1 Chronicles 7:19
New International Version
The sons of Shemida were: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi and Aniam.

New Living Translation
The sons of Shemida were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.

English Standard Version
The sons of Shemida were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.

Berean Standard Bible
And these were the sons of Shemida: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.

King James Bible
And the sons of Shemida were, Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam.

New King James Version
And the sons of Shemida were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Shemida were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.

NASB 1995
The sons of Shemida were Ahian and Shechem and Likhi and Aniam.

NASB 1977
And the sons of Shemida were Ahian and Shechem and Likhi and Aniam.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Shemida were Ahian and Shechem and Likhi and Aniam.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Shemida were: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.

Christian Standard Bible
Shemida’s sons: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Shemida’s sons: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.

American Standard Version
And the sons of Shemida were Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam.

Contemporary English Version
Shemida, another descendant of Manasseh, was the father of Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.

English Revised Version
And the sons of Shemida were Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Shemida's sons were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.

Good News Translation
Shemida had four sons: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.)

International Standard Version
Shemida's sons included Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.

Majority Standard Bible
And these were the sons of Shemida: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.

NET Bible
The sons of Shemida were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Shemida were Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the sons of Shemida were, Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam.

World English Bible
The sons of Shemida were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the sons of Shemida are Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam.

Young's Literal Translation
And the sons of Shemida are Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Shemida will be Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the sons of Semida were Ahiu, and Sechem, and Leci and Aniam.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now the sons of Shemida were Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi and Aniam.

New American Bible
The sons of Shemida were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Shemida were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Shemirah, Elenon, Shem, and Etham.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Shemira, and Alinun, and Shim and Etham.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the sons of Shemida were Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Semira were, Aim, and Sychem, and Lakim, and Anian.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Descendants of Manasseh
18His sister Hammolecheth gave birth to Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah. 19And these were the sons of Shemida: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.

Cross References
Numbers 26:29-34
These were the descendants of Manasseh: The Machirite clan from Machir, the father of Gilead, and the Gileadite clan from Gilead. / These were the descendants of Gilead: the Iezerite clan from Iezer, the Helekite clan from Helek, / the Asrielite clan from Asriel, the Shechemite clan from Shechem, ...

Genesis 46:20
Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph in the land of Egypt by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.

Joshua 17:1-6
Now this was the allotment for the tribe of Manasseh as Joseph’s firstborn son, namely for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh and father of the Gileadites, who had received Gilead and Bashan because Machir was a man of war. / So this allotment was for the rest of the descendants of Manasseh—the clans of Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Hepher, and Shemida. These are the other male descendants of the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. / But Zelophehad son of Hepher (the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh) had no sons but only daughters. These are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. ...

1 Chronicles 5:23-26
Now the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were numerous. They settled in the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon (that is, Senir, also known as Mount Hermon). / These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families. / But they were unfaithful to the God of their fathers, and they prostituted themselves with the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them. ...

1 Chronicles 2:3-9
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. / The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul. ...

1 Chronicles 6:62
The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.

1 Chronicles 12:19-21
Some from Manasseh defected to David when he went with the Philistines to fight against Saul. (They did not help the Philistines because the Philistine rulers consulted and sent David away, saying, “It will cost us our heads if he defects to his master Saul.”) / When David went to Ziklag, these men of Manasseh defected to him: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai, chiefs of thousands in Manasseh. / They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders in the army.

1 Chronicles 27:20-22
over the Ephraimites was Hoshea son of Azaziah; over one of the half-tribes of Manasseh was Joel son of Pedaiah; / over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead was Iddo son of Zechariah; over Benjamin was Jaasiel son of Abner; / and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.

2 Chronicles 30:1-12
Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel. / For the king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem had decided to keep the Passover in the second month, / since they had been unable to keep it at the regular time, because not enough priests had consecrated themselves and the people had not been gathered in Jerusalem. ...

Nehemiah 7:7-63
accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel: / the descendants of Parosh, 2,172; / the descendants of Shephatiah, 372; ...

