King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the sons of Zerah; Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara: five of them in all.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The sons of Zerach: Zimri, Eitan, Heiman, Kalkol and Dara - five of them altogether.
Berean Standard Bible:
The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara—five in all.
American Standard Version:
And the sons of Zerah: Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara; five of them in all.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the sons{H1121} of Zerah{H2226}; Zimri{H2174}, and Ethan{H387}, and Heman{H1968}, and Calcol{H3633}, and Dara{H1873}: five{H2568} of them in all.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Kings 4:31
- For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about.
Joshua 7:17
- And he brought the family of Judah; and he took the family of the Zarhites: and he brought the family of the Zarhites man by man; and Zabdi was taken:
Joshua 7:18
- And he brought his household man by man; and Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was taken.
Joshua 7:1
- ¶ But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 2:6
1 Chronicles 2:6 is a genealogical verse found within the larger context of the Chronicles, which are historical books in the Hebrew Bible, focusing on the history of the southern kingdom of Judah. This verse specifically lists the sons of Zerah, who is a descendant of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel). Zerah's sons are named as Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara, with the total number of sons given as five.
The historical context of this verse is set in the period after the Israelites' settlement in the Promised Land of Canaan. The Chronicler, traditionally believed to be Ezra, compiled these genealogies to establish the lineage and heritage of the Israelites, particularly the tribe of Judah, from which King David and later Jesus Christ would descend according to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
The themes present in this verse include the importance of genealogy in ancient Israelite society, which was crucial for determining tribal identity, inheritance rights, priestly roles, and royal lineage. Additionally, the mention of Ethan and Heman is significant as they are associated with wisdom and music in other biblical texts. Ethan is credited as one of the authors of Psalm 89, and Heman is recognized as a wise man in 1 Kings 4:31 and a temple musician in 1 Chronicles 15:16-19.
In summary, 1 Chronicles 2:6 serves to document the lineage of the tribe of Judah, emphasizing the continuity of the Israelite community's heritage and setting the stage for the future significance of this tribe in the religious and political life of Israel. It also highlights individuals who would play important roles in the religious and cultural life of the nation, particularly in the realms of wisdom and worship.
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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: H2226
There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זֶרַח
Transliteration: Zerach
Pronunciation: zeh'-rakh
Description: the same as זֶרַח; Zerach, the name of three Israelites, also of an Idumaean and an Ethiopian prince; Zarah, Zerah. - Strong's Number: H2174
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זִמְרִי
Transliteration: Zimrîy
Pronunciation: zim-ree'
Description: from זָמַר; musical; Zimri, the name of five Israelites, and of an Arabian tribe; Zimri. - Strong's Number: H387
There are 155 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵיתָן
Transliteration: ʼÊythân
Pronunciation: ay-thawn'
Description: the same as אֵיתָן; permanent; Ethan, the name of four Israelites; Ethan. - Strong's Number: H1968
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הֵימָן
Transliteration: Hêymân
Pronunciation: hay-mawn'
Description: probably from אָמַן; faithful; Heman, the name of at least two Israelites; Heman. - Strong's Number: H3633
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כַּלְכֹּל
Transliteration: Kalkôl
Pronunciation: kal-kole'
Description: from כּוּל; sustenance; Calcol, an Israelite; Calcol, Chalcol. - Strong's Number: H1873
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּרַע
Transliteration: Dâraʻ
Pronunciation: daw-rah'
Description: probably a contraction from דַּרְדַּע; Dara, an Israelite; Dara. - Strong's Number: H2568
There are 273 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָמֵשׁ
Transliteration: châmêsh
Pronunciation: khaw-maysh'
Description: masculine חֲמִשָּׁה; a primitive numeral; five; fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece).