1 Chronicles 7:31
New International Version
The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malkiel, who was the father of Birzaith.

New Living Translation
The sons of Beriah were Heber and Malkiel (the father of Birzaith).

English Standard Version
The sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel, who fathered Birzaith.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.

King James Bible
And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who is the father of Birzavith.

New King James Version
The sons of Beriah were Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Beriah were Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.

NASB 1995
The sons of Beriah were Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.

NASB 1977
And the sons of Beriah were Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Beriah were Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.

Christian Standard Bible
Beriah’s sons: Heber, and Malchiel, who fathered Birzaith.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Beriah’s sons: Heber, and Malchiel, who fathered Birzaith.

American Standard Version
And the sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.

Contemporary English Version
Beriah was the father of Heber and Malchiel the father of Birzaith.

English Revised Version
And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Beriah's sons were Heber and Malchiel, who first settled Birzaith.

Good News Translation
Beriah had two sons, Heber and Malchiel. (Malchiel founded the city of Birzaith.)

International Standard Version
Beriah's descendants included Heber and Malchiel, who fathered Birzaith.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.

NET Bible
The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malkiel, who was the father of Birzaith.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malkiel, who was the father of Birzaith.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who is the father of Birzavith.

World English Bible
The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel—he [is] father of Birzavith.

Young's Literal Translation
And sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel -- he is father of Birzavith.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Beriah: Heber, and Maichiel, he the father of Birzavith.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
31And the sons of Baria: Haber, and Melchiel: he is the father of Barsaith.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel, the same is the father of Birzaith.

New American Bible
Beriah’s sons were Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the sons of Beriah: Hepher and Malchiel, who is the father of Birzavith.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Bria: Khabar and Malkil, he who is the father of Barzith.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Beria; Chaber, and Melchiel; he was the father of Berthaith.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sons of Asher
30The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. 31The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith. 32Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua.…

Cross References
Genesis 46:17
The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.

Numbers 26:44-47
These were the descendants of Asher by their clans: The Imnite clan from Imnah, the Ishvite clan from Ishvi, and the Beriite clan from Beriah. / And these were the descendants of Beriah: the Heberite clan from Heber and the Malchielite clan from Malchiel. / And the name of Asher’s daughter was Serah. ...

Joshua 19:24-31
The fifth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Asher: / Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, / Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath, ...

Judges 5:17
Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors.

1 Chronicles 7:30
The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah.

1 Chronicles 7:32-33
Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua. / The sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These were Japhlet’s sons.

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 12:30
From Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans.

1 Chronicles 27:22
and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.

1 Kings 4:11
Ben-abinadab in Naphath-dor (Taphath, a daughter of Solomon, was his wife);

1 Kings 4:15
Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);

2 Kings 15:29
In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.

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:

Matthew 4:13-15
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—

Mark 3:8
Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.


Treasury of Scripture

And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who is the father of Birzavith.

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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 Beriah
The name "Beriah" is significant in the Hebrew context, meaning "in evil" or "with a calamity." This name may reflect the circumstances of his birth or life, suggesting a period of hardship or divine testing. In the broader narrative of the tribes of Israel, Beriah represents a lineage that, despite its challenging beginnings, contributes to the growth and development of the nation. This highlights the theme of redemption and God's ability to bring forth good from difficult situations.

Heber
The name "Heber" is derived from the Hebrew root "ḥbr," meaning "to associate" or "to join." Heber's name suggests a sense of community and connection, which is a recurring theme in the history of Israel. The descendants of Heber would have been part of the larger tapestry of the Israelite tribes, emphasizing the importance of unity and fellowship among God's people. This reflects the Christian principle of the body of Christ, where each member is vital to the whole.

Malchiel
"Malchiel" means "God is my king" in Hebrew. This name is a declaration of faith and allegiance to God as the ultimate ruler. In the context of Israel's history, where earthly kings often led the people astray, Malchiel's name serves as a reminder of the sovereignty of God and the importance of divine leadership. For Christians, this underscores the call to recognize Christ as King and to live under His lordship.

who was the father of Birzaith
The phrase "father of Birzaith" indicates a lineage and a legacy. "Birzaith" is a name that is not widely mentioned elsewhere, suggesting that it may have been a smaller or less prominent family group. However, the inclusion of Birzaith in the genealogical record signifies the value of every family and individual in God's plan. It reminds believers that no matter how seemingly insignificant, each person has a role in the unfolding account of God's people. This aligns with the Christian understanding that every believer is known and valued by God, contributing uniquely to His kingdom.

Verse 31. - These two grandsons are also found in the above lists of both Genesis and Numbers; but nothing is found there to explain the name Birzavith, which the Keri spells with yod, the Kethiv with van. With the former spelling its signification would be the "well of olives," and would point to its being the name of a place rather than of a person, and, as some think, that person a woman (Gesenius, 'Thes.,' 239). (For instances of the expression "father" of a place, see 1 Chronicles 2:51, 52; 1 Chronicles 4:4, 5.)

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
וּבְנֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Beriah:
בְרִיעָ֔ה (ḇə·rî·‘āh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1283: Beriah -- four Israelites

Heber
חֶ֖בֶר (ḥe·ḇer)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2268: Heber -- a Kenite, also several Israelites

as well as Malchiel,
וּמַלְכִּיאֵ֑ל (ū·mal·kî·’êl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4439: Malchiel -- 'my king is El', an Asherite

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

was the father of
אֲבִ֥י (’ă·ḇî)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1: Father

Birzaith.
בִרְזָֽיִת׃ (ḇir·zā·yiṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1269: Birzaith -- a descendant of Asher


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