1 Chronicles 11:31 — Word Study
WLCאִיתַ֣י בֶּן־ רִיבַ֗י מִגִּבְעַת֙ בְּנֵ֣י בִנְיָמִ֔ן ס בְּנָיָ֖ה הַפִּרְעָתֹנִֽי׃
BSAIthaiʼIttay [son of strength] sonbên of RibaiRîybay [a descendant of] from GibeahGibʻâh [a city of Benjamin, hill or mound] of the Benjamitesbên [sons of the right hand, tribe of Benjamin] BenaiahBᵉnâyâh [Jehovah has built, a strong warrior] the PirathonitePirʻâthôwnîy [an inhabitant of Pirathon, a town in Ephraim]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אִיתַ֣י | Ittai | Noun proper masculine |
| בֶּן־ | [the] son of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| רִיבַ֗י | Ribai | Noun proper masculine |
| מִגִּבְעַת֙ | from Gibeah of | Preposition, noun common feminine singular construct |
| בְּנֵ֣י | [the] descendants of | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| בִנְיָמִ֔ן ס | Benjamin | Noun proper masculine |
| בְּנָיָ֖ה | Benaiah | Noun proper masculine |
| הַפִּרְעָתֹנִֽי׃ | the Pirathonite | Particle, noun gentilic masculine singular absolute |
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| BSB | Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites, Benaiah the Pirathonite, |
| KJV | Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite, |
| ASV | Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite, |
| YLT | Ithai son of Ribai of Gibeah, of the sons of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite, |
| WEB | Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite, |
| BBE | Ithai, the son of Ribai of Gibeah, of the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite, |
Where they part company is in the structural details of the translations, but the core information remains consistent.
The sentence is structured to present two main subjects, Ittai and Benaiah, with their respective details following each name.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 11:31
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Context — The Mighty Men of Davidgenerated
1 Chronicles 11:31 is part of a passage that lists the mighty men who served under King David, showcasing their bravery and loyalty. This verse specifically mentions Ittai, a warrior from Gibeah, and Benaiah, another notable figure, highlighting their tribal affiliations and backgrounds. The passage serves to honor these warriors and their contributions to David's reign, similar to how the accounts in 2 Samuel 23:29 also recognize their valor.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Samuel 23:29 | Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites, |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 1 reference, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — אִיתַי, 'i.Taigenerated
The name אִתַּי (Ittai) means 'with me' and refers to a Gittite commander in King David's army. He is noted for his loyalty and strength, serving as one of the thirty mighty warriors. The parsing indicates that it is a masculine proper noun, emphasizing his identity as a significant figure in David's military.
The name's association with strength is significant, as it reflects Ittai's role as a powerful warrior. His mention in both 2 Samuel 15:19 and 2 Samuel 23:29 reinforces his importance in the narrative of David's reign.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The translations agree on the identity and lineage of Ittai, with all versions recognizing him as the son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main structure of the verse centers around the noun phrases that identify the individuals. The finite verb is implied, as the list of names serves as a catalog of warriors. Each noun phrase is constructed to provide the name, lineage, and origin of each warrior, emphasizing their significance.
The order of the names reflects a traditional Hebrew listing, with Ittai followed by his father Ribai, and then his place of origin, Gibeah, establishing a clear lineage and connection to the tribe of Benjamin.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates אִתַּי as αιθι, which maintains the identification of Ittai but may reflect a different phonetic interpretation. This choice suggests a continuity in recognizing Ittai's role, although the Greek rendering does not carry the same connotation of strength as the Hebrew.
The translation aligns closely with the Hebrew text, indicating that the essential details regarding Ittai's lineage and origin were preserved in the Greek tradition.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 11:31 lists Ittai, the son of Ribai, from Gibeah of the Benjamites, and Benaiah, the Pirathonite. This verse highlights their roles as warriors in David's army, emphasizing their tribal connections and lineage.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Ittai was a Gittite commander and a loyal warrior in King David's army, known for his bravery.
Ribai means 'pleader with Jehovah', suggesting a devotion to God.
Gibeah is a city in Benjamin, known as the birthplace of King Saul and significant in Israel's history.
Benaiah was a strong warrior who served under David and Solomon, known for his military leadership.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What qualities do you think made Ittai a valuable warrior for David?
