1 Chronicles 7:32
New International Version
Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer and Hotham and of their sister Shua.

New Living Translation
The sons of Heber were Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham. They had a sister named Shua.

English Standard Version
Heber fathered Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and their sister Shua.

Berean Standard Bible
Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua.

King James Bible
And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.

New King James Version
And Heber begot Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and their sister Shua.

New American Standard Bible
Heber fathered Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and their sister Shua.

NASB 1995
Heber became the father of Japhlet, Shomer and Hotham, and Shua their sister.

NASB 1977
And Heber became the father of Japhlet, Shomer and Hotham, and Shua their sister.

Legacy Standard Bible
Heber became the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.

Amplified Bible
Heber became the father of Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and Shua their sister.

Christian Standard Bible
Heber fathered Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, with their sister Shua.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Heber fathered Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, with their sister Shua.

American Standard Version
And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.

Contemporary English Version
Heber was the father of three sons, Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and one daughter, Shua.

English Revised Version
And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and their sister Shua.

Good News Translation
Heber had three sons: Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham; and one daughter, Shua.

International Standard Version
Heber fathered Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and their sister Shua.

Majority Standard Bible
Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua.

NET Bible
Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and Shua their sister.

New Heart English Bible
Heber became the father of Japhlet, and Shemer, and Helem, and Shua their sister.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.

World English Bible
Heber became the father of Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and Shua their sister.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Heber begot Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and their sister Shua.

Young's Literal Translation
And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Heber beget Jephlat, and Somer, and Hotham, and Suaa their sister.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now Heber conceived Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and their sister Shua.

New American Bible
Heber became the father of Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and their sister Shua.

New Revised Standard Version
Heber became the father of Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and their sister Shua.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Hepher begat Phelet, Shomer, Hotham, and Shua their sister.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Khaphar begot Phelet and Shamir and Khatum and Shu their sister.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Heber begot Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Chaber begot Japhlet, and Samer, and Chothan, and Sola their sister.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sons of Asher
31The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith. 32Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua. 33The sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These were Japhlet’s sons.…

Cross References
Genesis 46:17
The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.

Numbers 26:44-47
These were the descendants of Asher by their clans: The Imnite clan from Imnah, the Ishvite clan from Ishvi, and the Beriite clan from Beriah. / And these were the descendants of Beriah: the Heberite clan from Heber and the Malchielite clan from Malchiel. / And the name of Asher’s daughter was Serah. ...

Joshua 19:24-31
The fifth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Asher: / Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, / Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath, ...

Judges 5:17
Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors.

1 Chronicles 7:30-31
The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. / The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.

1 Chronicles 7:33-40
The sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These were Japhlet’s sons. / The sons of Shemer: Ahi, Rohgah, Hubbah, and Aram. / The sons of his brother Helem: Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal. ...

1 Chronicles 6:62
The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.

1 Chronicles 12:32
From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.

1 Chronicles 27:19
over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;

2 Chronicles 30:18
A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone

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:

Matthew 4:13-15
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—

Mark 3:18
Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot,

Luke 6:15
Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot;

John 1:44-45
Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”


Treasury of Scripture

And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.

Shomer

1 Chronicles 7:34
And the sons of Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram.

Shamer

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1 Chronicles 7
1. The sons of Issachar;
6. of Benjamin;
13. of Naphtali;
14. of Manasseh;
15. and of Ephraim.
21. The calamity of Ephraim by the men of Gath.
23. His posterity by Beriah.
28. Their habitations.
30. The sons of Asher.














The sons of Japhlet
This phrase introduces us to the descendants of Japhlet, a lesser-known figure in the genealogies of the tribes of Israel. The name "Japhlet" is derived from the Hebrew root "פלט" (palat), meaning "to escape" or "to deliver." This could suggest a family history marked by deliverance or survival, possibly reflecting the broader narrative of Israel's deliverance by God throughout history. In the context of 1 Chronicles, genealogies serve to establish identity and continuity for the tribes of Israel, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His people.

Pasach
The name "Pasach" is intriguing, as it is derived from the Hebrew root "פסח" (pasach), meaning "to pass over" or "to spare." This root is famously associated with the Passover, a pivotal event in Israel's history where God spared the Israelites during the final plague in Egypt. The inclusion of this name in the genealogy may serve as a reminder of God's mercy and protection, themes that resonate throughout the biblical narrative.

Bimhal
The name "Bimhal" is less clear in its etymology, but it may be related to the Hebrew word "במהל" (bamahal), which could imply "in a high place" or "exalted." This could suggest a status of honor or distinction within the family or tribe. In the broader biblical context, names often carry significant meaning, reflecting the character or destiny of individuals and their families.

Ashvath
The name "Ashvath" is also somewhat obscure, but it may be connected to the Hebrew root "שוה" (shavah), meaning "to be equal" or "to resemble." This could imply a sense of balance or harmony within the family. In the scriptural context, names often convey deeper spiritual truths or aspirations, and Ashvath's name might suggest a desire for equality or unity among the descendants of Japhlet.

These were the sons of Japhlet
This concluding phrase reaffirms the familial lineage, emphasizing the importance of heritage and identity in the biblical narrative. In the context of 1 Chronicles, genealogies are not merely historical records but are theological affirmations of God's ongoing relationship with His people. They remind the reader of the continuity of God's promises and the unfolding of His divine plan through successive generations.

(32-34) The race of Heber (spelt differently from Heber, Abraham's ancestor). Nothing is known of any of these families. The name Japhleti (the Japhletite) occurs as a clan (Joshua 16:3), but far away from the bounds of Asher.

Verse 32. - Japhlet. This son of Heber, not otherwise known, cannot be identified with the "Japhletite' of Joshua 16:3 (himself an enigma), on the south boundary of Ephraim, between the nether Beth-heron and Ataroth. Shomer; i.q. Shamer of ver. 34.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Heber
וְחֶ֙בֶר֙ (wə·ḥe·ḇer)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2268: Heber -- a Kenite, also several Israelites

was the father of
הוֹלִ֣יד (hō·w·lîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Japhlet,
יַפְלֵ֔ט (yap̄·lêṭ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3310: Japhlet -- an Asherite

Shomer,
שׁוֹמֵ֖ר (šō·w·mêr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7763: Shomer -- two Israelites

and Hotham,
חוֹתָ֑ם (ḥō·w·ṯām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2369: Hotham -- two Israelites

and
וְאֵ֖ת (wə·’êṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

of their sister
אֲחוֹתָֽם׃ (’ă·ḥō·w·ṯām)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 269: Sister -- a sister

Shua.
שׁוּעָ֥א (šū·‘ā)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7774: Shuah -- 'wealth', an Asherite woman


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