Numbers 34:24 — Word Study
WLCוּלְמַטֵּ֥ה בְנֵֽי־ אֶפְרַ֖יִם נָשִׂ֑יא קְמוּאֵ֖ל בֶּן־ שִׁפְטָֽן׃
BSAKemuelQᵉmûwʼêl [a relative of Abraham, the fat herder] sonbên [descendant, or grandson] of ShiphtanShiphṭân△ [meaning'judic', a leader's name] a leadernâsîyʼ [high-ranking official, or captain] from the tribemaṭṭeh [group of people] of EphraimʼEphrayim [doubly fruitful, referring to Joseph's son]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וּלְמַטֵּ֥ה | and of [the] tribe of | Conjunction, preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| בְנֵֽי־ | [the] descendants of | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| אֶפְרַ֖יִם | Ephraim | Noun proper masculine |
| נָשִׂ֑יא | a leader | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| קְמוּאֵ֖ל | Kemuel | Noun proper masculine |
| בֶּן־ | [the] son of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| שִׁפְטָֽן׃ | Shiphtan | Noun proper masculine |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | Kemuel son of Shiphtan, a leader from the tribe of Ephraim; |
| KJV | And the prince of the tribe of the children of Ephraim, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan. |
| ASV | And of the tribe of the children of Ephraim a prince, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan. |
| YLT | and of the tribe of the sons of Ephraim, the prince Kemuel son of Shiphtan; |
| WEB | Of the tribe of the children of Ephraim a prince, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan. |
| BBE | And of the tribe of the children of Ephraim, a chief, Kemuel, the son of Shiphtan. |
Where they part company is in the rendering of the names and titles — see How Translations Differ.
The structure is straightforward, with a main clause followed by additional phrases that provide context and detail about Kemuel's identity and role.
2 commentators on this verse
Jamieson, Cambridge & more — read them ›
clause
The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
1 of 7 occurs nowhere else in the Old Testament — a word chosen on purpose.
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Deep Study — Numbers 34:24
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 — The Leaders of the Tribesgenerated
Numbers 34:24 introduces Kemuel, a leader from Ephraim, as part of the list of tribal leaders designated to oversee the division of the Promised Land. This passage emphasizes the organization of Israel's tribes and their appointed leaders during a pivotal moment in their history, echoing the importance of leadership in community and governance.
Cross References
The Key Word — קְמוּאֵל, ke.mu.'Elgenerated
The name קְמוּאֵל (Kemuel) means 'raised of God'. It identifies a specific individual in the biblical narrative, linking him to significant figures like Abraham. The parsing shows that he is a proper noun, indicating a unique identity rather than a common role.
Kemuel's role as a leader from Ephraim underscores the importance of tribal leadership in Israel's history. The name's meaning suggests a divine connection, which may imply a sense of purpose or duty in his leadership.
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 finite verb is implied in the structure, with the main clause identifying Kemuel as the subject. The phrases that follow describe his lineage and tribal affiliation, emphasizing his role within the larger context of Israel's leadership.
The structure reveals a straightforward listing format typical in genealogical and leadership contexts, where the emphasis is on identity and lineage.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint uses καμουηλ to render קְמוּאֵל, maintaining the name's significance. This choice reflects a direct translation, preserving the identity of the individual across languages.
The Greek term φυλῆς corresponds to the Hebrew term for 'tribe', indicating a consistent understanding of Kemuel's role within the tribe of Ephraim.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Numbers 34:24 introduces Kemuel, the son of Shiphtan, as a leader from the tribe of Ephraim. This verse is part of a list of leaders from each tribe, emphasizing the organization and structure of Israel's leadership during their journey to the Promised Land.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Kemuel was a leader from the tribe of Ephraim, identified as the son of Shiphtan, and played a role in the division of the Promised Land.
The name Kemuel means 'raised of God', indicating a divine connection to his leadership role.
Ephraim was one of the prominent tribes of Israel, known for its strength and influence, and was the tribe of Joseph's son.
