1 Chronicles 9:44
1 Chronicles 9:44 in Multiple Translations
And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. 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: 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: these were the sons of Azel.
And Azel had five sons, whose names are: Azrikam, his oldest son, and Ishmael and Sheariah and Obadiah and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.
Azel had six sons. Their names were: Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.
And Azel had sixe sonnes, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ismael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these are the sonnes of Azel.
And to Azel [are] six sons, and these their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these [are] sons of Azel.
Azel had six sons, whose names are Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. 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: these were the sons of Azel.
And heel had six sons whose names are, Ezricam, Bochru, Ismahel, Saria, Obdia, Hanan: these are the sons of Asel.
Azel had six sons: Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan.
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1 Chronicles 9:44 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
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
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 9:44
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.
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 9:44
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Context — The Descendants of Saul
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.
44And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.
1 Chronicles 9:44 Summary
[This verse tells us about a man named Azel who had six sons, and their names are listed for us. This shows us that God cares about the details of our lives and our families, just like He cared about Azel's family. We can learn from this verse that family is important to God, and He wants us to prioritize and care for our loved ones, just as He does. As we read in Deuteronomy 6:6-7, we are to love God and teach His commands to our children, showing them the importance of family and faith.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible include so many genealogical lists like the one in 1 Chronicles 9:44?
These lists are important for understanding the family lines and heritage of the people of Israel, as seen in Genesis 5:1 and Exodus 6:14, which also include genealogical records to establish the roots and identities of God's people.
What is the significance of Azel having six sons in 1 Chronicles 9:44?
The significance of Azel having six sons may indicate that Azel was blessed by God, as large families were often seen as a blessing in the Bible, such as in Psalm 127:3-5, where children are described as a heritage from the Lord.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles that details the genealogy of the people of Israel, specifically the tribe of Benjamin, as seen in 1 Chronicles 8:1-40, which provides context for the family lines and history of the Israelites.
What can we learn about God's character from this verse?
From this verse, we can learn that God is a God of order and detail, as seen in the careful recording of the names of Azel's sons, which reflects the importance of family and heritage in God's plan, as also seen in Malachi 3:16-17, where God remembers those who fear Him and have a relationship with Him.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of family and heritage in my own life?
- How can I apply the principle of careful record-keeping, as seen in this verse, to my own life and relationships?
- What does the inclusion of this verse in the Bible reveal about God's attention to detail and care for His people?
- How can I use this verse as a reminder to pray for and bless my own family and loved ones, as God blessed Azel with six sons?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 9:44
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 9:35].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 9:44
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel. Azrikam, Bocheru ... [ Bokªruw (H1074).
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:44
1 Chronicles 9:44 And Azel had six sons, whose names [are] these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these [were] the sons of Azel.Ver. 44. These were the sons of Azel.] And here end the genealogies; the history followeth, and chiefly of David, in praise of whom this First Book of Chronicles, was especially written, as Vatablus observeth.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:44
(44) With the omission of the sons of Eshek and Ulam here, comp. the similar abridgment of the list in 1 Chronicles 6:4-15, when repeated in the same 1chron at 1 Chronicles 6:50-53. This suggests that the present omission is not due to inadvertence, but either to the design of the chronicler or to a like omission in his source.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 9:44
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 9:44
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.