1 Chronicles 5:13 — Word Study
WLCוַאֲחֵיהֶ֞ם לְבֵ֣ית אֲבוֹתֵיהֶ֗ם מִֽיכָאֵ֡ל וּמְשֻׁלָּ֡ם וְ֠שֶׁבַע וְיוֹרַ֧י וְיַעְכָּ֛ן וְזִ֥יעַ וָעֵ֖בֶר שִׁבְעָֽה׃ ס
BSATheir kinsmenʼâch [brethren of the house of their fathers, close relatives] by families wereʼâb [houses of their kindreds] MichaelMîykâʼêl MeshullamMᵉshullâm Shebashebaʻ [a place in Palestine, a Gadite] JoraiYôwray△ [meaning'God will teach'] JacanYaʻkân△ [an Israelite from the tribe of Gad] ZiaZîyaʻ△ [a Gadite living in Bashan] and EberʻÊbêr [a great-grandson of Shem, meaning'the other side'] seven [in all]shebaʻ
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַאֲחֵיהֶ֞ם | and relatives their | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| לְבֵ֣ית | to [the] house of | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| אֲבוֹתֵיהֶ֗ם | ancestors their | Noun common feminine plural construct, suffix |
| מִֽיכָאֵ֡ל | Michael | Noun proper masculine |
| וּמְשֻׁלָּ֡ם | and Meshullam | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וְ֠שֶׁבַע | and Sheba | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וְיוֹרַ֧י | and Jorai | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וְיַעְכָּ֛ן | and Jakan | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וְזִ֥יעַ | and Zia | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וָעֵ֖בֶר | and Eber | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| שִׁבְעָֽה׃ ס | seven | Noun common, both singular absolute |
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| BSB | Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all. |
| KJV | And their brethren of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven. |
| ASV | And their brethren of their fathers’ houses: Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jacan, and Zia, and Eber, seven. |
| YLT | and their brethren of the house of their fathers [are] Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven. |
| WEB | Their brothers of their fathers’ houses: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber, seven. |
| BBE | And their brothers, the men of their family: Michael and Meshullam and Sheba and Jorai and Jacan and Zia and Eber, seven of them. |
Where they part company is in the emphasis on the significance of the number seven — see How Translations Differ.
The main clause identifies the kinsmen, with additional phrases providing context about their familial relationships and the total number.
5 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Ellicott, AdamClarke & more — read them ›
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The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
3 of 11 occur nowhere else in the Old Testament — words chosen on purpose.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 5:13
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Context — Genealogy of the Tribe of Gadgenerated
1 Chronicles 5:13 presents a list of kinsmen from the tribe of Gad, specifically mentioning seven individuals. This verse serves to establish the lineage and connections within the tribe, emphasizing the importance of familial ties in Israelite society. The chronicler records these names to preserve the heritage of the people of Israel, particularly those from Gad, as part of the larger genealogical narrative found throughout the book.
Cross References
The Key Word — אָח, va.'a.chei.Hemgenerated
The word אָח (ach) means 'brother' and encompasses a range of relationships, including literal siblings and close relatives. In this context, it highlights the familial bonds among the members of the tribe of Gad, emphasizing their kinship as part of a larger family structure.
The parsing as a noun common masculine plural construct with a suffix indicates that this term is used to refer to multiple male relatives, reinforcing the communal aspect of their identity within the tribe.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
Translations generally agree on the meaning of the names listed in this verse.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main clause of the verse lists the kinsmen, with the finite verb being implied in the structure. The names are presented in a noun phrase that serves as the subject of the sentence.
The structure is straightforward, with the names following the introductory phrase, indicating their familial relationship and emphasizing their collective identity as part of the tribe.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates the Hebrew names directly, maintaining their original form. This choice shows a commitment to preserving the identity of the individuals listed, reflecting the importance of these names in the genealogical tradition.
