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1 Chronicles 4

1 The sons of Judah: Perez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • The sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
  • Pharez H6557 (פֶּרֶץ) — Perets, the name of two Israelites
  • Hezron H2696 (חֶצְרוֹן) — Chetsron, the name of a place in Palestine; also of two Israelites
  • and Carmi H3756 (כַּרְמִי) — Karmi, the name of three Israelites
  • and Hur H2354 (חוּר) — Chur, the name of four Israelites and one Midianite
  • and Shobal H7732 (שׁוֹבָל) — Shobal, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites

2 And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat Ahumai and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Reaiah H7211 (רְאָיָה) — Reajah, the name of three Israelites
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Shobal H7732 (שׁוֹבָל) — Shobal, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
  • begat H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
  • Jahath H3189 (יַחַת) — Jachath, the name of four Israelites
  • and Jahath H3189 (יַחַת) — Jachath, the name of four Israelites
  • Ahumai H267 (אֲחוּמַי) — Achumai, an Israelite
  • and Lahad H3855 (לַהַד) — Lahad, an Israelite
  • the families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • of the Zorathites H6882 (צׇרְעִי) — a Tsorite or Tsorathite, i.e. inhabitants of Tsorah

3 And these were the sons of the father of Etam: Jezreel, and Ishma, and Idbash; and the name of their sister was Hazzelelponi;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Judges 15:11 · 2 Chronicles 11:6
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • the father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • of Etam H5862 (עֵיטָם) — Etam, a place in Palestine
  • Jezreel H3157 (יִזְרְעֵאל) — Jizreel, the name of two places in Palestine and of two Israelites
  • and Ishma H3457 (יִשְׁמָא) — Jishma, an Israelite
  • and Idbash H3031 (יִדְבָּשׁ) — Jidbash, an Israelite
  • and the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
  • of their sister H269 (אָחוֹת) — a sister (used very widely [like 251number 250, corrected to 251], literally and figuratively)
  • Hazelelponi H6753 (צְלֶלְפּוֹנִי) — Tselelponi, an Israelitess

4 and Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the first-born of Ephrathah, the father of Beth-lehem.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Penuel H6439 (פְּנוּאֵל) — Penuel or Peniel, a place East of Jordan; also (as Penuel) the name of two Israelites
  • the father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • of Gedor H1446 (גְדֹר) — Gedor, a place in Palestine; also the name of three Israelites
  • and Ezer H5829 (עֵזֶר) — Ezer, the name of four Israelites
  • of Hushah H2364 (חוּשָׁה) — Chushah, an Israelite
  • the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Hur H2354 (חוּר) — Chur, the name of four Israelites and one Midianite
  • the firstborn H1060 (בְּכוֹר) — first-born; hence, chief
  • of Ephratah H672 (אֶפְרָת) — Ephrath, another name for Bethlehem;
  • of Beth–lehem H1035 (בֵּית לֶחֶם) — Beth-Lechem, a place in Palestine

5 And Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 2:24
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Ashur H806 (אַשְׁחוּר) — Ashchur, an Israelite
  • the father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • of Tekoa H8620 (תְּקוֹעַ) — Tekoa, a place in Palestine
  • had two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
  • wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
  • Helah H2458 (חֶלְאָה) — Chelah, an Israelitess
  • and Naarah H5292 (נַעֲרָה) — Naarah, the name of an Israelitess, and of a place in Palestine

6 And Naarah bare him Ahuzzam, and Hepher, and Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Naarah H5292 (נַעֲרָה) — Naarah, the name of an Israelitess, and of a place in Palestine
  • bare H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
  • him Ahuzam H275 (אֲחֻזָּם) — Achuzzam, an Israelite
  • and Hepher H2660 (חֵפֶר) — Chepher, a place in Palestine; also the name of three Israelites
  • and Temeni H8488 (תֵּימְנִי) — Temeni, an Israelite
  • and Haahashtari H326 (אֲחַשְׁתָּרִי) — an achastarite (i.e. courier); the designation (rather than name) of an Israelite
  • the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Naarah H5292 (נַעֲרָה) — Naarah, the name of an Israelitess, and of a place in Palestine

7 And the sons of Helah were Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Helah H2458 (חֶלְאָה) — Chelah, an Israelitess
  • Zereth H6889 (צֶרֶת) — Tsereth, an Israelite
  • and Jezoar H3328 (יִצְחַר) — Jitschar, an Israelite
  • and Jezoar H6714 (צֹחַר) — Tsochar, the name of a Hittite and of an Israelite
  • and Ethnan H869 (אֶתְנַן) — Ethnan, an Israelite

8 And Hakkoz begat Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Coz H6976 (קוֹץ) — Kots, the name of two Israelites
  • begat H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
  • Anub H6036 (עָנוּב) — Anub, an Israelite
  • and Zobebah H6637 (צֹבֵבָה) — Tsobebah, an Israelitess
  • and the families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • of Aharhel H316 (אֲחַרְחֵל) — Acharchel, an Israelite
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Harum H2037 (הָרֻם) — Harum, an Israelite

9 And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Jabez H3258 (יַעְבֵּץ) — Jabets, the name of an Israelite, and also of a place in Palestine
  • was more honourable H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
  • than his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • and his mother H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
  • called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
  • his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
  • Jabez H3258 (יַעְבֵּץ) — Jabets, the name of an Israelite, and also of a place in Palestine
  • saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Because I bare H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
  • him with sorrow H6090 (עֹצֶב) — an idol (as fashioned); also pain (bodily or mental)

10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that thy hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it be not to my sorrow! And God granted him that which he requested.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Jabez H3258 (יַעְבֵּץ) — Jabets, the name of an Israelite, and also of a place in Palestine
  • called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
  • on the God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • Oh that H518 (אִם) — used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
  • thou wouldest bless H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
  • me indeed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
  • and enlarge H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
  • my coast H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
  • and that thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
  • might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • from evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
  • that it may not grieve H6087 (עָצַב) — properly, to carve, i.e. fabricate or fashion; hence (in a bad sense) to worry, pain or anger
  • me! And God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • granted H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • him that which he requested H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand

11 And Chelub the brother of Shuhah begat Mehir, who was the father of Eshton.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Chelub H3620 (כְּלוּב) — Kelub, the name of two Israelites
  • the brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • of Shuah H7746 (שׁוּחָה) — Shuchah, an Israelite
  • begat H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
  • Mehir H4243 (מְחִיר) — Mechir, an Israelite
  • the father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • of Eshton H850 (אֶשְׁתּוֹן) — Eshton, an Israelite

12 And Eshton begat Beth-rapha, and Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Ir-nahash. These are the men of Recah.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Eshton H850 (אֶשְׁתּוֹן) — Eshton, an Israelite
  • begat H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
  • Beth–rapha H1051 (בֵּית רָפָא) — Beth-Rapha, an Israelite
  • and Paseah H6454 (פָּסֵחַ) — Paseach, the name of two Israelites
  • and Tehinnah H8468 (תְּחִנָּה) — Techinnah, an Israelite
  • the father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • of Ir–nahash H5904 (עִיר נָחָשׁ) — Ir-Nachash, a place in Palestine
  • the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
  • of Rechah H7397 (רֵכָה) — Rekah, a place in Palestine

13 And the sons of Kenaz: Othniel, and Seraiah. And the sons of Othniel: Hathath.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Joshua 15:17 · Judges 1:13 · Judges 3:9
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Kenaz H7073 (קְנַז) — Kenaz, the name of an Edomite and of two Israelites
  • Othniel H6274 (עׇתְנִיאֵל) — Othniel, an Israelite
  • and Seraiah H8304 (שְׂרָיָה) — Serajah, the name of nine Israelites
  • of Othniel H6274 (עׇתְנִיאֵל) — Othniel, an Israelite
  • Hathath H2867 (חֲתַת) — Chathath, an Israelite

14 And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab the father of Ge-harashim; for they were craftsmen.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 2 Kings 24:14 · 1 Chronicles 4:23 · Nehemiah 11:35
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Meonothai H4587 (מְעוֹנֹתַי) — Meonothai, an Israelite
  • begat H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
  • Ophrah H6084 (עׇפְרָה) — Ophrah, the name of an Israelite and of two places in Palestine
  • and Seraiah H8304 (שְׂרָיָה) — Serajah, the name of nine Israelites
  • Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
  • the father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • of the valley H1516 (גַּיְא) — a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
  • of Charashim H2798 (חֲרָשִׁים) — mechanics, the name of a valley in Jerusalem
  • for they were craftsmen H2791 (חֶרֶשׁ) — magical craft; also silence

15 And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam; and the sons of Elah; and Kenaz.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Caleb H3612 (כָּלֵב) — Caleb, the name of three Israelites
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Jephunneh H3312 (יְפֻנֶּה) — Jephunneh, the name of two Israelites
  • Iru H5900 (עִירוּ) — Iru, an Israelite
  • Elah H425 (אֵלָה) — Elah, the name of an Edomite, of four Israelites, and also of a place in Palestine
  • and Naam H5277 (נַעַם) — Naam, an Israelite
  • of Elah H425 (אֵלָה) — Elah, the name of an Edomite, of four Israelites, and also of a place in Palestine
  • even Kenaz H7073 (קְנַז) — Kenaz, the name of an Edomite and of two Israelites

16 And the sons of Jehallelel: Ziph, and Ziphah, Tiria, and Asarel.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Jehaleleel H3094 (יְהַלֶּלְאֵל) — Jehallelel, the name of two Israelites
  • Ziph H2128 (זִיף) — Ziph, the name of a place in Palestine; also of an Israelite
  • and Ziphah H2129 (זִיפָה) — Ziphah, an Israelite
  • Tiria H8493 (תִּירְיָא) — fearful, Tirja, an Israelite
  • and Asareel H840 (אֲשַׂרְאֵל) — Asarel, an Israelite

17 And the sons of Ezrah: Jether, and Mered, and Epher, and Jalon; and she bare Miriam, and Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Ezra H5834 (עֶזְרָה) — Ezrah, an Israelite
  • Jether H3500 (יֶתֶר) — Jether, the name of five or six Israelites and of one Midianite
  • and Mered H4778 (מֶרֶד) — Mered, an Israelite
  • and Epher H6081 (עֵפֶר) — Epher, the name of an Arabian and of two Israelites
  • and Jalon H3210 (יָלוֹן) — Jalon, an Israelite
  • and she bare H2029 (הָרָה) — to be (or become) pregnant, conceive (literally or figuratively)
  • Miriam H4813 (מִרְיָם) — Mirjam, the name of two Israelitesses
  • and Shammai H8060 (שַׁמַּי) — Shammai, the name of three Israelites
  • and Ishbah H3431 (יִשְׁבַּח) — Jishbach, an Israelite
  • the father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • of Eshtemoa H851 (אֶשְׁתְּמֹעַ) — Eshtemoa or Eshtemoh, a place in Palestine

18 And his wife the Jewess bare Jered the father of Gedor, and Heber the father of Soco, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah. And these are the sons of Bithiah the daughter of Pharaoh, whom Mered took.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And his wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
  • Jehudijah H3057 (יְהֻדִיָּה) — Jehudijah, a Jewess
  • bare H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
  • Jered H3382 (יֶרֶד) — Jered, the name of an antediluvian, and of an Israelite
  • the father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • of Gedor H1446 (גְדֹר) — Gedor, a place in Palestine; also the name of three Israelites
  • and Heber H2268 (חֶבֶר) — Cheber, the name of a Kenite and of three Israelites
  • of Socho H7755 (שׂוֹכֹה) — Sokoh or Soko, the name of two places in Palestine
  • and Jekuthiel H3354 (יְקוּתִיאֵל) — Jekuthiel, an Israelite
  • of Zanoah H2182 (זָנוֹחַ) — Zanoach, the name of two places in Palestine
  • the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Bithiah H1332 (בִּתְיָה) — Bithjah, an Egyptian woman
  • the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
  • of Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
  • which Mered H4778 (מֶרֶד) — Mered, an Israelite
  • took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)

