1 Chronicles 7:13 — Word Study
WLCבְּנֵ֣י נַפְתָּלִ֗י יַחֲצִיאֵ֧ל וְגוּנִ֛י וְיֵ֥צֶר וְשַׁלּ֖וּם בְּנֵ֥י בִלְהָֽה׃ פ
BSAThe sonsbên [descendants, offspring] of NaphtaliNaphtâlîy [a son of Jacob and founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel] JahzielYachtsîyʼêl△ [God divides] GuniGûwnîy [a name meaning strength or fortune] JezerYêtser [forming, shaping] and ShallumShallûwm [peace, completeness] the descendantsbên [sons, children] of BilhahBilhâh [a concubine of Jacob, meaning troubled]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| בְּנֵ֣י | [the] sons of | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| נַפְתָּלִ֗י | Naphtali | Noun proper masculine |
| יַחֲצִיאֵ֧ל | Jahziel | Noun proper masculine |
| וְגוּנִ֛י | and Guni | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וְיֵ֥צֶר | and Jezer | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וְשַׁלּ֖וּם | and Shallum | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| בְּנֵ֥י | [the] sons of | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| בִלְהָֽה׃ פ | Bilhah | Noun proper feminine |
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| BSB | The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shallum —the descendants of Bilhah. |
| KJV | ¶ The sons of Naphtali; Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah. |
| ASV | The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah. |
| YLT | Sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, sons of Bilhah. |
| WEB | The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, Shallum, and the sons of Bilhah. |
| BBE | The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel and Guni and Jezer and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah. |
All translations agree on the names listed in this verse.
The sentence is structured with a main clause followed by a listing of names and their lineage, emphasizing the genealogical context.
6 commentators on this verse
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1 of 8 occurs nowhere else in the Old Testament — a word chosen on purpose.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 7:13
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Context — The Genealogy of Naphtaligenerated
1 Chronicles 7:13 provides a brief genealogy of the tribe of Naphtali, listing its sons and their mother, Bilhah. This record emphasizes the importance of lineage in ancient Israel, particularly in relation to the twelve tribes descended from Jacob. The mention of Bilhah highlights her role as a concubine and the mother of these sons, linking them to Jacob's family and the broader narrative of Israel's history.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 46:24 | The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem. |
| 2 | Numbers 26:48 | These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans: The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel, the Gunite clan from Guni, |
| 3 | Genesis 46:24 | The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem. |
| 4 | Numbers 26:49 | the Jezerite clan from Jezer, and the Shillemite clan from Shillem. |
| 5 | Genesis 30:3–8 | Then she said, “Here is my maidservant Bilhah. Sleep with her, that she may bear children for me, so that through her I too can build a family.” |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 7 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — נַפְתָּלִי, naf.ta.Ligenerated
The word נַפְתָּלִי (Naphtali) is a proper noun referring to both a son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. The name is derived from a root meaning 'my wrestling,' reflecting the circumstances of his birth as recorded in Genesis 30:8.
In this verse, Naphtali is identified as one of the twelve tribes of Israel, emphasizing his significance in the lineage of the Israelites. The parsing as a noun proper masculine indicates that it is a personal name, denoting a specific individual and his descendants.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The verse is presented in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses the phrase the sons of Naphtali.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main clause of the verse is governed by the noun phrase בְּנֵי נַפְתָּלִי, the sons of Naphtali, which serves as the subject. The subsequent noun phrases list the names of the sons and their lineage.
The structure is straightforward, with a clear subject followed by a series of names, reflecting the genealogical nature of the text.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates נַפְתָּלִי as νεφθαλι, maintaining the reference to the same tribal figure. This consistency indicates a direct translation of the Hebrew name without alteration.
The choice of the same names in the Septuagint shows a commitment to preserving the original lineage while making it accessible to a Greek-speaking audience.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 7:13 lists the sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shallum, who are the descendants of Bilhah, Jacob's concubine. This verse highlights the importance of family lineage in the history of Israel.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The sons of Naphtali are Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shallum, as listed in 1 Chronicles 7:13.
Bilhah was a concubine of Jacob and the mother of Naphtali's sons, highlighting her role in the family lineage of Israel.
The name Naphtali means 'my wrestling,' reflecting the circumstances of his birth as described in Genesis 30:8.
