Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth and Iri, heads of families—five in all. Their genealogical record listed 22,034 fighting men. New Living Translation The five sons of Bela were Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri. Each of them was the leader of an ancestral clan. The total number of mighty warriors from these clans was 22,034, as listed in their genealogical records. English Standard Version The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, five, heads of fathers’ houses, mighty warriors. And their enrollment by genealogies was 22,034. Berean Standard Bible The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, heads of their families—five in all. There were 22,034 mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies. King James Bible And the sons of Bela; Ezbon, and Uzzi, and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of the house of their fathers, mighty men of valour; and were reckoned by their genealogies twenty and two thousand and thirty and four. New King James Version The sons of Bela were Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri—five in all. They were heads of their fathers’ houses, and they were listed by their genealogies, twenty-two thousand and thirty-four mighty men of valor. New American Standard Bible The sons of Bela were five: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri. They were heads of fathers’ households, valiant warriors, 22,034 registered by genealogy. NASB 1995 The sons of Bela were five: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth and Iri. They were heads of fathers’ households, mighty men of valor, and were 22,034 enrolled by genealogy. NASB 1977 And the sons of Bela were five: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri. They were heads of fathers’ households, mighty men of valor, and were 22,034 enrolled by genealogy. Legacy Standard Bible The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, five. They were heads of fathers’ households, mighty men of valor, and were 22,034 recorded by genealogy. Amplified Bible The sons of Bela were five: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri. They were heads of the households of their fathers, courageous men. By their genealogies they were 22,034. Christian Standard Bible Bela’s sons: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri—five. They were valiant warriors and heads of their ancestral families; 22,034 were listed in their genealogies. Holman Christian Standard Bible Bela’s sons: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri—five. They were warriors and heads of their ancestral houses; 22,034 were listed in their genealogies. American Standard Version And the sons of Bela: Ezbon, and Uzzi, and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of fathers' houses, mighty men of valor; and they were reckoned by genealogy twenty and two thousand and thirty and four. Contemporary English Version Bela was the father of Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri. They were all brave soldiers and family leaders in their father's clan. The number of soldiers in their clan was 22,034. English Revised Version And the sons of Bela; Ezbon, and Uzzi, and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of fathers' houses, mighty men of valour; and they were reckoned by genealogy twenty and two thousand and thirty and four. GOD'S WORD® Translation Bela's five sons were Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri. They were heads of families and fighting men. In the genealogy 22,034 of them were recorded. Good News Translation Bela had five sons: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri. They were heads of families in the clan and were all famous soldiers. Their descendants included 22,034 men eligible for military duty. International Standard Version Bela's five descendants included Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, who were leaders of their ancestral households. Valiant warriors, their enrollment totaled 22,034 according to their genealogies. Majority Standard Bible The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, heads of their families?five in all. There were 22,034 mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies. NET Bible The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri. The five of them were leaders of their families. There were 22,034 warriors listed in their genealogical records. New Heart English Bible The sons of Bela: Ezbon, and Uzzi, and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of ancestral houses, mighty men of valor; and they were reckoned by genealogy twenty-two thousand thirty-four. Webster's Bible Translation And the sons of Bela; Ezbon, and Uzzi, and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of the house of their fathers, mighty men of valor; and were reckoned by their genealogies twenty and two thousand and thirty and four. World English Bible The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of fathers’ houses, mighty men of valor; and they were listed by genealogy twenty-two thousand thirty-four. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd sons of Bela: Ezbon, and Uzzi, and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and Iri—five; heads of a house of fathers, mighty men of valor, with their genealogy, twenty-two thousand and thirty-four. Young's Literal Translation And sons of Bela: Ezbon, and Uzzi, and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of a house of fathers, mighty of valour, with their genealogy, twenty and two thousand, and thirty and four. Smith's Literal Translation And the sons of Bela: Ezbon and Uzzi, and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and Iri; five; heads of the house of their fathers, mighty, strong ones; and they being enrolled twenty and two thousand and thirty and four. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe sons of Bela: Esbon, and Ozi, and Ozial, and Jerimoth and Urai, five chiefs of their families, and most valiant warriors, and their number was twenty-two thousand and thirty-four. Catholic Public Domain Version The sons of Bela: Ezbon, and Uzzi, and Uzziel, and Jerimoth and Iri, five leaders of families, also very fit for battle; and their number was twenty-two thousand thirty-four. New American Bible The sons of Bela were Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri—five. They were heads of their ancestral houses and warriors. Their family records listed twenty-two thousand and thirty-four. New Revised Standard Version The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, five, heads of ancestral houses, mighty warriors; and their enrollment by genealogies was twenty-two thousand thirty-four. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzzaiel, Jermoth, and Azri, five; heads of the house of their fathers, valiant men of valour; and were reckoned by their genealogy, twenty-two-thousand and thirty-four. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sons of Baala: Atsbuun and Azi and Zayel and Yarmuth and Azri five Chiefs of the house of their father, mighty men of the army, and the number of them was twenty and two thousand and thirty and four. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the sons of Bela: Ezbon, and Uzzi, and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of fathers' houses, mighty men of valour; and they were reckoned by genealogy twenty and two thousand and thirty and four. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the sons of Bale; Esebon, and Ozi, and Oziel, and Jerimuth, and Uri, five; heads of houses of families, mighty men; and their number was twenty and two thousand and thirty-four. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Descendants of Benjamin6The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael. 7The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, heads of their families — five in all. There were 22,034 mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies. 8The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons.… Cross References Numbers 26:23-25 These were the descendants of Issachar by their clans: The Tolaite clan from Tola, the Punite clan from Puvah, / the Jashubite clan from Jashub, and the Shimronite clan from Shimron. / These were the clans of Issachar, and their registration numbered 64,300. 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. 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. Joshua 17:1-2 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. 1 Chronicles 5:18 The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors—valiant men who carried the shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for battle. 1 Chronicles 12:30 From Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans. 1 Chronicles 27:18 over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; 1 Chronicles 2:1-2 These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. 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 9:3 Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem: 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 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 26:32 Among Jerijah’s relatives there were 2,700 capable men who were heads of families. King David appointed them over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh for every matter pertaining to God and for the affairs of the king. 2 Chronicles 30:18 A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone 2 Chronicles 31:1 When all this had ended, the Israelites in attendance went out to the cities of Judah and broke up the sacred pillars, chopped down the Asherah poles, and tore down the high places and altars throughout Judah and Benjamin, as well as in Ephraim and Manasseh, until they had utterly destroyed them all. Then all the Israelites returned to their cities, each to his own property. Treasury of Scripture And the sons of Bela; Ezbon, and Uzzi, and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of the house of their fathers, mighty men of valor; and were reckoned by their genealogies twenty and two thousand and thirty and four. were reckoned 1 Chronicles 21:1-5 And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel… 2 Chronicles 17:17,18 And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valour, and with him armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand… Jump to Previous Bela Enrolled Ezbon Fathers Five Genealogies Genealogy Heads House Households Houses Jerimoth Mighty Reckoned Thirty Thirty-Four Thousand Twenty Twenty-Two Uzzi Uzziel Valor ValourJump to Next Bela Enrolled Ezbon Fathers Five Genealogies Genealogy Heads House Households Houses Jerimoth Mighty Reckoned Thirty Thirty-Four Thousand Twenty Twenty-Two Uzzi Uzziel Valor Valour1 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 Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri Bela was the firstborn son of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The listing of his sons—Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri—reflects the importance of family lineage in Israelite society. Each name represents a family head, indicating their role in maintaining the tribal structure. The names themselves may carry meanings that reflect the character or destiny of the individuals, a common practice in biblical times. For example, "Uzzi" means "my strength," which could imply a strong or influential family line. heads of their families—five in all There were 22,034 mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies Persons / Places / Events 1. BelaThe firstborn son of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Bela's lineage is significant in the context of the tribe's military strength and leadership. 2. Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri These are the sons of Bela, each serving as heads of their respective families. Their mention highlights the importance of family leadership and the continuation of the tribe's legacy. 3. Mighty Men of Valor The passage notes that there were 22,034 mighty men of valor, emphasizing the military strength and readiness of Bela's descendants. This reflects the importance of preparedness and strength in the context of Israel's history. Teaching Points Importance of Family LeadershipThe passage highlights the role of family heads in maintaining the strength and continuity of the tribe. In our lives, we can reflect on the importance of leadership within our families and communities, ensuring that we uphold values and traditions that honor God. Preparedness and Valor The mention of mighty men of valor serves as a reminder of the need for spiritual and moral preparedness. As Christians, we are called to be ready to stand firm in our faith and to act with courage in the face of challenges. Legacy and Heritage The genealogical records emphasize the significance of legacy. We are encouraged to consider the spiritual heritage we are building and passing on to future generations, ensuring it aligns with biblical principles.(7) And the sons of Bela.--The names are wholly different in 1Chronicles 8:3-4. The reason would seem to be that the names before us represent the chieftains and clans of Bela as they existed at a given epoch, viz., the time of David's census. The list of 1 Chronicles 8 belongs to another period. Here, as elsewhere, it is evident enough that the chronicler has faithfully followed or rather transcribed his sources, without a thought of harmonising their apparent inconsistencies. Heads of . . . fathers.--Rather, heads of their father-houses, i.e., chieftains. And were reckoned by their genealogies.--And their census was 22,034. This number represents the fighting strength of the Belaites,. who are here identified with their heads. Verse 7. - And the sons of Bela. The first and last of the five (descendants or heads of families) here given, viz. Ezbon and Iri, are not found in previous places among Benjamite families, but are found (Genesis 46:16; Numbers 26:16) among Gadite families. It would seem that by David's time they had become in some aspects ranked among the Benjamites, though not originally of them.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The sonsוּבְנֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Bela: בֶ֗לַע (ḇe·la‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1106: Bela -- an Edomite, also two Israelites Ezbon, אֶצְבּ֡וֹן (’eṣ·bō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 675: Ezbon -- two Israelites Uzzi, וְעֻזִּ֡י (wə·‘uz·zî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5813: Uzzi -- 'forceful', the name of several Israelites Uzziel, וְ֠עֻזִּיאֵל (wə·‘uz·zî·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5816: Uzziel -- 'my strength is God', the name of several Israelites Jerimoth, וִירִימ֨וֹת (wî·rî·mō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3406: Jeremoth -- the name of a number of Israelites and Iri, וְעִירִ֜י (wə·‘î·rî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5901: Iri -- a Benjamite heads רָאשֵׁי֙ (rā·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7218: The head of their families— אָב֔וֹת (’ā·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1: Father five [in all]. חֲמִשָּׁ֗ה (ḥă·miš·šāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 2568: Five There were 22,034 עֶשְׂרִ֤ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth mighty warriors גִּבּוֹרֵ֖י (gib·bō·w·rê) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant listed in their genealogies. וְהִתְיַחְשָׂ֗ם (wə·hiṯ·yaḥ·śām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3187: To enroll oneself or be enrolled by genealogy Links 1 Chronicles 7:7 NIV1 Chronicles 7:7 NLT 1 Chronicles 7:7 ESV 1 Chronicles 7:7 NASB 1 Chronicles 7:7 KJV 1 Chronicles 7:7 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 7:7 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 7:7 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 7:7 French Bible 1 Chronicles 7:7 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 7:7 The sons of Bela: Ezbon and Uzzi (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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