King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The sons of Shoval: 'Alyan, Manachat, 'Eival, Sh'fi and Onam. The sons of Tziv'on: Ayah and 'Anah.
Berean Standard Bible:
The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.
American Standard Version:
The sons of Shobal: Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon: Aiah, and Anah.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The sons{H1121} of Shobal{H7732}; Alian{H5935}, and Manahath{H4506}, and Ebal{H5858}, Shephi{H8195}, and Onam{H208}. And the sons{H1121} of Zibeon{H6649}; Aiah{H345}, and Anah{H6034}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 36:23
- And the children of Shobal [were] these; Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
Genesis 36:24
- And these [are] the children of Zibeon; both Ajah, and Anah: this [was that] Anah that found the mules in the wilderness, as he fed the asses of Zibeon his father.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 1:40
1 Chronicles 1:40 is a verse that falls within the genealogical records of the Chronicler, which trace the lineage from Adam to the time of Israel's monarchy. This particular verse is part of the lineage of Seir, the Horite, who inhabited the region later known as Edom, southeast of the Dead Sea. The verse lists the descendants of Shobal, one of the sons of Seir, and Zibeon, another of Seir's sons.
The historical context of this verse is rooted in the Chronicler's purpose to provide a clear record of Israel's ancestry and tribal affiliations, emphasizing the legitimacy of the post-exilic community's claim to the Promised Land and their identity as God's people. The mention of these names serves to connect the people of Israel with their distant relatives, the Edomites, who share a common ancestry through Abraham's nephew Lot.
The themes present in this verse include the importance of genealogy in establishing identity and inheritance rights in ancient societies. It also reflects the broader theme of God's sovereignty over all nations, as the lineage of Edom is included in the sacred history of Israel. Additionally, the detailed account of these lesser-known figures underscores the comprehensive scope of God's redemptive plan, which encompasses all of humanity. The verse serves as a reminder that every nation and people group has a place within the divine narrative, even if their roles are not always prominent in the biblical story.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H7732
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שׁוֹבָל
Transliteration: Shôwbâl
Pronunciation: sho-bawl'
Description: from the same as שֹׁבֶל; overflowing; Shobal, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites; Shobal. - Strong's Number: H5935
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַלְוָן
Transliteration: ʻAlvân
Pronunciation: al-vawn'
Description: or עַלְיָן; from עָלָה; lofty; Alvan or Aljan, an Idumaean; Alian, Alvan. - Strong's Number: H4506
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָנַחַת
Transliteration: Mânachath
Pronunciation: maw-nakh'-ath
Description: from נוּחַ; rest; Manachath, the name of an Edomite and of a place in Moab; Manahath. - Strong's Number: H5858
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵיבָל
Transliteration: ʻÊybâl
Pronunciation: ay-bawl'
Description: perhaps from an unused root probably meaning to be bald; bare; Ebal, a mountain of Palestine; Ebal. - Strong's Number: H8195
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁפוֹ
Transliteration: Shᵉphôw
Pronunciation: shef-o'
Description: or שְׁפִי; from שָׁפָה; baldness (compare שְׁפִי); Shepho or Shephi, an Idumaean; Shephi, Shepho. - Strong's Number: H208
There are 75 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אוֹנָם
Transliteration: ʼÔwnâm
Pronunciation: o-nawm'
Description: a variation of אוֹנָן; strong; Onam, the name of an Edomite and of an Israelite; Onam. - Strong's Number: H6649
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צִבְעוֹן
Transliteration: Tsibʻôwn
Pronunciation: tsib-one'
Description: from the same as צֶבַע; variegated; Tsibon, an Idumaean; Zibeon. - Strong's Number: H345
There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַיָּה
Transliteration: ʼAyâh
Pronunciation: ah-yaw'
Description: the same as אַיָּה; Ajah, the name of two Israelites; Aiah, Ajah. - Strong's Number: H6034
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֲנָה
Transliteration: ʻĂnâh
Pronunciation: an-aw'
Description: probably from עָנָה; an answer; Anah, the name of two Edomites and one Edomitess; Anah.