New International VersionThe sons of Beker: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Beker.
New Living TranslationThe sons of Beker were Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth.
English Standard VersionThe sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher.
Berean Standard BibleThe sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons.
King James BibleAnd the sons of Becher; Zemira, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jerimoth, and Abiah, and Anathoth, and Alameth. All these are the sons of Becher.
New King James VersionThe sons of Becher were Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jerimoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these are the sons of Becher.
New American Standard BibleThe sons of Becher were Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher.
NASB 1995The sons of Becher were Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher.
NASB 1977And the sons of Becher were Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher.
Legacy Standard BibleThe sons of Becher were Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher.
Amplified BibleThe sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth, all these were sons of Becher.
Christian Standard BibleBecher’s sons: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons.
Holman Christian Standard BibleBecher’s sons: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons.
American Standard VersionAnd the sons of Becher: Zemirah, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jeremoth, and Abijah, and Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher.
Contemporary English VersionBecher was the father of Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth.
English Revised VersionAnd the sons of Becher; Zemirah, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jeremoth, and Abijah, and Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationBecher's sons were Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. These were all of Becher's sons.
Good News TranslationBecher had nine sons: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth.
International Standard VersionBecher's descendants included Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were descendants of Becher,
NET BibleThe sons of Beker: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alameth. All these were the sons of Beker.
New Heart English BibleThe sons of Beker: Zemirah, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jeremoth, and Abijah, and Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Beker.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd the sons of Becher; Zemira, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jerimoth, and Abiah, and Anathoth, and Alameth. All these are the sons of Becher. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons.
World English BibleThe sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd sons of Becher: Zemirah, and Joash, and Eliezar, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jerimoth, and Abijah, and Anathoth, and Alameth. All these [are] sons of Becher,
Young's Literal Translation And sons of Becher: Zemirah, and Joash, and Eliezar, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jerimoth, and Abijah, and Anathoth, and Alameth. All these are sons of Becher,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd the sons of Becher: Zemira, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jerimoth, and Abiah, and Anathoth, and Alameth. All these the sons of Becher. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the sons of Bechor were Zamira, and Joas, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Amai, and Jerimoth, and Abia, and Anathoth, and Almath: all these were the sons of Bechor.
Catholic Public Domain VersionNow the sons of Becher: Zemirah, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jeremoth, and Abijah, and Anathoth, and Alemeth: all these were sons of Becher.
New American BibleThe sons of Becher were Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth—all these were sons of Becher.
New Revised Standard VersionThe sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the sons of Akbar: Zemora, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jermoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alamoth. All these were the sons of Akbar.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd the sons of Akbar: Zemura and Yawush and Eliazar and Elani and Amri and Yarmuth and Abia and Anathuth and Almuth; these all are the sons of Akbar. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the sons of Becher: Zemirah, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jeremoth, and Abijah, and Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd the sons of Bachir; Zemira, and Joas, and Eliezer, and Elithenan, and Amaria, and Jerimuth, and Abiud, and Anathoth, and Eleemeth: all these were the sons of Bachir.
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Context The Descendants of Benjamin… 7The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, heads of their families—five in all. There were 22,034 mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies. 8The sonsof Becher:Zemirah,Joash,Eliezer,Elioenai,Omri,Jeremoth,Abijah,Anathoth,and Alemeth;allthesewere Becher’ssons.9Their genealogies were recorded according to the heads of their families—20,200 mighty men of valor.…
Cross References Genesis 46:21The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.
Numbers 26:38-41These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans: The Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram, / the Shuphamite clan from Shupham, and the Huphamite clan from Hupham. / And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman. ...
1 Samuel 9:1Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin.
1 Samuel 14:49Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter).
1 Samuel 14:50-51His 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 31:2The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.
2 Samuel 2:8-9Meanwhile, 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.
2 Samuel 3:1Now 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 3:6-10During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had continued to strengthen his position in the house of Saul. / Now Saul had a concubine named Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. So Ish-bosheth questioned Abner, “Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?” / Abner was furious over Ish-bosheth’s accusation. “Am I the head of a dog that belongs to Judah?” he asked. “All this time I have been loyal to the house of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends. I have not delivered you into the hand of David, but now you accuse me of wrongdoing with this woman! ...
