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All these were the sons of Azel. <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> Azel had six sons: Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel. <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> Azel had six sons, and these are their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/8.htm">New King James Version</a> Azel had six sons whose names were these: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were Azel’s sons. <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were Azel&#8217s sons. <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> as well as Azel's six sons: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Azel had six sons, whose names are these; Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Azel had six sons. Their names were Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All of these men were Azel's sons. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> Azel had six sons: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Azel had six sons. Their names were Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan—all of these were the sons of Azel. <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. <a href="/net/1_chronicles/8.htm">NET Bible</a> Azel had six sons: Azrikam his firstborn, followed by Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, his firstborn, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Azariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/8.htm">World English Bible</a> Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And to Azel [are] six sons, and these [are] their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these [are] sons of Azel. <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And to Azel are six sons, and these are their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these are sons of Azel. <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And to Azel six sons, and these their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these the sons of Azel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Asel had six sons whose names were Ezricam, Bochru, Ismahel, Saria, Obdia, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Asel. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now there were six sons for Azel, whose names were Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Bible</a> Azel had six sons, whose names were Azrikam, his firstborn, Ishmael, Sheariah, Azariah, Obadiah, and Hanan; all these were the sons of Azel. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Azel had six sons, and these are their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan; all these were the sons of Azel.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they instructed their sons and their sons' sons, <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Atsal had six sons: Azri his firstborn, Qim his second, Ishmael the third, and Shadya and Oubadya and Khanan, these all were the sons of Atsel.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Esel had six sons, and these were their name; Ezricam his first-born, and Ismael, and Saraia, and Abdia, and Anan, and Asa: all these were the sons of Esel. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=2723" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Genealogy from King Saul</a> …37Moza was the father of Binea. Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son. 38<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.">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/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">All</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">these</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.).">were 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> 39The sons of his brother Eshek: Ulam was his firstborn, Jeush second, and Eliphelet third.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">1 Chronicles 9:44</a> And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel. <a href="/1_chronicles/9-35.htm">1 Chronicles 9:35-43</a> Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah. / Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab, / Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth. ... <a href="/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49-51</a> 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. <a href="/1_samuel/9-1.htm">1 Samuel 9:1-2</a> Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. / And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people. <a href="/1_samuel/10-21.htm">1 Samuel 10:21</a> Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the clan of Matri was selected. Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. But when they looked for him, they could not find him. <a href="/1_samuel/13-1.htm">1 Samuel 13:1</a> Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned over Israel forty-two years. <a href="/1_samuel/31-2.htm">1 Samuel 31:2</a> The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. <a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8-9</a> 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. <a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">2 Samuel 3:1</a> 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. <a href="/2_samuel/5-4.htm">2 Samuel 5:4</a> David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years. <a href="/2_samuel/21-14.htm">2 Samuel 21:14</a> And they buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan in Zela in the land of Benjamin, in the tomb of Saul’s father Kish. After they had done everything the king had commanded, God answered their prayers for the land. <a href="/1_kings/11-36.htm">1 Kings 11:36</a> I will give one tribe to his son, so that My servant David will always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to put My Name. <a href="/1_kings/12-20.htm">1 Kings 12:20</a> When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David. <a href="/1_kings/14-8.htm">1 Kings 14:8</a> I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you. But you have not been like My servant David, who kept My commandments and followed Me with all his heart, doing only what was right in My eyes. <a href="/1_kings/15-4.htm">1 Kings 15:4</a> Nevertheless, for the sake of David, the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising up a son to succeed him and to make Jerusalem strong.