Leaders like Kemuel were responsible for guiding their tribes and overseeing the division of land, highlighting the importance of leadership in Israel's history.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What qualities do you think a good leader should possess, as demonstrated by Kemuel?
- How does understanding the lineage of leaders help in grasping the history of Israel?
- In what ways can we see the significance of tribal identity in today's context?
- How can we apply the lessons of leadership from figures like Kemuel in our own lives?
Commentators on this verse — 2 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Numbers 34:24 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThese are the names of the men which shall divide the land unto you: Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun. Names of the men which shall divide the land.
Read Robert Jamieson on Numbers 34 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges16–29. Ten princes were appointed to superintend the allotment of the land, one from each of the nine and a halt tribes who settled west of the Jordan. In supreme command are Joshua and Eleazar, the successors of Moses and Aaron as the civil and religious beads of the nation.
Read Cambridge on Numbers 34 →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
Kemuel son of Shiphtan, a leader from the tribe of Ephraim;
Of the tribe of the children of Ephraim a prince, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.
Kemuel son of Shiphtan, a leader from the tribe of Ephraim;
from the tribe of the Ephraimites, a leader, Kemuel son of Shiphtan;
Tyndale line
And the prince of the tribe of the children of Ephraim, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.
And of the tribe of the children of Ephraim a prince, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.
and of the tribe of the children of Ephraim a prince, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.
And the prince of the tribe of the children of Ephraim, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan.
And of the tribe of the sonnes of Ephraim, the prince Kemuel, the sonne of Shiphtan.
Strictly literal
and for the tribe of the children of Ephraim, a prince, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan;
and of the tribe of the sons of Ephraim, the prince Kemuel son of Shiphtan;
and a prince of the tribe of the sons of Ephraim, Kemuel son of Shiphtan;
And of the tribe of the children of Ephraim the prince, Kemuel the son of Shiphtan;
From the tribe of the descendants of Ephraim a leader, Kemuel son of Shiphtan.
From the Latin
Of the tribe of Ephraim, Camuel the son of Sephtan.
Simplified
A leader from the tribe of Ephraim: Kemuel, son of Shiphtan.
And of the tribe of the children of Ephraim, a chief, Kemuel, the son of Shiphtan.
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 is confirmed by the Samaritan Pentateuch, which agrees word for word. The Septuagint aligns closely with the Hebrew, maintaining the names and roles without significant variation.
וּלְמַטֵּ֥ה בְנֵֽי־ אֶפְרַ֖יִם נָשִׂ֑יא קְמוּאֵ֖ל בֶּן־ שִׁפְטָֽן׃
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.
ולמטה בני אפרים נשׂיא קמואל בן שׁפטן
Agrees with the Masoretic Text here, word for word.
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 Numbers 34:24
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.
מַטֶּה (mat-teh) refers to a staff, rod, or branch, and can also denote a tribe. It is derived from a root meaning to extend, and its uses include both literal and figurative meanings, such as a support or a means of correction. The lexicons consistently highlight its association with leadership and community.
מַטֶּה 251 n.m.
staff, rod, shaft
branch
tribe
base
H4294 מַטֶּה . staff, rod, shaft
. branch
. tribe
4294 matteh mat-teh'
or (feminine) mattah {mat-taw'}; from 5186; a branch (as
extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for
chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre),
throwing (a lance), or walking (a staff; figuratively, a
support of life, e.g. bread):--rod, staff, tribe.
see HEBREW for 05186
מַטֶּה (mat.teh) — tribe: rod.
: rod/staff
1) staff, branch, tribe
1a) staff, rod, shaft
1b) branch (of vine)
1c) tribe
1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
מַטֶּה (mat.teh) — tribe.
: tribe
1) staff, branch, tribe
1a) staff, rod, shaft
1b) branch (of vine)
1c) tribe
1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
מַטֶּה (mat.teh) — tribe: arrow.
: arrow
1) staff, branch, tribe
1a) staff, rod, shaft
1b) branch (of vine)
1c) tribe
1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
מַטֶּה (mat.teh) — tribe: stick.
: stick
1) staff, branch, tribe
1a) staff, rod, shaft
1b) branch (of vine)
1c) tribe
1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
מַטֶּה (mat.teh) — tribe: supply.
: supply
1) staff, branch, tribe
1a) staff, rod, shaft
1b) branch (of vine)
1c) tribe
1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
Conj | Prep | N-ms — Conjunction · preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHC/R/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…
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.
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H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural constructHNcmpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
אֶפְרַ֫יִם (Ephrayim) refers to Ephraim, a son of Joseph and Asenath, and the tribe descended from him. The term signifies 'double fruit' and encompasses various meanings, including a geographical region, a chief gate of Jerusalem, and a reference to the northern kingdom. Notably, it appears in Genesis 41:52.
אֶפְרַ֫יִם n.pr.m. Ephraim
base
H669 אֶפְרַ֫יִם Ephraim
669 'Ephrayim ef-rah'-yim
dual of masculine form of 672; double fruit; Ephrajim, a son
of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its
territory:--Ephraim, Ephraimites.
see HEBREW for 0672
אֶפְרַ֫יִם (eph.ra.yim) — Ephraim.
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.41.52;
son of: Joseph (H3130) and Asenath (H0621);
brother of: Manasseh (H4519);
father of: Shuthelah (H7803), Becher (H1071H), Tahan (H8465), Ezer (H5827), Elead (H0496) and Beriah (H1283H); also called Ephrathite (NIV: Ephraimite) at 1Sa.1.1; Ephron (Qere, KJV: Ephrain) at 2Ch.13.19;
§ Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful"
1) second son of Joseph, blessed by him and given preference over first son, Manasseh
2) the tribe, Ephraim
3) the mountain country of Ephraim
4) sometimes used name for the northern kingdom (Hosea or Isaiah)
5) a city near Baal-hazor
6) a chief gate of Jerusalem
אֶפְרַ֫יִם (eph.ra.yim) — Ephraim (Gate).
§ Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful"
a chief gate of Jerusalem
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Ephraim
Double fruitfulness (“for God had made him fruitful in the land of his affliction”). The second son of Joseph, born in Egypt (Gen. 41:52; 46:20). The first incident recorded regarding him is his being placed, along with his brother Manasseh, before their grandfather, Jacob, that he might bless them (48:10; comp. 27:1). The intention of Joseph was that the right hand of the aged patriarch should be placed on the head of the elder of the two; but Jacob set Ephraim the younger before his brother, “guiding his hands wittingly.” Before Joseph’s death, Ephraim’s family had reached the third generation (Gen. 50:23).
a city "in the district near the wilderness" to which our Lord retired with his disciples when threatened with violence by the priests. (John 11:54)
The second son of Joseph, born in Egypt, Ge 41:52. Although the youngest, he yet had the chief blessing of his grandfather Jacob, and the tribe was always more distinguished than that of Manasseh, Ge 48:8-20 Nu 2:18-21. The portion of Ephraim was large and central, and embraced some of the most fertile land in all Canaan. It extended from the Mediterranean across to the Jordan, north of the portions of Dan and Benjamin and included Shiloh, Shechem, etc. A range of mountainous country, which runs through it, is called "the mountains of Ephraim," or "mount Ephraim." This extends also farther south into the portion of Judah, and is there called "the mountains of Judah." Samaria, the capital of the ten tribes, being in Ephraim…
fruitful; increasing
נָשִׂיא (nasiy') refers to an exalted figure, such as a chief, prince, or ruler, and also denotes a rising mist or vapor. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to lift up.' Its meanings encompass leadership roles and atmospheric phenomena, as noted in various lexicons.
