1 Chronicles 7
World English Bible
WEB1Of the sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four. 2The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, heads of their fathers’ houses, of Tola; mighty men of valor in their generations. Their number in the days of David was twenty-two thousand six hundred. 3The son of Uzzi: Izrahiah. The sons of Izrahiah: Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Isshiah, five; all of them chief men. 4With them, by their generations, after their fathers’ houses, were bands of the army for war, thirty-six thousand; for they had many wives and sons. 5Their brothers among all the families of Issachar, mighty men of valor, listed in all by genealogy, were eighty-seven thousand. 6The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael, three. 7The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, five; heads of fathers’ houses, mighty men of valor; and they were listed by genealogy twenty-two thousand thirty-four. 8The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher. 9They were listed by genealogy, after their generations, heads of their fathers’ houses, mighty men of valor, twenty thousand two hundred. 10The son of Jediael: Bilhan. The sons of Bilhan: Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Chenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish, and Ahishahar. 11All these were sons of Jediael, according to the heads of their fathers’ households, mighty men of valor, seventeen thousand two hundred, who were able to go out in the army for war. 12So were Shuppim, Huppim, the sons of Ir, Hushim, and the sons of Aher. 13The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, Shallum, and the sons of Bilhah. 14The sons of Manasseh: Asriel, whom his concubine the Aramitess bore. She bore Machir the father of Gilead. 15Machir took a wife of Huppim and Shuppim, whose sister’s name was Maacah. The name of the second was Zelophehad; and Zelophehad had daughters. 16Maacah the wife of Machir bore a son, and she named him Peresh. The name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and Rakem. 17The sons of Ulam: Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh. 18His sister Hammolecheth bore Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah. 19The sons of Shemida were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam. 20The sons of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son, 21Zabad his son, Shuthelah his son, Ezer, and Elead, whom the men of Gath who were born in the land killed, because they came down to take away their livestock. 22Ephraim their father mourned many days, and his brothers came to comfort him. 23He went in to his wife, and she conceived and bore a son, and he named him Beriah, because there was trouble with his house. 24His daughter was Sheerah, who built Beth Horon the lower and the upper, and Uzzen Sheerah. 25Rephah was his son, Resheph his son, Telah his son, Tahan his son, 26Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son, 27Nun his son, and Joshua his son. 28Their possessions and settlements were Bethel and its towns, and eastward Naaran, and westward Gezer with its towns; Shechem also and its towns, to Azzah and its towns; 29and by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Beth Shean and its towns, Taanach and its towns, Megiddo and its towns, and Dor and its towns. The children of Joseph the son of Israel lived in these. 30The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah. Serah was their sister. 31The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith. 32Heber became the father of Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and Shua their sister. 33The sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These are the children of Japhlet. 34The sons of Shemer: Ahi, Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram. 35The sons of Helem his brother: Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal. 36The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, 37Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. 38The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara. 39The sons of Ulla: Arah, Hanniel, and Rizia. 40All these were the children of Asher, heads of the fathers’ houses, choice and mighty men of valor, chief of the princes. The number of them listed by genealogy for service in war was twenty-six thousand men.
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Overview
1 Chronicles Chapter 7 provides a detailed account of the descendants of the tribes of #Issachar, #Benjamin, #Naphtali, #Manasseh, #Ephraim, and #Asher. This chapter emphasizes the importance of lineage and heritage within the nation of Israel, showcasing how God’s promises were fulfilled through the generations. The genealogies serve to remind the Israelites of their identity and the covenant relationship they have with God, as seen in verses that highlight the number of warriors and their roles in Israel's history. For instance, the sons of #Issachar are noted for their understanding of the times, which underscores the value of wisdom and discernment in leadership (1 Chronicles 7:2).
The chapter also recounts the story of #Ephraim's descendants, particularly focusing on the tragic account of Ephraim's son, who was killed by the men of Gath. This narrative illustrates the challenges faced by the tribes and the consequences of their actions, reminding readers of the need for faithfulness to God. The mention of the families of #Asher and their numerous offspring further emphasizes God's blessing upon His people. Overall, 1 Chronicles 7 serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in preserving the lineage of Israel and the importance of each tribe in the unfolding story of redemption.
Topics in this chapter
- Genealogy
- Covenant
- Ephraim
- Tribes of Israel
- Faithfulness
- Benjamin
- Manasseh
- Naphtali
- Asher
- Israel
- Issachar
- Leadership
- Legacy
- Lineage
- Promise
- Providence
- Warriors in the Bible
- Authority
- Belonging
- Biblical History
- Biblical Narratives
- Blessing
- Body of Christ
- Community
- Continuity
- Courage
- Equality
- Family
- Family Heritage
- Generational Blessings
- Gilead
- God's Perspective
- God's Plan
- Healing
- Heritage
- History in the Bible
- House of the Father
- Identity in Christ
- Identity in Christ
- Influence
- Inheritance
- Joseph
- Joshua
- Justice
- Kingdom Values
- Leadership in the Bible
- Loss and Restoration
- Mighty Men
- Mighty Warriors
- Preservation
- Prince
- Promises
- Redemption
- Refuge
- Restoration
- Significance of the Resurrection
- Sovereignty of God
- Spiritual Warfare
- Strength
- Tribal Heritage in the Bible
- Tribal Identity
- Tribe of Israel
- Tribe of Manasseh
- Trust
- Trusting God
- Valor
- Value in the Bible
Related chapters
- Genesis 46JosephGenealogyHeritage
- Numbers 26ContinuityBelongingIdentity in Christ
- 1 Chronicles 8Tribal Heritage in the BibleSignificance of the ResurrectionGod's Perspective
- Deuteronomy 33AsherTribal Heritage in the BibleIssachar
- 1 Chronicles 2Significance of the ResurrectionGod's PerspectiveTribal Identity
- Genesis 48ManassehPreservationJoseph
- Joshua 16Tribal IdentityBiblical NarrativesManasseh
- 1 Chronicles 5Tribe of ManassehMighty MenValor
- Joshua 17AsherManassehTribes of Israel
- 1 Chronicles 11Mighty WarriorsWarriors in the BibleMighty Men
- 1 Chronicles 4Tribal IdentityGenealogyValue in the Bible
- 2 Samuel 23Warriors in the BibleMighty MenValor
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