The Greek word for 'brother' used in the Septuagint is ἀδελφοὶ, which aligns with the Hebrew meaning, reinforcing the familial connections among the individuals.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 5:13 lists the kinsmen of the tribe of Gad, naming seven individuals: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber. This verse emphasizes their familial connections and the importance of lineage in Israelite society.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The number seven often symbolizes completeness or perfection in the Bible, highlighting the full representation of the kinsmen from the tribe of Gad.
These names are essential for understanding the genealogical heritage of the Israelites, particularly the tribe of Gad, and they reflect the communal identity of the people.
Each name carries meaning and significance, often reflecting the character or role of the individual within the tribe, as well as their connections to historical events.
This verse contributes to the genealogical framework of 1 Chronicles, which aims to document the lineage and heritage of the Israelites, affirming their identity and God's promises to them.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What can I learn about the importance of family and community from this verse?
- How do the names listed reflect the history and identity of the tribe of Gad?
- In what ways can I honor my own family heritage?
- How does understanding genealogies in the Bible enhance my reading of scripture?
Commentators on this verse — 5 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 5:13 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd their brethren of the house of their fathers,.... Who were also men of eminence and note in them: were, Michael, and Meshullam, and Shebai, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven; so
Read John Gill on 1 Chronicles 5 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryJoel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 5 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(11-17) THE SONS OF GAD, THEIR CLANS, , AND .(11) And the children of Gad dwelt over against them.—That is, adjoining them on the east of Jordan.In the land of Bashan unto Salcah.—(Joshua 13:11.) Bashan, the ancient dominion of the giant Og (Numbers 21:33-35; Deuteronomy 3:1-12). Salcah now Sulkhad, on the south-east slope of Jebel Hauran in the extreme east of Gilead. (12) Joel the chief (or, first; literally, head), and Shaphan the next (or second.)—Genesis 46:15 enumerates seven sons of Gad, a number corresponding with the clans of 1 Chronicles 5:13; but none of the names are the same. In Bashan.—This expression goes to prove that clans, not individuals, are intended. Joel is also the…
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 5 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 13. And their brethren] This verse is wanting both in the Syriac and in the Arabic.
Read AdamClarke on 1 Chronicles 5 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges13. of the house of their fathers … Jachan … and Heber] R.V. of their fathers’ houses … Jacan … and Eber.
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 5 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all.
Their brothers of their fathers’ houses: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber, seven.
Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all.
Their relatives, listed according to their families, included Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber – seven in all.
Tyndale line
And their brethren of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.
And their brethren of their fathers’ houses: Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jacan, and Zia, and Eber, seven.
And their brethren of their fathers’ houses; Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jacan, and Zia, and Eber, seven.
And their brethren of the house of their fathers were , Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.
And their brethren of the house of their fathers were Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Sorai, and Iacan, and Zia and Eber, seuen.
Strictly literal
And their brethren according to their fathers' houses were Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jaachan, and Zia, and Eber, seven.
and their brethren of the house of their fathers [are] Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.
and their brothers of the house of their fathers [are] Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber—seven.
And their brethren according to their family divisions were, Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba', and Jorai, and Ya'kan, and Zia', and 'Eber, seven.
Their relatives, by their fathers' families, were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jakan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all.
From the Latin
And their brethren according to the houses of their kindreds, were Michael, and Mosollam, and Sebe, and Jorai, and Jacan, and Zie, and Heber, seven.
Simplified
Their relatives, according to family, were: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—a total of seven.
And their brothers, the men of their family: Michael and Meshullam and Sheba and Jorai and Jacan and Zia and Eber, seven of them.
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 agree on the names and structure of this verse, with all eleven words matched. This consistency highlights the reliability of the genealogical record as preserved in these ancient texts.
וַאֲחֵיהֶ֞ם לְבֵ֣ית אֲבוֹתֵיהֶ֗ם מִֽיכָאֵ֡ל וּמְשֻׁלָּ֡ם וְ֠שֶׁבַע וְיוֹרַ֧י וְיַעְכָּ֛ן וְזִ֥יעַ וָעֵ֖בֶר שִׁבְעָֽה׃ ס
11 of the 11 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
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 5:13
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
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.
אָח (ach) means 'brother' and encompasses a broad range of relationships, including literal siblings, half-brothers, and metaphorical kinship. It can refer to any male relative or compatriot, and it may also imply resemblance or reciprocal relationships. The term is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, highlighting both familial and figurative connections.
אָח 630 n.m. brother
brother, born of same mother (& father)
indef. = relative
fig. of resemblance
in phr. one … another
base
H251 אָח brother
251 'ach awkh
a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of
literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance
(like 1)):--another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other.
Compare also the proper names beginning with "Ah-" or "Ahi-".
see HEBREW for 01
אָח (ach) — brother: male-sibling.
: male-sibling
1) brother
1a) brother of same parents
1b) half-brother (same father)
1c) relative, kinship, same tribe
1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship)
1e) (fig.) of resemblance
אָח (ach) — brother: male-relative.
: male-relative
1) brother
1a) brother of same parents
1b) half-brother (same father)
1c) relative, kinship, same tribe
1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship)
1e) (fig.) of resemblance
אָח (ach) — brother: compatriot.
: compatriot
1) brother
1a) brother of same parents
1b) half-brother (same father)
1c) relative, kinship, same tribe
1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship)
1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Conj | N-mp | Suff — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHC/Ncmpc/Sp3mp
The Hebrew word בַּיִת (*bayith*) means 'house' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including dwelling, family, and place. It can refer to physical structures, such as homes and temples, as well as metaphorical uses like the body or household affairs. The word is built from the root related to 'between' and appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament.
בֵּית fem. of בַּיִן, בֵּין prep. between
base
בַּ֫יִת 2034 n.m. house
house
place
receptacle
of house as containing a family
household, family (592 t.)
house, including household affairs
lit. housewards, hence metaph. inwards
מִבַּיִת
adv. on the inside
prep. within
base
H1004a בֵּית fem. of בַּיִן, בֵּין prep. between H1004b בַּ֫יִת house
1004 bayith bah'-yith
probably from 1129 abbreviated; a house (in the greatest
variation of applications, especially family, etc.):--court,
daughter, door, + dungeon, family, + forth of, X great as
would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter)house(-hold),
inside(-ward), palace, place, + prison, + steward, + tablet,
temple, web, + within(-out).
see HEBREW for 01129
בֵּית (bet) — place.
nm
place, origin, between
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — house: home.
: home/temple/building
nm
1) house
1a) house, dwelling habitation
1b) shelter or abode of animals
1c) human bodies (fig.)
1d) of Sheol
1e) of abode of light and darkness
1f) of land of Ephraim
2) place
3) receptacle
4) home, house as containing a family
5) household, family
5a) those belonging to the same household
5b) family of descendants, descendants as organized body
6) household affairs
7) inwards (metaph.)
8) (TWOT) temple
adv
9) on the inside
prep
10) within
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth-(ashbea).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
Combined with ash.be.a (אַשְׁבֵּעַ "Ashbea" H0791)
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth (Haggan).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
Combined with hag (גַּן "Haggan" H1588)
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth-(togarmah).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
HR/Ncmsc — Preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHR/Ncmsc
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…
אָב (av) means 'father' and encompasses various roles such as the literal father of an individual, God as the father of His people, and the head of a household or clan. It can also refer to an ancestor, originator of a profession, or a figure of respect and protection. Notably, it can imply a ruler or chief in later contexts.
