Genesis 46:16
New International Version
The sons of Gad: Zephon, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi and Areli.

New Living Translation
The sons of Gad were Zephon, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.

English Standard Version
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.

King James Bible
And the sons of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.

New King James Version
The sons of Gad were Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.

New American Standard Bible
And the sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.

NASB 1995
The sons of Gad: Ziphion and Haggi, Shuni and Ezbon, Eri and Arodi and Areli.

NASB 1977
And the sons of Gad: Ziphion and Haggi, Shuni and Ezbon, Eri and Arodi and Areli.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Gad: Ziphion and Haggi, Shuni and Ezbon, Eri and Arodi and Areli.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.

Christian Standard Bible
Gad’s sons: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Gad’s sons: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.

American Standard Version
And the sons of Gad: Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.

English Revised Version
And the sons of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The sons of [Gad]were Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.

Good News Translation
Gad and his sons: Zephon, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arod, and Areli.

International Standard Version
Also included were Gad's sons Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli;

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.

NET Bible
The sons of Gad: Zephon, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.

New Heart English Bible
And the sons of Gad: Zephon, and Haggi, and Shuni, and Ezbon, and Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the sons of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggai, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.

World English Bible
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And sons of Gad: Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.

Young's Literal Translation
And sons of Gad: Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Gad: Ziphion and Haggi, Shumi and Ezbon, Eri and Arodi and Areli.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Cad: Sephian and Haggi and Suni and Esebon and Heri and Arodi and Areli.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Gad: Ziphion and Haggi, and Shuni and Ezbon, and Eri and Arodi, and Areli.

New American Bible
The sons of Gad: Zephon, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arod, and Areli.

New Revised Standard Version
The children of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Adi, Arod, and Adri.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Gad: Zephioon and Khagi and Shooni and Atsboon and Adi and Arood and Adri.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the sons of Gad: Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Gad; Saphon, and Angis, and Sannis, and Thasoban, and Aedis, and Aroedis, and Areelis.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Children of Zilpah
16The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. 17The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.…

Cross References
Numbers 26:15-18
These were the descendants of Gad by their clans: The Zephonite clan from Zephon, the Haggite clan from Haggi, the Shunite clan from Shuni, / the Oznite clan from Ozni, the Erite clan from Eri, / the Arodite clan from Arod, and the Arelite clan from Areli. ...

1 Chronicles 7:12
The Shuppites and Huppites were descendants of Ir, and the Hushites were descendants of Aher.

1 Chronicles 7:14-15
The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead. / Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters.

Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.

Deuteronomy 33:18-19
Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”

Joshua 19:10-16
The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. / It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. / From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. ...

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.

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—

Ezekiel 48:1-2
“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.

Revelation 7:5
From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000,

Genesis 30:9-11
When Leah saw that she had stopped having children, she gave her servant Zilpah to Jacob as a wife. / And Leah’s servant Zilpah bore Jacob a son. / Then Leah said, “How fortunate!” So she named him Gad.

Genesis 35:26
And the sons of Leah’s maidservant Zilpah were Gad and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob, who were born to him in Paddan-aram.

Genesis 37:2
This is the account of Jacob. When Joseph was seventeen years old, he was tending the flock with his brothers, the sons of his father’s wives Bilhah and Zilpah, and he brought their father a bad report about them.

Genesis 42:24
And he turned away from them and wept. When he turned back and spoke to them, he took Simeon from them and had him bound before their eyes.


Treasury of Scripture

And the sons of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.

sons of.

Genesis 30:11
And Leah said, A troop cometh: and she called his name Gad.

Genesis 35:26
And the sons of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid; Gad, and Asher: these are the sons of Jacob, which were born to him in Padanaram.

Genesis 49:19
Gad, a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the last.

Ziphion.

Numbers 26:15-17
The children of Gad after their families: of Zephon, the family of the Zephonites: of Haggi, the family of the Haggites: of Shuni, the family of the Shunites: …

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Genesis 46
1. Jacob is comforted by God at Beersheba.
5. Thence he with his company goes into Egypt.
8. The number of his family that went into Egypt.
28. Joseph meets Jacob.
31. He instructs his brothers how to answer Pharaoh.














