Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, New Living Translation The sons of Zophah were Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, English Standard Version The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah. Berean Standard Bible The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, King James Bible The sons of Zophah; Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, and Imrah, New King James Version The sons of Zophah were Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, New American Standard Bible The sons of Zophah were Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, NASB 1995 The sons of Zophah were Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri and Imrah, NASB 1977 The sons of Zophah were Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, and Imrah, Legacy Standard Bible The sons of Zophah were Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, and Imrah, Amplified Bible The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, Christian Standard Bible Zophah’s sons: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, Holman Christian Standard Bible Zophah’s sons: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, American Standard Version The sons of Zophah: Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, and Imrah, Contemporary English Version Zophah was the father of Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, English Revised Version The sons of Zophah; Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, and Imrah; GOD'S WORD® Translation Zophah's sons were Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, Good News Translation The descendants of Zophah were Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, International Standard Version Zophah's descendants included Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, Majority Standard Bible The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, NET Bible The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, New Heart English Bible The sons of Zophah: Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual. And the sons of Imna: Webster's Bible Translation The sons of Zophah; Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, and Imrah, World English Bible The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSons of Zophah: Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, and Imrah, Young's Literal Translation Sons of Zophah: Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, and Imrah, Smith's Literal Translation The sons of Zophah: Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beni, and Imrah, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe sons of Supha: Sue, Hernapher, and Sual, and Beri, and Jamra. Catholic Public Domain Version The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, and Imrah, New American Bible The sons of Zophah were Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, New Revised Standard Version The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe sons of Zophah: Suah and Harnepher and Shual and Beri and Imrah, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Peshitta lacks this verse. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The sons of Zophah: Suah, and Harnepher, and Shaul, and Beri, and Imrah; Brenton Septuagint Translation The sons of Sopha; Sue, and Arnaphar, and Suda, and Barin, and Imran, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sons of Asher…35The sons of his brother Helem: Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal. 36The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, 37Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera.… Cross References Genesis 46:24 The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem. Numbers 26:48-50 These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans: The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel, the Gunite clan from Guni, / the Jezerite clan from Jezer, and the Shillemite clan from Shillem. / These were the clans of Naphtali, and their registration numbered 45,400. Joshua 19:32-39 The sixth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Naphtali: / Their border started at Heleph and the great tree of Zaanannim, passing Adami-nekeb and Jabneel as far as Lakkum and ending at the Jordan. / Then the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor and ran from there to Hukkok, touching Zebulun on the south side, Asher on the west, and Judah at the Jordan on the east. ... Judges 5:18 Zebulun was a people who risked their lives; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the battlefield. 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. 1 Chronicles 12:32 From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command. 1 Chronicles 27:19 over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel; 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 4:13-16 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— ... 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 1:45-46 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” / “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip. Acts 2:7 Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? Acts 13:21 Then the people asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years. Treasury of Scripture The sons of Zophah; Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, and Imrah, Jump to Previous Shaul Shual Shu'al ZophahJump to Next Shaul Shual Shu'al Zophah1 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 Zophah: Zophah is listed as a descendant of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Asher was known for its abundance and prosperity, as seen in Jacob's blessing in Genesis 49:20. This lineage emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promises to the tribes of Israel. The genealogies in Chronicles serve to establish the continuity of God's covenant people and their inheritance in the Promised Land. Suah: Harnepher: Shual: Beri: Imrah: Persons / Places / Events 1. ZophahA descendant of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Zophah is listed as a patriarch whose lineage is part of the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles. 2. Suah One of the sons of Zophah. His name is mentioned in the genealogical records, but little else is known about him. 3. Harnepher Another son of Zophah. Like Suah, he is part of the genealogical listing, emphasizing the importance of family lineage. 4. Shual Also a son of Zophah. His inclusion in the genealogy highlights the continuation of the family line. 5. Beri and Imrah Additional sons of Zophah, contributing to the record of the tribe of Asher. Teaching Points The Importance of Genealogy in ScriptureGenealogies in the Bible serve to connect God's people to His promises. They remind us of the faithfulness of God across generations and the importance of family heritage in His divine plan. God's Faithfulness Across Generations The listing of names, though seemingly mundane, is a testament to God's ongoing work through families and tribes. It encourages us to see our own family histories as part of God's larger account. The Value of Every Individual in God's Plan Even when little is known about individuals like Suah or Harnepher, their inclusion in Scripture underscores that every person has a role in God's plan. This challenges us to value each person in our communities. Continuity and Legacy The genealogies remind us of the importance of leaving a spiritual legacy. As believers, we are called to pass on our faith to the next generation, ensuring the continuity of God's work.(36) The branches of Helem through Zophah the elder house. Eleven names of the sons of Zophah. The second, "Harnepher," has a name which looks like pure Egyptian: Har nefer, "the beauteous Horus," or morning sun. Comp. the case of the Egyptian slave Jarha 34), and the marriage of Mered with "Pharaoh's daughter" (1Chronicles 4:18). (See also the Notes on 1Chronicles 7:10.)Verses 36-38. - Vers. 36 and 37 purport to give us eleven sons of Zophah, son of Helem, and grandson of Heber, and these bring us to the sixth generation from Asher; and again (ver. 38), we reach the seventh in descent from Asher, in the three sons of Jether, or Ithran, the tenth son of Zophah. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The sonsבְּנֵ֖י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Zophah: צוֹפָ֑ח (ṣō·w·p̄āḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6690: Zophah -- an Asherite Suah, ס֧וּחַ (sū·aḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5477: Suah -- an Asherite Harnepher, וְחַרְנֶ֛פֶר (wə·ḥar·ne·p̄er) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2774: Harnepher -- an Asherite Shual, וְשׁוּעָ֖ל (wə·šū·‘āl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7777: Shual -- 'fox', a district in Israel Beri, וּבֵרִ֥י (ū·ḇê·rî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1275: Beri -- a descendant of Asher Imrah, וְיִמְרָֽה׃ (wə·yim·rāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3236: Imrah -- an Asherite Links 1 Chronicles 7:36 NIV1 Chronicles 7:36 NLT 1 Chronicles 7:36 ESV 1 Chronicles 7:36 NASB 1 Chronicles 7:36 KJV 1 Chronicles 7:36 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 7:36 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 7:36 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 7:36 French Bible 1 Chronicles 7:36 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 7:36 The sons of Zophah: Suah and Harnepher (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |