1 Chronicles 7:1 — Word Study
WLCוְלִבְנֵ֣י יִשָׂשכָ֗ר תּוֹלָ֧ע וּפוּאָ֛ה יָשׁ֥וּב וְשִׁמְר֖וֹן אַרְבָּעָֽה׃ ס
BSAThe sonsbên [descendants, offspring] of IssacharYissâˢkâr [there is recompense] TolaTôwlâʻ [a judge in Israel] PuahPûwʼâh [father of Tola] JashubYâshûwb [he will return] and ShimronShimrôwn [watch-height] four [in all]ʼarbaʻ [a simple counting number, a quantity of people]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְלִבְנֵ֣י | and to [the] sons of | Conjunction, preposition, noun common masculine plural construct |
| יִשָׂשכָ֗ר | Issachar | Noun proper masculine |
| תּוֹלָ֧ע | Tola | Noun proper masculine |
| וּפוּאָ֛ה | and Puah | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| יָשׁ֥וּב | Jashub | Noun proper masculine |
| וְשִׁמְר֖וֹן | and Shimron | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| אַרְבָּעָֽה׃ ס | four | Noun common, both singular absolute |
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| BSB | The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all. |
| KJV | Now the sons of Issachar were, Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four. |
| ASV | And of the sons of Issachar: Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four. |
| YLT | And sons of Issachar; Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four. |
| WEB | Of the sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four. |
| BBE | And of the sons of Issachar: Tola and Puah, Jashub and Shimron, four. |
Where they part company is in the rendering of the names, but all versions agree on the structure of the verse.
The main clause introduces the sons, with a concluding phrase that provides the total count, creating a clear and concise structure.
7 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 7:1
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Context — The Lineage of Issachargenerated
1 Chronicles 7:1 presents the sons of Issachar, detailing their names and emphasizing the total number of descendants. This genealogical record serves to establish the heritage of the tribe of Issachar, which is significant in the context of the Israelites' history and identity. The following verses continue to elaborate on the lineage and accomplishments of Issachar's descendants, highlighting their roles within the nation of Israel.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 46:13 | The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puvah, Job, and Shimron. |
| 2 | Numbers 26:23–24 | These were the descendants of Issachar by their clans: The Tolaite clan from Tola, the Punite clan from Puvah, |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 2 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יִשָׂשכָ֗ר, yi.so.sh.Khargenerated
The name יִשָׂשכָ֗ר (Yissaskar) means 'there is recompense' and identifies the ninth son of Jacob and Leah. This word is a proper noun, indicating a specific individual and his lineage, which is crucial for understanding the tribal structure of Israel.
As a noun, it reflects the importance of familial ties and inheritance within the Israelite community. The parsing indicates that it is a masculine noun, underscoring its role in the male lineage of the tribe.
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 clause is introduced by the subject בֵּן (sons), indicating the descendants of Issachar. The structure lists the names of the sons in a straightforward manner, with the final phrase providing the total count.
The sentence's simplicity allows for clarity in genealogy, with the names of the sons presented as a series, emphasizing their collective identity as descendants of Issachar.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates יִשָׂשכָ֗ר as ισσαξαρ, maintaining the proper noun form. This choice indicates a direct correspondence to the Hebrew name, preserving its significance.
The Greek translation reflects the same lineage focus, reinforcing the connection between the Hebrew text and its Greek interpretation.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 7:1 lists the sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, totaling four in all. This verse emphasizes the importance of family lineage in the context of the tribes of Israel.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Issachar means 'there is recompense' and refers to the ninth son of Jacob and Leah, and the tribe that descended from him.
The sons of Issachar were Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, each significant in the lineage of the tribe.
Genealogy establishes family connections, inheritance rights, and the fulfillment of God's promises through specific lineages.
This verse contributes to the overall narrative of Israel's tribes, showcasing the descendants of Issachar and their role in the nation's history.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What significance do the names of Issachar's sons hold in the broader context of Israel's history?
- How can understanding genealogies in the Bible enhance our comprehension of God's promises?
- What lessons can we learn from the lineage of Issachar regarding family and heritage?
- In what ways does this passage encourage us to reflect on our own family histories?
Commentators on this verse — 7 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 7:1 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleNow the sons of Issachar were Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.
Read John Gill on 1 Chronicles 7 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryNow the sons of Issachar were, Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four. Jashub - or Job (Genesis 46:13).
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 7 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy Bible1 CHAPTER 7 The sons of Issachar, . Of Benjamin, . Of Naphtali, . Of Manasseh, . Of Ephraim; their calamity; and habitations, . Of Asher, . Jashub, called, by way of contraction, Job, .
Read Matthew Poole on 1 Chronicles 7 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments1 Chronicles 7:1 Now the sons of Issachar [were], Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.Ver. 1. Jashub.] Alias Job; but not Job the patient, as some would have it.
Read John Trapp on 1 Chronicles 7 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English ReadersVII. THE GREAT CLANS OF , , , WEST , EPHRAIM, AND ASHER. (1–5) The tribe of Issachar, its clans and their military strength. (1) Now the sons of Issachar.—Heb., and to the sons—i.e., “and as for the sons of Issachar, Tola, Puah, &c., four were they.” The Vatic, LXX., has the dative; the Alex, the nominative, which is perhaps a correction. The four names are given Genesis 46:13, where the second is Puwwah, the third lτb; and Numbers 26:23, where also the second name is Puwwah, but the third Iβshϋb (he returns). The Heb. text here is Iβshξb (he makes return); the Hebrew margin, adopted by the Authorised Version, is the same as the text of Numbers 26 (2-6) These verses supply names and facts…
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 7 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleCHAPTER VII The genealogy of Issachar,1-5. Of Benjamin, 6-12. Of Naphtali, 13. Of Manasseh, 14-19. Of Ephraim, 20-29. And of Asher, 30-40. NOTES ON CHAP. VII
Read AdamClarke on 1 Chronicles 7 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and CollegesThe treatment of different tribes is unequal in this chapter. In the case of Issachar (1 Chronicles 7:1-5), Benjamin (1 Chronicles 7:6-12), and Asher (1 Chronicles 7:30-40), genealogies are given and the number of fighting-men of each tribe is stated. To Naphtali is devoted a single verse, giving only the names of his sons. For Manasseh and Ephraim genealogies are given and their possessions are shortly enumerated. The mention of Dan is obliterated, owing to the state of the text of 1 Chronicles 7:12.
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 7 →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
The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all.
Of the sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.
The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all.
The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron – four in all.
Tyndale line
Now the sons of Issachar were, Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.
And of the sons of Issachar: Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.
And of the sons of Issachar; Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.
Now the sons of Issachar, were , Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.
And the sonnes of Issachar were Tola and Puah, Iashub, and Shimron, foure,
Strictly literal
And the sons of Issachar were Tola and Puah, Jashub and Shimron, four.
And sons of Issachar; Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.
And sons of Issachar: Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four.
And the sons of Issachar were, Tola', and Puah, Yashub, and Shimron, four.
Issachar's four sons were Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron.
From the Latin
Now the sons of Issachar were Thola, and Phua, Jasub and Simeron, four.
Simplified
The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub and Shimron—a total of four.
And of the sons of Issachar: Tola and Puah, Jashub and Shimron, four.
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 wording, with six of the seven words matching. This consistency highlights the reliability of the genealogical record across different textual traditions.
וְלִבְנֵ֣י יִשָׂשכָ֗ר תּוֹלָ֧ע וּפוּאָ֛ה יָשׁ֥וּב וְשִׁמְר֖וֹן אַרְבָּעָֽה׃ ס
6 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 7:1
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.
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)
Conj | Prep | N-mp — Conjunction · preposition · noun common masculine plural constructHC/R/Ncmpc
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…
יִשָּׂשכָר (Yissaskar) refers to Issachar, the ninth son of Jacob and Leah, and the progenitor of the tribe named after him. The name means 'there is recompense' and is associated with a territory in Canaan. Additionally, there is a Korahite Levite named Issachar, mentioned in the context of temple duties.
יִשָּׂשכָר 43 n.pr.m. Issachar
base
H3485 יִשָּׂשכָר Issachar
3485 Yissaskar yis-saw-kawr'
(strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from 5375 and 7939; he will bring
a reward; Jissaskar, a son of Jacob:--Issachar.
see HEBREW for 05375
see HEBREW for 07939
יִשָּׂשכָר (yis.sa.s.khar) — Issachar.