2 Samuel 3:19Abner also spoke to the Benjamites. Then he went to Hebron to tell David all that seemed good to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin.
2 Samuel 4:1Now when Ish-bosheth son of Saul heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost courage, and all Israel was dismayed.
2 Samuel 4:2Saul’s son had two men who were leaders of raiding parties. One was named Baanah and the other Rechab; they were sons of Rimmon the Beerothite of the tribe of Benjamin—Beeroth is considered part of Benjamin,
2 Samuel 4:5-6Now Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, set out and arrived at the house of Ish-bosheth in the heat of the day, while the king was taking his midday nap. / They entered the interior of the house as if to get some wheat, and they stabbed him in the stomach. Then Rechab and his brother Baanah slipped away.
2 Samuel 4:8They brought the head of Ish-bosheth to David at Hebron and said to the king, “Here is the head of Ish-bosheth son of Saul, your enemy who sought your life. Today the LORD has granted vengeance to my lord the king against Saul and his offspring.”
2 Samuel 4:12So David commanded his young men, and they killed Rechab and Baanah. They cut off their hands and feet and hung their bodies by the pool in Hebron, but they took the head of Ish-bosheth and buried it in Abner’s tomb in Hebron.
Treasury of Scripture And the sons of Becher; Zemira, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri, and Jerimoth, and Abiah, and Anathoth, and Alameth. All these are the sons of Becher. Jump to Previous AbiahAbijahAbi'jahAlemethAl'emethAnathothAn'athothBecherEliezerElie'zerElioenaiEli-O-E'naiJeremothJer'emothJerimothJoashJo'ashOmriJump to Next AbiahAbijahAbi'jahAlemethAl'emethAnathothAn'athothBecherEliezerElie'zerElioenaiEli-O-E'naiJeremothJer'emothJerimothJoashJo'ashOmri1 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 Becher:Becher is one of the sons of Benjamin, as listed in the genealogies of the tribes of Israel. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the historical and tribal lineage of the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of family heritage and God's covenant with His people. Becher's descendants are part of the tribe of Benjamin, which holds significance in Israel's history, being the tribe of King Saul and later, the Apostle Paul. Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth:
These names represent the sons of Becher, each contributing to the growth and development of the tribe of Benjamin. The listing of names in genealogies often reflects the importance of maintaining a record of God's people and their inheritance. Some of these names appear elsewhere in Scripture, providing connections to other biblical narratives. For example, Anathoth is also a town in the territory of Benjamin, known as the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:1). This connection highlights the continuity of God's work through generations. All these were Becher’s sons:
The emphasis on "all these" underscores the completeness of Becher's lineage, ensuring that each descendant is recognized as part of the covenant community. This phrase reinforces the importance of family and tribal identity in ancient Israel, where lineage determined one's role and inheritance within the community. The genealogies in Chronicles serve as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His promises, as each name represents a link in the chain of God's unfolding plan for His people. Persons / Places / Events 1. BecherA son of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Becher's descendants are listed in this verse, indicating his role in the lineage of the tribe. 2. ZemirahOne of Becher's sons, mentioned in the genealogical record. 3. JoashAnother son of Becher, sharing a name with several other biblical figures. 4. EliezerA common name in the Bible, meaning "God is my help," also a son of Becher. 5. ElioenaiA son of Becher, whose name means "My eyes are toward God." 6. OmriAnother son of Becher, not to be confused with the more famous Omri, king of Israel. 7. JeremothA son of Becher, a name that appears in various genealogies. 8. AbijahA son of Becher, meaning "My father is Yahweh." 9. AnathothA son of Becher, also the name of a town in Benjamin's territory. 10. AlemethA son of Becher, sharing a name with a Levitical city in Benjamin. Teaching Points The Importance of GenealogyGenealogies in the Bible serve to connect God's people to His promises. They remind us of our spiritual heritage and the continuity of God's plan through generations. Names and Their MeaningsThe names listed often have significant meanings, reflecting the faith and hopes of the parents. Understanding these can deepen our appreciation for the biblical account. God's Faithfulness Across GenerationsThe listing of descendants highlights God's faithfulness in preserving His people. It encourages us to trust in God's promises for our families and future generations. The Role of Each IndividualThough some names are less known, each person played a role in God's unfolding plan. This reminds us that every believer has a part to play in the body of Christ. The Significance of HeritageOur spiritual heritage is important. We are encouraged to pass down our faith and values to the next generation, ensuring the continuity of God's work. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 7:8?
2.How does 1 Chronicles 7:8 highlight the importance of family lineage in Scripture?
3.What can we learn about God's faithfulness from the descendants listed here?
4.How does 1 Chronicles 7:8 connect to God's promises to the tribes of Israel?
5.How can understanding biblical genealogies strengthen our faith and trust in God?
6.What role does family heritage play in your spiritual journey and daily life?
7.What is the significance of 1 Chronicles 7:8 in the genealogy of the tribes of Israel?
8.How does 1 Chronicles 7:8 contribute to understanding the historical context of the Israelite tribes?
9.Why are the descendants of Becher mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:8 important in biblical history?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 7?
11.In 1 Chronicles 18:4, how do we reconcile the figure of 7,000 horsemen with 2 Samuel 8:4, which mentions 1,700 instead?
12.1 Chronicles 7:6-11 - Why do these tribal tallies for Benjamin differ from similar counts in Numbers and other books?
13.Why does God forbid David from building the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:8 but never give that explicit reason in the parallel accounts (e.g., 2 Samuel 7)?
14.How does the forced labor mentioned in 2 Chronicles 8:7-8 reconcile with biblical portrayals of Solomon's wisdom and godly leadership?What Does 1 Chronicles 7:8 Mean The sons of Becher• This clause places us within the tribe of Benjamin (1 Chron 7:6;Genesis 46:21;Numbers 26:38). • The Chronicler faithfully records a branch of Benjamin’s line to affirm God’s promise that every tribe would endure (Jeremiah 33:24-26). • Genealogies like this kept property lines clear (Joshua 13–21) and preserved messianic expectation, highlighting God’s care for details that appear small to us.
Zemirah• His inclusion shows that every individual life, even when nothing else is recorded, matters to God (Matthew 10:29-31). • The ordered listing reminds us that God “is not a God of disorder” (1 Corinthians 14:33) but works through families and generations.
Joash• Joash shares a name later borne by kings in Judah and Israel (2 Kings 11–12; 13:9-10), illustrating how the memory of earlier ancestors shaped future leadership. • The pattern points to God’s consistent provision of leaders within each tribe, fulfillingDeuteronomy 1:13.
Eliezer• Eliezer (“God is help”) foreshadows the Lord’s promise to aid His people (Psalm 46:1). • His listing within Benjamin links divine help to covenant history: the same God who aided Moses’ servant Eliezer (Exodus 18:4) aids every generation.
Elioenai• Though little is recorded, he stands as proof that God’s covenant love “endures through all generations” (Psalm 100:5). • Similar names reappear among post-exilic returnees (1 Chron 3:23-24;Ezra 8:13), tying exile and restoration back to earlier roots.
Omri• Another Omri later becomes king in Israel’s northern kingdom (1 Kings 16:21-28). • The Chronicler silently reminds readers that even notorious figures descended from tribes God chose, underscoring human responsibility amid divine sovereignty (Deuteronomy 30:15-20).
Jeremoth• The name recurs among temple musicians (1 Chron 25:22) and gatekeepers (1 Chron 26:2). • This continuity hints at Benjamin’s service in worship, echoing Joshua’s charge that Levites and Benjamites would minister near the sanctuary at Jerusalem (Joshua 18:21-28).
Abijah• Abijah later designates a priestly division serving during the days of Zechariah, father of John the Baptist (Luke 1:5), illustrating the intertwining of tribal and priestly lines. • His presence here signals God’s intention to weave ordinary families into redemptive history.
