1 Chronicles 4:37
New International Version
and Ziza son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah.

New Living Translation
and Ziza son of Shiphi, son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah.

English Standard Version
Ziza the son of Shiphi, son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah—

Berean Standard Bible
and Ziza son of Shiphi (son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah).

King James Bible
And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;

New King James Version
Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah—

New American Standard Bible
and Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah—

NASB 1995
Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;

NASB 1977
Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;

Legacy Standard Bible
Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;

Amplified Bible
Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;

Christian Standard Bible
and Ziza son of Shiphi, son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah —

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and Ziza son of Shiphi, son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah—

American Standard Version
and Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah?

English Revised Version
and Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Ziza (son of Shiphi, grandson of Allon, great-grandson of Jedaiah, a descendant of Shimri and Shemaiah).

International Standard Version
Shiphi's son Ziza (who was the grandson of Shiphi, who was fathered by Allon, who was fathered by Jedaiah, who was fathered by Shimri, who was fathered by Shemaiah)—

Majority Standard Bible
and Ziza son of Shiphi (son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah).

NET Bible
Ziza son of Shipi (son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah).

New Heart English Bible
and Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah--

Webster's Bible Translation
And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;

World English Bible
and Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah—
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Ziza son of Shiphi, son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah.

Young's Literal Translation
and Ziza son of Shiphi, son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Ziza son of Shiphi, son of Alon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Ziza also the son of Sephei the son of Allon the son of Idaia the son of Semri the son of Samaia.

Catholic Public Domain Version
as well as Ziza, the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah.

New American Bible
Ziza, son of Shiphi, son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah—

New Revised Standard Version
Ziza son of Shiphi son of Allon son of Jedaiah son of Shimri son of Shemaiah—
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they came to the entrance of Geder, as far as the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Zuza the son of Saphai, the son of Alon, the son of Jedia, the son of Semri, the son of Samaias.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
More Descendants of Judah
36Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah, 37and Ziza son of Shiphi (son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah). 38These men listed by name were the leaders of their clans. Their families increased greatly,…

Cross References
Genesis 49:10
The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.

Numbers 1:4-16
And one man from each tribe, the head of each family, must be there with you. / These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur; / from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai; ...

Joshua 19:1-9
The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, ...

1 Samuel 30:1-31
On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. / They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way. / When David and his men came to the city, they found it burned down and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. ...

2 Samuel 2:1-4
Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD. / So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel. / David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron. ...

2 Samuel 5:1-5
Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. ...

1 Kings 2:1-4
As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon, / “I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man. / And keep the charge of the LORD your God to walk in His ways and to keep His statutes, commandments, ordinances, and decrees, as written in the Law of Moses, so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you turn, ...

1 Kings 11:36
I will give one tribe to his son, so that My servant David will always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to put My Name.

2 Kings 19:30-31
And the surviving remnant of the house of Judah will again take root below and bear fruit above. / For a remnant will go forth from Jerusalem, and survivors from Mount Zion. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

1 Chronicles 2:3-4
The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by Bath-shua the Canaanite. Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death. / Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law, bore to him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all.

1 Chronicles 5:1-2
These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.

1 Chronicles 12:23-40
Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...

2 Chronicles 11:12-14
He also put shields and spears in all the cities and strengthened them greatly. So Judah and Benjamin belonged to him. / Moreover, the priests and Levites from all their districts throughout Israel stood with Rehoboam. / For the Levites left their pasturelands and their possessions and went to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons had rejected them as priests of the LORD.

Isaiah 11:1-5
Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. / The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. / And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, ...

Jeremiah 23:5-6
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.


Treasury of Scripture

And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;

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1 Chronicles 4
1. The posterity of Judah by Caleb, the son of Hur.
5. Of Ashur, the posthumous son Hezron.
9. Of Jabez, and his prayer.
11. The other families of the same stock.
21. The sons of Shelah.
24. The posterity and cities of Simeon.
39. Their conquest of Gedor, and of the Amalekites in mount Seir.














and Ziza son of Shiphi
Ziza is a name that appears in the genealogies of the tribe of Judah. The mention of Ziza highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative. Genealogies served to establish identity and inheritance rights within the tribes of Israel. The name Ziza itself means "splendor" or "brightness," which may reflect the character or reputation of the individual or family. Shiphi, his father, is not widely mentioned elsewhere, indicating that some genealogical records include lesser-known figures to maintain the continuity of family lines.

(son of Allon,
Allon is another name that appears infrequently in the biblical text. The name means "oak" or "strong," which could symbolize strength or endurance. Oaks were significant in ancient Israel, often associated with places of worship or significant events (e.g., Genesis 35:8). The inclusion of Allon in the genealogy underscores the importance of each generation in maintaining the covenantal promises given to the patriarchs.

son of Jedaiah,
Jedaiah means "Yahweh has known" or "Yahweh knows," reflecting a deep sense of divine awareness and relationship. This name suggests a family that was conscious of their relationship with God and possibly involved in religious or priestly activities. The name Jedaiah appears in other contexts, such as among the priests who returned from exile (Nehemiah 11:10), indicating a possible priestly lineage or connection.

son of Shimri,
Shimri means "watchful" or "vigilant," which could imply a role of guardianship or protection within the family or community. The name suggests a character trait valued in the biblical narrative, where vigilance is often associated with faithfulness and readiness (e.g., 1 Peter 5:8). The inclusion of Shimri in the genealogy may highlight the family's role in maintaining the spiritual and social integrity of their community.

son of Shemaiah).
Shemaiah means "heard by Yahweh," indicating a person whose prayers or cries were acknowledged by God. This name is common in the Old Testament, often associated with prophets or leaders who played significant roles in guiding the people of Israel (e.g., 1 Kings 12:22). The mention of Shemaiah in this genealogy may suggest a legacy of spiritual leadership or influence, emphasizing the importance of being attentive to God's voice and direction.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ziza
A descendant of Judah, Ziza is part of the genealogical record that highlights the lineage and heritage of the tribe of Judah. His name means "splendor" or "abundance."

2. Shiphi
The father of Ziza, Shiphi is another link in the genealogical chain, emphasizing the importance of family lineage in the chronicling of Israel's history.

3. Allon
The grandfather of Ziza, Allon's name means "oak" or "strong," symbolizing strength and endurance.

4. Jedaiah
The great-grandfather of Ziza, Jedaiah's name means "Yahweh has known," indicating a relationship with God.

5. Shimri and Shemaiah
Ancestors of Ziza, their inclusion in the genealogy underscores the continuity and faithfulness of God's people through generations.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Heritage
Understanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith and identity in Christ. Just as the Israelites valued their lineage, we should value our spiritual lineage and the legacy of faith passed down to us.

God's Faithfulness Through Generations
The genealogies remind us of God's faithfulness to His promises across generations. We can trust that God is working in our lives and the lives of our descendants.

The Role of Individuals in God's Plan
Each person in the genealogy, though seemingly insignificant, played a role in God's redemptive plan. We, too, have a part to play in God's account, no matter how small it may seem.

Legacy of Faith
We are called to leave a legacy of faith for future generations. Our actions and faith today can impact our descendants and the broader community of believers.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and Ziza
וְזִיזָ֨א (wə·zî·zā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2124: Ziza -- two Israelites

son
בֶן־ (ḇen-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Shiphi,
שִׁפְעִ֧י (šip̄·‘î)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8230: Shiphi -- a Simeonite

the son
בֶן־ (ḇen-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Allon,
אַלּ֛וֹן (’al·lō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 438: Allon -- a Simeonite

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Jedaiah,
יְדָיָ֥ה (yə·ḏā·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3042: Jedaiah -- perhaps 'praised by Yah', two Israelites

the son
בֶן־ (ḇen-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Shimri,
שִׁמְרִ֖י (šim·rî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8113: Shimri -- four Israelites

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Shemaiah.
שְׁמַֽעְיָֽה׃ (šə·ma‘·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8098: Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of Israelites


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