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Heber, and Malchiel, who <i>is</i> the father of Birzavith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sons of Beriah <i>were</i> Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Beriah <i>were</i> Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Beriah were Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Beriah <i>were</i> Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Beriah <i>were</i> Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beriah’s sons: Heber, and Malchiel, who fathered Birzaith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beriah&#8217s sons: Heber, and Malchiel, who fathered Birzaith. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Beriah was the father of Heber and Malchiel the father of Birzaith. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Beriah's sons were Heber and Malchiel, who first settled Birzaith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Beriah had two sons, Heber and Malchiel. (Malchiel founded the city of Birzaith.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Beriah's descendants included Heber and Malchiel, who fathered Birzaith. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malkiel, who was the father of Birzaith. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malkiel, who was the father of Birzaith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who is the father of Birzavith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith. <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 sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel—he [is] father of Birzavith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel -- he is father of Birzavith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Beriah: Heber, and Maichiel, he the father of Birzavith.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />31And the sons of Baria: Haber, and Melchiel: he is the father of Barsaith. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel, the same is the father of Birzaith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Beriah’s sons were Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.<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 the sons of Beriah: Hepher and Malchiel, who is the father of Birzavith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Bria: Khabar and Malkil, he who is the father of Barzith.<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 the sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Beria; Chaber, and Melchiel; he <i>was</i> the father of Berthaith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/7-31.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=2447" 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">30</span>The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/1283.htm" title="1283: ḇə·rî·‘āh (N-proper-ms) -- Four Isr. Apparently from the feminine of ra' with a prepositional prefix; in trouble; Beriah, the name of four Israelites.">of Beriah:</a> <a href="/hebrew/2268.htm" title="2268: ḥe·ḇer (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/4439.htm" title="4439: ū·mal·kî·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- My king is El, an Asherite. From melek and 'el; king of God; Malkiel, an Israelite.">as well as Malchiel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇî (N-msc) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/1269.htm" title="1269: ḇir·zōṯ (N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Asher. Probably feminine plural from an unused root; holes; Birzoth, an Israelite.">Birzaith.</a> </span><span class="reftext">32</span>Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua.…<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</a></span><br />The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-32.htm">1 Chronicles 7:32-33</a></span><br />Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua. / The sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These were Japhlet’s sons.<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/12-30.htm">1 Chronicles 12:30</a></span><br />From Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-22.htm">1 Chronicles 27:22</a></span><br />and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-11.htm">1 Kings 4:11</a></span><br />Ben-abinadab in Naphath-dor (Taphath, a daughter of Solomon, was his wife);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-15.htm">1 Kings 4:15</a></span><br />Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-29.htm">2 Kings 15:29</a></span><br />In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.<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/3-8.htm">Mark 3:8</a></span><br />Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who is the father of Birzavith.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">Beriah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">Beri'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-13.htm">Heber</a> <a href="/numbers/26-45.htm">Malchiel</a> <a href="/numbers/26-45.htm">Mal'chi-El</a> <a href="/numbers/26-45.htm">Malkiel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/8-13.htm">Beriah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-13.htm">Beri'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-32.htm">Heber</a> <a href="/genesis/46-17.htm">Malchiel</a> <a href="/genesis/46-17.htm">Mal'chi-El</a> <a href="/genesis/46-17.htm">Malkiel</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The sons of Beriah:</b><br>Beriah is a descendant of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Asher is known for its prosperity and abundance, as seen in Jacob's blessing in <a href="/genesis/49-20.htm">Genesis 49:20</a>. Beriah's lineage is part of the genealogical records that emphasize the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs. The name Beriah means "in trouble" or "a gift," reflecting the complex nature of Israel's history.<p><b>Heber:</b><br>Heber is a common name in the Old Testament, also associated with the Kenites, a group allied with Israel. The name means "comrade" or "enclave," suggesting a sense of community or separation. Heber's inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of family lines in maintaining the identity and heritage of the tribes of Israel.<p><b>as well as Malchiel:</b><br>Malchiel's name means "God is my king," indicating a recognition of divine sovereignty. This reflects the theocratic nature of Israelite society, where God was seen as the ultimate ruler. Malchiel's mention underscores the spiritual heritage and the acknowledgment of God's authority within the tribe.<p><b>who was the father of Birzaith:</b><br>Birzaith is a location or possibly a clan within the tribe of Asher. The name is not widely mentioned elsewhere, suggesting it may have been a smaller or less prominent group. The reference to Birzaith indicates the detailed nature of the genealogical records, which served to preserve the history and territorial claims of the tribes. This meticulous record-keeping is a testament to the Israelites' commitment to their covenantal identity and land inheritance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/beriah.htm">Beriah</a></b><br>A descendant of Asher, one of the tribes of Israel. His lineage is part of the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles, which highlights the importance of family heritage and tribal identity in Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/heber.htm">Heber</a></b><br>One of the sons of Beriah. His name means "comrade" or "associate" in Hebrew, indicating a possible role or characteristic within his family or tribe.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/malchiel.htm">Malchiel</a></b><br>Another son of Beriah, whose name means "God is my king" in Hebrew. This name reflects a common theme in Israelite culture, emphasizing the sovereignty of God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/birzaith.htm">Birzaith</a></b><br>A place or possibly a person associated with Malchiel. The exact nature of Birzaith is not detailed, but it signifies the importance of locations in the tribal and familial structures of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage.htm">The Importance of Heritage</a></b><br>The genealogies in Chronicles remind us of the value of understanding our spiritual heritage. Just as the Israelites valued their tribal identities, Christians are encouraged to appreciate their spiritual lineage in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/names_with_meaning.htm">Names with Meaning</a></b><br>The names in this passage, such as Malchiel ("God is my king"), remind us of the significance of names and their meanings in biblical times. They often reflect the character or aspirations of individuals and can inspire us to live up to the meanings of our own names or titles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_lineage.htm">God's Sovereignty in Lineage</a></b><br>The detailed genealogies underscore God's sovereignty in the unfolding of history. Each person and place has a role in God's plan, encouraging us to trust in His divine orchestration of our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_identity.htm">Community and Identity</a></b><br>The mention of places like Birzaith highlights the importance of community and belonging. As believers, we are part of a larger community, the body of Christ, and should seek to contribute positively to it.<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/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/why_does_judges_7_contradict_1_chron_21.htm">Why does Judges 7 seemingly contradict other biblical passages that emphasize the need for adequate numbers in battle (e.g., 1 Chronicles 21:1-5)?</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/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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 31.</span> - These two grandsons are also found in the above lists of both Genesis and Numbers; but nothing is found there to explain the name <span class="cmt_word">Birzavith</span>, which the Keri spells with <span class="accented">yod</span>, the Kethiv with <span class="accented">van.</span> With the former spelling its signification would be the "well of olives," and would point to its being the name of a place rather than of a person, and, as some think, that person a woman (Gesenius, 'Thes.,' 239). (For instances of the expression "father" of a place, see <a href="/1_chronicles/2-51.htm">1 Chronicles 2:51, 52</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">1 Chronicles 4:4, 5</a>.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/7-31.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">The sons</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Beriah:</span><br /><span class="heb">בְרִיעָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·rî·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1283.htm">Strong's 1283: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beriah -- four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Heber</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶ֖בֶר</span> <span class="translit">(ḥe·ḇer)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">as well as Malchiel,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַלְכִּיאֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mal·kî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4439.htm">Strong's 4439: </a> </span><span class="str2">Malchiel -- 'my king is El', an Asherite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֖וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Birzaith.</span><br /><span class="heb">בִרְזָֽיִת׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḇir·zā·yiṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1269.htm">Strong's 1269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Birzaith -- a descendant of Asher</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/7-31.htm">1 Chronicles 7:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/7-31.htm">1 Chronicles 7:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/7-31.htm">1 Chronicles 7:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/7-31.htm">1 Chronicles 7:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/7-31.htm">1 Chronicles 7:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/7-31.htm">1 Chronicles 7:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/7-31.htm">1 Chronicles 7:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/7-31.htm">1 Chronicles 7:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/7-31.htm">1 Chronicles 7:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/7-31.htm">1 Chronicles 7:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/7-31.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 7:31 The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 7:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 7:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 7:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 7:32" /></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>