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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/12.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and Joelah and Zebadiah the sons of Jeroham from Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Joelah and Zebadiah, sons of Jeroham from Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham from Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and Joelah and Zebadiah the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Joelah and Zebadiah the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham from Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham from Gedor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />and Joelah and Zebadiah, Jeroham's sons from Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and Jeroham's sons Joelah and Zebadiah from Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham from Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham from Gedor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Joelah, and Zebadiah, sons of Jeroham of Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Joelah, and Zebadiah, sons of Jeroham of Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Joelah, and Zebadiah, sons of Jeroham of Gedor.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Joela, and Zabadia the sons of Jeroham of Gedor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and also Joelah and Zebadiah, sons of Jeroham, from Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Joelah and Zebadiah, sons of Jeroham, from Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and Joelah and Zebadiah, sons of Jeroham of Gedor.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Joah and Zechariah, the sons of Jeroham of Gadar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Yuakh, Zechariah, the sons of Yarkhum who is from Gadar.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of the troop.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Jelia and Zabadia, sons of Iroam, and the <i>men</i> of Gedor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/12-7.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=3714" 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/12.htm">The Mighty Men Join David at Ziklag</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, and Jashobeam, who were Korahites; <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3132.htm" title="3132: wə·yō·w·‘ê·lāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- May He avail, one of David's heroes. Perhaps feminine active participle of ya'al; furthermore; Joelah, an Israelite.">and Joelah</a> <a href="/hebrew/2069.htm" title="2069: ū·zə·ḇaḏ·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Zbadyahuw; from zabad and Yahh; Jah has given; Zebadjah, the name of nine Israelites.">and Zebadiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3395.htm" title="3395: yə·rō·ḥām (N-proper-ms) -- From racham; compassionate; Jerocham, the name of seven or eight Israelites.">of Jeroham</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/1446.htm" title="1446: hag·gə·ḏō·wr (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Or Gdowr; from gadar; inclosure; Gedor, a place in Palestine; also the name of three Israelites.">Gedor.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the desert. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains:…<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="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-39</a></span><br />These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10-47</a></span><br />Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">2 Samuel 2:18</a></span><br />The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-15</a></span><br />This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-24.htm">2 Samuel 23:24-39</a></span><br />Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, / Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">1 Chronicles 11:6</a></span><br />Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/22-2.htm">1 Samuel 22:2</a></span><br />And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-16.htm">2 Samuel 8:16-18</a></span><br />Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Zadok son of Ahitub and Ahimelech son of Abiathar were priests; Seraiah was the scribe; / Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priestly leaders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-18.htm">1 Chronicles 27:18</a></span><br />over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-5.htm">1 Chronicles 27:5-6</a></span><br />The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There were 24,000 men in his division. / This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-50.htm">1 Samuel 14:50</a></span><br />His 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">2 Samuel 20:23-26</a></span><br />Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; / Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">1 Chronicles 27:34</a></span><br />Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-7.htm">1 Chronicles 27:7</a></span><br />The fourth, for the fourth month, was Joab’s brother Asahel, and his son Zebadiah was commander after him. There were 24,000 men in his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-8.htm">1 Chronicles 27:8</a></span><br />The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.</p><p class="hdg">Gedor</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/4-18.htm">1 Chronicles 4:18,39</a></b></br> And his wife Jehudijah bare Jered the father of Gedor, and Heber the father of Socho, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah. And these <i>are</i> the sons of Bithiah the daughter of Pharaoh, which Mered took… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-58.htm">Joshua 15:58</a></b></br> Halhul, Bethzur, and Gedor,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/9-37.htm">Gedor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-12.htm">Jeroham</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-12.htm">Jero'ham</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-24.htm">Troop</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-17.htm">Zebadiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-17.htm">Zebadi'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/15-58.htm">Gedor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-21.htm">Jeroham</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-22.htm">Jero'ham</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">Troop</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-2.htm">Zebadiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-2.htm">Zebadi'ah</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">The companies that came to David at Ziklag</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">The armies that came to him at Hebron</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/12.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/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and Joelah and Zebadiah</b><br>Joelah and Zebadiah are mentioned as part of the group of warriors who joined David at Ziklag. These names are not widely referenced elsewhere in the Bible, indicating they were likely not prominent leaders but still significant enough to be recorded. Their inclusion highlights the diverse support David received, reflecting the unity and strength of his followers. The names themselves, Joelah meaning "Jehovah is able" and Zebadiah meaning "Yahweh has bestowed," suggest a divine favor and blessing upon these individuals, aligning with the theme of God's providence in David's rise to kingship.<p><b>the sons of Jeroham</b><br>Jeroham, their father, is not extensively detailed in the biblical narrative, but his mention signifies the importance of lineage and heritage in the chronicling of Israel's history. The reference to their father underscores the familial connections that were crucial in the tribal and clan-based society of ancient Israel. This detail also emphasizes the loyalty and commitment of entire families to David's cause, reflecting the broader support he garnered from various tribes.<p><b>from Gedor</b><br>Gedor is identified as a location in the territory of Judah, though its exact location is debated among scholars. It is often associated with a place of strategic importance, possibly a fortified city or a region known for its warriors. The mention of Gedor situates Joelah and Zebadiah within the geographical context of Judah, highlighting the regional support David received. This connection to Judah is significant, as it foreshadows David's eventual kingship over the united tribes of Israel, with Judah being his initial stronghold. The support from Gedor and similar locations underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to David, as he gathers a diverse and loyal following.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joelah_and_zebadiah.htm">Joelah and Zebadiah</a></b><br>These are the sons of Jeroham, mentioned as part of the group of warriors who joined David at Ziklag. Their inclusion highlights their valor and loyalty to David during a critical time in his rise to kingship.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeroham.htm">Jeroham</a></b><br>The father of Joelah and Zebadiah. His lineage is noted, which is significant in the chronicling of the tribes and families that supported David.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gedor.htm">Gedor</a></b><br>A place associated with the tribe of Benjamin. It is significant as it represents the geographical and tribal origins of Joelah and Zebadiah, indicating the diverse support David received.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_gathering_at_ziklag.htm">David's Gathering at Ziklag</a></b><br>This event marks a pivotal moment when David, not yet king, was gathering support from various tribes of Israel. The warriors who joined him were crucial in establishing his future reign.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_support_in_leadership.htm">Loyalty and Support in Leadership</a></b><br>Joelah and Zebadiah's decision to join David illustrates the importance of loyalty and support in leadership. True leaders often emerge with the backing of committed followers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diversity_in_unity.htm">Diversity in Unity</a></b><br>The gathering of warriors from different tribes, including those from Gedor, highlights the strength found in diversity. Unity in purpose can transcend tribal and geographical boundaries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_plan.htm">God's Sovereign Plan</a></b><br>The inclusion of various individuals in David's rise to power demonstrates God's sovereign orchestration of events. Believers can trust that God is at work in assembling the right people for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a></b><br>The mention of Joelah and Zebadiah's lineage underscores the impact of family legacy and influence. Our actions and decisions can have lasting effects on future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_chron_10_differ_from_1_kings_12.htm">(2 Chronicles 10) Why do some details in this chapter differ from or omit parts of the parallel account in 1 Kings 12?</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/why_did_god_forbid_david_from_building.htm">In 1 Chronicles 28:3, why would a God of peace forbid David from building the temple simply because he had shed blood, yet historically use wars and conquests to establish Israel?</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Sons of Jeroham of Gedor.</span>--Jeroham is the name of a Benjamite clan (<a href="/1_chronicles/8-27.htm" title="And Jaresiah, and Eliah, and Zichri, the sons of Jeroham.">1Chronicles 8:27</a>); and two Benjamite chiefs are called "Zebadiah" (<a href="/1_chronicles/8-15.htm" title="And Zebadiah, and Arad, and Ader,">1Chronicles 8:15</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/8-17.htm" title="And Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hezeki, and Heber,">1Chronicles 8:17</a>). On the other hand, "Gedor" was a town of Judah, south-west of Bethlehem (<a href="/1_chronicles/4-4.htm" title="And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Bethlehem.">1Chronicles 4:4</a>). Some account for the appearance of Judaean names in a list purporting to relate to Benjaminites, by the assumption that the chronicler has welded two; lists into one; but towns did not always continue in the hands of the tribes to whom they were originally intended, and some Judaean towns may have contained a partially Benjaminite population.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Of Gedor</span>. The place apparently here spoken of (yet see <a href="/1_chronicles/8-31.htm">1 Chronicles 8:31</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/9-37.htm">1 Chronicles 9:37</a>) is unknown, and it is to be observed that in the Hebrew the article precedes the word (<span class="hebrew">הַגְּדור</span>). If it be the Gedor in Judah (<a href="/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">1 Chronicles 4:4</a>), it is to be noted still that Jeroham is a name of a Benjamite (<a href="/1_chronicles/8-27.htm">1 Chronicles 8:27</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/12-7.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">and Joelah</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיוֹעֵאלָ֧ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yō·w·‘ê·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3132.htm">Strong's 3132: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joelah -- 'may He avail', one of David's heroes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Zebadiah</span><br /><span class="heb">וּזְבַדְיָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·zə·ḇaḏ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2069.htm">Strong's 2069: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zebadiah -- 'Yah has bestowed', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 Jeroham</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרֹחָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rō·ḥām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3395.htm">Strong's 3395: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jeroham -- 'may He be compassionate', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִן־</span> <span class="translit">(min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gedor.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגְּדֽוֹר׃</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gə·ḏō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1446.htm">Strong's 1446: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gedor -- 'wall', three cities in Israel, also a Benjamite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/12-7.htm">1 Chronicles 12:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/12-7.htm">1 Chronicles 12:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/12-7.htm">1 Chronicles 12:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/12-7.htm">1 Chronicles 12:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/12-7.htm">1 Chronicles 12:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/12-7.htm">1 Chronicles 12:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/12-7.htm">1 Chronicles 12:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/12-7.htm">1 Chronicles 12:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/12-7.htm">1 Chronicles 12:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/12-7.htm">1 Chronicles 12:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/12-7.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 12:7 And Joelah and Zebadiah the sons (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 12:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 12:8" /></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>