1 Chronicles 5:5
New International Version
Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,

New Living Translation
Micah, Reaiah, Baal,

English Standard Version
Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,

Berean Standard Bible
Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,

King James Bible
Micah his son, Reaia his son, Baal his son,

New King James Version
Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,

New American Standard Bible
Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,

NASB 1995
Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,

NASB 1977
Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,

Legacy Standard Bible
Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,

Amplified Bible
Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,

Christian Standard Bible
his son Micah, his son Reaiah, his son Baal,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
his son Micah, his son Reaiah, his son Baal,

American Standard Version
Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,

English Revised Version
Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Shimei's son was Micah. Micah's son was Reaiah. Reaiah's son was Baal.

International Standard Version
his son Micah, his son Reaiah, his son Baal,

Majority Standard Bible
Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,

NET Bible
his son Micah, his son Reaiah, his son Baal,

New Heart English Bible
Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,

Webster's Bible Translation
Micah his son, Reaia his son, Baal his son,

World English Bible
Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Ba‘al his son,

Young's Literal Translation
Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,

Smith's Literal Translation
Micah his son) Reaiah his son, Baal his son,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Micha his son, Reia his son, Baal his son,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,

New American Bible
whose son was Micah, whose son was Reaiah, whose son was Baal,

New Revised Standard Version
Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Micah his son, Uriah his son, Balah his son,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Mikah his son, Uriah his son, Bela his son
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
His son was Micha, his son Recha, his son Joel,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Reuben
4The descendants of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son, 5Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son, 6and Beerah his son, whom Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria carried into exile. Beerah was a leader of the Reubenites.…

Cross References
Genesis 46:16
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.

Numbers 26:15-18
These were the descendants of Gad by their clans: The Zephonite clan from Zephon, the Haggite clan from Haggi, the Shunite clan from Shuni, / the Oznite clan from Ozni, the Erite clan from Eri, / the Arodite clan from Arod, and the Arelite clan from Areli. ...

Deuteronomy 33:6
Let Reuben live and not die, nor his men be few.”

Joshua 13:15-23
This is what Moses had given to the clans of the tribe of Reuben: / The territory from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the middle of the valley, to the whole plateau beyond Medeba, / to Heshbon and all its cities on the plateau, including Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon, ...

Judges 5:15-16
The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision. / Why did you sit among the sheepfolds to hear the whistling for the flocks? In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision.

2 Kings 10:32-33
In those days the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory / from the Jordan eastward through all the land of Gilead (the region of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh), and from Aroer by the Arnon Valley through Gilead to Bashan.

1 Chronicles 12:37
And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war.

1 Chronicles 27:16
These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah;

2 Chronicles 30:11
Nevertheless, some from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem.

Ezekiel 48:1
“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side.

Hosea 5:1-2
“Hear this, O priests! Take heed, O house of Israel! Give ear, O royal house! For this judgment is against you because you have been a snare at Mizpah, a net spread out on Tabor. / The rebels are deep in slaughter; but I will chastise them all.

Matthew 19:28
Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Luke 22:30
so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Acts 26:7
the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.

Romans 11:1
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.


Treasury of Scripture

Micah his son, Reaia his son, Baal his son,

Micah.

Micah 1:1
The word of the LORD that came to Micah the Morasthite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.

Reaia.

1 Chronicles 4:2
And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat Ahumai, and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites.

Reaiah.

1 Chronicles 5:5
Micah his son, Reaia his son, Baal his son,

Ezra 2:47
The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,

Nehemiah 7:50
The children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,

(1) Son of Shobal, son of Judah,

1 Chronicles 4:2
And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat Ahumai, and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites.

1 Chronicles 2:52
And Shobal the father of Kirjathjearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Manahethites.

(2) A descendant of Reuben,

1 Chronicles 5:5
Micah his son, Reaia his son, Baal his son,

Ezra 2:47
The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,

Nehemiah 7:50
The children of Reaiah, the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda,

1 Chronicles 5:5
Micah his son, Reaia his son, Baal his son,

1 Chronicles 8:30
And his firstborn son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Nadab,

1 Chronicles 9:36
And his firstborn son Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,

(3) A city of Simeon.

1 Chronicles 4:33
And all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto Baal. These were their habitations, and their genealogy.

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1 Chronicles 5
1. Judah and Joseph preferred before Reuben, who forfeited his birthright.
3. Ruben's descendants; some of whom vanquish the Hagarites.
11. The chief men of Gad, and their habitations.
18. Ruben, Gad, and half of Manasseh, obtain a victory over the Hagarites.
23. The habitations and chief men of that half of Manasseh.
25. The captivity of the two tribes and half, for their sins.














Micah his son
Micah, in this context, is a descendant of Reuben, the firstborn of Jacob. The name Micah means "Who is like Yahweh?" and is a common name in the Old Testament, also associated with the prophet Micah. This lineage highlights the continuation of the Reubenite line despite Reuben losing his birthright due to his transgression (Genesis 49:3-4). The mention of Micah here serves to trace the genealogy and maintain the historical record of the tribes of Israel.

Reaiah his son
Reaiah, also known as Reaia, is a less prominent figure in the biblical narrative. His name means "Yahweh has seen." The inclusion of Reaiah in this genealogy underscores the importance of family lineage in Israelite culture, where ancestry was crucial for tribal identity and inheritance rights. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's faithfulness to His covenant people through generations.

Baal his son
Baal, in this context, is a personal name and not to be confused with the Canaanite deity Baal, which was often a source of idolatry and conflict for Israel. The use of the name Baal here may indicate a period before the name became associated with pagan worship. This highlights the cultural shifts and the evolving understanding of names and their associations over time. The genealogy serves as a reminder of the complex history of Israel and the need for faithfulness to God amidst surrounding influences.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Micah
A descendant in the genealogy of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel. His name means "Who is like God?" in Hebrew, reflecting a common theme of reverence and acknowledgment of God's uniqueness.

2. Reaiah
The son of Micah, continuing the lineage of the tribe of Reuben. His name means "Yahweh has seen," indicating a recognition of God's omniscience and presence.

3. Baal
The son of Reaiah, not to be confused with the Canaanite deity. In this context, Baal is a personal name within the genealogy of Reuben. The name Baal can mean "lord" or "master" in Hebrew, which was a common name element in ancient times.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture
Genealogies in the Bible serve to connect God's people to His promises and covenants. They remind us of God's faithfulness through generations.

Names Reflecting Faith and Identity
The names in this genealogy reflect attributes of God and the faith of the people. Consider how our names and identities can reflect our relationship with God.

Understanding Our Spiritual Heritage
Just as the Israelites valued their genealogical records, Christians are encouraged to understand their spiritual heritage in Christ, which shapes their identity and purpose.

The Consequences of Actions on Future Generations
Reuben's actions had lasting effects on his descendants. This serves as a reminder of the impact our choices can have on future generations.

God's Sovereignty in History
Despite human failings, God's sovereign plan unfolds through history. Trust in His overarching plan for your life and the world.(5) Baal.--Compare the names of Saul's posterity Eshbaal and Meribbaal; and David's son Beeliada (Heb., Baalyada).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Micah
מִיכָ֥ה (mî·ḵāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4318: Micah -- the name of several Israelites

his son,
בְנ֛וֹ (ḇə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Reaiah
רְאָיָ֥ה (rə·’ā·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7211: Reaiah -- 'Yah has seen', three Israelites

his son,
בְנ֖וֹ (ḇə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Baal
בַּ֥עַל (ba·‘al)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1168: Baal -- a heathen god

his son,
בְּנֽוֹ׃ (bə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son


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