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These were the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Azel had six sons, whose names were Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Azel had six sons and these are their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan; these were the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Azel had six sons, whose names <i>are</i> these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these <i>were</i> the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Azel had six sons whose names <i>were</i> these: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan; these <i>were</i> the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Azel had six sons whose names were these: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Azel had six sons whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru and Ishmael and Sheariah and Obadiah and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Azel had six sons whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru and Ishmael and Sheariah and Obadiah and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Azel had six sons, and these <i>were</i> their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These <i>were</i> the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Azel had six sons, and these are their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were Azel’s sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were Azel&#8217s sons. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Azel had six sons, whose names are these; Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Azel had six sons. Their names were Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All of these men were Azel's sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Azel had six sons: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Azel had six descendants with these names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan—these were the descendants of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Azel had six sons: Azrikam his firstborn, followed by Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, his firstborn, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Azel had six sons, whose names are Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And to Azel [are] six sons, and these [are] their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan; these [are] sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And to Azel are six sons, and these their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these are sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And to Azel six sons, and these their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these the sons of Azel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And heel had six sons whose names are, Ezricam, Bochru, Ismahel, Saria, Obdia, Hanan: these are the sons of Asel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now Azel had six sons, whose names are: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, Hanan. These are the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Azel had six sons, whose names were Azrikam, his firstborn, Ishmael, Sheariah, Azariah, Obadiah, and Hanan; these were the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Azel had six sons, and these are their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan; these were the sons of Azel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Uzzi his first-born, Kim his second, Ashmah, Shadiah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Atsal had six sons, and these are their names: Azi, his firstborn, Qim his second, Ashma his son, Shadya his son, Oubadya his son, Khanan his son; these are the sons of Atsel. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan; these were the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Esel had six sons, and these <i>were</i> their names; Esricam his first-born, and Ismael, and Saraia, and Abdia, and Anan, and Asa: these <i>were</i> the sons of Esel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/9-44.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=3114" 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/9.htm">The Descendants of Saul</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">43</span>Moza was the father of Binea. Rephaiah was his son, Elasah his son, and Azel his son. <span class="reftext">44</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/682.htm" title="682: ū·lə·’ā·ṣêl (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Azal -- a descendant of Jonathan. From 'atsal; noble; Atsel, the name of an Israelite, and of a place in Palestine.">And Azel</a> <a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: šiš·šāh (Number-ms) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth.">had six</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇā·nîm (N-mp) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">sons,</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: wə·’êl·leh (Conj-w:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">and these</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mō·w·ṯām (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">were their names:</a> <a href="/hebrew/5840.htm" title="5840: ‘az·rî·qām (N-proper-ms) -- My help has risen, four Isr. From ezer and active participle of quwm; help of an enemy; Azrikam, the name of four Israelites.">Azrikam,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1074.htm" title="1074: bō·ḵə·rū (N-proper-ms) -- A Benjamite. From bakar; first-born; Bokeru, an Israelite.">Bocheru,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3458.htm" title="3458: wə·yiš·mā·‘êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From shama' and 'el; God will hear; Jishmael, the name of Abraham's oldest son, and of five Israelites.">Ishmael,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8187.htm" title="8187: ū·šə·‘ar·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps gate of Yah, a Benjamite. From sha'ar and Yahh; Jah has stormed; Shearjah, an Israelite.">Sheariah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5662.htm" title="5662: wə·‘ō·ḇaḏ·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or mobadyahuw; active participle of abad and Yahh; serving Jah; Obadjah, the name of thirteen Israelites.">Obadiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2605.htm" title="2605: wə·ḥā·nān (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Gracious, the name of several Isr. From chanan; favor; Chanan, the name of seven Israelites.">and Hanan.</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">These were</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/682.htm" title="682: ’ā·ṣal (N-proper-ms) -- Azal -- a descendant of Jonathan. From 'atsal; noble; Atsel, the name of an Israelite, and of a place in Palestine.">of Azel.