This verse is part of a genealogical record that establishes the lineage of the twelve tribes of Israel, emphasizing their heritage and identity.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What can we learn about the importance of family and lineage from this verse?
- How does understanding the names of the tribes enhance our comprehension of Israel's history?
- In what ways do genealogies in the Bible reflect God's faithfulness to His promises?
- How can we apply the lessons of heritage and identity from this verse to our own lives?
Commentators on this verse — 6 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 7:13 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum,.... Called Shillem, Genesis 46:24, the sons of Bilhah; Jacob's concubine; her grandsons; for Naphtali, the father of them, was her
Read John Gill on 1 Chronicles 7 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe sons of Naphtali; Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah. Shallum - or Shillem (Genesis 46:24). Sons of Bilhah.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 7 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThe sons of Bilhah, i.e. the grandchildren; for Bilhah was Jacob’ s concubine, and mother both to Naphtali, the father of these last named persons, and to Dan. See Poole "".
Read Matthew Poole on 1 Chronicles 7 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments1 Chronicles 7:13 The sons of Naphtali; Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah.Ver. 13. The sons of Bilhah,] i.e., Her grandsons.
Read John Trapp on 1 Chronicles 7 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(13) The sons of Naphtali.—See Numbers 26:48 seq., and Genesis 46:24, which read Jahzeel and Shillem. Sons of Bilhah.—Dan and Naphtali were her sons (Genesis 46:25). That does not, however, prove that a reference to Dan is intended here. Both in Genesis, 50100, and in the present text, grandsons are reckoned THE TRIBE OF WEST (1 Chronicles 7:14-19). 1 Chronicles 7:14-15 are very obscure.
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 7 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges13. The Genealogy of Naphtali 13. Jahziel … Shallum] In Genesis 46:24, Jahzeel … Shitlem.
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 7 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shallum —the descendants of Bilhah.
The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, Shallum, and the sons of Bilhah.
The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shallum—the descendants of Bilhah.
The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shallum – sons of Bilhah.
Tyndale line
¶ The sons of Naphtali; Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah.
The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah.
The sons of Naphtali; Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah.
The sons of Naphtali; Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah.
The sonnes of Naphtali, Iahziel, and Guni, and Iezer, and Shallum of the sonnes of Bilhah.
Strictly literal
The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah.
Sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, sons of Bilhah.
Sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, sons of Bilhah.
The sons of Naphtali: Jachziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah.
Naphtali's sons were Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem. These were Bilhah's grandsons.
From the Latin
And the sons of Nephtali were Jasiel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Sellum, sons of Bala.
Simplified
The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shallum —the descendants of Bilhah.
The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel and Guni and Jezer and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah.
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 eight words matching in both texts. This indicates a strong consistency in the genealogical record across these ancient witnesses.
בְּנֵ֣י נַפְתָּלִ֗י יַחֲצִיאֵ֧ל וְגוּנִ֛י וְיֵ֥צֶר וְשַׁלּ֖וּם בְּנֵ֥י בִלְהָֽה׃ פ
8 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 7:13
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Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural constructHNcmpc
See SON, SONS.
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…
נַפְתָּלִי (Naphtali) refers to a son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him, as well as the territory assigned to that tribe. The name is derived from a root meaning 'my wrestling.' He is first mentioned in Genesis 30:8, and is noted to be the second son of Jacob by Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid.
נַפְתָּלִי 61 n.pr.m. et trib. Naphtali
base
H5321 נַפְתָּלִי Naphtali
5321 Naphtaliy naf-taw-lee'
from 6617; my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the
tribe descended from him, and its territory:--Naphtali.
see HEBREW for 06617
נַפְתָּלִי (naph.ta.li) — Naphtali.
A man of the tribe of Naphtali living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.8;
son of: Israel (H3478) and Bilhah (H1090A);
brother of: Dan (H1835H);
half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144);
father of: Jahzeel (H3183), Guni (H1476), Jezer (H3337) and Shillem (H8006)
Also named: Nephthaleim (Νεφθαλείμ "Naphtali" G3508)
§ Naphtali = "wrestling"
1) the 5th son of Jacob and the 2nd by Bilhah the handmaid of Rachel
2) the tribe descended from Naphtali the son of Jacob
3) the territory assigned to the tribe of Naphtali
נַפְתָּלִי (naph.ta.li) — (Kedesh)-naphtali.
Combined with qe.desh (קֶ֫דֶשׁ "Kedesh" H6943)
§ Naphtali = "wrestling"
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
naf'-ta-li (naphtali; Nephthaleim):
I. THE PATRIARCH
1. Name
2. Circumstances of His Birth
3. Historical and Traditional Details
II. TRIBE OF NAPHTALI
1. Its Relative Position
2. Its Location in Palestine
3. Physical Features
4. Distinction of the Tribe
5. Sites and Inhabitants
6. Labors of Jesus in This District
I. The Patriarch.
1. Name:
The 5th son of Jacob, and the 2nd born to him by Rachel's handmaid, Bilhah. He was full brother of Da (Ge 30:7).
At his birth Rachel is said to have exclaimed, naphtule 'Elohim niphtalti, "wrestlings of God"--i.e. "mighty wrestlings"--"have I wrestled."
2. Circumstances of His Birth:
Her sister's fruitfulness was a sore trial to the barren Rachel. By her artifice she had obtained children, the offspring of her maid ranking as her own; and thus her reproach of childlessness was removed. The name Naphtali given to…
Naphtali
My wrestling, the fifth son of Jacob. His mother was Bilhah, Rachel’s handmaid (Gen. 30:8). When Jacob went down into Egypt, Naphtali had four sons (Gen. 46:24). Little is known of him as an individual.
(wrestling), the fifth son of Jacob; the second child name to him by Bilhah, Rachel’s slave. His birth and the bestowal of his name are recorded in (Genesis 30:8) When the census was taken at Mount Sinai the tribe of Naphtali numbered no less than 53,400 fighting men, (Numbers 1:43; 2:50) but when the borders of the promised land were reached, its numbers were reduced to, 45,400. (Numbers 26:48-50) During the march through the wilderness Naphtali occupied a position on the north of the sacred tent with Dan and Asher. (Numbers 2:25-31) In the apportionment of the land, the lot of Naphtali was enclosed on three sides by those of other tribes. On the west lay Asher, on the…
The sixth son of Jacob, by Bilhah, Rachel’s handmaid, Ge 30:8. We know but few particulars of the lie of Naphtali. His sons were four, Ge 46:24. The patriarch Jacob, when he gave his blessing, said, as it is in the English Bible, "Naphtali is a hind let loose; he giveth goodly words," Ge 49:21. For an illustration of this passage, see HIND.
The tribe of Naphtali, called Nephtalim in Mt 4:15, were located in a rich and fertile portion of northern Palestine; having Asher on the west, the upper Jordan and part of the sea of Tiberias on the east; and running north into the Lebanon range, some lower offshoots of which prolonged to the south formed the "mountains of Naphtali,"…
יַחְצְאֵל (Yachtsiy'el) refers to Jahziel, a man from the tribe of Naphtali, noted as one of the sons of Naphtali and a founder of the Jahzeelites. The name means 'God divides' or 'apportions.' He is first mentioned in Genesis 46:24 and is also referred to as Jahziel in 1 Chronicles 7:13.
יַחְצְאֵל, יַחְצִיאֵל n.pr.m. (God divideth, apportioneth)—son of Naphtali
base
H3185 יַחְצְאֵל, יַחְצִיאֵל
3185 Yachtsiy'el yakh-tsee-ale'
from 2673 and 410; allotted of God; Jachtsiel, an
Israelite:--Jahziel. Compare 3183.
see HEBREW for 02673
see HEBREW for 0410
see HEBREW for 03183
יַחְצִיאֵל (yach.tsi.el) — Jahziel.
A man of the tribe of Naphtali living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.24;
son of: Naphtali (H5321);
brother of: Guni (H1476), Jezer (H3337) and Shillem (H8006); also called Jahziel at 1Ch.7.13;
Another name of yach.tse.el (יַחְצְאֵל "Jahzeel" H3183)
§ Jahziel = "God divides"
the 1st of the 4 sons of Naphtali and founder of the family of Jahzeelites
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
ja'-zi-el.
See JAHZEEL AND JAHZIEL.
