1 Chronicles 4:36
Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah,
Elioenai,

Elioenai, whose name means “My eyes are toward God” or “God is my eyes,” was one of the Simeonite leaders whose families had grown in number.

1Ch 3:23 The sons of Neariah: Elioenai, Hizkiah…
1Ch 26:3 Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and…
Ezr 8:4 from the descendants of Pahath-Moab, Eliehoenai…

Jaakobah,

Jaakobah, whose name is uncertain but may be related to Jacob, meaning “supplanter” or “holder of the heel,” was one of the recognized Simeonite clan leaders who sought pastureland for their flocks.

Gen 25:26 After this, his brother came out grasping Esau’s heel;…
Gen 27:36 So Esau declared, “Is he not rightly named Jacob?…
Gen 32:28 Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob,…

Jeshohaiah,

Jeshohaiah, whose name means “Yahweh humbles” or “Yahweh is salvation,” was among the named leaders who represented clans that had grown greatly in number.

1Ch 25:3 From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah…
Ezr 8:7 from the descendants of Elam, Jeshaiah son of Athaliah…

Asaiah,

Asaiah, whose name means “Yahweh has made” or “Yahweh has wrought,” was among the leaders who directed the tribe’s settlement.

1Ch 9:5 From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons.
2Ch 34:20 and commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan…
2Ki 22:12 and commanded Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan…

Adiel,

Adiel, meaning “God is my witness” or “ornament of God,” was among the leaders who guided their families during a time of migration and growth.

1Ch 27:25 Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses…
1Ch 9:12 Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur,…

Jesimiel,

Jesimiel, whose name means “God sets” or “God establishes,” was one of the Simeonite family leaders named in 1 Chronicles 4:36. His inclusion preserves his place in Simeon’s history.

Num 26:12 These were the descendants of Simeon by their clans:…
Num 1:23 those registered to the tribe of Simeon numbered 59,300.
Gen 46:10 The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar…

Benaiah,

Benaiah, whose name means “Yahweh builds” or “Yahweh has built,” was among the Simeonite family leaders who led their people to fertile pastureland, where they settled securely.

1Ch 11:22 And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor…
2Sa 23:20 And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor…
1Ch 27:5 The third army commander, as chief for the third month…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Elioenai
A descendant of Simeon, whose name means "My eyes are toward God." This reflects a posture of reliance and trust in God.

2. Jaakobah
Another descendant of Simeon, though little is known about him, his inclusion signifies the importance of family lineage in the chronicling of Israel's history.

3. Jeshohaiah
His name means "Yahweh humbles," indicating a possible character trait or life experience that aligns with humility before God.

4. Asaiah
Meaning "Yahweh has made," Asaiah's name suggests a recognition of God's creative power and sovereignty.

5. Adiel
This name means "God is my witness," which may imply a life lived with integrity and accountability before God.

6. Jesimiel
His name means "God sets," indicating divine appointment or purpose.

7. Benaiah
Meaning "Yahweh builds," Benaiah is a name that appears multiple times in the Bible, often associated with strength and leadership.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Names
In biblical times, names were often prophetic or descriptive of one's character or destiny. Reflect on the significance of your own name and how it might relate to your identity in Christ.

Lineage and Legacy
The chronicling of names in Scripture underscores the importance of family heritage and spiritual legacy. Consider how you are contributing to your family's spiritual heritage.

God's Sovereignty in Our Lives
Many of the names listed have meanings that reflect God's action or character. Trust in God's sovereignty and His active role in your life.

Humility Before God
The name Jeshohaiah reminds us of the importance of humility. Reflect on areas in your life where you need to submit to God's will.

Living with Integrity
Adiel's name, meaning "God is my witness," challenges us to live with integrity, knowing that God sees and knows all.
Bible Study Questions
1. How do the meanings of the names listed in 1 Chronicles 4:36 inspire you to think about your own identity in Christ?

2. In what ways can you contribute to your family's spiritual legacy, as seen in the chronicling of Simeon's descendants?

3. How does understanding God's sovereignty, as reflected in the names of these individuals, impact your trust in Him during uncertain times?

4. What areas of your life require greater humility before God, and how can you cultivate this humility?

5. How can you live with greater integrity, knowing that God is your witness, as suggested by the name Adiel? Consider connections to other scriptures that emphasize living righteously.
Connections to Other Scriptures
Genesis 49:5-7
The prophecy concerning Simeon and Levi provides context for the descendants of Simeon, including those listed in 1 Chronicles 4:36.