אָב 1101 n.m. father
father of individual
of God as father of his people
head of household, family or clan
ancestor
originator or patron of a class, profession, or art
fig. of producer, generator
fig. of benevolence & protection
term of respect & honor
specif., ruler, chief (late)
base
H1 אָב father . father of individual
. of God as father of his people
. head of household, family or clan
. ancestor
. originator or patron of a class, profession, or art
. fig. of producer, generator
. fig. of benevolence & protection
. term of respect & honor
. specif., ruler, chief (late)
1 'ab awb
a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or
figurative and remote application):--chief,
(fore-)father(-less), X patrimony, principal. Compare names
in "Abi-".
אָב (av) — father.
1) father of an individual
2) of God as father of his people
3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan
4) ancestor
4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person
4b) of people
5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art
6) of producer, generator (fig.)
7) of benevolence and protection (fig.)
8) term of respect and honour
9) ruler or chief (spec.)
Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
אָב (av) — (Huram)-abi.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.7.13; also called Huram-abi (KJV: "Huram my father's") at 2Ch.2.13; 4.16;
Combined with chi.ram (חִירָם "Hiram" H2438H)
אָב (av) — father of.
The father of Gibeon, also known as Abiel - a man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.9.1;
son of: Zeror (H6872C); married to Maacah (H4601N);
N-mp | Suff — Noun common feminine plural construct · suffixHNcfpc/Sp3mp
מִיכָאֵל (Miyka'el) means "who is like God?" It refers primarily to Michael, an archangel known for defending Israel. The name also appears in reference to various individuals, including several Israelites from different tribes, such as an Asherite and Gadites, mentioned in Numbers and Chronicles. The entries do not show significant disagreement.
מִיכָאֵל n.pr.m. Michael (Who is like God?)
base
H4317 מִיכָאֵל
4317 Miyka'el me-kaw-ale'
from 4310 and (the prefix derivative from) 3588 and 410; who
(is) like God?; Mikael, the name of an archangel and of nine
Israelites:--Michael.
see HEBREW for 04310
see HEBREW for 03588
see HEBREW for 0410
מִיכָאֵל (mi.kha.el) — Michael.
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.13.13;
father of: Sethur (H5639)
§ Michael = "who is like God"
1) one of, the chief, or the first archangel who is described as the one who stands in time of conflict for the children of Israel
2) an Asherite, father of Sethur, one of the 12 spies of Israel
3) one of the Gadites who settled in the land of Bashan
4) another Gadite, ancestor of Abihail
5) a Gershonite Levite, ancestor of Asaph
6) one of the 5 sons of Izrahiah of the tribe of Issachar
7) a Benjamite of the sons of Beriah
8) one of the captains from Manasseh who joined David at Ziklag
9) father or ancestor of Omri, chief of the tribe of Issachar in the reign of David
10) one of the sons of Jehoshaphat who were murdered by their elder brother, Jehoram
11) father or ancestor of Zebadiah, of the sons of Shephatiah
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Michael
Who is like God? (1.) The title given to one of the chief angels (Dan. 10:13, 21; 12:1). He had special charge of Israel as a nation. He disputed with Satan (Jude 1:9) about the body of Moses. He is also represented as warning against “that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world” (Rev. 12:7-9).
(2.) The father of Sethur, the spy selected to represent Asher (Num. 13:13).
(3.) 1 Chr. 7:3, a chief of the tribe of Issachar.
(4.) 1 Chr. 8:16, a Benjamite.
(who is like God?). An Asherite, father of Sethur, one of the twelve spies. (Numbers 13:13) One of the Gadites who settled in the land of Bashan. (1 Chronicles 5:13) Another Gadite, ancestor of Abihail. (1 Chronicles 5:14) A Gershionite Levite, ancestor of Asaph. (1 Chronicles 6:40) One of the five sons of Izrahiah, of the tribe of Issachar. (1 Chronicles 7:3) A Benjamite of the sons of Beriah. (1 Chronicles 8:16) One of the captains of the "thousands" of Manasseh who joined David at Ziklag. (1 Chronicles 12:20)…
See ARCHANGEL.
מְשֻׁלָּם (Mshullam) is a Hebrew name meaning 'friend.' It refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, including a grandfather of Shaphan, a son of Zerubbabel, and various Benjamites and Levites involved in rebuilding Jerusalem. The name appears in contexts related to the Divided Monarchy and post-exilic restoration, notably in 2 Kings 22:3 and Ezra 10:29.
מְשֻׁלָּם n.pr.m.
grandfather of Shaphan
son of Zerub.
in Benj.
in Gad
wall-builders
a chief
H4918 מְשֻׁלָּם
4918 Mshullam mesh-ool-lawm'
from 7999; allied; Meshullam, the name of seventeen
Israelites:--Meshullam.
see HEBREW for 07999
מְשֻׁלָּם (me.shul.lam) — Meshullam.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ki.22.3;
father of: Azaliah (H0683)
§ Meshullam = "friend"
1) grandfather of Shaphan, the scribe
2) son of Zerubbabel
3) a Benjamite of the sons of Elpaal
4) a Benjamite, father of Sallu
5) a Benjamite who lived at Jerusalem after the captivity
6) a Benjamite
6a) perhaps the same as 3 or 4
7) a Gadite in the reign of king Jotham of Judah
8) son of Berechiah who assisted in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem
9) son of Besodeiah who assisted Jehoiada the son of Paseah in restoring the old gate of Jerusalem
10) a chief of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
11) father of Hilkiah and high priest probably in the reign of king Amon of Judah
11a) perhaps the same as 'Shallum'
12) a priest, son of Meshillemith or Meshillemoth, son of Immer, and ancestor of Maasiai or Amashai
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
Meshullam
Befriended. (1.) One of the chief Gadites in Bashan in the time of Jotham (1 Chr. 5:13).
(2.) Grandfather of Shaphan, “the scribe,” in the reign of Josiah (2 Kings 22:3).
(3.) A priest, father of Hilkiah (1 Chr. 9:11; Neh. 11:11), in the reign of Ammon; called Shallum in 1 Chr. 6:12.
(4.) A Levite of the family of Kohath (2 Chr. 34:12), in the reign of Josiah.
(5.) 1 Chr. 8:17.
(6.) 1 Chr. 3:19.
(friend). Ancestor of Shaphan the scribe. (2 Kings 22:3) The son of Zerubbabel. (1 Chronicles 3:19) A Gadite in the reign of Jotham king of Judah. (1 Chronicles 5:13) A Benjamite, of the sons of Elpaal. (1 Chronicles 8:17) A Benjamite, father of Sallu. (1 Chronicles 9:7; Nehemiah 11:7) A Benjamite who lived at Jerusalem after the captivity. (1 Chronicles 9:8) The same as Shallum, who was high priest probably in the reign of Amon, and father of Hilkiah. (1 Chronicles…
peaceable; perfect; their parables
שֶׁ֫בַע (sheva`) means 'seven' and refers to several entities, including a town in Simeon and individuals from the tribes of Benjamin and Gad. The name is associated with a man named Sheba, who led a rebellion against David (2 Samuel 20:1). The entries highlight its use as a personal name and a geographical location, but do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicons.
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H7652a שֶׁ֫בַע . in Benj.
. in Gad
H7652b שֶׁבַע in Simeon
7652 sheba` sheh'-bah
the same as 7651; seven; Sheba, the name of a place in
Palestine, and of two Israelites:--Sheba.
see HEBREW for 07651
שֶׁ֫בַע (she.va) — Sheba.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.20.1;
son of: Bichri (H1075)
§ Sheba = "seven"
1) Benjamite, son of Bichri and one who led a rebellion against David
2) Gadite, brother of Michael, Meshullam, Jorai, Jachan, Zia, and Heber
שֶׁבַע (she.va) — Sheba.
Sheba = "seven"
a town in Simeon
Another name of be.er she.va (בְּאֵר שֶׁ֫בַע "Beersheba" H0884)
שֶׁ֫בַע (she.va) — Sheba.
A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.13;
son of: Abihail (H0032I);
brother of: Michael (H4317H), Meshullam (H4918I), Jorai (H3140), Jacan (H3275), Zia (H2127) and Eber (H5677H)
§ Sheba = "seven"
a town in Simeon
Conj | Adj — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
Sheba
An oath, seven. (1.) Heb. shebha, the son of Raamah (Gen. 10:7), whose descendants settled with those of Dedan on the Persian Gulf.
(2.) Heb. id. A son of Joktan (Gen. 10:28), probably the founder of the Sabeans.
(3.) Heb. id. A son of Jokshan, who was a son of Abraham by Keturah (Gen. 25:3).
(4.) Heb. id. A kingdom in Arabia Felix. Sheba, in fact, was Saba in Southern Arabia, the Sabaeans of classical geography, who carried on the trade in spices with the other peoples of the ancient world. They were Semites, speaking one of the two main dialects of Himyaritic or South Arabic. Sheba had become a monarchy before the days of Solomon. Its queen brought him gold, spices, and precious stones (
one of the towns of the allotment of Simeon, (Joshua 19:2) probably the same as Shema. (Joshua 15:26)
1. Son of Raamah, Ge 10:7. His posterity is supposed to have settled near the head of the Persian Gulf. See CUSH and RAAMAH.
2. Son of Joktan, of the race of Shem, Ge 10:28. See SABEANS 2.
3. Son of Jokshan, and grandson of Abraham by Keturah, Ge 25:3. He is supposed to have settled in Arabia Deserta.
4. A turbulent Benjamite, who after the death of Absalom made a fruitless effort to excite a rebellion in Israel against David. Being pursued, and besieged in Abel-beth-maachah, near the southern part of Lebanon, he was beheaded by the people of the city, 2Sa 20:1-26.
captivity; old man; repose; oath
יוֹרַי (Yowray) refers to Jorai, a man from the tribe of Gad mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:13. The name means 'Jehovah has taught me.' He is noted as a chief of the Gadites living in Gilead during the reign of King Jotham of Judah, and he is the son of Abihail and brother to several others.
יוֹרַי (whom Yah teacheth) n.pr.m. chief of tribe of Gad 1 Ch 5:13
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H3140 יוֹרַי
3140 Yowray yo-rah'-ee
from 3384; rainy; Jorai, an Israelite:--Jorai.
see HEBREW for 03384
יוֹרַי (yo.ray) — Jorai.
A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.13;
son of: Abihail (H0032I);
brother of: Michael (H4317H), Meshullam (H4918I), Sheba (H7652), Jacan (H3275), Zia (H2127) and Eber (H5677H)
§ Jorai = "Jehovah has taught me"
one of the Gadites dwelling at Gilead in Bashan in the reign of king Jotham of Judah
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
jo'-ra-i (yoray, "whom Yahweh teaches"): A Gadite chief, but possibly the name of a clan (1Ch 5:13).
(whom Jehovah teaches), one of the Gadites dwelling at Gilead in Bashan, in the reign of Jothan king of Judah. (1 Chronicles 5:13)
→ A Gadite 1Ch 5:13
יַעְכָּן (Ya`kan) refers to Jakan, a Gadite mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:13. The name is derived from a root meaning 'troublesome.' Jakan is noted as one of seven chief men of the tribe of Gad, and he is identified as the son of Abihail and brother to several others.
יַעְכָּן n.pr.m. Gadite 1 Ch 5:13
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H3275 יַעְכָּן
3275 Ya`kan yah-kawn'
from the same as 5912; troublesome; Jakan, an
Israelite:--Jachan.
see HEBREW for 05912
יַעְכָּן (ya.kan) — Jacan.
A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.13;
son of: Abihail (H0032I);
brother of: Michael (H4317H), Meshullam (H4918I), Sheba (H7652), Jorai (H3140), Zia (H2127) and Eber (H5677H)
§ Jachan = "troublesome"
one of seven chief men of the tribe of Gad
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
ja'-kan (ya`aqan).
