1 Chronicles 9:44
New International Version
Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.

New Living Translation
Azel had six sons, whose names were Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.

English Standard Version
Azel had six sons and these are their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan; these were the sons of Azel.

Berean Standard Bible
And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.

King James Bible
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.

New King James Version
And Azel had six sons whose names were these: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan; these were the sons of Azel.

New American Standard Bible
Azel had six sons whose names were these: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.

NASB 1995
Azel had six sons whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru and Ishmael and Sheariah and Obadiah and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.

NASB 1977
And Azel had six sons whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru and Ishmael and Sheariah and Obadiah and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.

Legacy Standard Bible
Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.

Amplified Bible
Azel had six sons, and these are their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.

Christian Standard Bible
Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were Azel’s sons.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were Azel’s sons.

American Standard Version
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.

English Revised Version
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these; Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Azel had six sons. Their names were Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All of these men were Azel's sons.

Good News Translation
Azel had six sons: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan.

International Standard Version
Azel had six descendants with these names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan—these were the descendants of Azel.

Majority Standard Bible
And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.

NET Bible
Azel had six sons: Azrikam his firstborn, followed by Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.

New Heart English Bible
Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, his firstborn, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.

World English Bible
Azel had six sons, whose names are Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And to Azel [are] six sons, and these [are] their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan; these [are] sons of Azel.

Young's Literal Translation
And to Azel are six sons, and these their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these are sons of Azel.

Smith's Literal Translation
And to Azel six sons, and these their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these the sons of Azel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And heel had six sons whose names are, Ezricam, Bochru, Ismahel, Saria, Obdia, Hanan: these are the sons of Asel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now Azel had six sons, whose names are: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, Hanan. These are the sons of Azel.

New American Bible
Azel had six sons, whose names were Azrikam, his firstborn, Ishmael, Sheariah, Azariah, Obadiah, and Hanan; these were the sons of Azel.

New Revised Standard Version
Azel had six sons, and these are their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan; these were the sons of Azel.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Uzzi his first-born, Kim his second, Ashmah, Shadiah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Atsal had six sons, and these are their names: Azi, his firstborn, Qim his second, Ashma his son, Shadya his son, Oubadya his son, Khanan his son; these are the sons of Atsel.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan; these were the sons of Azel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Esel had six sons, and these were their names; Esricam his first-born, and Ismael, and Saraia, and Abdia, and Anan, and Asa: these were the sons of Esel.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Descendants of Saul
43Moza was the father of Binea. Rephaiah was his son, Elasah his son, and Azel his son. 44And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.

Cross References
1 Samuel 14:49-51
Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter). / His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner. / Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel.

1 Samuel 31:2
The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.

2 Samuel 2:8-10
Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel. / Saul’s son Ish-bosheth was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned for two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David.

2 Samuel 3:1
Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.

2 Samuel 5:4-5
David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years. / In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

1 Chronicles 8:33-34
Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. / The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.

1 Chronicles 10:2
The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.

1 Chronicles 11:1-3
Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.

1 Chronicles 12:23-40
Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...

1 Chronicles 29:26-28
David son of Jesse was king over all Israel. / The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. / He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 10:17-19
but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. / Then King Rehoboam sent out Hadoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but the Israelites stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem. / So to this day Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David.

Matthew 1:6
and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,

Matthew 22:42-45
“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: / ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ ...

Mark 12:35-37
While Jesus was teaching in the temple courts, He asked, “How can the scribes say that the Christ is the Son of David? / Speaking by the Holy Spirit, David himself declared: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ / David himself calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?” And the large crowd listened to Him with delight.

Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”


Treasury of Scripture

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1 Chronicles 9
1. The original of Israel and Judah's genealogies
2. The Israelites
10. The priests
14. and the Levites, with Nethinims, who dwelt in Jerusalem
27. The charge of certain Levites
35. The stock of Saul and Jonathan














Azel had six sons
The mention of Azel having six sons highlights the importance of family lineage in the biblical narrative. In Hebrew culture, having many sons was considered a blessing and a sign of God's favor. The number six, while not as symbolically significant as seven, still represents completeness in terms of family and legacy. Azel's lineage is preserved here, emphasizing the continuity of God's people and the fulfillment of His promises through generations.

and these were their names
Names in the Bible often carry significant meanings and reflect the character or destiny of the individuals. The act of naming is a divine prerogative, as seen in Genesis when God names the elements of creation. Here, the listing of names serves to honor the memory of Azel's descendants and to ensure their place in the sacred history of Israel.

Azrikam
The name Azrikam means "my help has risen" or "help has arisen" in Hebrew. This name reflects a reliance on divine assistance and the hope that God will rise to help His people. It is a reminder of the ever-present help of God in times of need, a theme that resonates throughout the Scriptures.

Bocheru
Bocheru's name is less common, and its meaning is not as clear, but it may be related to the Hebrew root "bachar," meaning "to choose" or "to select." This could imply a sense of being chosen or set apart, which aligns with the biblical theme of God's people being chosen for a purpose.

Ishmael
Ishmael means "God hears" in Hebrew. This name is significant as it reflects the biblical truth that God is attentive to the cries and prayers of His people. Ishmael, as a name, serves as a reminder of God's responsiveness and His willingness to listen to His children.

Sheariah
The name Sheariah can be translated as "valued by the Lord" or "the Lord is my kinsman." This name underscores the close relationship between God and His people, highlighting the value and worth that God places on each individual. It is a testament to the personal nature of God's covenant with His people.

Obadiah
Obadiah means "servant of the Lord" in Hebrew. This name reflects a life dedicated to serving God, a calling that is central to the identity of God's people. It emphasizes the importance of humility and service in the life of faith, aligning with the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament.

Hanan
The name Hanan means "gracious" or "merciful" in Hebrew. This name embodies the attributes of God that are most celebrated in the Bible—His grace and mercy. It serves as a reminder of the character of God and the grace that He extends to His people.

These were the sons of Azel
This concluding phrase reaffirms the familial connection and the importance of lineage. It serves as a reminder of the continuity of God's promises through generations. The preservation of these names in Scripture highlights the value of each individual in God's redemptive plan and the importance of family in the unfolding of biblical history.

(44) With the omission of the sons of Eshek and Ulam here, comp. the similar abridgment of the list in 1Chronicles 6:4-15, when repeated in the same 1chron at 1Chronicles 6:50-53. This suggests that the present omission is not due to inadvertence, but either to the design of the chronicler or to a like omission in his source.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And Azel
וּלְאָצֵל֮ (ū·lə·’ā·ṣêl)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 682: Azal -- a descendant of Jonathan

had six
שִׁשָּׁ֣ה (šiš·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number)

sons,
בָנִים֒ (ḇā·nîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1121: A son

and these
וְאֵ֣לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

were their names:
שְׁמוֹתָ֗ם (šə·mō·w·ṯām)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 8034: A name

Azrikam,
עַזְרִיקָ֥ם ׀ (‘az·rî·qām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5840: Azrikam -- 'my help has risen', four Israelites

Bocheru,
בֹּ֙כְרוּ֙ (bō·ḵə·rū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1074: Bocheru -- a Benjamite

Ishmael,
וְיִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל (wə·yiš·mā·‘êl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3458: Ishmael -- 'God hears', the name of several Israelites

Sheariah,
וּשְׁעַרְיָ֔ה (ū·šə·‘ar·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8187: Sheariah -- perhaps 'gate of Yah', a Benjamite

Obadiah,
וְעֹבַדְיָ֖ה (wə·‘ō·ḇaḏ·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5662: Obadiah -- 'servant of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites

and Hanan.
וְחָנָ֑ן (wə·ḥā·nān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2605: Hanan -- 'gracious', the name of several Israelites

These [were]
אֵ֖לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

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

of Azel.
אָצַֽל׃ (’ā·ṣal)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 682: Azal -- a descendant of Jonathan


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