1 Chronicles 5:7 — Word Study
WLCוְאֶחָיו֙ לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֔יו בְּהִתְיַחֵ֖שׂ לְתֹלְדוֹתָ֑ם הָרֹ֥אשׁ יְעִיאֵ֖ל וּזְכַרְיָֽהוּ׃
BSAHis relativesʼâch [brethren, close family members] by their clansmishpâchâh [family, clan or tribe] are recordedyâchas [enrolled, officially listed] in their genealogytôwlᵉdâh [family history, descendants] JeielYᵉʻîyʼêl [a leader] the chiefrôʼsh [head, prince] ZechariahZᵉkaryâh [Jehovah remembers, a name signifying God's remembrance]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְאֶחָיו֙ | and relatives his | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֔יו | to clans his | Preposition, noun common feminine plural construct, suffix |
| בְּהִתְיַחֵ֖שׂ | by genealogical enrolment | Preposition, verb hithpael infinitive construct common |
| לְתֹלְדוֹתָ֑ם | to generations their | Preposition, noun common feminine plural construct, suffix |
| הָרֹ֥אשׁ | [were] the chief | Particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| יְעִיאֵ֖ל | Jeiel | Noun proper masculine |
| וּזְכַרְיָֽהוּ׃ | and Zechariah | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
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| BSB | His relatives by their clans are recorded in their genealogy: Jeiel the chief, Zechariah, |
| KJV | And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah, |
| ASV | And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah, |
| YLT | And his brethren, by their families, in the genealogy of their generations, [are] heads: Jeiel, and Zechariah, |
| WEB | His brothers by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was listed: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah, |
| BBE | And his brothers by their families, when the list of their generations was made up: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah, |
Where they part company is in the specific wording of genealogical terms, but they all convey the same essential meaning.
The structure includes a main clause with supporting phrases that clarify the genealogical context.
5 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Ellicott & more — read them ›
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 5:7
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — Genealogy of the Reubenitesgenerated
1 Chronicles 5:7 provides a genealogical record of the Reubenites, emphasizing their familial connections and the importance of clan identity in Israel's history. The verse introduces key figures, Jeiel and Zechariah, highlighting their roles within their respective families. This context is part of a larger narrative that traces the descendants of the tribes of Israel, showing how they fit into the broader history of the nation.
Cross References
The Key Word — בְּהִתְיַחֵ֖שׂ, be.hit.ya.Chesgenerated
The verb הִתְיַחֵשׂ (hityaches) is in the Hithpael form, indicating a reflexive action of enrolling oneself or being enrolled. It is derived from the root יָחַשׂ (yachas), which relates to genealogical reckoning. This term underscores the significance of one's lineage and the act of being officially recorded in a family tree.
In this verse, it emphasizes the formal process of documenting family relationships, which was crucial for maintaining the identity and heritage of the Israelites. The genealogical enrolment reflects the importance of family history in the community.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb בְּהִתְיַחֵ֖שׂ governs the entire verse, indicating the action of being enrolled genealogically. The structure includes noun phrases for the subject and predicates, as well as prepositional phrases that provide additional context about the clans and generations.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the genealogical aspect, highlighting the importance of lineage and familial relationships in the narrative.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates the genealogical context using the Greek word ἐν (en), which indicates a similar emphasis on enrolment and belonging. This choice aligns closely with the Hebrew meaning, maintaining the focus on familial ties.
The use of ἐν reflects a straightforward rendering of the concept of being included in a genealogy, consistent with the Hebrew intent.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 5:7 lists the relatives of a prominent figure, highlighting their clans and genealogical records. It mentions Jeiel, the chief, and Zechariah, showing the importance of family lineage in Israel's history.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
This verse emphasizes the significance of family lineage and clan identity in Israel, as genealogies were crucial for establishing heritage and belonging.
Jeiel is identified as a chief among the Reubenites, while Zechariah's name signifies God's remembrance, indicating a notable role within the family.
Genealogical records were vital for maintaining tribal identity, land ownership, and the fulfillment of God's promises to the descendants of Israel.
This verse is part of a larger genealogical account that traces the descendants of the tribes of Israel, highlighting their roles and significance in the history of the nation.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How does understanding my own family history influence my identity and faith?
