1 Chronicles 5:7
New International Version
Their relatives by clans, listed according to their genealogical records: Jeiel the chief, Zechariah,

New Living Translation
Beerah’s relatives are listed in their genealogical records by their clans: Jeiel (the leader), Zechariah,

English Standard Version
And his kinsmen by their clans, when the genealogy of their generations was recorded: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,

Berean Standard Bible
His relatives by their clans are recorded in their genealogy: Jeiel the chief, Zechariah,

King James Bible
And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,

New King James Version
And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was registered: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,

New American Standard Bible
His relatives by their families, in the genealogy of their generations, were Jeiel the chief, then Zechariah

NASB 1995
His kinsmen by their families, in the genealogy of their generations, were Jeiel the chief, then Zechariah

NASB 1977
And his kinsmen by their families, in the genealogy of their generations, were Jeiel the chief, then Zechariah

Legacy Standard Bible
His relatives by their families, in the genealogy of their generations, were Jeiel the chief, then Zechariah,

Amplified Bible
And his brothers (relatives) by their families, in the genealogy of their generations, were the chief Jeiel, and Zechariah,

Christian Standard Bible
His relatives by their families as they are recorded in their family records: Jeiel the chief, Zechariah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
His relatives by their families as they are recorded in their genealogy: Jeiel the chief, Zechariah,

American Standard Version
And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,

English Revised Version
And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned; the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Beerah's brothers according to their families, when they were enrolled in the genealogical records according to their ancestry, were as follows: The first was Jeiel, then Zechariah

Good News Translation
The family records list the following clan leaders in the tribe of Reuben: Jeiel, Zechariah,

International Standard Version
His relatives, listed by families when the genealogy was enrolled according to their generations, included the chief, Jeiel, Zechariah,

Majority Standard Bible
His relatives by their clans are recorded in their genealogy: Jeiel the chief, Zechariah,

NET Bible
His brothers by their clans, as listed in their genealogical records: The leader Jeiel, Zechariah,

New Heart English Bible
His brothers by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,

Webster's Bible Translation
And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,

World English Bible
His brothers by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was listed: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And his brothers, by their families, in the genealogy of their generations, [are] heads: Jeiel, and Zechariah,

Young's Literal Translation
And his brethren, by their families, in the genealogy of their generations, are heads: Jeiel, and Zechariah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And his brethren according to their families, (in the enrolling to their generations) the chief Jeiel and Zechariah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And his brethren, and all his kindred, when they were numbered by their families, had for princes Jehiel, and Zacharias.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now his brothers and all his kindred, when they were being numbered according to their families, had as leaders Jeiel and Zechariah.

New American Bible
His brothers who belonged to his clans, when they were listed in the family records according to their descendants, were: Jeiel, the chief, and Zechariah,

New Revised Standard Version
And his kindred by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned: Azrael, their chief, and Zechariah, second in rank,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And his brothers with their families, and when they were written by genealogy in their lineage, their Chief Azrayl, the second, Zechariah
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned: the chief Jeiel, and Zechariah,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And his brethren in his family, in their distribution according to their generations; the chief, Joel, and Zacharia.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Reuben
6and Beerah his son, whom Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria carried into exile. Beerah was a leader of the Reubenites. 7His relatives by their clans are recorded in their genealogy: Jeiel the chief, Zechariah, 8and Bela son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel. They settled in Aroer and as far as Nebo and Baal-meon.…

Cross References
Genesis 46:16-18
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. / The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. / These are the sons of Jacob born to Zilpah—whom Laban gave to his daughter Leah—sixteen in all.

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 15:29
In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.

1 Chronicles 2:1-2
These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

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 30:1
Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel.

Isaiah 9:1
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:

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.

Matthew 4:15
“Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—

Luke 2:36
There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,

John 4:4-5
Now He had to pass through Samaria. / So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.


Treasury of Scripture

And his brothers by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,

when the genealogy.

1 Chronicles 5:17
All these were reckoned by genealogies in the days of Jotham king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam king of Israel.

Jeiel.

1 Chronicles 5:7
And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,

1 Chronicles 9:35
And in Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, Jehiel, whose wife's name was Maachah:

1 Chronicles 11:44
Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite,

Also

1 Chronicles 9:35
And in Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, Jehiel, whose wife's name was Maachah:

1 Chronicles 11:44
Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite,

2 Chronicles 26:11
Moreover Uzziah had an host of fighting men, that went out to war by bands, according to the number of their account by the hand of Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the ruler, under the hand of Hananiah, one of the king's captains.

(1) A Reubenite,

1 Chronicles 5:7
And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,

1 Chronicles 15:18
And with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, the porters.

(3) Two of the singers.

1 Chronicles 15:20
And Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries on Alamoth;

1 Chronicles 15:21
And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps on the Sheminith to excel.

1 Chronicles 9:35
And in Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, Jehiel, whose wife's name was Maachah:

1 Chronicles 9:36,39
And his firstborn son Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab, …

1 Chronicles 11:44
Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite,

(6) A Levite musician,

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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.