- How does understanding the lineage of these warriors enhance your reading of the text?
- In what ways can we show loyalty and bravery in our own lives?
- What can we learn from the backgrounds of these warriors about the importance of community and heritage?
Commentators on this verse — 3 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 11:31 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryIthai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 11 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(31) Ithai.—Samuel, “Ittai,” an older pronunciation. Not to be confused with “Ittai the Gittite” (2 Samuel 15:19). Gibeah . . . of Benjamin was near Ramah. Benaiah the Pirathonite.—1 Chronicles 27:14. Of course different from Benaiah son of Jehoiada. “Pirathon in the land of Ephraim” (Judges 12:15) may be the modern Ferâta, south-west of Shechem.
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 11 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges31. Ithai] In 2 Samuel 23:29 “Ittai,” the same name as in 2 Samuel 15:19; 2 Samuel 18:2, but a different person is meant. that pertained to] R.V. of. Benaiah the Pirathonite] So in 1 Chronicles 27:14; 2 Samuel 23:30. Pirathon was a town in Ephraim; Judges 12:15. Probably the place is mentioned also in 1Ma 9:50 (τὴνΘαμνάθαΦαραθών).
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 11 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah in Benjaminite territory, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
Tyndale line
Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite;
Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
Ithai the sonne of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Beniamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
Strictly literal
Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
Ithai son of Ribai of Gibeah, of the sons of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
Ithai son of Ribai of Gibeah, of the sons of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
Ithai the son of Ribai of Gib'ah, of the children of 'Benjamin, Benayah the Pir'athonite.
Ithai son of Ribai of Gibeah of Benjamin's descendants, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
From the Latin
Ethai the son of Ribai of Gabaath of the sons of Benjamin, Banal a Pharathonite,
Simplified
Ithai, son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites; Benaiah the Pirathonite;
Ithai, the son of Ribai of Gibeah, of the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint largely agree in their presentation of this verse, with seven of the eight words matched. This shows a strong consistency in the transmission of this part of the text, affirming the historical significance of Ittai and his lineage.
אִיתַ֣י בֶּן־ רִיבַ֗י מִגִּבְעַת֙ בְּנֵ֣י בִנְיָמִ֔ן ס בְּנָיָ֖ה הַפִּרְעָתֹנִֽי׃
7 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 11:31
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Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
אִתַּי (Ittay) refers to a name meaning 'with me.' It denotes a Gittite commander in King David's army and one of his 30 mighty warriors, also identified as Ithai. The entries consistently highlight his role during the United Monarchy, with references to 2 Samuel 15:19 and 2 Samuel 23:29.
אִתַּי n.pr.m.
one of David’s captains, a native of Gath
one of David’s 30 mighty men, a Benjamite
base
H863 אִתַּי
863 'Ittay it-tah'ee
or tIythay {ee-thah'ee}; from 854; near; Ittai or Ithai, the
name of a Gittite and of an Israelite:--Ithai, Ittai.
see HEBREW for 0854
אִתַּי (it.tay) — Ittai.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.15.19
§ Ittai or Ithai = "with me"
1) a Gittite commander from Gath in David's army
2) one of David's 30 mighty warriors, a Benjamite
אִתַּי (it.tay) — Ittai.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.29;
son of: Ribai (H7380); also called Ithai at 1Ch.11.31;
§ Ittai or Ithai = "with me"
1) a Gittite commander from Gath in David's army
2) one of David's 30 mighty warriors, a Benjamite
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
it'-a-i, it'-i ('ittay, 'ithay):
(1) A Gittite or native of Gath, one of David's chief captains and most faithful friends during the rebellion of Absalom (2Sa 15:11-22; 18:2,4,12). The narrative reveals David's chivalrous and unselfish spirit in time of trouble, as well as the most self-sacrificing loyalty on the part of Ittai. He seems to have but recently left his native city and joined David's army through personal attachment to the king. David rapidly promoted him. Hearing of Absalom's rebellion and approach to Jerusalem, he flees with David. The latter remonstrates, urges him to go back and join Absalom, as he is a foreigner and in exile. His interests are in the capital and with the king; there is no reason why he should be a fugitive and perhaps suffer the loss of everything; it would be better for him, with his band of men…
Ittai
Near; timely; or, with the Lord. (1.) A Benjamite, one of David’s thirty heroes (2 Sam. 23:29).
(2.) A native of Gath, a Philistine, who had apparently the command of the six hundred heroes who formed David’s band during his wanderings (2 Sam. 15:19-22; comp. 1 Sam. 23:13; 27:2; 30:9, 10). He is afterwards with David at Mahanaim, holding in the army equal rank with Joab and Abishai (2 Sam. 18:2, 5, 12). He then passes from view.
(with the Lord). "Ittai the Gittite," i.e. the native of Gath, a Philistine in the army of King David. He appears only during the revolution of Absalom. (B.C. 1023.) We first discern him on the morning of David’s flight. The king urges him to return. (2 Samuel 15:18,19) Comp. 1Sam 23:13; 27:2; 30:9,10,19,20 But ittai is firm; he is the king’s slave, and wherever his master goes he will go. Accordingly he is allowed by David to proceed. When the army was numbered and organized by David at Mahanaim, Ittai again appears, now in command of a third part of the force. (2 Samuel 18:2,5,12) Son of Ribai, from Gibeah of Benjamin; one of the thirty heroes of David’s guard. (2 Samuel…
→ A chief of David 2Sa 18:2; 1Ch 11:31
→ Supports David against Absalom 2Sa 15:19-22; 18:2,5
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
רִיבַי (Riybay) refers to an Israelite mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically as the father of Ittai the Benjamite. The name is derived from a root meaning 'contentious.' It appears in 2 Samuel 23:29, where Ribai is noted as a man from the tribe of Benjamin.
רִיבַי n.pr.m. in Benj.
base
H7380 רִיבַי
7380 Riybay ree-bah'-ee
from 7378; contentious; Ribai, an Israelite:--Ribai.
see HEBREW for 07378
רִיבַי (ri.vay) — Ribai.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.29;
father of: Ittai (H0863H)
§ Ribai = "pleader with Jehovah"
father of Ittai the Benjamite of Gibeah
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
strife
גִּבְעָה (Gib'ah) means 'hill' and refers to several locations in ancient Palestine, notably a city in the mountainous region of Judah and another in Benjamin, which is recognized as the birthplace of King Saul. The entries indicate that it is derived from a similar word, גִּבְעָה (H1389), emphasizing its geographical significance.
גִּבְעָה n.pr.loc. (hill)
a city of Judah
city of Benj.
a city of Ephraim
base
H1390 גִּבְעָה (hill)
1390 Gib`ah ghib-aw'
the same as 1389; Gibah; the name of three places in
Palestine:--Gibeah, the hill.
see HEBREW for 01389
גִּבְעָה (giv.ah) — Gibeah.
§ Gibeah = "hill"
a city in the mountain district of Judah
גִּבְעָה (giv.ah) — Gibeah.
§ Gibeah = "hill"
a city of Benjamin, birthplace of king Saul
Prep | N-proper — Preposition · noun common feminine singular constructHR/Ncfsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural constructHNcmpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
The Hebrew word בִּנְיָמִין (i.e., *Binyamiyn*) means 'son of the right hand.' It refers primarily to Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, as well as to the tribe descended from him. The entries also mention a son of Bilhan and several individuals from the time of Ezra. Notably, the name is associated with various contexts in the Old Testament.
בִּנְיָמִין n.pr.m. 166 (son of (the) right hand)—
youngest son of Jacob, so called by him, but Rachel, the mother, who died at Benjamin's birth, called בֶּן־אוֹנִ֑י (q.v.)
son of Bilhan and great-grandson of Benjamin
a Jew of Ezra's time
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H1144 בִּנְיָמִין . youngest son of Jacob, so called by him, but Rachel, the mother, who died at Benjamin's birth, called בֶּן־אוֹנִ֑י (q.v.)
. son of Bilhan and great-grandson of Benjamin
. a Jew of Ezra's time
1144 Binyamiyn bin-yaw-mene'
from 1121 and 3225; son of (the) right hand; Binjamin,
youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and
its territory:--Benjamin.
see HEBREW for 01121
see HEBREW for 03225
בִּנְיָמִין (bin.ya.min) — Benjamin.