- In what ways can I honor my ancestors and their legacy?
- What role does community play in shaping our understanding of family and genealogy?
- How can I apply the lessons of lineage and heritage to my own life today?
Commentators on this verse — 5 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 5:7 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd his brethren by their families,.... Either the brethren of Beerah, or the rest of the posterity of Reuben: (when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned;) either in the times of Jotham
Read John Gill on 1 Chronicles 5 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 5 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleHis brethren, i.e. the other sons of Reuben, and their posterity. The chief, Heb. the head; each was the head of his family.
Read Matthew Poole on 1 Chronicles 5 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(7) And his brethren by their families.—“And his fellow-tribesmen, each after his clan (Numbers 2:34), in the registration after their pedigrees, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah.” Jeiel was the chief of the second Reubenite clan, as Beerah of the first. Zechariah and Bela were heads of the other chief houses. It appears that these four chieftains correspond to the four divisions of Reuben mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:3. Numbers 26:7 says expressly that “the Hanochite, the Palluite, the Hezronite, and the Carmite” were “the clans of the Reubenite.”
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 5 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges7. was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel] R.V. was reckoned; the chief; Jeiel.
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 5 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
His relatives by their clans are recorded in their genealogy: Jeiel the chief, Zechariah,
His brothers by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was listed: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
His relatives by their clans are recorded in their genealogy: Jeiel the chief, Zechariah,
His brothers by their clans, as listed in their genealogical records: The leader Jeiel, Zechariah,
Tyndale line
And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned; the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
And when his brethren in their families rekoned the genealogie of their generations, Ieiel and Zechariah were the chiefe,
Strictly literal
And his brethren by their families, in the genealogical register of their generations, were: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
And his brethren, by their families, in the genealogy of their generations, [are] heads: Jeiel, and Zechariah,
And his brothers, by their families, in the genealogy of their generations, [are] heads: Jeiel, and Zechariah,
And his brethren by their families, according to their genealogy after their generations, were, the chief, Je'iel, and Zecharyahu,
Beerah's relatives according to their clans, listed according to their genealogical records: Jeiel the leader, Zechariah, and
From the Latin
And his brethren, and all his kindred, when they were numbered by their families, had for princes Jehiel, and Zacharias.
Simplified
Beerah's relatives are, listed in their genealogical records by family: Jeiel (chief), Zechariah,
And his brothers by their families, when the list of their generations was made up: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
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 wording of this verse, with all seven words matched. This indicates a strong consistency in the genealogical record across these ancient witnesses.
וְאֶחָיו֙ לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֔יו בְּהִתְיַחֵ֖שׂ לְתֹלְדוֹתָ֑ם הָרֹ֥אשׁ יְעִיאֵ֖ל וּזְכַרְיָֽהוּ׃
7 of the 7 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 5:7
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/Sp3ms
מִשְׁפָּחָה (mishpachah) refers to a clan or family, encompassing a circle of relatives and extending to tribes or peoples. It can also denote a class of persons, species of animals, or kinds of things. The entries highlight its various uses, including guilds and aristocrats, but do not present any significant disagreement.
מִשְׁפָּחָה 303 n.f. clan
clan
= guild
= species, kind
pl. = aristocrats
base
H4940 מִשְׁפָּחָה clan . clan
. = guild
. = species, kind
. pl. = aristocrats
4940 mishpachah mish-paw-khaw'
from 8192 (compare 8198); a family, i.e. circle of relatives;
figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or
sort (of things); by extens. a tribe or people:--family,
kind(-red).
see HEBREW for 08192
see HEBREW for 08198
מִשְׁפָּחָה (mish.pa.chah) — family.
1) clan, family
1a) clan
1a1) family
1a2) tribe
1a3) people, nation
1b) guild
1c) species, kind
1d) aristocrats
Prep | N-fp | Suff — Preposition · noun common feminine plural construct · suffixHR/Ncfpc/Sp3ms
הִתְיַחֵשׂ (hityaches) is a verb in the Hithpael form, meaning to enroll oneself or be enrolled by genealogy. It is derived from the root יָחַשׂ (yachas), which relates to genealogical reckoning. The entries emphasize its use in contexts involving genealogies, but do not provide specific verse references.
