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Verse 9

1 Chronicles 9:6

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Berean Standard Bible

From the Zerahites: Jeuel and 690 relatives.

American Standard Version (1901)

And of the sons of Zerah: Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.

Bible in Basic English

And of the sons of Zerah: Jeuel, and their brothers, six hundred and ninety.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And of the sons of Zara: Jehuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.

Free Bible Version

From the Zerahites: Jeuel and relatives totaled 690.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the sonnes of Zerah, Ieuel, and their brethren sixe hundreth and ninetie.

King James (Authorized) Version

And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.

Translation for Translators

Jeuel and others of his relatives in Zerah’s clan. There were 690 people in this clan.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Among the descendants of Zerah was Jeuel. Their descendants numbered 690.

Noah Webster Bible

And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.

World English Bible

Of the sons of Zerah: Jeuel and their brothers, six hundred ninety.

Young's Literal Translation

And of the sons of Zerah: Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.

Context

The People of Jerusalem

⁵From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons. ⁶From the Zerahites: Jeuel and 690 relatives.

Summary

This verse lists the descendants of the tribe of Benjamin who returned from exile in Babylon and settled in Jerusalem. It highlights the importance of genealogy and lineage in the Old Testament, showing the continuity of God's covenant with His people. The return of the Benjamites signifies the restoration of the Israelites to their land after the exile, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises. This verse serves as a historical record of the repopulation of Jerusalem by various tribes, reflecting God's providential care for His chosen nation.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

And of the sons of Benjamin,.... Who were of the tribe of Benjamin, and went with Judah into captivity, and returned with them, and such of them as dwelt in Jerusalem before that: Sallu the son of Meshullam; whose pedigree is differently given, Neh 11:7, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenaah; perhaps these men had two names, there called Joel and Pedaiah.

1 Chronicles 9:6

The People of Jerusalem

⁵From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons. ⁶From the Zerahites: Jeuel and 690 relatives.

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Berean Standard Bible

From the Zerahites: Jeuel and 690 relatives.

American Standard Version (1901)

And of the sons of Zerah: Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.

Bible in Basic English

And of the sons of Zerah: Jeuel, and their brothers, six hundred and ninety.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And of the sons of Zara: Jehuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.

Free Bible Version

From the Zerahites: Jeuel and relatives totaled 690.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the sonnes of Zerah, Ieuel, and their brethren sixe hundreth and ninetie.

King James (Authorized) Version

And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.

Translation for Translators

Jeuel and others of his relatives in Zerah’s clan. There were 690 people in this clan.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Among the descendants of Zerah was Jeuel. Their descendants numbered 690.

Noah Webster Bible

And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.

World English Bible

Of the sons of Zerah: Jeuel and their brothers, six hundred ninety.

Young's Literal Translation

And of the sons of Zerah: Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.