(whom God allots), the same as JAHZEEL. (1 Chronicles 7:13)
→ General scriptures concerning 1Ch 7:13
→ See JAHZEEL
גּוּנִי (guwniy) refers to a name associated with two individuals: one from the tribe of Naphtali, mentioned in Genesis 46:24, and another from the tribe of Gad, noted in 1 Chronicles 5:15. The name may mean 'my defender.' The entries indicate that Guni is a significant figure in the genealogies of both tribes.
גּוּנִי n.pr.m.
a Naphtalite
a Gadite
base
H1476 גּוּנִי . a Naphtalite
. a Gadite
1476 Guwniy goo-nee'
probably from 1598; protected; Guni, the name of two
Israelites:--Guni.
see HEBREW for 01598
גּוּנִי (gu.ni) — Guni.
A man of the tribe of Naphtali living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.24;
son of: Naphtali (H5321);
brother of: Jahzeel (H3183), Jezer (H3337) and Shillem (H8006)
Also named: gu.ni (גּוּנִי "Gunite" H1477)
§ Guni = "my defender (?)"
1) a son of Naphtali and founder of the family of Gunites
2) a descendant of Gad
גּוּנִי (gu.ni) — Guni.
A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.15;
father of: Abdiel (H5661)
§ Guni = "my defender (?)"
1) a son of Naphtali and founder of the family of Gunites
2) a descendant of Gad
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
(painted). A son of Naphtali, (Genesis 46:24; 1 Chronicles 7:13) the founder of the family of the Gunites. (Numbers 26:48) A descendant of Gad. (1 Chronicles 5:15)
a garden; a covering
The Hebrew word יֵ֫צֶר (*Yetser*) refers to Jezer, a man from the tribe of Naphtali. He is noted as the third son of Naphtali and the founder of the Jezerites, with connections to his brothers Jahzeel, Guni, and Shillem. This name appears in Genesis 46:24.
יֵ֫צֶר n.pr.m. son of Naphtali
base
H3337 יֵ֫צֶר son of Naphtali
3337 Yetser yay-tser
the same as 3336; Jetser, an Israelite:--Jezer.
see HEBREW for 03336
יֵ֫צֶר (ye.tser) — Jezer.
A man of the tribe of Naphtali living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.24;
son of: Naphtali (H5321);
brother of: Jahzeel (H3183), Guni (H1476) and Shillem (H8006)
Also named: yits.ri (יִצְרִי "Jezerite" H3340)
§ Jezer = "forming"
the 3rd son of Naphtali and the founder of the family of Jezerites
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
(power), the third son of Naphtali, (Genesis 46:24; Numbers 26:49; 1 Chronicles 7:13) and father of the family of Jezerites.
island of help
שַׁלּוּם (Shalluwm) refers to a name associated with several figures in the Old Testament, including a king of Israel and a son of Josiah, king of Judah. The name is linked to various roles, such as a husband, uncle, and members of priestly and Levitical families. It is noted that Shallum means 'retribution' and is mentioned in contexts involving political intrigue and temple service.
שַׁלּוּם (less oft. שַׁלֻּם)
n.pr.m.king of N. Israel
son of Josiah, and king of Judah
husband of Huldah
uncle of Jeremiah
in Simeon
in Jerahmeel
in Ephr.
in Napht.
father of threshhold-keeper
wall-builder
priests
Levites
v
base
H7967 שַׁלּוּם (less oft. שַׁלֻּם) . king of N. Israel
. son of Josiah, and king of Judah
. husband of Huldah
. uncle of Jeremiah
. in Simeon
. in Jerahmeel
. in Ephr.
. in Napht.
. father of threshhold-keeper
. wall-builder
. priests
. Levites
. v
7967 Shalluwm shal-loom'
or (shorter) Shallum {shal-loom'}; the same as 7966; Shallum,
the name of fourteen Israelites:--Shallum.
see HEBREW for 07966
שַׁלּוּם (shal.lum) — Shallum.