</a> </span><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="/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49-51</a></span><br />Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter). / 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. / Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/31-2.htm">1 Samuel 31:2</a></span><br />The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8-10</a></span><br />Meanwhile, 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. / Saul’s son Ish-bosheth was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned for two years. The house of Judah, however, followed David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">2 Samuel 3:1</a></span><br />Now 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-4.htm">2 Samuel 5:4-5</a></span><br />David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years. / In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">1 Chronicles 8:33-34</a></span><br />Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. / The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">1 Chronicles 10:2</a></span><br />The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">1 Chronicles 11:1-3</a></span><br />Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23-40</a></span><br />Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-26.htm">1 Chronicles 29:26-28</a></span><br />David son of Jesse was king over all Israel. / The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. / He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/10-17.htm">2 Chronicles 10:17-19</a></span><br />but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. / Then King Rehoboam sent out Hadoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but the Israelites stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem. / So to this day Israel has been in rebellion against the house of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Matthew 1:6</a></span><br />and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-42.htm">Matthew 22:42-45</a></span><br />“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: / ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-35.htm">Mark 12:35-37</a></span><br />While Jesus was teaching in the temple courts, He asked, “How can the scribes say that the Christ is the Son of David? / Speaking by the Holy Spirit, David himself declared: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ / David himself calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?” And the large crowd listened to Him with delight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a></span><br />He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/9-43.htm">Azel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-14.htm">Azrikam</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-14.htm">Azri'kam</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">Bocheru</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">Bo'cheru</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">Bochru</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">Bocru</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">Bokeru</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">Five</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">Hanan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">Ishmael</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">Ish'mael</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">Names</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-16.htm">Obadiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-16.htm">Obadi'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-36.htm">Oldest</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">Sheariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">She-Ari'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-9.htm">Six</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/14-5.htm">Azel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-7.htm">Azrikam</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-7.htm">Azri'kam</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">Bocheru</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">Bo'cheru</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">Bochru</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">Bocru</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">Bokeru</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-23.htm">Five</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-43.htm">Hanan</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-11.htm">Ishmael</a> <a href="/ezra/10-22.htm">Ish'mael</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-4.htm">Names</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-9.htm">Obadiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-9.htm">Obadi'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-2.htm">Oldest</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">Sheariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">She-Ari'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-24.htm">Six</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">The original of Israel and Judah's genealogies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">The Israelites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">The priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-14.htm">and the Levites, with Nethinims, who dwelt in Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">The charge of certain Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-35.htm">The stock of Saul and Jonathan</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/9.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/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And Azel had six sons,</b><br>Azel is a descendant of Saul, the first king of Israel, highlighting the continuation of Saul's lineage despite his fall from grace. The mention of six sons signifies a complete family unit, which in biblical numerology, the number six often represents human effort or imperfection, contrasting with the divine perfection symbolized by the number seven.<p><b>and these were their names:</b><br>Naming in the Bible often carries significant meaning, reflecting character, destiny, or divine intervention. The listing of names here serves to preserve the genealogical record and honor the legacy of Saul's family.<p><b>Azrikam,</b><br>Azrikam means "help against the enemy" or "my help has risen." This name may reflect the hope for divine assistance or strength in times of conflict, a common theme in Israel's history.<p><b>Bocheru,</b><br>Bocheru means "firstborn" or "youthful." This name could indicate his position in the family or a characteristic of vitality and potential, emphasizing the importance of the firstborn in biblical tradition.<p><b>Ishmael,</b><br>Ishmael means "God hears." This name is shared with the son of Abraham and Hagar, suggesting themes of divine attention and intervention. It may also reflect a hope for reconciliation and blessing, as Ishmael was also blessed by God despite being outside the covenant line.<p><b>Sheariah,</b><br>Sheariah means "valued by the Lord" or "kinsman of the Lord." This name underscores a relationship with God, suggesting a life dedicated to divine service or favor.<p><b>Obadiah,</b><br>Obadiah means "servant of the Lord." This name is common in the Old Testament, reflecting a life of devotion and service to God. It is also the name of a minor prophet, emphasizing themes of faithfulness and prophecy.<p><b>and Hanan.</b><br>Hanan means "gracious" or "merciful." This name highlights the attributes of grace and mercy, which are central to God's character and actions throughout the Bible.<p><b>These were the sons of Azel.</b><br>The repetition of Azel's name and his sons reinforces the importance of family lineage and heritage in Israelite culture. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people, preserving their history and identity through generations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/azel.htm">Azel</a></b><br>A descendant of King Saul, Azel is noted for having six sons. His lineage is part of the genealogical records that emphasize the continuity of the Israelite tribes.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/azrikam.htm">Azrikam</a></b><br>One of Azel's sons, his name means "help against the enemy" in Hebrew, reflecting a possible role or characteristic.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/bocheru.htm">Bocheru</a></b><br>Another son of Azel, his name means "firstborn" or "youthful," indicating a position or trait within the family.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/ishmael.htm">Ishmael</a></b><br>A common name in the Bible, meaning "God hears," suggesting a spiritual or prophetic significance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/sheariah.htm">Sheariah</a></b><br>His name means "valued by the Lord," indicating a divine favor or blessing.