Exodus 6:25
Benaiah is a name that appears in various contexts, including the priestly lineage, highlighting the importance of names and their meanings in biblical accounts.

1 Chronicles 12:2
The mention of Benaiah in the context of David's mighty men connects to the theme of God raising leaders for His purposes.
Survey of the GenealogyJames Wolfendale.1 Chronicles 4:1-43
General Truths from Genealogical TablesW. Clarkson 1 Chronicles 4:11-43
The SimeonitesF. Whitfield 1 Chronicles 4:31-43
On the Genealogical TablesR. Glover 1 Chronicles 1-6
GenealogiesJ.R. Thomson 1 Chronicles 1-9
People
Adiel, Aharhel, Ahumai, Ahuzam, Allon, Amalek, Amalekites, Amaziah, Amnon, Anub, Asaiah, Asareel, Ashur, Asiel, Ben, Benaiah, Benhanan, Benzoheth, Bethrapha, Bethuel, Bilhah, Bithiah, Caleb, Carmi, Chelub, Coz, David, Elah, Elioenai, Epher, Ephratah, Ephrath, Er, Eshtemoa, Eshton, Ethnan, Ezer, Ezra, Garmite, Gedor, Haahashtari, Hakkoz, Ham, Hamites, Hamuel, Hanan, Harum, Hathath, Hazelelponi, Heber, Helah, Hepher, Hezekiah, Hezron, Hodiah, Hodijah, Hur, Idbash, Iru, Ishbah, Ishi, Ishma, Izhar, Jaakobah, Jabez, Jahath, Jalon, Jamin, Jamlech, Jarib, Jedaiah, Jehaleleel, Jehu, Jekuthiel, Jephunneh, Jered, Jeshohaiah, Jesimiel, Jether, Jezoar, Jezreel, Joab, Joash, Joel, Jokim, Joshah, Josibiah, Kenaz, Koz, Laadah, Lahad, Mehir, Meonothai, Mered, Meshobab, Meunim, Meunites, Mibsam, Miriam, Mishma, Naam, Naarah, Naham, Nahash, Neariah, Nemuel, Ophrah, Othniel, Paseah, Pelatiah, Penuel, Perez, Pharaoh, Pharez, Rapha, Reaiah, Rechah, Rephaiah, Rinnah, Saraph, Saul, Seir, Seraiah, Shallum, Shammai, Shaul, Shelah, Shemaiah, Shimei, Shimon, Shimri, Shiphi, Shobal, Shuah, Shual, Simeon, Simeonites, Tehinnah, Temeni, Tilon, Tiria, Uzziel, Zacchur, Zaccur, Zerah, Zereth, Ziphah, Ziza, Zobebah, Zohar, Zoheth, Zorathites, Zoreathites
Places
Ain, Ashan, Baal, Beersheba, Beth-biri, Beth-marcaboth, Bethuel, Bilhah, Cozeba, Etam, Ezem, Gederah, Gedor, Hazar-shual, Hazar-susim, Hormah, Jerusalem, Lehem, Moab, Moladah, Mount Seir, Netaim, Recah, Rimmon, Shaaraim, Tochen, Tolad, Ziklag
Topics
Adiel, Ad'i-el, Asaiah, Asai'ah, Benaiah, Benai'ah, Elioenai, Eli-o-e'nai, Jaakobah, Ja-ako'bah, Jeshoaiah, Jeshohaiah, Jeshohai'ah, Jesimiel, Jesim'iel
Dictionary of Bible Themes
1 Chronicles 4:24-43

     7266   tribes of Israel

Library
The Ark among the Flags
'And there went a man of the house of Levi, and took to wife a daughter of Levi. 2. And the woman conceived, and bare a son: and when she saw him that he was a goodly child, she hid him three months. 3. And when she could not longer hide him, she took for him an ark of bulrushes, and daubed it with slime and with pitch, and put the child therein; and she laid it in the flags by the river's brink. 4. And his sister stood afar off, to wit what would be done to him. 5. And the daughter of Pharaoh came
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

Chronicles
The comparative indifference with which Chronicles is regarded in modern times by all but professional scholars seems to have been shared by the ancient Jewish church. Though written by the same hand as wrote Ezra-Nehemiah, and forming, together with these books, a continuous history of Judah, it is placed after them in the Hebrew Bible, of which it forms the concluding book; and this no doubt points to the fact that it attained canonical distinction later than they. Nor is this unnatural. The book
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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