A king of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.15.10;
son of: Jabesh (H3003H)
§ Shallum = "retribution"
1) son of Jabesh, conspirator and slayer of king Zachariah of the northern kingdom of Israel ending the dynasty of Jehu; assumed the throne and became the 15th king of the northern kingdom; reigned for one month and was killed by Menahem
2) the 3rd son of king Josiah of Judah and subsequent king of Judah; reigned for 3 months before he was taken captive to Egypt where he was placed in chains and later died
2a) also 'Jehoahaz'
3) husband of Huldah the prophetess in the reign of king Josiah of Judah. Maybe the same as 4
4) uncle of Jeremiah the prophet. Maybe the same as 3
5) a Simeonite, son of Shaul and grandson of Simeon
6) a Judaite, son of Sisamai and father of Jekamiah in the family of Jerahmeel
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
Shallum
Retribution. (1.) The son of Jabesh, otherwise unknown. He “conspired against Zachariah, and smote him before the people, and slew him, and reigned in his stead” (2 Kings 15:10). He reigned only “a month of days in Samaria” (15:13, marg.). Menahem rose up against Shallum and put him to death (2 Kings 15:14, 15, 17), and became king in his stead.
(2.) Keeper of the temple vestments in the reign of Josiah (2 Kings 22:14).
(3.) One of the posterity of Judah (1 Chr. 2:40, 41).
(4.) A descendant of Simeon (1 Chr. 4:25).
(retribution). The fifteenth king of Israel, son of Jabesh, conspired against Zachariah, killed him, and brought the dynasty of Jehu to a close, B.C. 770. Shallum, after reigning in Samaria for a month only, was in his turn dethroned and killed by Menahem. (2 Kings 15:10-14) The husband of Huldah the prophetess, (2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 34:23) in the reign of Josiah. (B.C. 830.) A descendant of Shesham. (1 Chronicles 2:40,41) The third son of Josiah king of Judah, known in the books of Kings and Chronicles as Jehoahaz. (1 Chronicles 3:15; Jeremiah 22:11)…
1. Son of Jabesh, or a native of Jebesh, who treacherously killed Zechariah King of Israel and usurped his kingdom, B. C. 772. He held it only one month, when Menahem son of Gadi killed him in Samaria. Scripture says that Shallun was the executioner of the threatenings of the Lord against the house of Jehu, 2Ki 15:10-15.
2. See JEHOAHAZ 2.
3. The husband of Huldah the prophetess in the time of Josiah, 2Ki 22:14.
perfect; agreeable
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural constructHNcmpc
See SON, SONS.
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…
בִּלְהָה (bilhah) refers to both a woman and a place. As a person, she is Rachel's handmaid and Jacob's concubine, mothering Dan and Naphtali. The name may mean 'troubled.' Additionally, it denotes a city in Simeon, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:29.
בִּלְהָה n.pr.f. (etym. dub.) handmaid of Rachel, concubine of Jacob
base
בִּלְהָה n.pr.loc. a city of Simeon 1 Ch 4:29
ref
H1090a בִּלְהָה mandmaid of Rachel, concubine of Jacob H1090b בִּלְהָה a city of Simeon
1090 Bilhah bil-haw'
from 1089; timid; Bilhah, the name of one of Jacob's
concubines; also of a place in Palestine:--Bilhah.
see HEBREW for 01089
בִּלְהָה (bil.hah) — Bilhah.
A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.29; married to Israel (H3478);
mother of: Dan (H1835H) and Naphtali (H5321)
§ Bilhah = "troubled"
Rachel's handmaid whom she gave to Jacob as a concubine, mother to two of Jacob's children, Dan and Naphtali
בִּלְהָה (bil.hah) — Bilhah.
§ Bilhah = "troubled"
n prloc
a city in Simeon
N-proper — Noun proper feminineHNpf
Bilhah
Faltering; bashful, Rachel’s handmaid, whom she gave to Jacob (Gen. 29:29). She was the mother of Dan and Naphtali (Gen. 30:3-8). Reuben was cursed by his father for committing adultry with her (35:22; 49:4). He was deprived of the birth-right, which was given to the sons of Joseph.
(timid, bashful), handmaid of Rachel, (Genesis 29:29) and concubine of Jacob, to whom she bore Dan and Naphtali. (Genesis 30:3-8; 35:25; 46:25; 1 Chronicles 7:13) (B.C 53.)
The handmaid of Rachel, given by her to her husband Jacob when herself childless, that she might become a mother through her handmaid. Bilhah was the mother of Dan and Naphtali, Ge 30:1- 8.
Bilhan, who is old or confused