King James Version:
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And the sons of Benjamin [were] Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The sons of Binyamin: Bela, Bekher, Ashbel, Gera, Na'aman, Echi, Rosh, Mupim, Hupim and Ard.
Berean Standard Bible:
The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.
American Standard Version:
And the sons of Benjamin: Bela, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the sons{H1121} of Benjamin{H1144} were Belah{H1106}, and Becher{H1071}, and Ashbel{H788}, Gera{H1617}, and Naaman{H5283}, Ehi{H278}, and Rosh{H7220}, Muppim{H4649}, and Huppim{H2650}, and Ard{H714}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Chronicles 7:6
- [The sons] of Benjamin; Bela, and Becher, and Jediael, three.
1 Chronicles 7:12
- Shuppim also, and Huppim, the children of Ir, [and] Hushim, the sons of Aher.
Genesis 49:27
- Benjamin shall ravin [as] a wolf: in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil.
Numbers 1:36
- Of the children of Benjamin, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;
Numbers 1:37
- Those that were numbered of them, [even] of the tribe of Benjamin, [were] thirty and five thousand and four hundred.
1 Chronicles 8:1
- ¶ Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third,
1 Chronicles 8:7
- And Naaman, and Ahiah, and Gera, he removed them, and begat Uzza, and Ahihud.
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Commentary for Genesis 46:21
Genesis 46:21 is a part of the narrative where Jacob (Israel) is preparing to move his entire family to Egypt due to a severe famine. This verse specifically lists the sons of Benjamin, Jacob's youngest son, who was born to Rachel before her death in childbirth. The historical context of this verse is the patriarchal period, where the family dynamics and lineage were of great importance, as they laid the foundation for the twelve tribes of Israel.
Themes present in this verse include:
1. **Family and Lineage**: The detailed account of Benjamin's sons emphasizes the significance of genealogy in ancient Israelite society. Lineage determined one's place in the community and their inheritance rights.
2. **Promise and Blessing**: By listing Benjamin's sons, the narrative continues the theme of fulfilling God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob that their descendants would be numerous.
3. **Migration and Providence**: The broader context of Jacob's family moving to Egypt under Joseph's protection illustrates God's providence in guiding and preserving His people through difficult times.
4. **Identity and Unity**: Although the twelve sons of Jacob would eventually become the twelve tribes of Israel, this verse highlights the distinct identity of each tribe while also reminding the readers of their unity as a people.
5. **Historical Foundation**: The listing of these names provides a historical foundation for the tribal structure of Israel, which would become politically and religiously significant in the future nation of Israel.
This verse serves to connect the personal family story of Jacob with the broader national history of Israel, setting the stage for the events that will unfold in Egypt, leading to the Israelites' eventual enslavement and exodus under Moses.
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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: H1144
There are 156 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בִּנְיָמִין
Transliteration: Binyâmîyn
Pronunciation: bin-yaw-mene'
Description: from בֵּן and יָמִין; son of (the) right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; Benjamin. - Strong's Number: H1106
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֶּלַע
Transliteration: Belaʻ
Pronunciation: beh'-lah
Description: the same as בֶּלַע; Bela, the name of a place, also of an Edomite and of two Israelites; Bela. - Strong's Number: H1071
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֶכֶר
Transliteration: Beker
Pronunciation: beh'-ker
Description: the same as בֶּכֶר; Beker, the name of two Israelites; Becher. - Strong's Number: H788
There are 58 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַשְׁבֵּל
Transliteration: ʼAshbêl
Pronunciation: ash-bale'
Description: probably from the same as שֹׁבֶל; flowing; Ashbel, an Israelite; Ashbel. - Strong's Number: H1617
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גֵּרָא
Transliteration: Gêrâʼ
Pronunciation: gay-raw'
Description: perhaps from גֵּרָה; a grain; Gera, the name of six Israelites; Gera. - Strong's Number: H5283
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נַעֲמָן
Transliteration: Naʻămân
Pronunciation: nah-am-awn'
Description: the same as נַעֲמָן; Naaman, the name of an Israelite and of a Damascene; Naaman. - Strong's Number: H278
There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵחִי
Transliteration: ʼÊchîy
Pronunciation: ay-khee'
Description: probably the same as אֲחִי; Echi, an Israelite; Ehi. - Strong's Number: H7220
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹאשׁ
Transliteration: Rôʼsh
Pronunciation: roshe
Description: probably the same as רֹאשׁ; Rosh, the name of an Israelite and of a foreign nation; Rosh. - Strong's Number: H4649
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֻפִּים
Transliteration: Muppîym
Pronunciation: moop-peem'
Description: a plural apparently from נוּף; wavings; Muppim, an Israelite; Muppim. Compare שֻׁפִּים. - Strong's Number: H2650
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֻפִּים
Transliteration: Chuppîym
Pronunciation: khoop-peem'
Description: plural of חֻפָּה (compare חוּפָם); Chuppim, an Israelite; Huppim. - Strong's Number: H714
There are 98 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַרְדְּ
Transliteration: ʼArd
Pronunciation: ard
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to wander; fugitive; Ard, the name of two Israelites; Ard.