1 Chronicles 5:8
New International Version
and Bela son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel. They settled in the area from Aroer to Nebo and Baal Meon.

New Living Translation
and Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel. The Reubenites lived in the area that stretches from Aroer to Nebo and Baal-meon.

English Standard Version
and Bela the son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel, who lived in Aroer, as far as Nebo and Baal-meon.

Berean Standard Bible
and Bela son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel. They settled in Aroer and as far as Nebo and Baal-meon.

King James Bible
And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baalmeon:

New King James Version
and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroer, as far as Nebo and Baal Meon.

New American Standard Bible
and Bela, the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who lived in Aroer, as far as Nebo and Baal-meon.

NASB 1995
and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who lived in Aroer, even to Nebo and Baal-meon.

NASB 1977
and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who lived in Aroer, even to Nebo and Baal-meon.

Legacy Standard Bible
and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who lived in Aroer, even to Nebo and Baal-meon.

Amplified Bible
Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who lived in Aroer as far as Nebo and Baal-meon.

Christian Standard Bible
and Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel. They settled in Aroer as far as Nebo and Baal-meon.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel. They settled in Aroer as far as Nebo and Baal-meon.

American Standard Version
and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baal-meon:

English Revised Version
and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baal-meon:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and Bela (son of Azaz, grandson of Shema, and great-grandson of Joel). Reuben's descendants lived in Aroer as far as Nebo and Baal Meon.

Good News Translation
and Bela, the son of Azaz and grandson of Shema, of the clan of Joel. This clan lived in Aroer and in the territory from there north to Nebo and Baal Meon.

International Standard Version
and Azaz's son Bela, grandson of Shema, and great-grandson of Joel, who lived in Aroer, near Nebo and Baal-meon.

Majority Standard Bible
and Bela son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel. They settled in Aroer and as far as Nebo and Baal-meon.

NET Bible
and Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel. They lived in Aroer as far as Nebo and Baal Meon.

New Heart English Bible
and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who lived in Aroer, even to Nebo and Baal Meon:

Webster's Bible Translation
And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroer, even to Nebo, and Baal-meon:

World English Bible
and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who lived in Aroer, even to Nebo and Baal Meon;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel—he is dwelling in Aroer, even to Nebo and Ba‘al-Meon;

Young's Literal Translation
and Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel -- he is dwelling in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baal-Meon;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema son of Joel, he will dwell in Aroer, and even to Nebo, and Baal-Meon:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Bala the son of Azaz, the son of Samma, the son of Joel, dwelt in Aroer as far as Nebo, and Beelmeon.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now Bela, the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, lived in Aroer, as far as Nebo and Baalmeon.

New American Bible
and Bela, son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel. The Reubenites lived in Aroer and as far as Nebo and Baal-meon;

New Revised Standard Version
and Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel, who lived in Aroer, as far as Nebo and Baal-meon.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Bela and the son of Uzai, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Adoer and as far as Nebo and the plain of Meon,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Bela, son of Uzi, son of Shemei, son of Yoel, was dwelling in Aduir, and unto Nebu and to the Plain of Maun.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baal-meon;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Balec the son of Azuz, the son of Sama, the son of Joel: he dwelt in Aroer, and even to Naban, and Beelmasson.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Reuben
7His relatives by their clans are recorded in their genealogy: Jeiel the chief, Zechariah, 8and Bela son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel. They settled in Aroer and as far as Nebo and Baal-meon. 9They also settled in the east as far as the edge of the desert that extends to the Euphrates River, because their livestock had increased in the land of Gilead.…

Cross References
Genesis 46:16
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.

Numbers 26:15-18
These were the descendants of Gad by their clans: The Zephonite clan from Zephon, the Haggite clan from Haggi, the Shunite clan from Shuni, / the Oznite clan from Ozni, the Erite clan from Eri, / the Arodite clan from Arod, and the Arelite clan from Areli. ...

Joshua 13:15-23
This is what Moses had given to the clans of the tribe of Reuben: / The territory from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the middle of the valley, to the whole plateau beyond Medeba, / to Heshbon and all its cities on the plateau, including Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon, ...

Judges 5:14-15
Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek; Benjamin came with your people after you. The commanders came down from Machir, the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun. / The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision.

2 Kings 10:33
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 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.

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 30:11
Nevertheless, some from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem.

Isaiah 9:1
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:

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. ...

Matthew 4:15
“Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—

Luke 2:36
There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,

John 4:4-5
Now He had to pass through Samaria. / So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.

Acts 26:7
the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.

Romans 11:1
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.


Treasury of Scripture

And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelled in Aroer, even to Nebo and Baalmeon:

Bela.

Genesis 14:2
That these made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, which is Zoar.

Azaz.

Shema.

Joshua 15:26
Amam, and Shema, and Moladah,

or, Shemaiah.

1 Chronicles 5:4
The sons of Joel; Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

Aroer.

