1 Chronicles 9:38
New International Version
Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They too lived near their relatives in Jerusalem.

New Living Translation
Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. All these families lived near each other in Jerusalem.

English Standard Version
and Mikloth was the father of Shimeam; and these also lived opposite their kinsmen in Jerusalem, with their kinsmen.

Berean Standard Bible
Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem.

King James Bible
And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusalem, over against their brethren.

New King James Version
And Mikloth begot Shimeam. They also dwelt alongside their relatives in Jerusalem, with their brethren.

New American Standard Bible
Mikloth fathered Shimeam. And they also lived with their relatives in Jerusalem opposite their other relatives.

NASB 1995
Mikloth became the father of Shimeam. And they also lived with their relatives in Jerusalem opposite their other relatives.

NASB 1977
And Mikloth became the father of Shimeam. And they also lived with their relatives in Jerusalem opposite their other relatives.

Legacy Standard Bible
Mikloth became the father of Shimeam. And they also lived with their relatives in Jerusalem opposite their other relatives.

Amplified Bible
Mikloth became the father of Shimeam. They also lived with their relatives in Jerusalem, opposite their other relatives.

Christian Standard Bible
Mikloth fathered Shimeam. These also lived opposite their relatives in Jerusalem with their other relatives.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Mikloth fathered Shimeam. These also lived opposite their relatives in Jerusalem with their other relatives.

American Standard Version
And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against their brethren.

Contemporary English Version
the father of Shimeam. Some of them went to live in Jerusalem near their relatives.

English Revised Version
And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against their brethren.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They lived next to their relatives in Jerusalem.

Good News Translation
the father of Shimeah. Their descendants lived in Jerusalem near other families of their clan.

International Standard Version
Mikloth fathered Shimeam. They lived across town from their relatives in Jerusalem.

Majority Standard Bible
Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem.

NET Bible
Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They also lived near their relatives in Jerusalem.

New Heart English Bible
Mikloth became the father of Shimeah. They also lived with their brothers in Jerusalem, over against their brothers.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusalem, over against their brethren.

World English Bible
Mikloth became the father of Shimeam. They also lived with their relatives in Jerusalem, near their relatives.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Mikloth begot Shimeam, and they have also dwelt opposite their brothers—with their brothers in Jerusalem.

Young's Literal Translation
And Mikloth begat Shimeam, and they also, over-against their brethren, have dwelt in Jerusalem with their brethren.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And also they dwelt over against their brethren in Jerusalem, with their brethren.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Macelloth beget Samaan: these dwelt over against their brethren in Jerusalem, with their brethren.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then Mikloth conceived Shimeam. These lived opposite their brothers in Jerusalem, with their brothers.

New American Bible
Mikloth became the father of Shimeam. These, too, with their relatives, dwelt opposite their relatives in Jerusalem.

New Revised Standard Version
and Mikloth became the father of Shimeam; and these also lived opposite their kindred in Jerusalem, with their kindred.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Mikloth begat Shimaez. And they also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, opposite their brethren.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Maqluth begot Shamets; they also were dwelling next to their brothers, with their brothers in Jerusalem.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Mikloth begot Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against their brethren.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Makeloth begot Samaa: and these dwelt in the midst of their brethren in Jerusalem, even in the midst of their brethren.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Saul
37Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth. 38Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem. 39Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal.…

Cross References
1 Samuel 14:49-51
Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter). / His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner. / Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel.

1 Samuel 31:2
The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.

2 Samuel 2:8-10
Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel. / Saul’s son Ish-bosheth was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned for two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David.

2 Samuel 3:1
Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.

2 Samuel 4:4
And Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the report about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she was hurrying to escape, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth.

2 Samuel 9:1
Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?”

2 Samuel 21:7
Now the king spared Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the oath before the LORD between David and Jonathan son of Saul.

1 Kings 2:8-9
Keep an eye on Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim who is with you. He called down bitter curses against me on the day I went to Mahanaim, but when he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD: ‘I will never put you to the sword.’ / Now therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You know what you ought to do to him to bring his gray head down to Sheol in blood.”

1 Kings 2:36-46
Then the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Build a house for yourself in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else. / On the day you go out and cross the Kidron Valley, know for sure that you will die; your blood will be on your own head.” / “The sentence is fair,” Shimei replied. “Your servant will do as my lord the king has spoken.” And Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time. ...

1 Chronicles 8:33-34
Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. / The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.

1 Chronicles 10:2
The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.

1 Chronicles 11:12-14
Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. / He was with David at Pas-dammim when the Philistines gathered there for battle. At a place with a field full of barley, the troops fled from the Philistines. / But Eleazar and David stationed themselves in the middle of the field and defended it. They struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory.

1 Chronicles 12:1-2
Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):

1 Chronicles 13:3
Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.”

1 Chronicles 15:29
As the ark of the covenant of the LORD was entering the City of David, Saul’s daughter Michal looked down from a window and saw King David dancing and celebrating, and she despised him in her heart.


Treasury of Scripture

And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelled with their brothers at Jerusalem, over against their brothers.

1 Chronicles 8:32
And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And these also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against them.

Shimeah

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1. The original of Israel and Judah's genealogies
2. The Israelites
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14. and the Levites, with Nethinims, who dwelt in Jerusalem
27. The charge of certain Levites
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Mikloth
The name "Mikloth" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "staves" or "rods." In the context of biblical genealogies, names often carry significant meanings or reflect the character or destiny of the individual. Mikloth, as a figure in the genealogical records, represents the continuity and stability of the family line. His name suggests strength and support, akin to a staff that provides stability. This reflects the importance of lineage and heritage in the Israelite community, where family ties were crucial for maintaining cultural and religious identity.

was the father of
This phrase emphasizes the patriarchal nature of ancient Israelite society, where lineage and inheritance were traced through the male line. The role of a father was not only to provide for the family but also to pass down spiritual and cultural values. In the biblical context, being a father also implied a responsibility to teach and uphold the covenantal relationship with God. This highlights the importance of generational faithfulness and the transmission of God's promises through family lines.

Shimeam
The name "Shimeam" is less commonly referenced in the Bible, and its exact meaning is not definitively known. However, it is likely derived from the Hebrew root "shama," meaning "to hear" or "to listen." This suggests a person who is attentive or obedient, possibly indicating a character trait valued in the biblical narrative. The mention of Shimeam in the genealogical record underscores the importance of each individual in God's unfolding plan, no matter how obscure they may seem in the larger biblical story.

They also lived
This phrase indicates the settled nature of the family, suggesting stability and continuity. In the historical context of post-exilic Jerusalem, where the Chronicles were likely compiled, the return and resettlement of families in their ancestral lands were significant. It represented the restoration of God's people and the fulfillment of His promises. Living in Jerusalem, the spiritual and political center of Israel, also signifies a return to the heart of worship and covenantal life.

alongside their relatives
The mention of living "alongside their relatives" highlights the communal aspect of Israelite society. Family and tribal connections were vital for social structure, support, and identity. This phrase reflects the biblical theme of community and the importance of living in harmony with one's kin. It also points to the collective nature of God's covenant with Israel, where blessings and responsibilities were shared among the people.

in Jerusalem
Jerusalem holds profound significance in the biblical narrative as the city chosen by God for His dwelling place, the location of the Temple, and the center of Jewish worship. Living in Jerusalem meant being at the heart of religious life and participating in the communal worship of Yahweh. For the post-exilic community, returning to Jerusalem symbolized the restoration of their relationship with God and the reestablishment of their national identity. This phrase serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in bringing His people back to their promised land and His enduring presence among them.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Mikloth
וּמִקְל֖וֹת (ū·miq·lō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4732: Mikloth -- a Benjamite, also an officer of David

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

Shimeam.
שִׁמְאָ֑ם (šim·’ām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8043: Shimeam -- a Benjamite

These
הֵ֗ם (hêm)
Pronoun - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1992: They

also
וְאַף־ (wə·’ap̄-)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 637: Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though

lived
יָשְׁב֥וּ (yā·šə·ḇū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

alongside
נֶ֧גֶד (ne·ḡeḏ)
Preposition
Strong's 5048: A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before

their relatives
אֲחֵיהֶ֛ם (’ă·ḥê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 251: A brother, )

in Jerusalem.
בִירֽוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (ḇî·rū·šā·lim)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel


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