<br><br>6. <b><a href="/topical/o/obadiah.htm">Obadiah</a></b><br>Meaning "servant of the Lord," this name is shared with other notable biblical figures, suggesting a life dedicated to God's service.<br><br>7. <b><a href="/topical/h/hanan.htm">Hanan</a></b><br>Meaning "gracious" or "merciful," this name reflects a characteristic of God’s nature.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_legacy.htm">The Importance of Legacy</a></b><br>Our spiritual and familial legacies are significant. Just as Azel's lineage is recorded, our lives and actions contribute to the legacy we leave behind.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/names_reflecting_character.htm">Names Reflecting Character</a></b><br>The meanings of names in the Bible often reflect God's purpose or character traits. Consider how our names or reputations reflect our identity in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_across_generations.htm">God's Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The genealogies remind us of God's faithfulness to His promises across generations. We can trust in His continued faithfulness in our lives and families.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_family_in_faith.htm">The Role of Family in Faith</a></b><br>Families play a crucial role in nurturing faith. Like Azel's sons, we are called to be part of a spiritual family that supports and grows together in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_spiritual_heritage.htm">Understanding Our Spiritual Heritage</a></b><br>Recognizing our spiritual heritage helps us understand our place in God's plan. We are part of a larger account that God is writing through history.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_returnee_lists_differ_in_1_chr,_ez,_neh.htm">Why does the chronicler's account of who returned to Jerusalem in 1 Chronicles 9 differ from the lists in Ezra and Nehemiah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_1_chr_26_1_and_9_17_lists_align.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1 compared to 1 Chronicles 9:17: Do these genealogies for the gatekeepers align, or do they present contradictory lists?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_ephraim_manasseh_in_1_chr_9_3.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 9:3 include tribes like Ephraim and Manasseh in Jerusalem, contradicting other passages indicating they didn't return?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_8_29-33_and_9_35-39_differ.htm">In 1 Chronicles 8:29-33, why does the list of descendants for the 'father of Gibeon' differ from the parallel account in 1 Chronicles 9:35-39?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(44) With the omission of the sons of Eshek and Ulam here, comp. the similar abridgment of the list in <a href="/context/1_chronicles/6-4.htm" title="Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,">1Chronicles 6:4-15</a>, when repeated in the same 1chron at <a href="/context/1_chronicles/6-50.htm" title="And these are the sons of Aaron; Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son,">1Chronicles 6:50-53</a>. This suggests that the present omission is not due to inadvertence, but either to the design of the chronicler or to a like omission in his source.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/9-44.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 Azel</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְאָצֵל֮</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·’ā·ṣêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_682.htm">Strong's 682: </a> </span><span class="str2">Azal -- a descendant of Jonathan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had six</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁשָּׁ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(šiš·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8337.htm">Strong's 8337: </a> </span><span class="str2">Six (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sons,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָנִים֒</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<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">and these</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵ֣לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were their names:</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמוֹתָ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mō·w·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Azrikam,</span><br /><span class="heb">עַזְרִיקָ֥ם ׀</span> <span class="translit">(‘az·rî·qām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5840.htm">Strong's 5840: </a> </span><span class="str2">Azrikam -- 'my help has risen', four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Bocheru,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֹּ֙כְרוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(bō·ḵə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1074.htm">Strong's 1074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bocheru -- a Benjamite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ishmael,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yiš·mā·‘êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3458.htm">Strong's 3458: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ishmael -- 'God hears', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Sheariah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁעַרְיָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·‘ar·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8187.htm">Strong's 8187: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sheariah -- perhaps 'gate of Yah', a Benjamite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Obadiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעֹבַדְיָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ō·ḇaḏ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5662.htm">Strong's 5662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Obadiah -- 'servant of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Hanan.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחָנָ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥā·nān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2605.htm">Strong's 2605: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hanan -- 'gracious', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">These [were]</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֖לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</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 Azel.</span><br /><span class="heb">אָצַֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ṣal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_682.htm">Strong's 682: </a> </span><span class="str2">Azal -- a descendant of Jonathan</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">1 Chronicles 9:44 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">1 Chronicles 9:44 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">1 Chronicles 9:44 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">1 Chronicles 9:44 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">1 Chronicles 9:44 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">1 Chronicles 9:44 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">1 Chronicles 9:44 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">1 Chronicles 9:44 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">1 Chronicles 9:44 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">1 Chronicles 9:44 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 9:44 Azel had six sons whose names (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-43.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 9:43"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 9:43" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 10:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 10:1" /></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>