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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/5.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/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Janai and Shaphat, in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Joel was the leader in the land of Bashan, and Shapham was second-in-command, followed by Janai and Shaphat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Joel the chief, Shapham the second, Janai, and Shaphat in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Joel <i>was</i> the chief, Shapham the next, then Jaanai and Shaphat in Bashan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joel <i>was</i> the head and Shapham the second, then Janai and Shaphat in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Joel was the chief and Shapham the second, then Janai and Shaphat in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Joel <i>was</i> the chief, and Shapham the second, then Janai and Shaphat in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Joel <i>was</i> the chief and Shapham the second, then Janai and Shaphat in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Janai and Shaphat in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joel the chief, Shapham the second in command, Janai, and Shaphat in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joel the chief, Shapham the second in command, Janai, and Shaphat in Bashan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Joel the chief, and Shapham the second, and Janai, and Shaphat in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Some of the clan leaders were Joel, Shapham, Janai, and Shaphat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Joel the chief, and Shapham the second, and Janai, and Shaphat in Bashan:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />One family descended from Gad's first son Joel. Another family descended from Gad's second son Shapham. Other families descended from Gad's sons Janai and Shaphat in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Joel was the founder of the leading clan, and Shapham of the second most important clan. Janai and Shaphat were founders of other clans in Bashan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They included Joel their chief, Shapham their second in command, Janai, and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They included Joel the leader, Shapham the second in command, Janai, and Shaphat in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Joel was chief, and Shapham the second, and Janai judged in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Joel the chief, Shapham the second, Janai, and Shaphat in Bashan. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Joel the head, and Shapham the second, and Jaanai and Shaphat in Bashan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Joel the head, and Shapham the second, and Jaanai and Shaphat in Bashan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Joel the head, and Shapham the second, and Jaanai and Shaphat in Bashan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Johel the chief, and Saphan the second: and Janai, and Saphat in Basan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Joel the head, and Shapham the second, then Janai and Shaphat, in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Joel was chief, Shapham was second in command, and Janai was judge in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Joel the chief, Shapham the second, Janai, and Shaphat in Bashan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Joel was their chief, and he judged them and taught them good scriptures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yoel went out at their front, and he was judging them and he taught them beautiful scriptures.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Joel the chief, and Shapham the second, and Janai, and Shaphat in Bashan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Joel the first-born, and Sapham the second, and Janin the scribe in Basan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/5-12.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=1438" 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/5.htm">The Descendants of Gad</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11</span>The descendants of Gad lived next to the Reubenites in the land of Bashan, as far as Salecah: <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3100.htm" title="3100: yō·w·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and 'el; Jehovah God; Joel, the name of twelve Israelites.">Joel was</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: hā·rōš (Art:: N-ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">the chief,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8223.htm" title="8223: wə·šā·p̄ām (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A Gadite. Formed like Shpham; baldly; Shapham, an Israelite.">Shapham</a> <a href="/hebrew/4932.htm" title="4932: ham·miš·neh (Art:: N-ms) -- A double, copy, second. From shanah; properly, a repetition, i.e. A duplicate, or a double; by implication, a second.">the second,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3285.htm" title="3285: wə·ya‘·nay (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. From the same as ya'en; responsive; Jaanai, An Israelite.">then Jaanai</a> <a href="/hebrew/8202.htm" title="8202: wə·šā·p̄āṭ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- He has judged, five Isr. From shaphat; judge; Shaphat, the name of four Israelites.">and Shaphat,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1316.htm" title="1316: bab·bā·šān (Prep-b, Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Smooth, a region E. of the Jordan. Of uncertain derivation; Bashan, a region East of the Jordan.">who lived in Bashan.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all.