The sons of Gad
This phrase introduces the descendants of Gad, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, who was also known as Israel. Gad was the seventh son of Jacob, born to Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. The name "Gad" in Hebrew (גָּד) means "fortune" or "luck," reflecting Leah's declaration at his birth, "A troop comes!" (Genesis 30:11). Gad's descendants are significant as they form one of the tribes of Israel, known for their valor and warrior spirit, as seen in later biblical narratives.

Zephon
The name Zephon (צְפֹן) is derived from a root meaning "to hide" or "to treasure up." This name may suggest a characteristic of being hidden or protected, possibly indicating a divine protection over this lineage. In the broader biblical context, names often carry prophetic or symbolic meanings, reflecting the character or destiny of the individual or their descendants.

Haggi
Haggi (חַגִּי) comes from a root meaning "festive" or "celebratory." This name could imply a joyful or celebratory nature, perhaps indicating the family's role in communal celebrations or religious festivals. The emphasis on joy and celebration is a recurring theme in the biblical narrative, highlighting the importance of rejoicing in God's blessings.

Shuni
The name Shuni (שׁוּנִי) is less clear in its etymology, but it may be related to a root meaning "quiet" or "peaceful." This could suggest a disposition towards peace or tranquility, a valued trait in the biblical tradition, where peace is often associated with divine favor and blessing.

Ezbon
Ezbon (אֶצְבּוֹן) may derive from a root meaning "to be swift" or "to be strong." This name could reflect qualities of strength or agility, traits that would be highly valued in the context of a tribal society where physical prowess was important for survival and defense.

Eri
The name Eri (אֵרִי) is thought to mean "watchful" or "vigilant." This characteristic of vigilance is significant in the biblical context, where being watchful is often associated with spiritual alertness and readiness to respond to God's call or to defend against spiritual or physical threats.

Arodi
Arodi (אֲרוֹדִי) may be linked to a root meaning "to wander" or "to roam." This could suggest a nomadic lifestyle, which was common among the early Israelites. The theme of wandering is prevalent in the biblical narrative, symbolizing the journey of faith and reliance on God's guidance.

Areli
The name Areli (אֲרֵלִי) is believed to mean "lion of God" or "heroic." This name conveys a sense of strength and divine empowerment, reflecting the biblical motif of God as a source of strength and courage for His people. The lion is a powerful symbol in Scripture, often representing majesty, strength, and divine protection.

(16) Gad, the eldest of the sons of Zilpah, has seven eons:

Numbers 26:15-17.

Ziphion,

Zephon,

Haggi,

Haggi,

Shuni,

Shuni,

Ezbon,

Ozni,

Eri, . . .

Verse 16. - And the sons of Gad; Ziphion, - "Expectation" (Gesenius); Zephon (Numbers 26:15) - and Haggi, - " Festive" (Gesenius) - Shuni, - "Quiet" (Gesenius) - and Esbon, - "Toiling" (Murphy); named Ozni (Numbers 26:16) - Eri, - "Guarding" (Gesenius) - and Arodi, - "Wild Ass" (Gesenius), "Rover" (Murphy), "Descendants" (Lange); styled Arod (Numbers 26:17) - and Areli - "Lion of El" (Murphy), "Son of a Hero" (Gesenius), "Heroic" (Lange).

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Gad:
גָ֔ד (ḡāḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1410: Gad -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe and its territory, also a prophet

Ziphion,
צִפְי֥וֹן (ṣip̄·yō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6837: Ziphion -- perhaps 'gazing', a son of Gad

Haggi,
וְחַגִּ֖י (wə·ḥag·gî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2291: Haggi -- 'festal', a son of Gad, also his desc

Shuni,
שׁוּנִ֣י (šū·nî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7764: Shuni -- a Gadite

Ezbon,
וְאֶצְבֹּ֑ן (wə·’eṣ·bōn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 675: Ezbon -- two Israelites

Eri,
עֵרִ֥י (‘ê·rî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6179: Eri -- a Gadite

Arodi,
וַֽאֲרוֹדִ֖י (wa·’ă·rō·w·ḏî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 722: Arodi -- a son of Gad, also descendant of Arod

and Areli.
וְאַרְאֵלִֽי׃ (wə·’ar·’ê·lî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 692: Areli -- a son of Gad, also his desc


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