Anathoth• Anathoth becomes a Levitical and priestly town (Joshua 21:18) and the hometown of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:1). • By appearing first as a person, then a town, Anathoth shows how God often turns individuals into blessings for entire communities.
Alemeth• The name reappears as a city allocated to the Levites (1 Chron 6:60). • This transformation from person to place underlines how God expands faithfulness across geography, fulfillingGenesis 12:2-3.
All these were Becher’s sons• The summary phrase stresses unity and completeness, echoing the repeated biblical pattern “these were the sons of…” (1 Chron 7:40;Genesis 10:31). • God values both the collective and the individual: every name matters, yet all belong together in one covenant family (Ephesians 2:19-22). • The verse assures us that no part of God’s promise was lost; every descendant is accounted for, proving His meticulous faithfulness (Psalm 145:13).
summary1 Chronicles 7:8 records nine sons of Becher to affirm that God preserves every branch of His covenant people. Each name—though often unexplained—testifies to divine faithfulness, the significance of family lines, and the way God weaves ordinary lives into His redemptive plan. What seems like a simple list is actually a portrait of God’s detailed care, His continuity through generations, and His unbroken promise to the tribe of Benjamin and, ultimately, to all who trust in Him. (8) Nine sons of Becher. The sons of Becher.--See Note on1Chronicles 7:6. The nine Benjamite houses here enumerated might have been known as "sons of the firstborn." They are nowhere else recorded. The remarkable name Elioenai is frequent in the Chronicles. (See1Chronicles 3:23;1Chronicles 4:36;1Chronicles 7:8;Ezra 10:22;Ezra 10:27; uncontracted, Eliohenai,1Chronicles 26:3,Ezra 8:4.) . . . Verse 8. - Joash. This name, of which nothing else is known, is spelt with an ayin, not with an aleph, as are the names of the seven other persons called (Authorized Version) Joash. Jerimoth. This name is spelt with a tsere, and not, as the Jerimoth of ver. 7, with khirik. All the names of this verse must be regarded as those of heads of families, and not the literal sons of Becher.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew The sonsוּבְנֵ֣י(ū·ḇə·nê)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121:A sonof Becher:בֶ֗כֶר(ḇe·ḵer)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1071:Becher -- 'young camel', two IsraelitesZemirah,זְמִירָ֡ה(zə·mî·rāh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2160:Zemirah -- a BenjamiteJoash,וְיוֹעָ֡שׁ(wə·yō·w·‘āš)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3135:Joash -- 'the LORD has aided', two IsraelitesEliezer,וֶ֠אֱלִיעֶזֶר(we·’ĕ·lî·‘e·zer)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 461:Eliezer -- 'God is help', the name of several Israelites, also of a DamasceneElioenai,וְאֶלְיוֹעֵינַ֤י(wə·’el·yō·w·‘ê·nay)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 454:Elihoenai -- 'toward Yah (are) my eyes', two IsraelitesOmri,וְעָמְרִי֙(wə·‘ā·mə·rî)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6018:Omri -- a king of Israel, also several other IsraelitesJeremoth,וִירֵמ֣וֹת(wî·rê·mō·wṯ)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3406:Jeremoth -- the name of a number of IsraelitesAbijah,וַאֲבִיָּ֔ה(wa·’ă·ḇî·yāh)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 29:Abijah -- 'Yah is my father', an Israelite nameAnathoth,וַעֲנָת֖וֹת(wa·‘ă·nā·ṯō·wṯ)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6068:Anathoth -- a place near Jerusalem, also two Israelitesand Alemeth;וְעָלָ֑מֶת(wə·‘ā·lā·meṯ)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5964:Alemeth -- a Benjamite name, also a Levitical city in Benjaminallכָּל־(kāl-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everytheseאֵ֖לֶּה(’êl·leh)Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428:These, thosewere Becher’sבָֽכֶר׃(ḇā·ḵer)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1071:Becher -- 'young camel', two Israelitessons.בְּנֵי־(bə·nê-)Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121:A son
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OT History: 1 Chronicles 7:8 The sons of Becher: Zemirah and Joash (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