A man of the tribe of Issachar living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.18;
son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812);
brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783);
half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144);
father of: Tola (H8439), Puah (H6312), Jashub (H3437H) and Shimron (H8110B)
Also named: Isachar (Ἰσαχάρ "Issachar" G2466)
§ Issachar = "there is recompense"
1) the 9th son of Jacob and the 5th by Leah his first wife and the progenitor of a tribe by his name
2) a Korahite Levite and the 7th son of Obed-edom and doorkeeper to the temple
3) the tribe descended from Issachar the son of Jacob
4) the territory allocated to the descendants of Issachar when they entered the land of Canaan
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
is'-a-kar (yissa(se)khar; Septuagint, Swete Issachar; Tischendorf, Issachar, so also in the New Testament, Tregelles, and Westcott and Hort, The New Testament in Greek):
(1) The 9th son of Jacob, the 5th borne to him by Leah (Ge 30:17 f).
1. The Name:
His birth is in this passage connected with the strange story of Reuben and his mandrakes, and the name given him is apparently conceived as derived from 'ish sakhar, "a hired workman." There is a play upon the name in this sense in Ge 49:15, "He bowed his shoulder to bear, and became a servant under taskwork." Wellhausen (Textder Buch. Sam., 95) thinks that the second element of the name may denote a deity; and Sokar, an Egyptian god, has been suggested. The name in that case would mean "worshipper of Sokar." Practically nothing is…
Issachar
Hired (Gen. 30:18). “God hath given me,” said Leah, “my hire (Heb. sekhari)...and she called his name Issachar.” He was Jacob’s ninth son, and was born in Padan-aram (comp. 28:2). He had four sons at the going down into Egypt (46:13; Num. 26:23, 25).
Issachar, Tribe of, during the journey through the wilderness, along with Judah and Zebulun (Num. 2:5), marched on the east of the tabernacle. This tribe contained 54,400 fighting men when the census was taken at Sinai. After the entrance into the Promised Land, this tribe was one of the six which stood on Gerizim during the ceremony of the blessing and cursing (Deut. 27:12). The allotment of Issachar is…
(reward). I. The ninth son of Jacob and the fifth of Leah. (Genesis 30:17,18) (B.C. 1753-45) At the descent into Egypt four sons are ascribed to him, who founded the four chief families of the tribes. (Genesis 46:13; Numbers 26:23,25; 1 Chronicles 7:1) The number of the fighting men of Issachar, when taken in the census at Sinai, was 54,400. During the journey they seem to have steadily increased. The allotment of Issachar lay above that of Manasseh. (Joshua 19:17-23) In the words of Josephus, "it extended in length from Carmel to the Jordan, in breadth to Mount Tabor." This territory was, as it still is, among the…
Recompense, so named by Leah his mother, Ge 30:18, the ninth son of Jacob, born B. C. 1749. The character of his posterity was foretold by Jacob and by Moses, Ge 49:14,15 De 33:18,19.
The TRIBE OF ISSACHAR numbered fifty-four thousand men in the desert, and on entering Canaan was the third in population, Nu 1:28 26:25. Their portion, having the Jordan on the east, Manasseh on the west, Zebulun north, and Ephraim south, included a considerable part of the fine plain Esdraelon, the most fertile in the country. They were industrious agriculturists, and are mentioned with honor for their brave and wise patriotism, Jud 5:15…
תּוֹלָע (Towla`) refers to Tola, a figure from the tribe of Issachar. He is noted as a judge of Israel and is mentioned in the context of his lineage, being the son of Puah and the firstborn of Issachar. The name also translates to 'worm.' The entries consistently identify Tola as both a progenitor of the Tolaites and a judge, with references to Genesis 46:13 and Judges 10:1.
תּוֹלָע n.pr.m. in Issachar; a judge of Israel
base
H8439 תּוֹלָע in Issachar; a judge of Israel
8439 Towla` to-law'
the same as 8438; worm; Tola, the name of two
Israelites:--Tola.
see HEBREW for 08438
תּוֹלָע (to.la) — Tola.
A man of the tribe of Issachar living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.13;
son of: Issachar (H3485);
brother of: Puah (H6312), Jashub (H3437H) and Shimron (H8110B);
father of: Uzzi (H5813H), Rephaiah (H7509I), Jeriel (H3400), Jahmai (H3181), Ibsam (H3005) and Shemuel (H8050I)
Also named: to.la.i (תּוֹלָעִי "Tolaite" H8440)
§ Tola = "worm"
1) the 1st born of Issachar and progenitor of the family of Tolaites
2) a man of Issachar, son of Puah and judge of Israel after Abimelech
תּוֹלָע (to.la) — Tola.