[הִתְיַחֵשׂ] vb. Hithp. denom. enroll oneself or be enrolled by genealogy
base
H3187 הִתְיַחֵשׂ vb. Hithp. denom. enroll oneself or be enrolled by genealogy
3187 yachas yaw-khas'
a primitive root; to sprout; used only as denominative from
3188; to enroll by pedigree:--(number after, number throughout
the) genealogy (to be reckoned), be reckoned by genealogies.
see HEBREW for 03188
יָחַשׂ (ya.cha.s) — to enroll.
(Hithpael) to reckon genealogically, enrol on a genealogy, enrol, be enrolled
Prep | V-Hithpael-Inf-a — Preposition · verb hithpael infinitive construct commonHR/Vtcc
en-rol'-ment.
See QUIRINIUS; TAX.
תּוֹלֵדוֹת (towldah) refers to generations, particularly in genealogical contexts, encompassing a man's descendants and their history. It is derived from the root meaning of descent and can also imply a broader historical account. The term is used in plural form and highlights familial lineage and genealogical lists.
[תּוֹלֵדוֹת] 39 n.f.pl. generations, esp. in genealogies = account of a man and his descendants
base
H8435 תּוֹלֵדוֹת generations, esp. in genealogies = account of a man and his descendants
8435 towldah to-led-aw'
or toldah {to-led-aw'}; from 3205; (plural only) descent,
i.e. family; (figuratively) history:--birth, generations.
see HEBREW for 03205
תּוֹלֵדוֹת (to.le.dah) — generation.
1) descendants, results, proceedings, generations, genealogies
1a) account of men and their descendants
1a1) genealogical list of one's descendants
1a2) one's contemporaries
1a3) course of history (of creation etc)
1b) begetting or account of heaven (metaph)
Prep | N-fp | Suff — Preposition · noun common feminine plural construct · suffixHR/Ncfpc/Sp3mp
רֹאשׁ (ro'sh) means 'head' and encompasses various meanings related to position and rank. It can refer to the head of a person or animal, the top of a mountain, or a chief in various contexts, such as a city or nation. The word also signifies beginnings and sums, appearing in phrases related to enumeration. Additionally, it serves as a proper noun for 'Rosh,' a title for a chief or prince.
רֹאשׁ 599 n.m.
(c. 230 t.) head, of human being
head, of animals
top (88 t.)
height, of stars
head = chief (man)
= chief (city)
chief nation
= chief (place, position)
= chief priest
= head of a family
head = front, leader's place
of time, beginning, of night watch
of things, river-heads
chief, choicest, best, of spices
head = division of army, company, band
= sum, esp. in phr. take sum of, enumerate
other phr.
base
רֹאשׁ n.pr.gent. Rôsh
base
H7218a רֹאשׁ . . (c. 230 t.) head, of human being
. head, of animals
. . top (88 t.)
. height, of stars
. . head = chief (man)
. = chief (city)
. chief nation
. = chief (place, position)
. = chief priest
. = head of a family
. . head = front, leader's place
. of time, beginning, of night watch
. of things, river-heads
. chief, choicest, best, of spices
. head = division of army, company, band
. = sum, esp. in phr. take sum of, enumerate
. other phr.
H7218b רֹאשׁ n. pr. gent. Rôsh
7218 ro'sh roshe
from an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as
most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many
applications, of place, time, rank, itc.):--band, beginning,
captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company,
end, X every (man), excellent, first, forefront, ((be-))head,
height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), X lead, X poor,
principal, ruler, sum, top.
רֹאשׁ (rosh) — head.
: head
1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning
1a) head (of man, animals)
1b) top, tip (of mountain)
1c) height (of stars)
1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest)
1e) head, front, beginning
1f) chief, choicest, best
1g) head, division, company, band
1h) sum
רֹאשׁ (rosh) — prince.
Rosh, a tite for a chief or prince
רֹאשׁ (rosh) — head: leader.
: leader
1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning
1a) head (of man, animals)
1b) top, tip (of mountain)
1c) height (of stars)
1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest)
1e) head, front, beginning
1f) chief, choicest, best
1g) head, division, company, band
1h) sum
רֹאשׁ (rosh) — head: top.
: top/best
1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning
1a) head (of man, animals)
Art | N-ms — Particle · noun common masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ncmsa
chef: The English word is in the King James Version of Old Testament the translation of some 17 different Hebrew words, most frequently of ro'sh, "head," sar, "prince," and re'shith, "beginning." The principal changes made by the Revised Version (British and American) are:
(1) Hebrew beth'abh, "house of a father," being recognized as a technical term denoting a subdivision of a tribe, ro'sh is rendered literally "head," when it occurs in connection with this phrase, so that "chief fathers" (Num 31:26) and "chief of the fathers" (Ezr 1:5) become "heads of fathers' houses";
(2) Hebrew naghidh and nasi' are more accurately translated "prince" in such passages as 1Ch 5:2; Nu 3:32;
The Hebrew word יְעוּאֵל (*Y`iy'el*) refers to a name meaning 'carried away of God' and is associated with several individuals in the Old Testament. It is built from roots meaning 'to carry away' and 'God.' The entries identify multiple figures named Jeiel or Jehiel, including a chief Reubenite, a Levite, and a scribe of King Uzziah, among others. There is some variation in the spelling and details of these individuals across sources.
יְעוּאֵל, יְעִיאֵל, יְעִו֯אֵל n.pr.m.
son of Zerah
a companion of Ezra
a chief of the Reubenites
Levites
one of those who took strange wives
man of Gibeon, ancestor of Saul
one of David’s heroes
the סוֹפֵר (q.v.) of King Uzziah
a Levite
base
H3273 יְעוּאֵל, יְעִיאֵל, יְעִו֯אֵל
3273 Y`iy'el yeh-ee-ale'
from 3261 and 410; carried away of God; Jeiel, the name of
six Israelites:--Jeiel, Jehiel. Compare 3262.
see HEBREW for 03261
see HEBREW for 0410
see HEBREW for 03262
יְעִיאֵל (ye.i.el) — Jeiel.
A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.7
§ Jeiel or Jehiel = "God sweeps away"
1) one of the sons of Adonikam who returned from exile with Ezra
2) a chief Reubenite of the house of Joel
3) a Merarite Levite and a gatekeeper to the tabernacle who also played the harp and psaltery in the service before the ark
4) one of the chiefs of the Levites in the time of king Josiah
5) one of the sons of Nebo who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
6) a man of Gibeon and ancestor of king Saul
7) one of the sons of Hotham the Aroerite and one of David's mighty warriors
8) the scribe of king Uzziah who kept the account of the king's irregular predatory warriors
9) a Gershonite Levite of the sons of Elizaphan
10) a Gershonite Levite of the sons of Asaph and forefather of Jahaziel in the time of king Jehoshaphat
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
je-i'-el (ye`i'el, meaning unknown):
(1) A Reubenite (1Ch 5:7).
(2) In 1Ch 8:29, added in the Revised Version (British and American) from 9:35, where Kethibh is "Jeuel," an ancestor of King Saul; the King James Version "Jehiel."
(3) One of David's mighty men (1Ch 11:44). the King James Version is "Jehiel"; Kethibh is "Jeuel."
Jeiel
Snatched away by God. (1.) A descendant of Benjamin (1 Chr. 9:35; 8:29).
(2.) One of the Levites who took part in praising God on the removal of the ark to Jerusalem (1 Chr. 16:5).
(3.) 2 Chr. 29:13. A Levite of the sons of Asaph.
(4.) 2 Chr. 26:11. A scribe.
(5.) 1 Chr. 5:7. A Reubenite chief.
(6.) One of the chief Levites, who made an offering for the restoration of the Passover by Josiah (2 Chr. 35:9).
(7.) Ezra 8:13.
(8.) Ezra 10:43.
(treasured of God). A Reubenite of the house of Joel. (1 Chronicles 5:7) A Merarite Levite, one of the gate-keepers to the sacred tent. (1 Chronicles 15:18) His duty was also to play the harp, ver. (1 Chronicles 15:21) or the psaltery and harp, (1 Chronicles 16:5) in the service before the ark. (B.C. 1043.) A Gershonite Levite, one of the Bene-Asaph, forefather of Jahaziel in the time of King Jehoshaphat. (2 Chronicles 20:14) (B.C. 910.) The scribe who kept the account of the numbers of King Uzziah’s irregular predatory warriors. (2 Chronicles 26:11) (B.C. 803.) A…
זְכַרְיָהוּ (Zkaryah) means 'Jehovah remembers' and refers to various figures in the Old Testament, including a prophet and several individuals from the tribe of Levi. The entries highlight a range of roles, from kings and priests to Levites and returned exiles, with notable mentions of a prophet contemporary with Isaiah. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons.
