King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the sons of Uzzi; Izrahiah: and the sons of Izrahiah; Michael, and Obadiah, and Joel, Ishiah, five: all of them chief men.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The son of 'Uzi was Yizrachyah, and the sons of Yizrachyah were: Mikha'el, 'Ovadyah, Yo'el and Yishiyah - five, all of them leaders.
Berean Standard Bible:
The son of Uzzi: Izrahiah. The sons of Izrahiah:
American Standard Version:
And the sons of Uzzi: Izrahiah. And the sons of Izrahiah: Michael, and Obadiah, and Joel, Isshiah, five; all of them chief men.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the sons{H1121} of Uzzi{H5813}; Izrahiah{H3156}: and the sons{H1121} of Izrahiah{H3156}; Michael{H4317}, and Obadiah{H5662}, and Joel{H3100}, Ishiah{H3449}, five{H2568}: all of them chief men{H7218}.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 7:3
1 Chronicles 7:3 is part of a larger section in the book that details the genealogies of the tribes of Israel, specifically focusing on the descendants of Issachar, one of Jacob's sons. The verse itself continues the lineage from Uzzi, listing the name of his son, Izrahiah, and then Izrahiah's sons—Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Ishiah. The mention of these individuals as "chief men" suggests that they held positions of leadership or prominence within their tribe or clan.
The historical context of this verse is set during the period after the conquest of Canaan by the Israelites, as they were settling into the land and establishing their tribal territories. Genealogies were crucial in ancient Israel for several reasons: they established a person's identity, tribal affiliation, inheritance rights, and priestly or royal lineage. Moreover, they served to maintain a sense of continuity and connection with the past, reminding the people of God's promises and faithfulness to their ancestors.
The themes present in 1 Chronicles 7:3 include the importance of family heritage, the continuity of lineage, and the significance of leadership within the community. This verse, like many others in the genealogical sections of the Bible, underscores the meticulous record-keeping of the Israelites regarding their ancestry and the societal roles of their key figures. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of God's work through human lineage, ultimately leading to the line of David and, eventually, to the birth of Jesus Christ, as traced in the New Testament.
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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: H5813
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֻזִּי
Transliteration: ʻUzzîy
Pronunciation: ooz-zee'
Description: from עָזַז; forceful; Uzzi, the name of six Israelites; Uzzi. - Strong's Number: H3156
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִזְרַחְיָה
Transliteration: Yizrachyâh
Pronunciation: yiz-rakh-yaw'
Description: from זָרַח and יָהּ; Jah will shine; Jizrachjah, the name of two Israelites; Izrahiah, Jezrahiah. - Strong's Number: H4317
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִיכָאֵל
Transliteration: Mîykâʼêl
Pronunciation: me-kaw-ale'
Description: from מִי and (the prefix derivative from) כִּי and אֵל; who (is) like God?; Mikael, the name of an archangel and of nine Israelites; Michael. - Strong's Number: H5662
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֹבַדְיָה
Transliteration: ʻÔbadyâh
Pronunciation: o-bad-yaw'
Description: or עֹבַדְיָהוּ; active participle of עָבַד and יָהּ; serving Jah; Obadjah, the name of thirteen Israelites; Obadiah. - Strong's Number: H3100
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹאֵל
Transliteration: Yôwʼêl
Pronunciation: yo-ale'
Description: from יְהֹוָה and אֵל; Jehovah (is his) God; Joel, the name of twelve Israelites; Joel. - Strong's Number: H3449
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשִּׁיָּה
Transliteration: Yishshîyâh
Pronunciation: yish-shee-yaw'
Description: or יִשִּׁיָּהוּ; from נָשָׁה and יָהּ; Jah will lend; Jishshijah, the name of five Israelites; Ishiah, Isshiah, Ishijah, Jesiah. - 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). - Strong's Number: H7218
There are 548 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹאשׁ
Transliteration: rôʼsh
Pronunciation: roshe
Description: from an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.); band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top.