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They had a sister named Shua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Heber fathered Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and their sister Shua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Heber begot Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and their sister Shua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Heber fathered Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and their sister Shua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Heber became the father of Japhlet, Shomer and Hotham, and Shua their sister.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Heber became the father of Japhlet, Shomer and Hotham, and Shua their sister.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Heber became the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Heber became the father of Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and Shua their sister.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Heber fathered Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, with their sister Shua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Heber fathered Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, with their sister Shua. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Heber was the father of three sons, Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and one daughter, Shua. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and their sister Shua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Heber had three sons: Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham; and one daughter, Shua. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Heber fathered Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and their sister Shua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and Shua their sister. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Heber became the father of Japhlet, and Shemer, and Helem, and Shua their sister.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Heber became the father of Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and Shua their sister. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Heber begot Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and their sister Shua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Heber beget Jephlat, and Somer, and Hotham, and Suaa their sister. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now Heber conceived Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and their sister Shua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Heber became the father of Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and their sister Shua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Heber became the father of Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and their sister Shua.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Hepher begat Phelet, Shomer, Hotham, and Shua their sister.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Khaphar begot Phelet and Shamir and Khatum and Shu their sister.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Heber begot Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Chaber begot Japhlet, and Samer, and Chothan, and Sola their sister.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/7-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=2453" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/7.htm">The Sons of Asher</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">31</span>The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith. <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2268.htm" title="2268: wə·ḥe·ḇer (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A Kenite, also several Isr. The same as cheber; community; Cheber, the name of a Kenite and of three Israelites.">Heber</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: hō·w·lîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3310.htm" title="3310: yap̄·lêṭ (N-proper-ms) -- An Asherite. From palat; he will deliver; Japhlet, an Israelite.">Japhlet,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7763.htm" title="7763: šō·w·mêr (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. Or Shomer; active participle of shamar; keeper; Shomer, the name of two Israelites.">Shomer,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2369.htm" title="2369: ḥō·w·ṯām (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. The same as chowtham; seal; Chotham, the name of two Israelites.">and Hotham,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/269.htm" title="269: ’ă·ḥō·w·ṯām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Sister. Irregular feminine of 'ach; a sister (like 'Ezrachiy), literally and figuratively).">of their sister</a> <a href="/hebrew/7774.htm" title="7774: šū·‘ā (N-proper-fs) -- Wealth, an Asherite woman. From shava'; wealth; Shua, an Israelitess.">Shua.</a> </span><span class="reftext">33</span>The sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These were Japhlet’s sons.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-17.htm">Genesis 46:17</a></span><br />The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-44.htm">Numbers 26:44-47</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-24.htm">Joshua 19:24-31</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-17.htm">Judges 5:17</a></span><br />Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">1 Chronicles 7:30-31</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-33.htm">1 Chronicles 7:33-40</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-62.htm">1 Chronicles 6:62</a></span><br />The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a></span><br />From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-19.htm">1 Chronicles 27:19</a></span><br />over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-18.htm">2 Chronicles 30:18</a></span><br />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<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></span><br />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:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-15</a></span><br />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—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-18.htm">Mark 3:18</a></span><br />Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-15.htm">Luke 6:15</a></span><br />Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-44.htm">John 1:44-45</a></span><br />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.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.</p><p class="hdg">Shomer</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/7-34.htm">1 Chronicles 7:34</a></b></br> And the sons of Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram.</p><p class="hdg">Shamer </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-14.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-14.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-31.htm">Heber</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-44.htm">Hotham</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-33.htm">Japhlet</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-21.htm">Shomer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-3.htm">Shua</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">Sister</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/8-1.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-1.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-17.htm">Heber</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-35.htm">Hotham</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-33.htm">Japhlet</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-34.htm">Shomer</a> <a href="/genesis/38-2.htm">Shua</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-11.htm">Sister</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-1.htm">The sons of Issachar;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-6.htm">of Benjamin;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">of Naphtali;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-14.htm">of Manasseh;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-15.htm">and of Ephraim.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-21.htm">The calamity of Ephraim by the men of Gath.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-23.htm">His posterity by Beriah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-28.htm">Their habitations.