1 Chronicles 5:13
New International Version
Their relatives, by families, were: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jakan, Zia and Eber—seven in all.

New Living Translation
Their relatives, the leaders of seven other clans, were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber.

English Standard Version
And their kinsmen according to their fathers’ houses: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia and Eber, seven.

Berean Standard Bible
Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all.

King James Bible
And their brethren of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.

New King James Version
and their brethren of their father’s house: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jachan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all.

New American Standard Bible
Their relatives of their fathers’ households were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber, seven.

NASB 1995
Their kinsmen of their fathers’ households were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia and Eber, seven.

NASB 1977
And their kinsmen of their fathers’ households were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber, seven.

Legacy Standard Bible
Their relatives of their fathers’ households were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber, seven.

Amplified Bible
Their relatives from the households of their fathers: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all.

Christian Standard Bible
Their relatives according to their ancestral houses: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Their relatives according to their ancestral houses: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven.

American Standard Version
And their brethren of their fathers' houses: Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jacan, and Zia, and Eber, seven.

Contemporary English Version
Their relatives included Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber.

English Revised Version
And their brethren of their fathers' houses; Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jacan, and Zia, and Eber, seven.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Their seven relatives by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber.

Good News Translation
The other members of the tribe belonged to the following seven clans: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber.

International Standard Version
Their seven relatives, according to the households of their clans, included Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber.

Majority Standard Bible
Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber?seven in all.

NET Bible
Their relatives, listed according to their families, included Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber--seven in all.

New Heart English Bible
Their brothers of their fathers' houses: Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jacan, and Zia, and Eber, seven.

Webster's Bible Translation
And their brethren of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.

World English Bible
Their brothers of their fathers’ houses: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber, seven.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and their brothers of the house of their fathers [are] Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber—seven.

Young's Literal Translation
and their brethren of the house of their fathers are Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.

Smith's Literal Translation
And their brethren to the house of their fathers, Michael and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Eber; seven.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And their brethren according to the houses of their kindreds, were Michael, and Mosollam, and Sebe, and Jorai, and Jacan, and Zie, and Heber, seven.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Truly, their brothers, according to the houses of their kindred, were: Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jacan, and Zia, and Eber, seven.

New American Bible
Their brothers, according to their ancestral houses, were: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven.

New Revised Standard Version
And their kindred according to their clans: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber, seven.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
These are the sons of Abihail, the son of Khuri, the son of Zerah, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and their brethren of their fathers' houses: Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jacan, and Zia, and Eber, seven.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And their brethren according to the houses of their fathers; Michael, Mosollam, and Sebee, and Joree, and Joachan, and Zue, and Obed, seven.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Gad
12Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan. 13Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber— seven in all. 14These were the sons of Abihail son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz.…

Cross References
Numbers 32:1-5
Now the Reubenites and Gadites, who had very large herds and flocks, surveyed the lands of Jazer and Gilead, and they saw that the region was suitable for livestock. / So the Gadites and Reubenites came to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the congregation, and said, / “Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon, ...

Joshua 22:1-9
Then Joshua summoned the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh / and told them, “You have done all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and you have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you. / All this time you have not deserted your brothers, up to this very day, but have kept the charge given you by the LORD your God. ...

Deuteronomy 3:12-17
So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.) / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. ...

1 Chronicles 12:37
And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war.

2 Kings 10:32-33
In those days the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory / from the Jordan eastward through all the land of Gilead (the region of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh), and from Aroer by the Arnon Valley through Gilead to Bashan.

1 Chronicles 6:78-81
From the tribe of Reuben east of the Jordan opposite Jericho they were given Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah, / Kedemoth, and Mephaath, together with their pasturelands. / And from the tribe of Gad they were given Ramoth in Gilead, Mahanaim, ...

1 Chronicles 7:14-19
The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead. / Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters. / Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. ...

1 Chronicles 27:16-22
These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ...

2 Chronicles 29:12-14
Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites; / Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites; / Jehiel and Shimei from the Hemanites; and Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites.

Ezekiel 48:1-7
“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...

Genesis 46:16-18
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. / The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. / These are the sons of Jacob born to Zilpah—whom Laban gave to his daughter Leah—sixteen in all.

Matthew 4:18-22
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ...

Mark 3:13-19
Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him. / He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach, / and to have authority to drive out demons. ...

Luke 6:12-16
In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. / When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; ...

Acts 1:13-14
When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. / With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.


Treasury of Scripture

And their brothers of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.

Michael.

Daniel 12:1
And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.

Meshullam.

1 Chronicles 9:12
And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;

Sheba.

1 Kings 10:1
And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions.

Jorai.

Jachan.

Zia.

Heber.

Genesis 46:17
And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.

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1 Chronicles 5
1. Judah and Joseph preferred before Reuben, who forfeited his birthright.
3. Ruben's descendants; some of whom vanquish the Hagarites.
11. The chief men of Gad, and their habitations.
18. Ruben, Gad, and half of Manasseh, obtain a victory over the Hagarites.
23. The habitations and chief men of that half of Manasseh.
25. The captivity of the two tribes and half, for their sins.














Their relatives by families were
This phrase introduces the genealogical context of the passage. In the Hebrew tradition, family lineage was crucial for establishing identity, inheritance rights, and tribal affiliation. The Hebrew word for "families" is "mishpachot," which emphasizes the extended family or clan, highlighting the communal nature of Israelite society. This reflects the importance of community and belonging in the biblical narrative, reminding us of the interconnectedness of God's people.

Michael
The name Michael means "Who is like God?" in Hebrew. This rhetorical question underscores the uniqueness and supremacy of God, a central theme in the Bible. Michael is a common name in the Scriptures, often associated with strength and leadership, as seen in the archangel Michael, a protector of Israel. This name serves as a reminder of God's unparalleled power and the call for His people to reflect His character.

Meshullam
Meaning "friend" or "ally" in Hebrew, Meshullam signifies the importance of relationships and loyalty. In the biblical context, names often carried prophetic or aspirational meanings. Meshullam's name could reflect the role of individuals who foster unity and support within the community, embodying the biblical call to love and serve one another.

Sheba
This name can mean "oath" or "seven" in Hebrew. The number seven often symbolizes completeness or perfection in the Bible, as seen in the creation narrative. Sheba's name may indicate a person of integrity, someone who upholds their commitments, reflecting the biblical emphasis on faithfulness and covenant-keeping.

Jorai
The meaning of Jorai is less clear, but it may be related to the Hebrew root "yarah," meaning "to teach" or "to instruct." This suggests a role of guidance or wisdom within the family or community. The biblical tradition values the transmission of knowledge and faith from one generation to the next, highlighting the importance of teaching and discipleship.

Jacan
This name is not well-documented in Hebrew, but it may be related to "yakan," meaning "to be established" or "to endure." This could imply stability and resilience, qualities that are vital for the survival and flourishing of a community. The biblical narrative often emphasizes the need for steadfastness in faith and obedience to God.

Zia
Zia means "splendor" or "light" in Hebrew. This name evokes the imagery of God's glory and the call for His people to be a light to the nations. It reflects the biblical theme of living in a way that honors God and draws others to Him, embodying the mission of Israel as a witness to the world.

Eber
Eber means "beyond" or "the other side" in Hebrew. It is associated with the ancestor of the Hebrews, highlighting the theme of crossing over or transition. This name can symbolize the journey of faith, moving from one state of being to another, as seen in the account of Abraham and the Exodus. It reminds believers of the call to leave behind the old life and embrace the new life in God.

Seven in all
The number seven is significant in the Bible, often representing completeness or divine perfection. The mention of seven relatives underscores the idea of wholeness and fulfillment within the family unit. It serves as a reminder of God's perfect plan and the completeness found in His design for His people.

Verse 13. - And their brethren. This chapter (see ver. 7) seems to introduce the use of this word, which must be understood generically. The seven persons are nowhere else mentioned.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Their kinsmen
וַאֲחֵיהֶ֞ם (wa·’ă·ḥê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 251: A brother, )

by families were
אֲבוֹתֵיהֶ֗ם (’ă·ḇō·w·ṯê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1: Father

Michael,
מִֽיכָאֵ֡ל (mî·ḵā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4317: Michael -- 'Who is like God?' an angel, also a number of Israelites

Meshullam,
וּמְשֻׁלָּ֡ם (ū·mə·šul·lām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4918: Meshullam -- the name of a number of Israelites

Sheba,
וְ֠שֶׁבַע (wə·še·ḇa‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7652: Sheba -- two Israelites

Jorai,
וְיוֹרַ֧י (wə·yō·w·ray)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3140: Jorai -- 'He teaches', a Gadite

Jacan,
וְיַעְכָּ֛ן (wə·ya‘·kān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3275: Jacan -- a Gadite

Zia,
וְזִ֥יעַ (wə·zî·a‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2127: Zia -- a Gadite

and Eber—
וָעֵ֖בֶר (wā·‘ê·ḇer)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5677: Eber -- 'region beyond', a descendant of Shem, also the name of several Israelites

seven [in all].
שִׁבְעָֽה׃ (šiḇ·‘āh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number


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