His relatives by their families
This phrase emphasizes the importance of family lineage and tribal affiliation in ancient Israel. The Hebrew word for "relatives" (אֲחֵיהֶם, 'aḥêhem) underscores the close kinship ties that were central to the social and religious life of the Israelites. The concept of family extended beyond the nuclear unit to include extended family and clan, reflecting the communal nature of Israelite society. This genealogical record serves to affirm the identity and heritage of the tribe of Reuben, ensuring that each family’s place within the larger community is recognized and preserved.

as they are listed in their genealogy
Genealogies were crucial in ancient Israel for establishing identity, inheritance rights, and tribal affiliation. The Hebrew term for "genealogy" (יְחָשָׂם, yəḥāsām) indicates a written record, suggesting the meticulous care taken to preserve these family histories. This practice was not only a matter of historical record but also a spiritual exercise, as it connected the people to God’s covenant promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The genealogical records served as a reminder of God’s faithfulness and the continuity of His people through generations.

Jeiel the chief
Jeiel is identified as the "chief" (רֹאשׁ, rosh), a term denoting leadership and authority within the family or clan. This highlights the structured hierarchy within the tribes of Israel, where certain individuals were recognized for their leadership qualities and responsibilities. The role of a chief was not merely administrative but also spiritual, as they were often responsible for guiding their people in adherence to God’s laws and maintaining the covenant relationship with Him.

Zechariah
The name Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה, Zəḵaryāh) means "Yahweh remembers" or "the LORD has remembered." This name is a testament to the faithfulness of God in remembering His covenant with His people. Throughout the Bible, individuals named Zechariah are often associated with prophetic roles or significant spiritual contributions, underscoring the importance of remembering and proclaiming God’s promises. In this context, Zechariah’s inclusion in the genealogy serves as a reminder of God’s ongoing relationship with His people and His commitment to their future.

(7) Tilgath - pilneser.--The Assyrian monarch known as Tiglath Pileser II. See 2Kings 15:29, for his deportation of the people of the northern and trans-Jordanic districts of Israel, in the reign of Pekah. Some MSS., with LXX. and Syriac, read Tiglath, which is more correct than Tilgath. Vat., LXX., ?????????????, Syr., Teglath-Palsar. The Assyrian name, of which these forms are transcripts, is Tu-kulti-pal-Esarra, "the servant of the son of Esarra." (The "Son of Esarra" is a title of the god Ninip.) Tilgath-Pilneser (Vulg., Thelgath-Phalnasar) is the invariable spelling of Chronicles.

He was prince of the Reubenites.--Beerah was tribal prince of Reuben, and not merely chief of a Reubenite clan, as some will have it. The Hebrew construction is parallel to that of Numbers 7:24; Numbers 7:30 seq., with which comp. Numbers 7:18.

(7) And his brethren by their families.--"And his fellow-tribesmen, each after his clan (Numbers 2:34), in the registration after their pedigrees, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah." Jeiel was the chief of the second Reubenite clan, as Beerah of the first. Zechariah and Bela were heads of the other chief houses. It appears that these four chieftains correspond to the four divisions of Reuben mentioned in 1Chronicles 5:3. Numbers 26:7 says expressly that "the Hanochite, the Palluite, the Hezronite, and the Carmite" were "the clans of the Reubenite." . . .

Verses 7, 8. - Of Jeiel, Zechariah, Bela, and Asaz nothing further is known. Shema and Joel may be those of ver. 4, as above. The expression, his brethren, i.e. the brethren of Beerah, must be read generally. The intimation, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned, is probably explained by the contents of ver. 17 (of which hereafter). Aroer (עֲרֹעֵר or עְרועֵר); a place east of the Jordan, overhanging the torrent of Arnon, which was a boundary between Moab and the Amorites, and afterwards between Moab and Reuben. There is little doubt that Burckhardt has identified the ruins of Aroer (see Numbers 32:38; Deuteronomy 2:24, 36; Deuteronomy 3:8, 12, 16; Joshua 12:1, 2; Joshua 13:9, 16; Judges 11:13, 26, where note transposition of letters in the Hebrews 1; 2 Kings 10:33). Moab seems to have regained it later (Jeremiah 48:1-47; see interesting arts. "Amen" and "Areer," Smith's' Bible Dictionary'). Nebo and Baal-meon are also mentioned together in Numbers 32:38; and Baal-meon with Moab in Ezekiel 25:9. This Nebo, the town, is distinct from Mount Nebo. It is remarkable that it is not mentioned, unless under one of the "changed" names (Numbers 32:38), in the list of the towns of Reuben (Joshua 13:15-23). Nebo was the name of a heathen deity, known among the Chaldeans (Isaiah 46:1), Babylonians, and Assyrians; and this constituted one reason, if not the reason, for changing its name when it had been affixed to the Moabite city.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
His relatives
וְאֶחָיו֙ (wə·’e·ḥāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 251: A brother, )

by their clans
לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֔יו (lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯāw)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

are recorded
בְּהִתְיַחֵ֖שׂ (bə·hiṯ·ya·ḥêś)
Preposition-b | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3187: To enroll oneself or be enrolled by genealogy

in their genealogy:
לְתֹלְדוֹתָ֑ם (lə·ṯō·lə·ḏō·w·ṯām)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 8435: Descent, family, history

Jeiel
יְעִיאֵ֖ל (yə·‘î·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3273: Jeiel

the chief,
הָרֹ֥אשׁ (hā·rōš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7218: The head

Zechariah,
וּזְכַרְיָֽהוּ׃ (ū·zə·ḵar·yā·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2148: Zachariah -- the name of a number of Israelites


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