…<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="/numbers/32-33.htm">Numbers 32:33-42</a></span><br />So Moses gave to the Gadites, to the Reubenites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan—the land including its cities and the territory surrounding them. / And the Gadites built up Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer, / Atroth-shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/22-1.htm">Joshua 22:1-9</a></span><br />Then Joshua summoned the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh / and told them, “You have done all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and you have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you. / All this time you have not deserted your brothers, up to this very day, but have kept the charge given you by the LORD your God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/10-32.htm">2 Kings 10:32-33</a></span><br />In those days the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory / from the Jordan eastward through all the land of Gilead (the region of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh), and from Aroer by the Arnon Valley through Gilead to Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">1 Chronicles 12:37</a></span><br />And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-32.htm">1 Chronicles 26:32</a></span><br />Among Jerijah’s relatives there were 2,700 capable men who were heads of families. King David appointed them over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh for every matter pertaining to God and for the affairs of the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16-22</a></span><br />These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / 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="/2_chronicles/11-12.htm">2 Chronicles 11:12-14</a></span><br />He also put shields and spears in all the cities and strengthened them greatly. So Judah and Benjamin belonged to him. / Moreover, the priests and Levites from all their districts throughout Israel stood with Rehoboam. / For the Levites left their pasturelands and their possessions and went to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons had rejected them as priests of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1-7</a></span><br />“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-23.htm">Ezekiel 48:23-29</a></span><br />As for the rest of the tribes: Benjamin will have one portion extending from the east side to the west side. / Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. / Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-15.htm">Matthew 4:15</a></span><br />“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="/luke/2-36.htm">Luke 2:36</a></span><br />There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Acts 26:7</a></span><br />the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Romans 11:1</a></span><br />I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-5.htm">Philippians 3:5</a></span><br />circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/7-4.htm">Revelation 7:4-8</a></span><br />And I heard the number of those who were sealed, 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel: / From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000, / from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan.</p><p class="hdg">Joel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/8-2.htm">1 Samuel 8:2</a></b></br> Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: <i>they were</i> judges in Beersheba.</p><p class="hdg">Shapham.</p><p class="hdg">Jaanai.</p><p class="hdg">Shaphat.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/3-22.htm">1 Chronicles 3:22</a></b></br> And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah: and the sons of Shemaiah; Hattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six.</p><p class="hdg">Bashan.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/5-11.htm">1 Chronicles 5:11</a></b></br> And the children of Gad dwelt over against them, in the land of Bashan unto Salchah:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/21-33.htm">Numbers 21:33</a></b></br> And they turned and went up by the way of Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan went out against them, he, and all his people, to the battle at Edrei.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/5-11.htm">Bashan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-7.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-27.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-8.htm">Joel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-8.htm">Jo'el</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-15.htm">Second</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-22.htm">Shaphat</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/5-16.htm">Bashan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-15.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-15.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-28.htm">Joel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-28.htm">Jo'el</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-28.htm">Second</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-29.htm">Shaphat</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm">Judah and Joseph preferred before Reuben, who forfeited his birthright.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-3.htm">Ruben's descendants; some of whom vanquish the Hagarites.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-11.htm">The chief men of Gad, and their habitations.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-18.htm">Ruben, Gad, and half of Manasseh, obtain a victory over the Hagarites.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-23.htm">The habitations and chief men of that half of Manasseh.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-25.htm">The captivity of the two tribes and half, for their sins.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical genealogies, the mention of a chief often signifies a person of notable influence or leadership within a tribe or family. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God appointing leaders to guide His people, as seen with figures like Moses and David. The name Joel means "Yahweh is God," reflecting a common practice of embedding theological significance in names.<p><b>Shapham the second</b><br>Shapham is noted as the second in command, suggesting a hierarchical structure within the family or clan. This order of mention may imply a system of governance or leadership succession. The role of a second-in-command is crucial for maintaining order and continuity, as seen in other biblical narratives such as Joseph's role in Egypt. The name Shapham is less common, and its meaning is not explicitly clear, but it may relate to the Hebrew root for "to be smooth" or "to be bare."<p><b>then Jaanai and Shaphat</b><br>Jaanai and Shaphat are listed after Joel and Shapham, indicating their positions within the family hierarchy. The mention of multiple leaders within a family or tribe reflects the importance of shared leadership and responsibility. Jaanai's name means "whom Yahweh answers," suggesting a divine connection or favor. Shaphat, meaning "he has judged," is a name that appears elsewhere in the Bible, such as in the list of spies sent by Moses (<a href="/numbers/13-5.htm">Numbers 13:5</a>), indicating a role of discernment or judgment.<p><b>who lived in Bashan</b><br>Bashan is a region east of the Jordan River, known for its fertile land and strong cities. It was a significant area during the time of the Israelites, often associated with the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. The mention of Bashan highlights the geographical context of these leaders, emphasizing the importance of land and territory in Israel's history. Bashan's reputation for strength and fertility is noted in other scriptures, such as <a href="/deuteronomy/3-10.htm">Deuteronomy 3:10-11</a>, where it is described as a land of giants and fortified cities. This setting underscores the challenges and responsibilities faced by the leaders living there.