See JAAKAN.
(sagacious), son of Ezer the Horite. (1 Chronicles 1:42) The same as JAAKANJAAKAN. [And see AKAN]
same as Achan
→ See JAAKAN
זִיעַ (zi.a) refers to Zia, a man from the tribe of Gad, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:13. The name is associated with the meaning 'tumult' and indicates his familial connections, including his brothers Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, and Eber. The word is derived from a root meaning 'agitation'.
זִיעַ n.pr.m. a Gadite 1 Ch 5:13
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H2127 זִיעַ
2127 Ziya` zee'-ah
from 2111; agitation; Zia, an Israelite:--Zia.
see HEBREW for 02111
זִיעַ (zi.a) — Zia.
A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.13;
son of: Abihail (H0032I);
brother of: Michael (H4317H), Meshullam (H4918I), Sheba (H7652), Jorai (H3140), Jacan (H3275) and Eber (H5677H)
§ Zia = "tumult"
one of the Gadites who dwelt in Bashan
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
zi'-a (zia`, meaning uncertain): A Gadite, possibly the name of a Gadite clan (1Ch 5:13).
Zia
Fear, a Gadite (1 Chr. 5:13).
(motion), one of the Gadites who dwelt in Bashan. (1 Chronicles 5:13) (B.C. 1014.)
sweat; swelling
The Hebrew word עֵ֫בֶר (*Eber*) refers to a name associated with several individuals in the Old Testament, including a patriarch, a Gadite chief, and various Benjamites. It is derived from a root meaning 'the region beyond.' Notably, Eber is the son of Shelah and the father of Peleg and Joktan, appearing in genealogies and historical contexts.
עֵ֫בֶר n.pr.m. Eber (perh. eponym of Hebrews)
‘son’ of Shelaḥ, and ‘grandson’ of Arpachshad
a Gadite chief
Benjamite names
a priest
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H5677 עֵ֫בֶר Eber (perh. eponym of Hebrews) . ‘son’ of Shelaḥ, and ‘grandson’ of Arpachshad
. a Gadite chief
. Benjamite names
. a priest
5677 `Eber ay'-ber
the same as 5676; Eber, the name of two patriarchs and four
Israelites:--Eber, Heber.
see HEBREW for 05676
עֵ֫בֶר (e.ver) — Eber.
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.21;
son of: Shelah (H7974);
father of: Peleg (H6389) and Joktan (H3355)
Also named: Eber (Ἐβέρ "Eber" G1443)
§ Eber or Heber = "the region beyond"
1) son of Salah, great grandson of Shem, father of Peleg and Joktan
2) a Gadite chief
3) a Benjamite, son of Elpaal and descendant of Sharahaim
4) a Benjamite, son of Shashak
5) a priest in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua
עֵ֫בֶר (e.ver) — Eber.
A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.13;
son of: Abihail (H0032I);
brother of: Michael (H4317H), Meshullam (H4918I), Sheba (H7652), Jorai (H3140), Jacan (H3275) and Zia (H2127)
§ Eber or Heber = "the region beyond"
1) son of Salah, great grandson of Shem, father of Peleg and Joktan
2) a Gadite chief
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
e'-ber (`ebher; Eber, in Gen; Obed, in Ch):
(1) Occurs in the genealogies (Ge 10:21,25; 11:14 ff) as the great-grandson of Shem and father of Peleg and Joktan. The word means "the other side," "across," and the form "Hebrew," which is derived from it, is intended to denote the people or tribe who came "from the other, side of the river" (i.e. the Euphrates), from Haran (Ge 11:31), whence Abraham and his dependents migrated to Canaan.
Eber
Beyond. (1.). The third post-duluvian patriach after Shem (Gen. 10:24; 11:14). He is regarded as the founder of the Hebrew race (10:21; Num. 24:24). In Luke 3:35 he is called Heber.