נָשִׂיא 128 n.m. one lifted up, i.e. a chief prince
base
[נָשִׂיא] n.[m.] rising mist, vapour
base
H5387a נָשִׂיא one lifted up, i.e. a chief prince H5387b נָשִׂיא rising mist, vapour
5387 nasiy' naw-see'
or nasi8 {naw-see'}; from 5375; properly, an exalted one,
i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist:--captain, chief,
cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour.
see HEBREW for 0nasi8
see HEBREW for 05375
נָשִׂיא (na.si) — leader.
one lifted up, chief, prince, captain, leader
נָשִׂיא (na.si) — mist.
rising mist, vapour
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
קְמוּאֵל (Qmuw'el) means 'raised of God' and refers to several individuals in the Old Testament. It identifies Kemuel as the son of Nahor and Milcah, the father of Aram, and also as a Levite and Ephraimite. The name appears in Genesis 22:21, Numbers 34:24, and 1 Chronicles 27:17, highlighting its connection to notable biblical figures.
קְמוּאֵל n.pr.m.
son of Nahor
Ephraimite
Levite
base
H7055 קְמוּאֵל . son of Nahor
. Ephraimite
. Levite
7055 Qmuw'el kem-oo-ale'
from 6965 and 410; raised of God; Kemuel, the name of a
relative of Abraham, and of two Israelites:--Kemuel.
see HEBREW for 06965
see HEBREW for 0410
קְמוּאֵל (qe.mu.el) — Kemuel.
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, only mentioned at Gen.22.21;
son of: Nahor (H5152H) and Milcah (H4435);
brother of: Uz (H5780H), Buz (H0938), Chesed (H3777), Hazo (H2375), Pildash (H6394), Jidlaph (H3044) and Bethuel (H1328A);
half-brother of: Tebah (H2875), Gaham (H1514), Tahash (H8477) and Maacah (H4601);
father of: Aram (H0758H)
§ Kemuel = "raised of God"
1) son of Nahor by Milcah and father of Aram
2) son of Shiphtan, prince of the tribe of Ephraim, and one of the 12 men selected to apportion the promised land between the tribes
3) Levite, father of Hashabiah, prince of the tribe in the time of David
קְמוּאֵל (qe.mu.el) — Kemuel.
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.34.24;
son of: Shiphtan (H8204)
§ Kemuel = "raised of God"
1) son of Nahor by Milcah and father of Aram
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Kemuel
Helper of God, or assembly of God. (1.) The third son of Nahor (Gen. 22:21).
(2.) Son of Shiphtan, appointed on behalf of the tribe of Ephraim to partition the land of Canaan (Num. 34:24).
(3.) A Levite (1 Chr. 27:17).
(congregation of God). The son of Nahor by Milcah, and father of Aram. (Genesis 22:21) (B.C. 1925.) The son of Shiptan, and prince of the tribe of Ephraim; one of the twelve men appointed by Moses to divide the land of Canaan. (Numbers 34:24) A Levite, father of Hashabiah, prince of the tribe in the reign of David. (1 Chronicles 27:17) (B.C. 1014.)
God hath raised up, or established him
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)
HNcmsc — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
שִׁפְטָן (Shiphtan) is a proper name meaning 'judicial' or 'judge-like.' He is identified as an Ephraimite mentioned in Numbers 34:24, where he is noted as the father of Kemuel, who led the tribe in dividing the promised land. The name is derived from a root meaning to judge.
שִׁפְטָן n.pr.m. (judgment);—prince of Ephraim Nu 34:24
ref
H8204 שִׁפְטָן
8204 Shiphtan shif-tawn'
from 8199; judge-like; Shiphtan, an Israelite:--Shiphtan.
see HEBREW for 08199
שִׁפְטָן (shiph.tan) — Shiphtan.
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.34.24;
father of: Kemuel (H7055H)
§ Shiphtan = "judicial"
an Ephraimite, father of Kemuel, the leader of the tribe selected to divide the promised land between the tribes
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
shif'-tan (shiphTan; Codex Vaticanus Sabatha; Codex Alexandrinus Sabathan, F, Saphatan, Lucian, ((S)ephatha): An Ephraimite prince (Nu 34:24).
Shiphtan
Judicial, an Ephraimite prince at the time of the division of Canaan (Num. 34:24).
(judicial), father of Kemuel, a prince of the tribe of Ephraim. (Numbers 34:24) (B.C. before 1450.)
→ Father of the representative of Ephraim who was on the committee which divided up the promised land among the Israelites Nu 34:24