Numbers 32:34
And the children of Gad built Dibon, and Ataroth, and Aroer,

Deuteronomy 2:36
From Aroer, which is by the brink of the river of Arnon, and from the city that is by the river, even unto Gilead, there was not one city too strong for us: the LORD our God delivered all unto us:

Joshua 13:15-21
And Moses gave unto the tribe of the children of Reuben inheritance according to their families…

Nebo.

Numbers 32:3
Ataroth, and Dibon, and Jazer, and Nimrah, and Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Shebam, and Nebo, and Beon,

Numbers 32:38
And Nebo, and Baalmeon, (their names being changed,) and Shibmah: and gave other names unto the cities which they builded.

Deuteronomy 32:49
Get thee up into this mountain Abarim, unto mount Nebo, which is in the land of Moab, that is over against Jericho; and behold the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel for a possession:

Deuteronomy 34:1
And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. And the LORD shewed him all the land of Gilead, unto Dan,

Baal-meon.

Numbers 32:38
And Nebo, and Baalmeon, (their names being changed,) and Shibmah: and gave other names unto the cities which they builded.

Joshua 13:17
Heshbon, and all her cities that are in the plain; Dibon, and Bamothbaal, and Bethbaalmeon,

Ezekiel 25:9
Therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his cities which are on his frontiers, the glory of the country, Bethjeshimoth, Baalmeon, and Kiriathaim,

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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.














Bela son of Azaz
The name "Bela" in Hebrew means "destruction" or "devouring." This name might reflect the character or the destiny of the individual or the tribe he represents. "Azaz" means "strong" or "powerful," suggesting that Bela comes from a lineage of strength. In a spiritual sense, this can remind believers of the importance of spiritual strength and resilience, as well as the potential for transformation from destruction to strength through faith.

the son of Shema
"Shema" means "hear" or "obey" in Hebrew. This name is significant in the biblical context, as it echoes the Shema prayer from Deuteronomy 6:4, which is central to Jewish faith: "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one." The lineage of Bela through Shema may symbolize the importance of listening to and obeying God's word, a principle that is foundational in Christian life.

the son of Joel
"Joel" means "Yahweh is God." This name is a declaration of faith and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. It serves as a reminder of the importance of recognizing and proclaiming God's lordship in every aspect of life. The lineage through Joel emphasizes the heritage of faith and the acknowledgment of God's authority passed down through generations.

They settled in the area
The act of settling implies establishing roots and creating a community. For the tribes of Israel, settling in a land was not just a physical act but a fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham and his descendants. It reflects the idea of finding rest and security in God's provision and faithfulness.

from Aroer to Nebo and Baal-meon
These locations are significant in the biblical narrative. "Aroer" was a city on the edge of the Arnon River, marking the boundary of the territory given to the tribe of Reuben. "Nebo" is a mountain from which Moses viewed the Promised Land, symbolizing vision and promise. "Baal-meon" was a city associated with the tribe of Reuben, and its name, meaning "lord of the dwelling," can remind believers of the importance of God being the Lord of their homes and lives. These geographical references highlight the fulfillment of God's promises and the establishment of His people in the land He designated for them.

(8) Bela.--His descent is traced, like that of Beerah. but through fewer names. This does not necessarily imply that Bela and Beerah were not contemporaries. Intermediate names are often omitted in genealogies. (See Joshua 7:18 : "Achan son of Carmi son of Zabdi son of Zerah," and 1Chronicles 5:24, "Achan son of Zerah," and the different lengths of the pedigrees of Heman, Asaph, and Ethan in 1Chronicles 6:33-47.) It is not likely that the Joel of 1Chronicles 5:8 is the same as the Joel of 1Chronicles 5:4, in spite of the further coincidence of Shema-Shemiah.

Who dwelt.--He was dwelling, that is, he and his clan. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and Bela
וּבֶ֙לַע֙ (ū·ḇe·la‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1106: Bela -- an Edomite, also two Israelites

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

of Azaz,
עָזָ֔ז (‘ā·zāz)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5811: Azaz -- 'strong', a Reubenite

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

of Shema,
שֶׁ֖מַע (še·ma‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8087: Shema -- a sound

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

of Joel.
יוֹאֵ֑ל (yō·w·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3100: Joel -- probably 'the LORD is God', the name of a number of Israelites

They
ה֚וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

settled
יוֹשֵׁ֣ב (yō·wō·šêḇ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

in Aroer
בַּעֲרֹעֵ֔ר (ba·‘ă·rō·‘êr)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6177: Aroer -- three cities in Israel

and as far as
וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

Nebo
נְב֖וֹ (nə·ḇōw)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5015: Nebo -- a city in Moab, also a mountain in Moab

and
וּבַ֥עַל (ū·ḇa·‘al)
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Strong's Hebrew

Baal-meon.
מְעֽוֹן׃ (mə·‘ō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1186: Baal-meon -- 'Baal of (the) habitation', a place East of the Jordan


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