19 And the sons of the wife of Hodiah, the sister of Naham, were the father of Keilah the Garmite, and Eshtemoa the Maacathite.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Joshua 15:44 · 1 Samuel 23:1
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
  • Hodiah H1940 (הוֹדִיָּה) — a Jewess
  • the sister H269 (אָחוֹת) — a sister (used very widely [like 251number 250, corrected to 251], literally and figuratively)
  • of Naham H5163 (נַחַם) — Nacham, an Israelite
  • the father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • of Keilah H7084 (קְעִילָה) — Keilah, a place in Palestine
  • the Garmite H1636 (גַּרְמִי) — bony, i.e. strong
  • and Eshtemoa H851 (אֶשְׁתְּמֹעַ) — Eshtemoa or Eshtemoh, a place in Palestine
  • the Maachathite H4602 (מַעֲכָתִי) — a Maakathite, or inhabitant of Maakah

20 And the sons of Shimon: Amnon, and Rinnah, Ben-hanan, and Tilon. And the sons of Ishi: Zoheth, and Ben-zoheth.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Shimon H7889 (שִׁימוֹן) — Shimon, an Israelite
  • Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
  • and Rinnah H7441 (רִנָּה) — Rinnah, an Israelite
  • Ben–hanan H1135 (בֶּן־חָנָן) — Ben-Chanan, an Israelite
  • and Tilon H8436 (תּוּלוֹן) — Tulon, an Israelite
  • of Ishi H3469 (יִשְׁעִי) — Jishi, the name of four Israelites
  • Zoheth H2105 (זוֹחֵת) — Zocheth, an Israelite
  • and Ben–zoheth H1132 (בֶּן־זוֹחֵת) — Ben-Zocheth, an Israelite

21 The sons of Shelah the son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, and Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of them that wrought fine linen, of the house of Ashbea;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • The sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Shelah H7956 (שֵׁלָה) — Shelah, the name of a postdiluvian patriarch and of an Israelite
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
  • Er H6147 (עֵר) — Er, the name of two Israelites
  • the father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • of Lecah H3922 (לֵכָה) — Lekah, a place in Palestine
  • and Laadah H3935 (לַעְדָּה) — Ladah, an Israelite
  • of Mareshah H4762 (מַרְאֵשָׁה) — Mareshah, the name of two Israelites and of a place in Palestine
  • and the families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of them that wrought H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
  • fine linen H948 (בּוּץ) — probably cotton (of some sort)
  • of Ashbea H791 (אַשְׁבֵּעַ) — Asbea, an Israelite

22 and Jokim, and the men of Cozeba, and Joash, and Saraph, who had dominion in Moab, and Jashubi-lehem. And the records are ancient.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Jokim H3137 (יוֹקִים) — Jokim, an Israelite
  • and the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
  • of Chozeba H3578 (כֹּזְבָא) — Cozeba, a place in Palestine
  • and Joash H3101 (יוֹאָשׁ) — Joash, the name of six Israelites
  • and Saraph H8315 (שָׂרָף) — Saraph, an Israelite
  • who had the dominion H1166 (בָּעַל) — to be master; hence, to marry
  • in Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
  • and Jashubi–lehem H3433 (יָשֻׁבִי לֶחֶם) — Jashubi-Lechem, an Israelite
  • ancient H6267 (עַתִּיק) — removed, i.e. weaned; also antique
  • things H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