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

Luke 3:23-38
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...

Acts 7:8-9
Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs. / Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him

Romans 11:1-5
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ...

Galatians 3:16
The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ.


Treasury of Scripture

And the sons of Shemidah were, Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam.

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1 Chronicles 7
1. The sons of Issachar;
6. of Benjamin;
13. of Naphtali;
14. of Manasseh;
15. and of Ephraim.
21. The calamity of Ephraim by the men of Gath.
23. His posterity by Beriah.
28. Their habitations.
30. The sons of Asher.














The sons of Shemida
This phrase introduces us to the descendants of Shemida, a lesser-known figure in the genealogies of Israel. Shemida was a descendant of Manasseh, one of Joseph's sons, and thus part of the tribe of Manasseh. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the continuity and faithfulness of God's promises to the tribes of Israel. The mention of Shemida's sons highlights the importance of family lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham to make his descendants numerous.

Ahian
The name Ahian is derived from the Hebrew root "אח" (ach), meaning "brother" or "kinsman." This name may reflect the close kinship ties and the importance of family unity within the tribe. In the broader biblical context, the concept of brotherhood is significant, as it underscores the unity and solidarity expected among the people of God. Ahian's inclusion in the genealogy serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of the tribes and the shared heritage of the Israelites.

Shechem
Shechem is both a personal name and a significant location in biblical history. The city of Shechem, located in the hill country of Ephraim, was an important center for the Israelites. It was the site of significant events, such as the covenant renewal under Joshua (Joshua 24) and the place where Abraham first received the promise of the land (Genesis 12:6-7). The name Shechem means "shoulder" or "ridge," symbolizing strength and support. In this context, Shechem as a descendant of Shemida may represent the strength and stability of the family line.

Likhi
The name Likhi is less common and its meaning is not entirely clear, but it may be related to the Hebrew root "לח" (lach), which can mean "to lick" or "to lap." This could metaphorically suggest a sense of eagerness or readiness. In the genealogical context, Likhi's inclusion signifies the diversity and richness of the family heritage, each name contributing to the tapestry of Israel's history.

Aniam
Aniam's name is derived from the Hebrew roots "עם" (am), meaning "people," and "אני" (ani), meaning "I" or "me." This name could be interpreted as "my people" or "people of strength." Aniam's presence in the genealogy highlights the collective identity of the Israelites as God's chosen people. It serves as a reminder of the communal aspect of faith and the importance of belonging to the covenant community.

(19) Shechem.--See Joshua 17:2. The name points to West Manasseh.

Ahian, Likhi, and Aniam, are not mentioned elsewhere.

Verse 19. - Shemidah, Joshua 17:2 tells us that the descendants of Shemida obtained their inheritance among the male children of Manasseh; and Numbers 26:32 places him in the Gilead family. Of Ahian, Likhi, Aniam, nothing else is known. Shechem. If this name is rightly placed under Shemi-dab, it must be concluded from Joshua 17:2 and Numbers 26:31 that it is a different Shechem from the one there found. This latter was also a Manassite, belonged to the family of Gilead, and was head of a family named Shechemites after him. His descendants are spoken of as the "sons of Shechem" in the above passage of Joshua.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And these were
וַיִּהְי֖וּ (way·yih·yū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

the sons
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Shemida:
שְׁמִידָ֑ע (šə·mî·ḏā‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8061: Shemida -- 'name of knowing', a man of Manasseh

Ahian,
אַחְיָ֣ן (’aḥ·yān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 291: Ahian -- 'brotherly', a Manassite

Shechem,
וָשֶׁ֔כֶם (wā·še·ḵem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7928: Shechem -- a man of Manasseh

Likhi,
וְלִקְחִ֖י (wə·liq·ḥî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3949: Likhi -- a Manassite

and Aniam.
וַאֲנִיעָֽם׃ (wa·’ă·nî·‘ām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 593: Aniam -- 'lament of people', an Israelite name


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