A Judge living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at Jdg.10.1;
son of: Puah (H6312H)
§ Tola = "worm"
1) the 1st born of Issachar and progenitor of the family of Tolaites
2) a man of Issachar, son of Puah and judge of Israel after Abimelech
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
to'-la (tola`, "worm" or "scarlet stuff"):
(1) One of the four sons of Issachar (Ge 46:13; 1Ch 7:1), mentioned among those who journeyed to Egypt with Jacob (Ge 46:8 f), and in the census taken by Moses and Eleazar, as father of the Tolaites (Nu 26:23) whose descendants in the reign of David included 22,600 "mighty men of valor" (1Ch 7:2).
(2) One of the Judges, the son of Puah, a man of Isaachar. He dwelt in the hill country of Ephraim in the village of Shamir, where after judging Israel 23 years he was buried (Jud 10:1,2). In the order of succession he is placed…
Tola
A scarlet worm. (1.) Eldest son of Issachar (Gen. 46:13).
(2.) A judge of the tribe of Issachar who “judged” Israel twenty-three years (Judg. 10:1, 2), when he died, and was buried in Shamir. He was succeeded by Jair.
The first-born of Issachar and ancestor of the Tolaiters. (Genesis 46:13; Numbers 26:23; 1 Chronicles 7:1,2) (B.C. about 1700.) Judge of Israel after Abimelech. (Judges 10:1,2) He is described as "the son of Puah the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar." Tola judged Israel for twenty-three years at Shamir in Mount Ephraim, where he died and was buried. (B.C. 1206-1183.)
פּוּאָה (Puw'ah) refers to a name meaning 'splendid' associated with two individuals from the tribe of Issachar. One is mentioned in Genesis 46:13 as a son of Issachar and father of Tola, a judge of Israel. The name can also appear as Pua or Phuvah, and it is linked to the Hebrew root for 'blast'.
פּוּאָה, פֻּוָּה n.pr.m. in Issachar
base
H6312 פּוּאָה, פֻּוָּה in Issachar
6312 Puw'ah poo-aw'
or Puvvah {poov-vaw'}; from 6284; a blast; Puah or Puvvah,
the name of two Israelites:--Phuvah, Pua, Puah.
see HEBREW for 06284
פּוּאָה (pu.ah) — Puah.
A man of the tribe of Issachar living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.13;
son of: Issachar (H3485);
brother of: Tola (H8439), Jashub (H3437H) and Shimron (H8110B); also called Puvah (KJV: Phuvah) at Gen.46.13; 1xPunite at Num.26.23;
Also named: pu.ni (פּוּנִי "Punite" H6324)
§ Puah or Pua or Phuvah = "splendid"
1) son of Issachar
1a) also 'Pua' and 'Phuvah'
2) man of Issachar, father of Tola, the judge of Israel after Abimelech
פּוּאָה (pu.ah) — Puah.
A man living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at Jdg.10.1;
daughter of: Dodo (H1734);
mother of: Tola (H8439H)
§ Puah or Pua or Phuvah = "splendid"
1) son of Issachar
1a) also 'Pua' and 'Phuvah'
2) man of Issachar, father of Tola, the judge of Israel after Abimelech
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
Puah
Splendid. (1.) One of the two midwives who feared God, and refused to kill the Hebrew male children at their birth (Ex. 1:15-21).
(2.) A descendant of Issachar (Judg. 10:1).
(splendid). The father of Tola, a man of the tribe of Issachar and judge of Israel after Abimelech. (Judges 10:1) (B.C. 1211.) The son of Issachar, (1 Chronicles 7:1) elsewhere called Phuvah and Pua. One of the two midwives to whom Pharaoh gave instructions to kill the Hebrew male children at their birth. (Exodus 1:15) (B.C. 1571.)
mouth; corner; bush of hair
יָשׁוּב (Yashuwb) means 'he will return' and refers to two individuals in the Old Testament. One is the third son of Issachar, founder of the Jashubites, mentioned in Genesis 46:13. The other is a man from the time of Ezra who had to put away a foreign wife, noted in Ezra 10:29.