23 These were the potters, and the inhabitants of Netaim and Gederah: there they dwelt with the king for his work.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 4:14 · Psalms 81:6 · Proverbs 22:29
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • the potters H3335 (יָצַר) — to mould into a form; especially as a potter; figuratively, to determine (i.e. form a resolution)
  • and those that dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • among plants H5196 (נְטָעִים) — Netaim, a place in Palestine
  • and hedges H1448 (גְּדֵרָה) — inclosure (especially for flocks)
  • there they dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • with the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • for his work H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)

24 The sons of Simeon: Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, Shaul;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Genesis 46:10 · Exodus 6:15 · Numbers 26:12
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • The sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Simeon H8095 (שִׁמְעוֹן) — Shimon, one of Jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him
  • Nemuel H5241 (נְמוּאֵל) — Nemuel, the name of two Israelites
  • and Jamin H3226 (יָמִין) — Jamin, the name of three Israelites
  • Jarib H3402 (יָרִיב) — Jarib, the name of three Israelites
  • Zerah H2226 (זֶרַח) — Zerach, the name of three Israelites, also of an Idumaean and an Ethiopian prince
  • Shaul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites

25 Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Shallum H7967 (שַׁלּוּם) — Shallum, the name of fourteen Israelites
  • his son H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • Mibsam H4017 (מִבְשָׂם) — Mibsam, the name of an Ishmaelite and of an Israelite
  • Mishma H4927 (מִשְׁמָע) — Mishma, the name of a son of Ishmael, and of an Israelite

26 And the sons of Mishma: Hammuel his son, Zaccur his son, Shimei his son.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Mishma H4927 (מִשְׁמָע) — Mishma, the name of a son of Ishmael, and of an Israelite
  • Hamuel H2536 (חַמּוּאֵל) — Chammuel, an Israelite
  • his son H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • Zacchur H2139 (זַכּוּר) — Zakkur, the name of seven Israelites
  • Shimei H8096 (שִׁמְעִי) — Shimi, the name of twenty Israelites

27 And Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters; but his brethren had not many children, neither did all their family multiply like to the children of Judah.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Numbers 2:4 · Numbers 2:13 · Numbers 26:14 · Numbers 26:22
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Shimei H8096 (שִׁמְעִי) — Shimi, the name of twenty Israelites
  • had sixteen H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
  • had sixteen H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
  • sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • and six H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
  • daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
  • but his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • had not many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
  • children H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • neither did all their family H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • multiply H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
  • like to the children H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

28 And they dwelt at Beer-sheba, and Moladah, and Hazar-shual,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • at Beer–sheba H884 (בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע) — Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine
  • and Moladah H4137 (מוֹלָדָה) — Moladah, a place in Palestine
  • and Hazar–shual H2705 (חֲצַר שׁוּעָל) — Chatsar-Shual, a place in Palestine

29 and at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Joshua 15:29 · Joshua 19:3
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And at Bilhah H1090 (בִּלְהָה) — Bilhah, the name of one of Jacob's concubines; also of a place in Palestine
  • and at Ezem H6107 (עֶצֶם) — Etsem, a place in Palestine
  • and at Tolad H8434 (תּוֹלָד) — Tolad, a place in Palestine

30 and at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And at Bethuel H1328 (בְּתוּאֵל) — Bethuel, the name of a nephew of Abraham, and of a place in Palestine
  • and at Hormah H2767 (חׇרְמָה) — Chormah, a place in Palestine
  • and at Ziklag H6860 (צִקְלַג) — Tsiklag or Tsikelag, a place in Palestine

31 and at Beth-marcaboth, and Hazar-susim, and at Beth-biri, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities unto the reign of David.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Joshua 19:5
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And at Beth–marcaboth H1024 (בֵּית הַמַּרְכָּבוֹת) — Beth-ham-Markaboth or Beth-Markaboth, a place in Palestine
  • and Hazar–susim H2702 (חֲצַר סוּסִים) — Chatsar-Susim, a place in Palestine
  • and at Beth–birei H1011 (בֵּית בִּרְאִי) — Beth-Biri, a place in Palestine
  • and at Shaaraim H8189 (שַׁעֲרַיִם) — Shaarajim, a place in Palestine
  • their cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
  • unto the reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
  • of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse

32 And their villages were Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Joshua 19:7 · Joshua 21:16
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And their villages H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
  • Etam H5862 (עֵיטָם) — Etam, a place in Palestine
  • and Ain H5871 (עַיִן) — Ajin, the name (thus simply) of two places in Palestine
  • Rimmon H7417 (רִמּוֹן) — Rimmon, the name of a Syrian deity, also of five places in Palestine
  • and Tochen H8507 (תֹּכֶן) — Token, a place in Palestine
  • and Ashan H6228 (עָשָׁן) — Ashan, a place in Palestine
  • five H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
  • cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

33 and all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto Baal. These were their habitations, and they have their genealogy.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Joshua 19:8
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And all their villages H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
  • round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
  • the same cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
  • unto Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
  • their habitations H4186 (מוֹשָׁב) — a seat; figuratively, a site; abstractly, a session; by extension an abode (the place or the time); by implication, population
  • and their genealogy H3187 (יָחַשׂ) — to enroll by pedigree

34 And Meshobab, and Jamlech, and Joshah the son of Amaziah,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 4:41
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Meshobab H4877 (מְשׁוֹבָב) — Meshobab, an Israelite
  • and Jamlech H3230 (יַמְלֵךְ) — Jamlek, an Israelite
  • and Joshah H3144 (יוֹשָׁה) — Joshah, an Israelite
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Amaziah H558 (אֲמַצְיָה) — Amatsjah, the name of four Israelites

35 and Joel, and Jehu the son of Joshibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Joel H3100 (יוֹאֵל) — Joel, the name of twelve Israelites
  • and Jehu H3058 (יֵהוּא) — Jehu, the name of five Israelites
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Josibiah H3143 (יוֹשִׁבְיָה) — Josibjah, an Israelite
  • of Seraiah H8304 (שְׂרָיָה) — Serajah, the name of nine Israelites
  • of Asiel H6221 (עֲשִׂיאֵל) — Asiel, an Israelite

36 and Elioenai, and Jaakobah, and Jeshohaiah, and Asaiah, and Adiel, and Jesimiel, and Benaiah,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Elioenai H454 (אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי) — Eljehoenai or Eljoenai, the name of seven Israelites
  • and Jaakobah H3291 (יַעֲקֹבָה) — Jaakobah, an Israelite
  • and Jeshohaiah H3439 (יְשׁוֹחָיָה) — Jeshochajah, an Israelite
  • and Asaiah H6222 (עֲשָׂיָה) — Asajah, the name of three or four Israelites
  • and Adiel H5717 (עֲדִיאֵל) — Adiel, the name of three Israelites
  • and Jesimiel H3450 (יְשִׁימָאֵל) — Jesimael, an Israelite
  • and Benaiah H1141 (בְּנָיָה) — Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites

37 and Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah—

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Ziza H2124 (זִיזָא) — Ziza, the name of two Israelites
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Shiphi H8230 (שִׁפְעִי) — Shiphi, an Israelite
  • of Allon H438 (אַלּוֹן) — Allon, an Israelite, also a place in Palestine
  • of Jedaiah H3042 (יְדָיָה) — Jedajah, the name of two Israelites
  • of Shimri H8113 (שִׁמְרִי) — Shimri, the name of four Israelites
  • of Shemaiah H8098 (שְׁמַעְיָה) — Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites

38 these mentioned by name were princes in their families: and their fathers’ houses increased greatly.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Genesis 6:4 · 1 Chronicles 5:24
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • These mentioned H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • names H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
  • princes H5387 (נָשִׂיא) — properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist
  • in their families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
  • and the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • increased H6555 (פָּרַץ) — to break out (in many applications, direct and indirect, literal and figurative)
  • greatly H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)

39 And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • to the entrance H3996 (מָבוֹא) — an entrance (the place or the act); specifically sunset or the west; also (adverb with preposition) towards
  • of Gedor H1446 (גְדֹר) — Gedor, a place in Palestine; also the name of three Israelites
  • unto the east side H4217 (מִזְרָח) — sunrise, i.e. the east
  • of the valley H1516 (גַּיְא) — a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
  • to seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
  • pasture H4829 (מִרְעֶה) — pasture (the place or the act); also the haunt of wild animals
  • for their flocks H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)

40 And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable; for they that dwelt there aforetime were of Ham.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Genesis 9:22 · Genesis 10:6 · Judges 18:7 · Psalms 78:51 · Psalms 105:23
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
  • fat H8082 (שָׁמֵן) — greasy, i.e. gross; figuratively, rich
  • pasture H4829 (מִרְעֶה) — pasture (the place or the act); also the haunt of wild animals
  • and good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
  • and the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
  • wide H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
  • wide H7342 (רָחָב) — roomy, in any (or every) direction, literally or figuratively
  • and quiet H8252 (שָׁקַט) — to repose (usually figurative)
  • and peaceable H7961 (שָׁלֵו) — tranquil; (in a bad sense) careless; abstractly, security
  • of Ham H2526 (חָם) — Cham, a son of Noah; also (as a patronymic) his descendants or their country
  • had dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • there of old H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…

41 And these written by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and smote their tents, and the Meunim that were found there, and destroyed them utterly unto this day, and dwelt in their stead; because there was pasture there for their flocks.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And these written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
  • by name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
  • came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • in the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
  • of Hezekiah H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה) — Jechizkijah, the name of five Israelites
  • king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
  • of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
  • and smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
  • their tents H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
  • and the habitations H4583 (מָעוֹן) — an abode, of God (the Tabernacle or the Temple), men (their home) or animals (their lair); hence, a retreat (asylum)
  • that were found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
  • there, and destroyed H2763 (חָרַם) — to seclude; specifically (by a ban) to devote to religious uses (especially destruction); physical and reflexive, to be blunt as to the nose
  • them utterly unto this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
  • and dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • pasture H4829 (מִרְעֶה) — pasture (the place or the act); also the haunt of wild animals
  • there for their flocks H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)

42 And some of them, even of the sons of Simeon, five hundred men, went to mount Seir, having for their captains Pelatiah, and Neariah, and Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Genesis 36:8 · Exodus 17:14 · Deuteronomy 1:2
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Simeon H8095 (שִׁמְעוֹן) — Shimon, one of Jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him
  • five H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
  • hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
  • men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
  • went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • to mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
  • Seir H8165 (שֵׂעִיר) — Seir, a mountain of Idumaea and its aboriginal occupants, also one in Palestine
  • having for their captains H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
  • Pelatiah H6410 (פְּלַטְיָה) — Pelatjah, the name of four Israelites
  • and Neariah H5294 (נְעַרְיָה) — Nearjah, the name of two Israelites
  • and Rephaiah H7509 (רְפָיָה) — Rephajah, the name of five Israelites
  • and Uzziel H5816 (עֻזִּיאֵל) — Uzziel, the name of six Israelites
  • the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Ishi H3469 (יִשְׁעִי) — Jishi, the name of four Israelites

43 And they smote the remnant of the Amalekites that escaped, and have dwelt there unto this day.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
  • the rest H7611 (שְׁאֵרִית) — a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion
  • of the Amalekites H6002 (עֲמָלֵק) — Amalek, a descendant of Esau; also his posterity and their country
  • that were escaped H6413 (פְּלֵיטָה) — deliverance; concretely, an escaped portion
  • and dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • there unto this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…