King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (of whom came the Philistines,) and Caphthorim.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Patrusim, Kasluchim (from whom came the P'lishtim) and Kaftorim.
Berean Standard Bible:
the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites.
American Standard Version:
and Pathrusim, and Casluhim (from whence came the Philistines), and Caphtorim.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Pathrusim{H6625}, and Casluhim{H3695},(of whom came{H3318} the Philistines{H6430},) and Caphthorim{H3732}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 2:23
- And the Avims which dwelt in Hazerim, [even] unto Azzah, the Caphtorims, which came forth out of Caphtor, destroyed them, and dwelt in their stead.)
Amos 9:7
- [Are] ye not as children of the Ethiopians unto me, O children of Israel? saith the LORD. Have not I brought up Israel out of the land of Egypt? and the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Syrians from Kir?
Jeremiah 47:4
- Because of the day that cometh to spoil all the Philistines, [and] to cut off from Tyrus and Zidon every helper that remaineth: for the LORD will spoil the Philistines, the remnant of the country of Caphtor.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 1:12
1 Chronicles 1:12 is part of a genealogical record found in the opening chapters of the book, which trace the lineage from Adam through the generations to the time of Israel's monarchy. The verse specifically mentions three groups—the Pathrusim, Casluhim, and Caphthorim—as descendants of Mizraim, who is traditionally associated with Egypt.
The Pathrusim are believed to have dwelled in the southern part of Egypt, known as Pathros, which is mentioned elsewhere in the Bible (Isaiah 11:11, Jeremiah 44:1, 15). The Casluhim are less mentioned in the Bible, but this verse notably connects them to the Philistines, a people group that played a significant role in the history of Israel. The Philistines were a seafaring nation that settled along the coastal plain of what is now modern-day Israel and were known for their conflicts with the Israelites during the period of the Judges and the early monarchy, particularly with figures like Samson and King David.
The Caphthorim are another group mentioned in this genealogy, and while their exact identity and location are not clearly defined in the biblical text, some ancient sources and scholars suggest they may have been related to the Philistines or were an allied people. The inclusion of these groups in the genealogy serves to connect the ancestry of the surrounding nations to the broader family of Noah, emphasizing the common origins of many peoples in the ancient Near East.
In summary, 1 Chronicles 1:12 provides a snapshot of the ancient world's ethnology, linking the origins of the Philistines and other groups to the lineage of Noah through Mizraim, and situates them within the broader context of biblical history. This verse reflects the Chronicler's interest in demonstrating the interconnectedness of various peoples and nations in the context of God's unfolding plan for His people, Israel.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6625
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פַּתְרֻסִי
Transliteration: Pathruçîy
Pronunciation: path-roo-see'
Description: patrial from פַּתְרוֹס; a Pathrusite, or inhabitant of Pathros; Pathrusim. - Strong's Number: H3695
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כַּסְלֻחִים
Transliteration: Kaçluchîym
Pronunciation: kas-loo'-kheem
Description: a plural probably of foreign derivation; Casluchim, a people cognate to the Egyptians; Casluhim. - Strong's Number: H3318
There are 992 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָצָא
Transliteration: yâtsâʼ
Pronunciation: yaw-tsaw'
Description: a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.; [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. - Strong's Number: H6430
There are 244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פְּלִשְׁתִּי
Transliteration: Pᵉlishtîy
Pronunciation: pel-ish-tee'
Description: patrial from פְּלֶשֶׁת; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth; Philistine. - Strong's Number: H3732
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כַּפְתֹּרִי
Transliteration: Kaphtôrîy
Pronunciation: kaf-to-ree'
Description: patrial from כַּפְתֹּר; a Caphtorite (collectively) or native of Caphtor; Caphthorim, Caphtorim(-s).