1 Chronicles 2:54

King James Version:

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The sons of Salma; Bethlehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites.

Complete Jewish Bible:

The sons of Salma: Beit-Lechem, the N'tofati, 'Atrot-Beit-Yo'av, half of the Manachati, the Tzor'i,

Berean Standard Bible:

The descendants of Salma:

American Standard Version:

The sons of Salma: Beth-lehem, and the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, and half of the Manahathites, the Zorites.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

The sons^{H1121} of Salma^{H8007}; Bethlehem^{H1035}, and the Netophathites^{H5200}, Ataroth^{H5852}, the house of Joab^{H5854}, and half^{H2677} of the Manahethites^{H2680}, the Zorites^{H6882}.

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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 2:54

1 Chronicles 2:54 is a verse that falls within a larger genealogical section of the book, which meticulously traces the lineage of the Israelite tribes, particularly focusing on the tribe of Judah. The verse specifically lists the descendants and territories associated with Salma, who is a lesser-known figure in the Bible and is sometimes identified with the Salmon who is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus in the New Testament (Matthew 1:5).

The themes present in this verse include the importance of genealogy in ancient Israelite society, which was crucial for determining inheritance rights, tribal affiliations, and priestly duties. It also reflects the tribal structure of Israel and the allocation of land among the tribes and clans, which was a significant historical event following the conquest of Canaan.

Historically, the verse provides a snapshot of the geographic distribution of Salma's descendants. Bethlehem, most famously known as the birthplace of King David and later Jesus Christ, is prominently mentioned as a city associated with Salma's line. The Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and the Manahethites likely refer to clans or territories within the tribal allotment of Judah. The Zorites are probably a group descended from Zorah, a town in the lowlands of Judah.

This verse, while seemingly a simple list of names and places, underscores the complex social fabric of ancient Israel and the significance of ancestral ties to land and identity. It also serves as a historical record of the settlement patterns and interrelationships among various groups within the tribe of Judah during the period of the united monarchy or the early days of the divided kingdom.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: H8007
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שַׂלְמָא
   Transliteration: Salmâʼ
   Pronunciation: sal-maw'
   Description: probably for שַׂלְמָה; clothing; Salma, the name of two Israelites; Salma.
   
3. Strong's Number: H1035
   There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּית לֶחֶם
   Transliteration: Bêyth Lechem
   Pronunciation: bayth leh'-khem
   Description: from בַּיִת and לֶחֶם; house of bread; Beth-Lechem, a place in Palestine; Bethlehem.
   
4. Strong's Number: H5200
   There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נְטֹפָתִי
   Transliteration: Nᵉṭôphâthîy
   Pronunciation: net-o-faw-thee'
   Description: patronymic from נְטֹפָה; a Netophathite, or inhabitant of Netophah; Netophathite.
   
5. Strong's Number: H5852
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֲטָרוֹת
   Transliteration: ʻĂṭârôwth
   Pronunciation: at-aw-roth'
   Description: or עֲטָרֹת; plural of עֲטָרָה; Ataroth, the name (thus simply) of two places in Palestine; Ataroth.
   
6. Strong's Number: H5854
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַטְרוֹת בֵּית יוֹאָב
   Transliteration: ʻAṭrôwth bêyth Yôwʼâb
   Pronunciation: at-roth' bayth yoawb'
   Description: from the same as עֲטָרוֹת and בַּיִת and יוֹאָב; crowns of the house of Joab; Atroth-beth-Joab, a place in Palestine; Ataroth the house of Joab.
   
7. Strong's Number: H2677
   There are 103 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֵצִי
   Transliteration: chêtsîy
   Pronunciation: khay-tsee'
   Description: from חָצָהlemma חָעָה ayin, corrected to חָצָה; the half or middle; half, middle, mid(-night), midst, part, two parts.
   
8. Strong's Number: H2680
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֲצִי הַמְּנַחְתִּי
   Transliteration: Chătsîy ham-Mᵉnachtîy
   Pronunciation: khat-see' ham-menakh-tee'
   Description: patronymically from חֲצִי הַמְּנֻחוֹת; a Chatsi-ham-Menachtite or descendant of Chatsi-ham-Menuchoth; half of the Manahethites.
   
9. Strong's Number: H6882
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צׇרְעִי
   Transliteration: Tsorʻîy
   Pronunciation: tsor-ee'
   Description: or צׇרְעָתִי; patrial from צׇרְעָה; a Tsorite or Tsorathite, i.e. inhabitants of Tsorah; Zorites, Zareathites, Zorathites.