(2.) One of the seven heads of the families of the Gadites (1 Chr. 5:13).
(3.) The oldest of the three sons of Elpaal the Benjamite (8:12).
(4.) One of the heads of the familes of Benjamites in Jerusalem (22).
(5.) The head of the priestly family of Amok in the time of Zerubbabel (Neh. 12:20).
(the region beyond). Son of Salah, and great-grandson of Shem. (Genesis 10:24; 1 Chronicles 1:19) (B.C. 2277-1813.) [For confusion between Eber and Heber see HEBER] Son of Elpaal and descendant of Sharahaim of the tribe of Benjamin. (1 Chronicles 8:12) (B.C. 1400). A priest in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua. (Nehemiah 12:20) (B.C. 445.)
See HEBER.
שֶׁ֫בַע (sheba`) means 'seven' and is a cardinal number. It can also imply 'seven times' or refer to a week. The term appears in various contexts, including combinations like 17 or 700. Its Aramaic equivalent is שִׁבְעָה (shiv.ah), also meaning 'seven'.
שֶׁ֫בַע, שִׁבְעָה 394 n.m. et f. seven
base
H7651 שֶׁ֫בַע, שִׁבְעָה seven
7651 sheba` sheh'-bah
or (masculine) shibrah {shib-aw'}; from 7650; a primitive
cardinal number; seven (as the sacred full one); also
(adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by
extension, an indefinite number:--(+ by) seven(-fold),-s,
(-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare 7658.
see HEBREW for 07650
see HEBREW for 07658
שֶׁ֫בַע (she.va) — seven.
1) seven (cardinal number)
1a) as ordinal number
1b) in combination-17, 700 etc
Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Adj — Noun common · both singular absoluteHNcbsa
sev'-'-n (shebha`; hepta).
See NUMBER.
Seven
This number occurs frequently in Scripture, and in such connections as lead to the supposition that it has some typical meaning. On the seventh day God rested, and hallowed it (Gen. 2:2, 3). The division of time into weeks of seven days each accounts for many instances of the occurrence of this number. This number has been called the symbol of perfection, and also the symbol of rest. “Jacob’s seven years’ service to Laban; Pharaoh’s seven fat oxen and seven lean ones; the seven branches of the golden candlestick; the seven trumpets and the seven priests who sounded them; the seven days’ siege of Jericho; the seven churches, seven spirits, seven stars, seven seals, seven vials, and many others, sufficiently prove the importance of this sacred number” (see Lev. 25:4;
The frequent recurrence of certain numbers in the sacred literature of the Hebrews is obvious to the most superficial reader, but seven so far surpasses the rest, both in the frequency with which it recurs and in the importance of the objects with which it is associated, that it may fairly be termed the representative symbolic number. The influence of the number seven was not restricted to the Hebrews; it prevailed among the Persians, ancient Indians, Greeks and Romans. The peculiarity of the Hebrew view consists in the special dignity of the seventh, and not simply in that of seen. The Sabbath being the seventh day suggested the adoption of seven as the coefficient, so to say, for their appointment of all sacred periods; and we thus find the 7th month ushered in by the Feast of Trumpets, and signalized by the celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles and the Great Day of Atonement; 7…
As from the beginning this was the number of days in the week, so it often has in Scripture a sort of emphasis attached to it, and is very generally used as a round or perfect number. Clean beasts were taken into the ark by sevens, Ge 7:1-24. The years of plenty and famine in Egypt were marked by sevens, Ge 41:1-57. With the Jews, not only was there a seventh day Sabbath, but every seventh year was a Sabbath, and after every seven times seven years came a jubilee. Their great feasts of unleavened bread and of tabernacles were observed for seven days; the number of animals in many of their sacrifices was limited to seven. The golden candlestick had seven branches. Seven priests with seven trumpets went around the walls of Jericho seven days, and seven times on the seventh day. In…