1 Chronicles 2:43
New International Version
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem and Shema.

New Living Translation
The sons of Hebron were Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

English Standard Version
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem and Shema.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

King James Bible
And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

New King James Version
The sons of Hebron were Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Hebron were Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

NASB 1995
The sons of Hebron were Korah and Tappuah and Rekem and Shema.

NASB 1977
And the sons of Hebron were Korah and Tappuah and Rekem and Shema.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Hebron were Korah and Tappuah and Rekem and Shema.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

Christian Standard Bible
Hebron’s sons: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hebron’s sons: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

American Standard Version
And the sons of Hebron: Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

Contemporary English Version
and Hebron's four sons, Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

English Revised Version
And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Hebron's sons were Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

Good News Translation
Hebron had four sons: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

International Standard Version
Hebron's descendants were Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

NET Bible
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Hebron: Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

World English Bible
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And sons of Hebron: Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

Young's Literal Translation
And sons of Hebron: Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Hebron: Korah and Tappuah, and Rekem and Shema,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the sons of Hebron, Core, and Thaphua, and Recem, and Samma.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now the sons of Hebron were Korah, and Tapuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

New American Bible
The sons of Hebron were Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam; and Jorkoam begat Samai.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Qurakh and Tappukh and Raqem and Shema.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the sons of Hebron: Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Chebron; Core, and Thapphus, and Recom, and Samaa.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sons of Israel
42The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel: Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph, and Mareshah his second son, who was the father of Hebron. 43The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema. 44Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai.…

Cross References
Joshua 15:13-19
According to the LORD’s command to him, Joshua gave Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the sons of Judah—Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.) / And Caleb drove out from there the three sons of Anak—the descendants of Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak. / From there he marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher). ...

Judges 1:11-15
From there they marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher). / And Caleb said, “To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.” / So Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage. ...

Ruth 4:18-22
Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron, / Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, / Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, ...

1 Samuel 16:1-13
Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” / “How can I go?” Samuel asked. “Saul will hear of it and kill me!” The LORD answered, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.’ / Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for Me the one I indicate.” ...

2 Samuel 2:4
Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”

2 Samuel 5:1-5
Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. ...

2 Samuel 7:12-16
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ...

1 Kings 2:11
The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

1 Kings 11:36
I will give one tribe to his son, so that My servant David will always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to put My Name.

1 Kings 12:19-20
So to this day Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David. / When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David.

2 Kings 8:19
Yet for the sake of His servant David, the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah, since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever.

2 Kings 19:34
I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”

2 Kings 20:6
I will add fifteen years to your life. And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for My sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

Matthew 22:41-46
While the Pharisees were assembled, Jesus questioned them: / “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: ...


Treasury of Scripture

And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema.

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1 Chronicles 2
1. The sons of Israel.
3. The posterity of Judah by Tamar.
13. The children of Jesse.
18. The posterity of Caleb the son of Hezron.
21. Hezron's posterity by the daughter of Machir.
25. Jerahmeel's posterity.
34. Sheshan's posterity.
42. Another branch of Caleb's posterity.
50. The posterity of Caleb the son of Hur.














The sons of Hebron
The mention of "Hebron" here is significant as it refers to a person, not the well-known city. Hebron, the individual, is a descendant of Caleb, a prominent figure in the tribe of Judah. The name "Hebron" in Hebrew (חֶבְרוֹן) can mean "association" or "alliance," which may reflect the unity and strength within the family lineage. This lineage is crucial in understanding the tribal and familial structures that played a significant role in the history of Israel. The sons of Hebron are part of the genealogical record that underscores the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham regarding his descendants.

Korah
The name "Korah" (קֹרַח) is notable in biblical history, though it is a common name and not necessarily linked to the infamous Korah who led a rebellion against Moses. In this context, Korah is a descendant of Hebron, and his mention here serves to establish the genealogical continuity and the importance of each family member in the broader narrative of Israel's history. The name itself means "baldness" or "ice," which might not have significant theological implications but serves as a marker of identity within the tribe.

Tappuah
The name "Tappuah" (תַּפּוּחַ) means "apple" or "fruit" in Hebrew. This name might symbolize fruitfulness or prosperity, reflecting the blessings and abundance that God promised to the descendants of Abraham. Tappuah's inclusion in the genealogy highlights the diversity and richness of the family lines within the tribe of Judah, each contributing to the fulfillment of God's covenant promises.

Rekem
"Rekem" (רֶקֶם) is a name that appears in various contexts in the Bible, often associated with craftsmanship or embroidery. The root of the name suggests intricacy and skill, which could metaphorically represent the careful and deliberate unfolding of God's plan through the generations. Rekem's place in the genealogy serves as a reminder of the unique contributions of each family member to the history and legacy of Israel.

Shema
The name "Shema" (שֶׁמַע) means "hear" or "listen" in Hebrew, a term that resonates deeply within the biblical narrative. It echoes the Shema prayer, a central declaration of faith in Judaism: "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one" (Deuteronomy 6:4). This name underscores the importance of obedience and attentiveness to God's word, a theme that runs throughout the Scriptures. Shema's inclusion in the genealogy serves as a spiritual reminder of the call to listen to and follow God's commandments.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
וּבְנֵ֖י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Hebron:
חֶבְר֑וֹן (ḥeḇ·rō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2275: Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah

Korah,
קֹ֥רַח (qō·raḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7141: Korah -- an Edomite name, also an Israelite name

Tappuah,
וְתַפֻּ֖חַ (wə·ṯap·pu·aḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8599: Tappuah -- A city in Judah, also a city on the border between Ephraim and Manasseh

Rekem,
וְרֶ֥קֶם (wə·re·qem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7552: Rekem -- 'having many colors', a Midianite king, also two Israelites, also a city in Benjamin

and Shema.
וָשָֽׁמַע׃ (wā·šā·ma‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8087: Shema -- a sound


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