יָשׁוּב n.pr.m.
in Issachar
one with foreign wife
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H3437 יָשׁוּב
3437 Yashuwb yaw-shoob'
or Yashiyb {yaw-sheeb'}; from 7725; he will return; Jashub,
the name of two Israelites:--Jashub.
see HEBREW for 07725
יָשׁוּב (ya.shuv) — Jashub.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.29
§ Jashub = "he will return"
1) the 3rd son of Issachar and founder of the family of Jashubites
2) one of the sons of Bani who had to put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
יָשׁוּב (ya.shuv) — Jashub.
A man of the tribe of Issachar living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.13;
son of: Issachar (H3485);
brother of: Tola (H8439), Puah (H6312) and Shimron (H8110B); also called Yob (KJV: Job) at Gen.46.13;
§ Jashub = "he will return"
1) the 3rd son of Issachar and founder of the family of Jashubites
2) one of the sons of Bani who had to put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Jashub
Returner. (1.) The third of Issachar’s four sons (1 Chr. 7:1); called also Job (Gen. 46:13).
(2.) Ezra 10:29.
(he turns). The third son of Issachar, and founder of the family of the Jashubites. (Numbers 26;24; 1 Chronicles 7:1) (B.C. 1706.) One of the sons of Bani, who had to put away his foreign wife. (Ezra 10:29) (B.C. 459.)
a returning; a controversy; a dwelling place
שִׁמְרוֹן (Shimron) refers to both a Canaanite city and a man from the tribe of Issachar. The name suggests a meaning related to 'watch-height.' The city was allotted to Zebulun, while the individual Shimron is noted as a son of Issachar, linked to other family members. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons.
שִׁמְרוֹן n.pr.loc. Canaanite city, with king
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שִׁמְרוֹן n.pr.m. son of Issachar
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H8110a שִׁמְרוֹן Canaanite city, with king H8110b שִׁמְרוֹן son of Issachar
8110 Shimrown shim-rone'
from 8105 in its original sense; guardianship; Shimron, the
name of an Israelite and of a place in Palestine:--Shimron.
see HEBREW for 08105
שִׁמְרוֹן (shim.ron) — Shimron.
Shimron = "watch-height"
a Canaanite royal city allotted to Zebulun
Also named: shim.ron me.r.on (שִׁמְרוֹן מְראוֹן "Shimron-meron" H8112)
שִׁמְרוֹן (shim.ron) — Shimron.
A man of the tribe of Issachar living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.13;
son of: Issachar (H3485);
brother of: Tola (H8439), Puah (H6312) and Jashub (H3437H)
Also named: shim.ro.ni (שִׁמְרֹנִי "Shimronite" H8117)
§ Shimron = "watch-height"
4th son of Issachar and the progenitor of the family of Shimronites
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
Shimron
Watch-post, an ancient city of the Canaanites; with its villages, allotted to Zebulun (Josh. 19:15); now probably Semunieh, on the northern edge of the plain of Esdraelon, 5 miles west of Nazareth.
(watch-height). A city of Zebulun. (Joshua 11:1; 19:15) Its full appellation was perhaps Shimron-meron. The fourth son of Issachar according to the lists of Genesis, (Genesis 46:13) and Numbers, (Numbers 26:24) and the head of the family of the Shimronites.
אַרְבַּע (arba) means 'four' in Hebrew. It is a masculine noun derived from the root associated with the number four. The entries consistently affirm this meaning without any significant disagreement among lexicons.
אַרְבַּע, אַרְבָּעָה four
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H702 אַרְבַּע, אַרְבָּעָה four
702 'arba` ar-bah'
masculine oarbaah {ar-baw-aw'}; from 7251; four:--four.
see HEBREW for 07251
אַרְבַּע (ar.ba) — four.
four
Adj — Noun common · both singular absoluteHNcbsa
for ('arba`; tessares): "Four" (cardinal number) was a sacred and complete number with the Hebrews, as well as with several other peoples. It occurs very frequently in the Old Testament and the New Testament.
(1) It indicates completeness. We have the four rivers of Paradise (Ge 2:10); the four winds of heaven (Eze 37:9; Da 7:2; 8:8; 11:4; Zec 6:5, the Revised Version, margin "spirits"; /APC 2Esdras 13:5); "the four winds" (Mt 24:31; Mr 13:27); "the four corners of the earth" (Isa 11:12;