זְכַרְיָהוּ, oftener זְכַרְיָה n.pr.m.
king of Isr., son of Jerob. II
father of Hezekiah’s mother
contemporary of Isaiah
a Reubenite
a Benjamite
a Manassite
a son of Jehoshaphat
a captain of Jehosh.
teacher of Uzziah
Levites
priests
returned exiles
base
זְכַרְיָה n.pr.m. prophet
base
H2148a זְכַרְיָהוּ, oftener זְכַרְיָה H2148b זְכַרְיָה prophet
2148 Zkaryah zek-ar-yaw'
or Zkaryahuw {zek-ar-yaw'-hoo}; from 2142 and 3050; Jah has
remembered; Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine
Israelites:--Zachariah, Zechariah.
see HEBREW for 02142
see HEBREW for 03050
זְכַרְיָהוּ (ze.khar.yah) — Zechariah.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.21;
son of: Meshelemiah (H4920);
brother of: Jediael (H3043J), Zebadiah (H2069J), Jathniel (H3496), Elam (H5867H), Jehohanan (H3076I) and Eliehoenai (H0454A)
§ Zechariah = "Jehovah remembers"
1) king of Israel, son of Jeroboam II
2) son of Meshelemiah of Shelemiah, a Korhite, and keeper of the north gate of the tabernacle of the congregation
3) one of the sons of Jehiel
4) a Levite of the second order in the temple band in the time of David
5) one of the princes of Judah in the reign of Jehoshaphat
6) son of the high priest Jehoiada, in the reign of Joash king of Judah, who was stoned in the court of the temple
7) a Kohathite Levite in the reign of Josiah
8) the leader of the sons of Pharosh who returned with Ezra
9) son of Bebai
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
Zechariah
Jehovah is renowned or remembered. (1.) A prophet of Judah, the eleventh of the twelve minor prophets. Like Ezekiel, he was of priestly extraction. He describes himself (1:1) as “the son of Berechiah.” In Ezra 5:1 and 6:14 he is called “the son of Iddo,” who was properly his grandfather. His prophetical career began in the second year of Darius (B.C. 520), about sixteen years after the return of the first company from exile. He was contemporary with Haggai (Ezra 5:1).
His book consists of two distinct parts, (1) chapters 1 to 8, inclusive, and (2) 9 to the end. It begins with a preface (1:1-6), which recalls the nation’s past history, for the purpose of presenting a solemn warning to the present generation. Then follows a series of eight visions (1:7-6:8), succeeding…
The eleventh in order of the twelve minor prophets. He is called in his prophecy the son of Berechiah and the grandson of Iddo, whereas in the book of Ezra, (Ezra 5:1; 6:14) he is said to have been the son of Iddo. It is natural to suppose as the prophet himself mentions his father’s name, whereas the book of Ezra mentions only Iddo, that Berechiah had died early, and that there was now no intervening link between the grandfather and the grandson. Zechariah, like Jeremiah and Ezekiel before him, was priest as well as prophet. He seems to have entered upon his office while yet young, (Zechariah 2:4) and must have been born in Babylon whence he returned with the first caravan of exiles under Zerubbabel and Jeshua. It was in the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, that he first…
1. Son of Berechiah, and grandson of Iddo the priest; called the son of Iddo in Ezr 5:1 6:14, and his successor in the priesthood, Ne 12:4,16, perhaps because Berechiah was then dead. Zechariah is the eleventh of the minor prophets. He returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel, and began to prophesy while yet young, Zec 2:4, in the second year of Darius son of Hystaspes, B. C. 520, in the eighth month of the holy year, and two months after Haggai. These two prophets, with united zeal, encouraged the people to resume the work of the temple, which had been discontinued for some years, Ezr 5:1.
same as Zachariah