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joel.htm">Joel</a></b><br>Identified as the chief among the leaders of the tribe of Gad. His position indicates a role of significant authority and responsibility.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shapham.htm">Shapham</a></b><br>Listed as the second in command, suggesting a role of support and leadership under Joel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/janai.htm">Janai</a></b><br>Another leader within the tribe, though less is known about his specific role or contributions.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/shaphat.htm">Shaphat</a></b><br>Also a leader in the tribe of Gad, contributing to the governance and military organization of the tribe.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/bashan.htm">Bashan</a></b><br>A region east of the Jordan River, known for its fertile land and strategic importance. It was part of the territory allocated to the half-tribe of Manasseh, but also associated with the tribes of Reuben and Gad.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>The listing of leaders in <a href="/1_chronicles/5-12.htm">1 Chronicles 5:12</a> underscores the importance of structured leadership within the community of God's people. Each leader had a specific role, contributing to the overall governance and well-being of the tribe.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy.htm">Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>The mention of these leaders in the genealogical record highlights the value of heritage and the impact of one's legacy. It encourages believers to consider how their actions and leadership today will be remembered in the future.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_cooperation.htm">Unity and Cooperation</a></b><br>The cooperation among the leaders of the tribe of Gad serves as a model for unity within the body of Christ. It reminds us of the importance of working together towards common goals and supporting one another in our respective roles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_assigned_roles.htm">Faithfulness in Assigned Roles</a></b><br>Each leader had a specific role to play, and their faithfulness in these roles contributed to the tribe's success. This teaches us the importance of being faithful in the roles God has assigned to us, whether in leadership or support.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 5</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_king_hiram_honor_israel's_god.htm">In 2 Chronicles 2:11-12, why does Tyrian King Hiram express devotion to Israel's God when no independent Tyrian records verify such reverence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_elhanan_kill_goliath's_brother.htm">1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_outside_bible_for_hagrites'_defeat.htm">Is there any evidence outside the Bible confirming the Hagrites mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:19-22 and their defeat?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - The four proper names in this verse are not known in connection with the same persons elsewhere. The Septuagint translates <span class="cmt_word">Shaphat</span> as "the scribe," applying the description to the foregoing <span class="cmt_word">Jaanai</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/5-12.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">Joel [was]</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאֵ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3100.htm">Strong's 3100: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joel -- probably 'the LORD is God', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the chief,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרֹ֔אשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shapham</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׁפָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šā·p̄ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8223.htm">Strong's 8223: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shapham -- a Gadite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the second,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּשְׁנֶ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miš·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4932.htm">Strong's 4932: </a> </span><span class="str2">A repetition, a duplicate, a double, a second</span><br /><br /><span class="word">then Jaanai</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיַעְנַ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ya‘·nay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3285.htm">Strong's 3285: </a> </span><span class="str2">Janai -- an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Shaphat,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׁפָ֖ט</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šā·p̄āṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8202.htm">Strong's 8202: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shaphat -- 'he has judged', five Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[who lived] in Bashan.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּבָּשָֽׁן׃</span> <span class="translit">(bab·bā·šān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1316.htm">Strong's 1316: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bashan -- 'smooth', a region East of the Jordan</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/5-12.htm">1 Chronicles 5:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/5-12.htm">1 Chronicles 5:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/5-12.htm">1 Chronicles 5:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/5-12.htm">1 Chronicles 5:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/5-12.htm">1 Chronicles 5:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/5-12.htm">1 Chronicles 5:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/5-12.htm">1 Chronicles 5:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/5-12.htm">1 Chronicles 5:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/5-12.htm">1 Chronicles 5:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/5-12.htm">1 Chronicles 5:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/5-12.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 5:12 Joel the chief and Shapham the second (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 5:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 5:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 5:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 5:13" /></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>