiah 2) an Ephraimite during the period of the judges 3) a descendant of Joel the Reubenite 4) son of Meribbaal and grandson of Jonathan 5) a Kohathite Levite, the eldest son of Uzziel the brother of Amram 6) father of Abdon, a man of high station in the reign of Josiah 7) son of Imlah and a prophet of Samaria who predicted the defeat and death of king Ahab of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: Micah, Micaiah, Michah. See also: Judges 17:5; Judges 18:27; Jeremiah 26:18.
פִּית֥וֹן
Pîythôwn
H6377
"Pithon"
N-proper
Pithon was an Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:35 as the son of Micah and a descendant of King Saul.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.35; son of: Micah (H4318H); brother of: Melech (H4429), Tarea (H8390) and Ahaz (H0271H) § Pithon = "harmless" son of Micah, grandson of Mephibosheth, descendant of Saul
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Pithon. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:35; 1 Chronicles 9:41.
וָ/מֶ֖לֶךְ
Melek
H4429
"Melech"
Conj | N-proper
Melek is a personal name in the Bible, meaning 'king', and it refers to two different Israelites. One Melek was a Benjamite, the son of Micah, and is mentioned in the book of 1 Chronicles. This name is significant in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.35; son of: Micah (H4318H); brother of: Pithon (H6377), Tarea (H8390) and Ahaz (H0271H) § Melech = "king" a Benjamite, the 2nd son of Micah and grandson of Mephibosheth
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Melech, Hammelech (by including the article). See also: 1 Chronicles 8:35; Jeremiah 36:26; Jeremiah 38:6.
וְ/תַחְרֵֽעַ
Tachrêaʻ
H8475
"Tahrea"
Conj | N-proper
Tahrea was an Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin, and his name means 'cunning'. He is mentioned in the Bible as the son of Micah and the brother of several other men, including Pithon and Melech, and is listed in the genealogy of King Saul.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.35; son of: Micah (H4318H); brother of: Pithon (H6377), Melech (H4429) and Ahaz (H0271H); also called Tahrea at 1Ch.9.41; Another name of ta.a.re.a (תַּאֲרֵעַ "Tarea" H8390) § Tahrea = "cunning" a Benjamite, son of Micah in the line of Saul
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Tahrea. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:41.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 9:41
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- 1 Chronicles 9:41 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 9:41
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 9:41
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:41
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:41
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 9:41
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:41
Context — The Descendants of Saul
39Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal.
40The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, who was the father of Micah.
41The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.
42Ahaz was the father of Jarah; Jarah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri was the father of Moza. 43Moza was the father of Binea. Rephaiah was his son, Elasah his son, and Azel his son.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 8:35 | The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz. |
1 Chronicles 9:41 Summary
The verse 1 Chronicles 9:41 lists the sons of Micah, who was a descendant of King Saul, to show the continuation of family lines, which was important for tracing heritage and lineage in biblical times, similar to the genealogies found in Genesis 5:1 and Matthew 1:1-17. This attention to detail reminds us of God's care for each individual and family. By understanding our own spiritual heritage, we can better appreciate God's plan for us and strive to live in a way that honors Him, as encouraged in Ephesians 6:1-4 and Colossians 3:20.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of listing the sons of Micah in 1 Chronicles 9:41?
The listing of the sons of Micah is part of the genealogical record of the tribe of Benjamin, highlighting the importance of family lineage in the biblical narrative, as seen in Genesis 5:1 and 1 Chronicles 1:1-54.
Who is Micah in the Bible and what is his role in the genealogy of Benjamin?
Micah is the son of Merib-baal, who is the son of Jonathan, making him a descendant of King Saul, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:39-40, and his sons are listed to show the continuation of the family line.
Why are the names of Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz included in the Bible?
The names of Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz are included to provide a detailed account of the descendants of Micah, demonstrating the Bible's attention to detail and care for the family histories of God's people, similar to the genealogies in Matthew 1:1-17 and Luke 3:23-38.
How does this verse contribute to our understanding of the biblical concept of family and heritage?
This verse, along with others like it, underscores the value placed on family and heritage in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of knowing one's roots and the role that family plays in the grand narrative of God's plan, as illustrated in Psalm 78:1-8 and Acts 13:22-23.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the meticulous recording of family lineages in the Bible, and how does this reflect God's care for His people?
- In what ways can reflecting on our own family heritage and spiritual lineage, like the sons of Micah, inspire us to live out our faith more intentionally?
- How does the inclusion of names like Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz remind us of the individuality and uniqueness of each person in God's sight, as emphasized in Psalm 139:13-16?
- What role does the concept of legacy play in our lives as believers, and how can we strive to leave a godly heritage for future generations, as encouraged in Proverbs 22:6 and 2 Timothy 2:2?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 9:41
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 9:35].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 9:41
And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal: and Meribbaal begat Micah. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:41
(35-44) A duplicate of 1 Chronicles 8:29-38. The genealogy of Saul seems to be repeated, according to the chronicler’s habit (comp. 1 Chronicles 6:4 et seq. with 1 Chronicles 6:50 et seq.; 1 Chronicles 7:6 et seq. with 1 Chronicles 8:1 et seq.), as a transition or introduction to something else, viz., the account of that king’s final ruin in 1 Chronicles 10. The present list is identical with the former, so far as it extends (1 Chronicles 8:39-40 is wanting here), but is, on the whole, in better preservation, supplying, as we have seen, several omissions in the other copy. Only the name of Ahaz has fallen out (1 Chronicles 9:41). The correspondence of the two lists appears to be too exact to justify an assumption of different original sources; but the chronicler may have found the repetition already existing in the principal document from which he drew his materials.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:41
Verse 41. And Ahaz.] This is added by our translators from 1 Chronicles 8:35, but such liberties should only be taken in a note; for although the words are now sufficiently distinguished from the text by being printed in Italics, yet it is too much to expect that every editor of a Bible will attend to such distinctions, and in process of time the words will be found incorporated with the text. Ver. 35, and the following verses, are a repetition of what we find in 1 Chronicles 8:29-38. where see the notes.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 9:41
39–44 (= 1 Chronicles 8:33-38). The Genealogy of the House of Saul For notes see on 1 Chronicles 8:33 ff.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:41
35-44. This register is substantially identical with that of 1 Chronicles 8:29-38, and is repeated here to form a transition to the account of Saul’s death, which the writer inserts, in chap.