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">The sons of Asher.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The name Heber means "comrade" or "enclave," suggesting a sense of community or separation. Japhlet, his son, is not widely mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, indicating that this genealogy serves to preserve the lineage and heritage of the tribe of Asher. The tribe of Asher was known for its abundance and prosperity, as seen in Jacob's blessing in <a href="/genesis/49-20.htm">Genesis 49:20</a>.<p><b>Shomer</b><br>Shomer, another son of Heber, is also part of the lineage of Asher. The name Shomer means "watchman" or "guardian," which may imply a role of protection or oversight within the family or tribe. This name reflects a common biblical theme of vigilance and responsibility, as seen in <a href="/ezekiel/3-17.htm">Ezekiel 3:17</a>, where God appoints Ezekiel as a watchman for Israel.<p><b>and Hotham</b><br>Hotham, the third son, is part of the genealogical record that emphasizes the continuity and stability of the tribe of Asher. The name Hotham means "seal" or "sign," which could symbolize a mark of identity or covenant. This concept of a seal is echoed in <a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">Ephesians 1:13</a>, where believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of their inheritance.<p><b>and of their sister Shua</b><br>Shua, the sister, is mentioned alongside her brothers, highlighting the importance of women in biblical genealogies, even though they are less frequently named. The name Shua means "wealth" or "opulence," which aligns with the blessings associated with the tribe of Asher. The inclusion of Shua underscores the value of family unity and the role of women in the preservation of tribal identity, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Proverbs 31:10-31</a>, which describes the virtues of a noble woman.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/japhlet.htm">Japhlet</a></b><br>A descendant of Asher, one of the tribes of Israel. Japhlet is mentioned as the father of three sons, indicating his role in the genealogical record of the tribe.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pasach.htm">Pasach</a></b><br>One of the sons of Japhlet. His name is listed in the genealogies, but little else is known about him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/bimhal.htm">Bimhal</a></b><br>Another son of Japhlet. Like his brothers, Bimhal is part of the genealogical record, emphasizing the importance of lineage in Israelite culture.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ashvath.htm">Ashvath</a></b><br>The third son of Japhlet. His inclusion in the genealogy highlights the continuation of the family line.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy.htm">The Importance of Genealogy</a></b><br>The genealogies in Chronicles remind us of the importance of family heritage and God's faithfulness through generations. They encourage us to value our own family histories and recognize God's work in our lineage.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>The genealogical records demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the tribes of Israel. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises to us as well.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/every_person_matters.htm">Every Person Matters</a></b><br>Even though we know little about Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath, their inclusion in Scripture shows that every person has a role in God's plan. This encourages us to see value in our own lives and the lives of others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a></b><br>The mention of Japhlet's sons highlights the impact of a parent's legacy. It challenges us to consider the spiritual and moral legacy we are leaving for future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_17_and_2_sam_7.htm">How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_asher's_genealogy_names_inconsistent.htm">1 Chronicles 7:30–40 – Why are certain names in Asher’s genealogy missing or inconsistent when compared with other biblical genealogies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_chron_18_4_vs_2_sam_8_4__7,000_or_1,700.htm">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?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_david's_temple_ban_reason_given.htm">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)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(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 (<a href="/joshua/16-3.htm" title="And goes down westward to the coast of Japhleti, to the coast of Bethhoron the nether, and to Gezer; and the goings out thereof are at the sea.">Joshua 16:3</a>), but far away from the bounds of Asher.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 32.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Japhlet</span>. This son of Heber, not otherwise known, cannot be identified with the "Japhletite' of <a href="/joshua/16-3.htm">Joshua 16:3</a> (himself an enigma), on the south boundary of Ephraim, between the nether Beth-heron and Ataroth. <span class="cmt_word">Shomer</span>; <span class="accented">i.q.</span> Shamer of ver. 34. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/7-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Heber</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחֶ֙בֶר֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥe·ḇer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2268.htm">Strong's 2268: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heber -- a Kenite, also several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלִ֣יד</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Japhlet,</span><br /><span class="heb">יַפְלֵ֔ט</span> <span class="translit">(yap̄·lêṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3310.htm">Strong's 3310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Japhlet -- an Asherite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shomer,</span><br /><span class="heb">שׁוֹמֵ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(šō·w·mêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7763.htm">Strong's 7763: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shomer -- two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Hotham,</span><br /><span class="heb">חוֹתָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḥō·w·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2369.htm">Strong's 2369: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hotham -- two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’êṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of their sister</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחוֹתָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥō·w·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_269.htm">Strong's 269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sister -- a sister</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shua.</span><br /><span class="heb">שׁוּעָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(šū·‘ā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7774.htm">Strong's 7774: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shuah -- 'wealth', an Asherite woman</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/7-32.htm">1 Chronicles 7:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/7-32.htm">1 Chronicles 7:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/7-32.htm">1 Chronicles 7:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/7-32.htm">1 Chronicles 7:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/7-32.htm">1 Chronicles 7:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/7-32.htm">1 Chronicles 7:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/7-32.htm">1 Chronicles 7:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/7-32.htm">1 Chronicles 7:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/7-32.htm">1 Chronicles 7:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/7-32.htm">1 Chronicles 7:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/7-32.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 7:32 Heber became the father of Japhlet (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 7:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 7:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 7:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 7:33" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>