Genesis 46:21
Genesis 46:21 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.
¶ And the sons of Benjamin were Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard.
And the sons of Benjamin: Bela, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard.
And the sons of Benjamin were Belah and Becher and Ashbel, Gera and Naaman, Ehi and Rosh, Muppim and Huppim and Ard.
The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.
Also the sonnes of Beniamin: Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard.
And sons of Benjamin: Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard.
The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.
And the sons of Benjamin were Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard.
The sons of Benjamin: Bela and Bechor and Asbel and Gera and Naaman and Echi and Ros and Mophim and Ophim and Ared.
Benjamin’s sons were, – Bela – Beker – Ashbel – Gera – Nayman – Ehi – Rosh – Muppim – Huppim – Ard
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Genesis 46:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֣י
בִנְיָמִ֗ן
בֶּ֤לַע
וָ/בֶ֨כֶר֙
וְ/אַשְׁבֵּ֔ל
גֵּרָ֥א
וְ/נַעֲמָ֖ן
אֵחִ֣י
וָ/רֹ֑אשׁ
מֻפִּ֥ים
וְ/חֻפִּ֖ים
וָ/אָֽרְדְּ
וּ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
בִנְיָמִ֗ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
Benjamin
N-proper
בֶּ֤לַע
Belaʻ
H1106
Bela
N-proper
וָ/בֶ֨כֶר֙
Beker
H1071
Becher
Conj | N-proper
וְ/אַשְׁבֵּ֔ל
ʼAshbêl
H788
Ashbel
Conj | N-proper
גֵּרָ֥א
Gêrâʼ
H1617
Gera
N-proper
וְ/נַעֲמָ֖ן
Naʻămân
H5283
Naaman
Conj | N-proper
אֵחִ֣י
ʼÊchîy
H278
Ehi
N-proper
וָ/רֹ֑אשׁ
Rôʼsh
H7220
Rosh
Conj | N-proper
מֻפִּ֥ים
Muppîym
H4649
Muppim
N-proper
וְ/חֻפִּ֖ים
Chuppîym
H2650
Huppim
Conj | N-proper
וָ/אָֽרְדְּ
ʼArd
H714
Ard
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 46:21
וּ/בְנֵ֣י
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.
בִנְיָמִ֗ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
"Benjamin"
N-proper
Benjamin means son of the right hand, referring to the youngest son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. The term is first used in Genesis 35:18. Benjamin was a brother of Joseph and a half-brother of Reuben and others.
Definition: § Benjamin = "son of the right hand" a gate in Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 160 OT verses. KJV: Benjamin. See also: Genesis 35:18; 1 Samuel 9:21; Psalms 68:28.
בֶּ֤לַע
Belaʻ
H1106
"Bela"
N-proper
Bela is a name in the Bible, given to a place and to people, including an Edomite and Israelites. It means destruction and is also the name of a city that was spared when Lot intervened, and was later called Zoar.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.8; son of: Azaz (H5811) § Bela = "destruction" one of the five cities of the plain which was spared at the intercession of Lot, and received the name of Zoar
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Bela. See also: Genesis 14:2; 1 Chronicles 1:43; 1 Chronicles 8:3.
וָ/בֶ֨כֶר֙
Beker
H1071
"Becher"
Conj | N-proper
Becher was the name of two Israelites, one from the tribe of Ephraim and another from Benjamin, mentioned in Numbers and other books. The name means young camel, symbolizing strength and speed.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.26.35; son of: Ephraim (H0669); brother of: Shuthelah (H7803), Tahan (H8465), Ezer (H5827), Elead (H0496) and Beriah (H1283H) Also named: bakh.ri (בַּכְרִי "Becherite" H1076) § Becher = "young camel" 1) a son of Ephraim 2) a son of Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Becher. See also: Genesis 46:21; 1 Chronicles 7:6; 1 Chronicles 7:8.
וְ/אַשְׁבֵּ֔ל
ʼAshbêl
H788
"Ashbel"
Conj | N-proper
Ashbel was a man from the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in Genesis 46:21 as a son of Benjamin, and is an ancestor of the Israelites.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.21; son of: Benjamin (H1144); brother of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Rosh (H7220), Muppim (H4649), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043) Also named: ash.be.li (אַשְׁבֵּלִי "Ashbelite" H0789) § Ashbel = "a man in God: a man of Baal: fire of Bel: I will make a path" second son of Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Ashbel. See also: Genesis 46:21; Numbers 26:38; 1 Chronicles 8:1.
גֵּרָ֥א
Gêrâʼ
H1617
"Gera"
N-proper
Gera is a name in the Bible, given to six different Israelites, including a son of Ehud and a grandson of Benjamin, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:7.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.7; son of: Ehud (H0164); brother of: Naaman (H5283J), Ahijah (H0281K), Uzza (H5798H) and Ahihud (H0284); also called Heglam (KJV: "removed"; NIV: "deported") at 1Ch.8.7; Also named: ga.lah (הֶגְלָם "Heglam" H1540) § Gera = "a grain" 1) a son of Benjamin 2) a son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin 3) any member of the Gera family of the Benjamite tribe
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Gera. See also: Genesis 46:21; 2 Samuel 19:19; 1 Chronicles 8:7.
וְ/נַעֲמָ֖ן
Naʻămân
H5283
"Naaman"
Conj | N-proper
Naaman was a man from the tribe of Benjamin and also the name of a commander from Syria who was healed by Elisha. His name means 'pleasantness' and he is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:7 and 2 Kings 5.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.7; son of: Ehud (H0164); brother of: Ahijah (H0281K), Gera (H1617J), Uzza (H5798H) and Ahihud (H0284) § Naaman = "pleasantness" 1) son of Bela of the family of Benjamin; he was among the family of Jacob that went down to Egypt 2) commander-in-chief of the army of Syria; stricken with leprosy he went to Elisha, eventually followed his instructions, and was cured
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Naaman. See also: Genesis 46:21; 2 Kings 5:17; 1 Chronicles 8:7.
אֵחִ֣י
ʼÊchîy
H278
"Ehi"
N-proper
Ehi was an Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin, son of Benjamin and brother of several men. He is mentioned in Genesis 46:21 and 1 Chronicles 8:1.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.21; son of: Benjamin (H1144); brother of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Rosh (H7220), Muppim (H4649), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Aharah at 1Ch.8.1; Also named: ach.rach (אַחְרַח "Aharah" H0315) § Ehi = "my brother" son of Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ehi. See also: Genesis 46:21.
וָ/רֹ֑אשׁ
Rôʼsh
H7220
"Rosh"
Conj | N-proper
Rosh is the name of an Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin and also a foreign nation, first mentioned in Genesis 46:21. The name means 'head' or 'chief'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.21; son of: Benjamin (H1144); brother of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Muppim (H4649), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Rapha at 1Ch.8.2; Also named: ra.pah (רָפָא "Rapha" H7498H) § Rosh = "head" a son of Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Rosh. See also: Genesis 46:21.
מֻפִּ֥ים
Muppîym
H4649
"Muppim"
N-proper
Muppim was an Israelite, a son of Benjamin, and is mentioned in Genesis 46:21. He was a brother of several other notable figures, including Bela and Ashbel.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.21; son of: Benjamin (H1144); brother of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Rosh (H7220), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Shephupham (KJV, NIV: Shupham) at Num.26.39; Shephuphan at 1Ch.8.5; § Muppim = "serpent" 1) a Benjamite and one of the 14 descendants of Rachel who belonged to the original colony of the sons of Jacob in Egypt 1a) also 'Shupham'
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Muppim. Compare H8206 (שֻׁפִּים). See also: Genesis 46:21.
וְ/חֻפִּ֖ים
Chuppîym
H2650
"Huppim"
Conj | N-proper
Huppim was a son of Benjamin and brother of Bela and other notable Israelites. He is mentioned in Genesis 46:21 and Numbers 26:39, where he is also called a Huphamite. Huppim was part of the tribe of Benjamin during the time of the wilderness.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.21; son of: Benjamin (H1144); brother of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Rosh (H7220), Muppim (H4649), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Huphamite at Num.26.39; Hupham at Num.26.39; Huram in1Ch.8.5; § Huppim = "protected" the head of a Benjamite family
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Huppim. See also: Genesis 46:21; 1 Chronicles 7:12; 1 Chronicles 7:15.
וָ/אָֽרְדְּ
ʼArd
H714
"Ard"
Conj | N-proper
Ard was an Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin, listed in the genealogy in Numbers 26:40, and his name means I shall subdue.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.26.40; son of: Bela (H1106A); brother of: Naaman (H5283H), Ezbon (H0675H), Uzzi (H5813I), Uzziel (H5816I), Jerimoth (H3406), Iri (H5901), Addar (H0146H), Gera (H1617I), Abihud (H0031), Abishua (H0050H) and Ahoah (H0265) Also named: ar.di (אַרְדִּי "Ardite" H0716) § Ard = "I shall subdue" 1) son of Benjamin 2) grandson of Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Ard. See also: Genesis 46:21; Numbers 26:40.
Study Notes — Genesis 46:21
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- Context
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- Genesis 46:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 46:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 46:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 46:21
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 46:21
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 46:21
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 46:21
- Sermons on Genesis 46:21
Context — The Children of Rachel
19The sons of Jacob’s wife Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin.
20Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph in the land of Egypt by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.
21The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.
22These are the sons of Rachel born to Jacob—fourteen in all. 23The son of Dan: Hushim.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 7:6–12 | The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael. The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, heads of their families—five in all. There were 22,034 mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies. The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons. Their genealogies were recorded according to the heads of their families—20,200 mighty men of valor. The son of Jediael: Bilhan. The sons of Bilhan: Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Chenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish, and Ahishahar. All these sons of Jediael were heads of their families, mighty men of valor; there were 17,200 fit for battle. The Shuppites and Huppites were descendants of Ir, and the Hushites were descendants of Aher. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 8:1–7 | Benjamin was the father of Bela, his firstborn; Ashbel was the second born, Aharah the third, Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. The sons of Bela: Addar, Gera, Abihud, Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah, Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram. These were the descendants of Ehud who were the heads of the families living in Geba and were exiled to Manahath: Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who carried them into exile and who was the father of Uzza and Ahihud. |
| 3 | Numbers 26:38–40 | These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans: The Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram, the Shuphamite clan from Shupham, and the Huphamite clan from Hupham. And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman. |
| 4 | Numbers 1:11 | from Benjamin, Abidan son of Gideoni; |
| 5 | Numbers 1:36–37 | From the sons of Benjamin, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, those registered to the tribe of Benjamin numbered 35,400. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 33:12 | Concerning Benjamin he said: “May the beloved of the LORD rest secure in Him; God shields him all day long, and upon His shoulders he rests.” |
| 7 | Genesis 49:27 | Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; in the morning he devours the prey, in the evening he divides the plunder.” |
Genesis 46:21 Summary
Genesis 46:21 lists the ten sons of Benjamin, providing a genealogical record of his family. This verse shows that God is interested in the details of human history and desires to redeem humanity through specific families and individuals (as seen in Romans 9:6-13). Just like Benjamin's sons, we are all part of a larger family and have a role to play in God's story. As we reflect on this verse, we can trust God to be faithful to His covenant promises in our own lives, just as He was to Jacob and his descendants (as stated in Genesis 28:10-22 and Genesis 32:22-33).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of listing the sons of Benjamin in Genesis 46:21?
The listing of the sons of Benjamin is important because it provides a genealogical record of the tribe of Benjamin, which is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as seen in Genesis 29:32 and Genesis 30:1-24, which lists the sons of Jacob.
How does this verse relate to the broader narrative of Genesis?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of Genesis 46, which describes Jacob's move to Egypt with his family, as seen in Genesis 46:1-7, and provides a detailed account of his descendants, highlighting God's faithfulness to His covenant promises, as stated in Genesis 12:1-3 and Genesis 15:1-21.
What can we learn about the character of Benjamin from his sons' names?
Although the Bible does not provide explicit information about the character of Benjamin based on his sons' names, we can infer that Benjamin's family was blessed by God, as seen in Genesis 35:16-20, and that his sons played a role in the larger story of God's people, as mentioned in Genesis 49:27.
How does this verse fit into the biblical theme of family and genealogy?
This verse highlights the importance of family and genealogy in the biblical narrative, as seen in Genesis 5:1-32 and Genesis 11:10-32, which provide genealogical records of the early descendants of Adam, demonstrating God's interest in the details of human history and His desire to redeem humanity through specific families and individuals, as stated in Romans 9:6-13.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail in the lives of His people, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the listing of Benjamin's sons encourage me to value and appreciate my own family heritage, as seen in Psalm 16:5-6 and Psalm 127:1-5?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of remembering and honoring my ancestors, as seen in Exodus 20:12 and Deuteronomy 5:16?
- In what ways can I trust God to be faithful to His covenant promises in my own life, just as He was to Jacob and his descendants, as stated in Genesis 28:10-22 and Genesis 32:22-33?
- How does this verse inspire me to pray for my own family and descendants, asking God to bless and guide them, as seen in Genesis 24:1-67 and Genesis 48:1-22?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 46:21
And the sons of Benjamin,.... The second son of Jacob by his wife Rachel; whose sons [were] Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard; in all one hundred and ten.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 46:21
And the sons of Benjamin were Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard. The sons of Benjamin. Ten are enumerated in this verse; and Dr.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 46:21
Whereof part seem to be born before his coming to Egypt, and part in Egypt, Benjamin being now but twenty and four years old.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 46:21
(21) Benjamin has ten sons: Numbers 26:38-40. 1 Chronicles 7:6. 1 Chronicles 8:1-5. Belah,Bela,Bela,Bela,Becher,(omitted)Becher,(omitted)Ashbel,Ashbel,Jediael.Ashbel,Gera,(omitted)(given as grandson)Naaman,(given as grandson)do.Ehi,Ahiram,Aharah, Nohah,Rosh,(omitted)Rapha (?)Muppim,Shupham,(given as grandson)Huppim,Hupham,do.Ard,(given as grandson)do.Thus in Numbers Benjamin has only five sons, but Naaman and Ard are also heads of families, and are described as sons of Bela. In Chronicles Benjamin is first described as having three sons, among whom appears Becher with numerous descendants, though omitted elsewhere, and then as having five sons, one of whom, Nohah, has a name completely different from any of those in the other three documents. And not only is Bela described as the father of Gera, Naaman, Muppim (called Sheplmphan), Huppim (called Huram), and Ard (called Addar): but also of Abihud, Abishua, Ahoah, and another Gera.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 46:21
21. the sons of Benjamin] The mention of Benjamin’s sons in a list purporting to be a record of those who came with Jacob into Egypt is of course irreconcilable with the narrative. But it illustrates the separate origin of these lists of names (connected with P) from the general narrative preserved by J and E. The difficulty experienced by the ordinary reader was possibly felt in very early times. The LXX gives Benjamin three sons, Bela, Chobor, and Ashbel; six grandsons, sons of Bela, viz. Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim; and one great-grandson, Ard, the son of Gera. If this list was the original form of the genealogy, it may have been modified, in order to get rid of the strange statement, that Benjamin’s grandsons and great-grandsons went down with Jacob into Egypt. Another version is given in Numbers 26:38-40. Becher] In LXX ×üâùñ. Cf. 2 Samuel 20:1, Sheba, the Bichrite. Gera] Omitted in Numbers 26.
In Judges 3:15 the “judge” Ehud, the Benjamite, is the son of Gera; and in 2 Samuel 16:5 Shimei, of the family of Saul, the Benjamite, is the son of Gera. Ehi] In Numbers 26:38, Ahiram, omitting Rosh. Muppim] In Numbers 26:39, Shephupham; in 1 Chronicles 7:12, Shuppim. Ehi, Rosh, Muppim are probably textual variations of Ahiram and Shephupham. Ard] = 1 Chronicles 8:3, Addar. In Numbers 26:40 Naaman and Ard are “sons of Bela.”
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 46:21
21. Naaman… Ard — In Numbers 26:40, these appear as sons of Bela.
Sermons on Genesis 46:21
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The People of God 02 What Sayest Thou of Him by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. He uses metaphors and imagery to convey the message of a new life and the trans |
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The Power of Grace by Thomas Reade | Thomas Reade preaches on the power of God's grace and the blessedness of divine favor, highlighting the promises of protection to His people throughout history. From Abram to Moses |