King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And Azel had six sons, whose names [are] these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these [were] the sons of Azel.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Atzel had six sons, whose names were: 'Azrikam, Bokhru, Yishma'el, Sh'aryah, 'Ovadyah and Hanan; all these were sons of Atzel.
Berean Standard Bible:
And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.
American Standard Version:
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Azel{H682} had six{H8337} sons{H1121}, whose names{H8034} are these, Azrikam{H5840}, Bocheru{H1074}, and Ishmael{H3458}, and Sheariah{H8187}, and Obadiah{H5662}, and Hanan{H2605}: these were the sons{H1121} of Azel{H682}.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 9:44
1 Chronicles 9:44 is a genealogical verse that falls within a larger section of the book dedicated to recording the post-exilic lineage and settlement arrangements of the Israelites. This verse specifically lists the names of the six sons of Azel, a descendant of Levi through Merari. The sons are Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan.
The historical context of this verse is set after the Babylonian exile, when the people of Judah were allowed to return to their homeland by the decree of Cyrus the Great of Persia. The Chronicler, the author of 1 and 2 Chronicles, is concerned with documenting the heritage and organization of the Israelite community as they re-establish their identity and religious practices in the land of Israel.
The themes present in this verse include the importance of genealogy in establishing one's place within the community, the continuity of the priestly and Levitical lines, and the restoration of the tribes of Israel after a period of dispersion. Genealogies were crucial for determining eligibility for priestly service, land inheritance, and maintaining a sense of familial and tribal identity. By naming the sons of Azel, the text ensures that their lineage is preserved and honored, reflecting a broader biblical emphasis on the significance of family heritage and the continuity of God's covenant promises through the generations.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H682
There are 241 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָצֵל
Transliteration: ʼÂtsêl
Pronunciation: aw-tsale'
Description: from אָצַל; noble; Atsel, the name of an Israelite, and of a place in Palestine; Azal, Azel. - Strong's Number: H8337
There are 203 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁשׁ
Transliteration: shêsh
Pronunciation: shaysh
Description: masculine שִׁשָּׁה; a primitive number; compare שׂוּשׂ; six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. sixth; six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. - 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: H8034
There are 771 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁם
Transliteration: shêm
Pronunciation: shame
Description: a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare שָׁמַיִם); an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character; [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. - Strong's Number: H5840
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַזְרִיקָם
Transliteration: ʻAzrîyqâm
Pronunciation: az-ree-kawm'
Description: from עֵזֶר and active participle of קוּם; help of an enemy; Azrikam, the name of four Israelites; Azrikam. - Strong's Number: H1074
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֹּכְרוּ
Transliteration: Bôkᵉrûw
Pronunciation: bo-ker-oo'
Description: from בָּכַר; first-born; Bokeru, an Israelite; Bocheru. - Strong's Number: H3458
There are 44 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשְׁמָעֵאל
Transliteration: Yishmâʻêʼl
Pronunciation: yish-maw-ale'
Description: from שָׁמַע and אֵל; God will hear; Jishmael, the name of Abraham's oldest son, and of five Israelites; Ishmael. - Strong's Number: H8187
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁעַרְיָה
Transliteration: Shᵉʻaryâh
Pronunciation: sheh-ar-yaw'
Description: from שָׁעַר and יָהּ; Jah has stormed; Shearjah, an Israelite; Sheariah. - 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: H2605
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָנָן
Transliteration: Chânân
Pronunciation: khaw-nawn'
Description: from חָנַן; favor; Chanan, the name of seven Israelites; Canan.