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.35.18;
son of: Israel (H3478) and Rachel (H7354);
brother of: Joseph (H3130);
half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783);
father of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Rosh (H7220), Muppim (H4649), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Jamin at 1Sa.9.1,4; 22.7; 1x
§ Benjamin = "son of the right hand"
1) Jacob's and Rachel's youngest son, Joseph's full brother
2) son of Bilhan, great-grandson of Benjamin
3) a Benjamite, one of the sons of Harim, in the time of Ezra who had taken a strange wife
HNpm — Noun proper masculineHNpm
ben'-ja-min (binyamin, or binyamin; Beniaein, Beniamin):
1. The Patriarch:
The youngest of Jacob's sons. His mother Rachel died in giving him birth. As she felt death approaching she called him Benoni, "son of my sorrow." Fearing, probably, that this might bode evil for the child--for names have always preserved a peculiar significance in the East--Jacob called him Benjamin, "son of the fight hand" (Ge 35:17 ff). He alone of Jacob's sons was born in Palestine, between Bethel and Ephrath. Later in the chapter, in the general enumeration of the children born in Paddan-ar am, the writer fails to except Benjamin (Ge 35:24). Joseph was his full brother. In the history where Benjamin appears as an object of solicitude to his father and brothers, we must not forget that he was already a…
Benjamin
Son of my right hand. (1.) The younger son of Jacob by Rachel (Gen. 35:18). His birth took place at Ephrath, on the road between Bethel and Bethlehem, at a short distance from the latter place. His mother died in giving him birth, and with her last breath named him Ben-oni, son of my pain, a name which was changed by his father into Benjamin. His posterity are called Benjamites (Gen. 49:27; Deut. 33:12; Josh. 18:21).
The tribe of Benjamin at the Exodus was the smallest but one (Num. 1:36, 37; Ps. 68:27). During the march its place was along with Manasseh…
(son of the right hand, fortunate). The youngest of the children of Jacob. His birth took place on the road between Bethel and Bethlehem, near the latter, B.C. 1729. His mother, Rachel, died in the act of giving him birth, naming him with her last breath Ben-oni (son of my sorrow). This was by Jacob changed into Benjamin. (Genesis 35:16,18) Until the journeys of Jacob’s sons and Jacob himself into Egypt we hear nothing of Benjamin. Nothing personal is known of him. Henceforward the history of Benjamin is the history of the tribe. A man of the tribe of Benjamin, son of bilhan, and the head of a family of warriors. (1 Chronicles 7:10) One of the "sons of Harim," an Israelite in the time of Ezra who had married a foreign wife. (Ezra…
The youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, Ge 35:16-18. Rachel died immediately after he was born, and with her last breath named him Ben-oni, the son of my sorrow; but Jacob called him Benjamin, son of my right hand. He was a great comfort to his father, who saw in him the beloved wife he had buried, and Joseph whose loss he mourned. He could hardly be persuaded to let him go with his brethren to Egypt, Ge 42:38. The tribe of Benjamin was small at first and was almost exterminated in the days of the Judges, Jud 20:1-48, but afterwards greatly increased, 2Ch 14:8 17:17. It was valiant, Ge 49:27, and "beloved of the Lord,"…
בְּנָיָ֫הוּ (Benaiah) means "Jehovah has built" and refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, most notably a chief warrior under King David, son of Jehoiada. He is recognized for his loyalty to Solomon and his military leadership. The entries note various Benaiahs, including Levites and others from different tribes, but they all share the same name and meaning.
בְּנָיָ֫הוּ, בְּנָיָה n.pr.m. (Yah hath built up)—
one of David’s captains and heroes, son of Jehoiada
one of David’s thirty
a Simeonite
Levites
Israelites
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H1141 בְּנָיָ֫הוּ, בְּנָיָה
1141 Bnayah ben-aw-yaw'
or (prolonged) Bnayahuw {ben-aw-yaw'-hoo}; from 1129 and
3050; Jah has built; Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites:--
Benaiah.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 03050
בְּנָיָ֫הוּ (be.na.yah) — Benaiah.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.8.18;
son of: Jehoiada (H3077);
father of: Ammizabad (H5990)
§ Benaiah = "Jehovah has built" or "Yahweh has built up"
1) one of David's mighty warriors, son of Jehoiada the chief priest, a Levite, set by David over his bodyguard, later having remained faithful to Solomon during Adonijah's attempt on the crown, was raised into the place of Joab as commander-in-chief of the army
2) the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite, one of David's thirty mighty warriors, and the captain of the eleventh monthly course
3) a Simeonite, a prince of the families of Simeon
4) a Levite in the time of David who played with a psaltery on Alamoth
5) a priest in the time of David, appointed to blow the trumpet before the ark
6) a Levite of the sons of Asaph
7) a Levite in the time of Hezekiah
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
be-na'-ya, be-ni'-a (benayah, benayahu, "Yahweh has built." Compare HPN, 182, 265, 268):
(1) Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada of Kabzeel (compare Jos 15:21), was a man of "mighty deeds" and was more honorable than any of the mighty men of David except the three chiefs. Therefore David made him his chief counselor (2Sa 23:23 m; month compare 1Ch 27:34 where the order of names seems to be reversed) and set him over the Cherethites (compare Carites, 2Ki 11:4 ff and margin) and Pelethites and he was made the 3rd captain of the host and chief over the course of the 3rd (1Ch 27:5 f;
Benaiah
Built up by Jehovah. (1.) The son of Jehoiada, chief priest (1 Chr. 27:5). He was set by David over his body-guard of Cherethites and Pelethites (2 Sam. 8:18; 1 Kings 1:32; 1 Chr. 18:17). His exploits are enumerated in 2 Sam. 23:20, 21, 22; 1 Chr. 11:22. He remained faithful to Solomon (1 Kings 1:8, 10, 26), by whom he was raised to the rank of commander-in-chief (1 Kings 2:25, 29, 30, 34, 35; 4:4).
(made by the Lord). The son of Jehoiada the chief priest, (1 Chronicles 27:5) of the tribe of Levi, though a native of Kabzeel, (2 Samuel 23:20) set by David, (1 Chronicles 11:25) over his body-guard. (2 Samuel 8:18; 20:23; 1 Kings 1:38; 1 Chronicles 18:17) One of the mighty men. (2 Samuel 23:22,23; 1 Chronicles 11:25; 27:6) The exploits which gave him this rank are narrated in (2 Samuel 23:20,21;
Son of Jehoiada, and commander of David’s bodyguards. Several instances of his rare bravery are recorded, 2Sa 8:18 2Sa 23:20-23. He adhered to Solomon when some favored the pretensions of Adonijah, slew Joab at the command of Solomon, and was made general of the army in his stead, 1Ki 1:36 2:29-35.
פִּרְעָתוֹנִי (Pir`athowniy) refers to an inhabitant of Pirathon, derived from the root word for Pirathon itself. It is described as a gentilic adjective, meaning 'of Pirathon' or 'Pirathonite.' The term suggests a connection to the place Pirathon, which is noted for its princely connotations.
פִּרְעָתוֹנִי adj.gent. of foregoing [q.df.ad], cf. פִּרְעָתֹנִי
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H6553 פִּרְעָתוֹנִי, פִּרְעָתֹנִי
6553 Pir`athowniy pir-aw-tho-nee'
or Pirathoniy {pir-aw-tho-nee'}; patrial from 6552; a
Pirathonite or inhabitant of Pirathon:--Pirathonite.
see HEBREW for 06552
פִּרְעָתוֹנִי (pir.a.to.ni) — Pirathon.
Pirathonite, of Pirathon "princely"
an inhabitant of Pirathon
Another spelling of pir.a.ton (פִּרְעָתוֹן "Pirathon" H6552)
Art | Ngmsa — Particle · noun gentilic masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ngmsa
Pirathonite
(1.) Abdon, the son of Hillel, so called, Judg. 12:13, 15.
(2.) Benaiah the Ephraimite (2 Sam. 23:30), one of David’s thirty heroes.
a native of or dweller in Pirathon. Two such are named in the Bible:-- Abdon ben-Hillel. (Judges 12:13,15) "Benaiah the Pirathonite of the children of Ephraim," (1 Chronicles 27:14)
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