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/8-37.htm">Azel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-23.htm">Azrikam</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-23.htm">Azri'kam</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">Bocheru</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">Bo'cheru</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">Bochru</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">Bocru</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">Bokeru</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-7.htm">Five</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-23.htm">Hanan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-31.htm">Ishmael</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-31.htm">Ish'mael</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-65.htm">Names</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-3.htm">Obadiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-3.htm">Obadi'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">Sheariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">She-Ari'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-40.htm">Six</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</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/9-44.htm">Bocheru</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">Bo'cheru</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">Bochru</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">Bocru</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">Bokeru</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">Five</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">Hanan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">Ishmael</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">Ish'mael</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-44.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/9-44.htm">Sheariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">She-Ari'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-6.htm">Six</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 8</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/8-1.htm">The sons and chief men of Benjamin</a> 33. <a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">The stock of Saul and Jonathan</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/8.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/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azel is a descendant of King Saul, part of the tribe of Benjamin. The listing of his sons emphasizes the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite culture. Genealogies in the Bible often serve to establish identity and continuity of God's people, linking past promises to future fulfillment.Azrikam, The name Azrikam means "help against the enemy" or "my help has risen." Names in the Bible often reflect character or destiny. Azrikam's name suggests a role of protection or leadership, possibly indicating his family's hope for deliverance or strength through him.Bocheru, Bocheru is a less common name, and its meaning is uncertain, though it may relate to "firstborn" or "youth." This could imply a position of prominence or expectation within the family, as firstborn sons often held special status in biblical times.Ishmael, Ishmael means "God hears." This name is significant in biblical history, as it recalls the Ishmael of Genesis, Abraham's son by Hagar. The repetition of this name in different contexts highlights God's attentiveness to His people and their prayers.Sheariah, Sheariah means "valued by the Lord" or "the Lord is my kinsman." This name underscores the personal relationship between God and His people, reflecting a sense of belonging and divine favor.Obadiah, Obadiah means "servant of the Lord." This name is shared by several biblical figures, including a minor prophet. It signifies devotion and service to God, a central theme in the lives of those who follow Him.and Hanan. Hanan means "gracious" or "merciful." This name reflects the character of God, who is often described as gracious and merciful throughout Scripture. It may also indicate the family's hope for God's grace upon them.All these were the sons of Azel. The repetition of Azel's name and the mention of his sons collectively emphasize the importance of family and legacy. In biblical genealogies, the preservation of family lines is crucial for maintaining the covenant promises God made to His people. This passage connects Azel's family to the broader narrative of Israel's history and God's unfolding plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/azel.htm">Azel</a> A descendant of King Saul, Azel is noted for having six sons. His lineage is part of the genealogical record of the tribe of Benjamin. 2. <a href="/topical/a/azrikam.htm">Azrikam</a> The first son of Azel, his name means "help against the enemy" in Hebrew. 3. <a href="/topical/b/bocheru.htm">Bocheru</a> The second son, whose name means "firstborn" or "youthful." 4. <a href="/topical/i/ishmael.htm">Ishmael</a> The third son, sharing a name with the son of Abraham and Hagar, meaning "God hears." 5. <a href="/topical/s/sheariah.htm">Sheariah</a> The fourth son, whose name means "valued by the Lord." 6. <a href="/topical/o/obadiah.htm">Obadiah</a> The fifth son, meaning "servant of the Lord." 7. <a href="/topical/h/hanan.htm">Hanan</a> The sixth son, meaning "gracious" or "merciful."<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy.htm">The Importance of Genealogy</a> Genealogies in the Bible remind us of God's faithfulness through generations. They show how God works through families and lineages to fulfill His purposes. <a href="/topical/n/names_with_meaning.htm">Names with Meaning</a> The names of Azel's sons reflect attributes and characteristics valued in a relationship with God, such as being heard by God (Ishmael) and serving the Lord (Obadiah). <a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a> Our spiritual and familial legacies are significant. Like Azel's sons, we are called to leave a legacy that honors God and impacts future generations. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_people.htm">God's Faithfulness to His People</a> The detailed genealogies demonstrate God's ongoing commitment to His people, fulfilling His promises through each generation. <a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a> Just as the names in this genealogy carry meaning, our identity in Christ gives us purpose and direction. We are called to live out the characteristics that reflect our relationship with Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 8</a> <a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_8_29-40_genealogy_verified.htm">In 1 Chronicles 8:29-40, do the numerous names and generations have any external corroboration, or could this genealogy have been constructed later to support certain tribal claims?</a> <a href="/q/is_ehud_in_1_chr_8_6-7_the_same_as_in_judg_3.htm">In 1 Chronicles 8:6-7, is the reference to Ehud a contradiction of Judges 3, or is it an entirely different person with the same name?</a> <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 href="/q/when_did_king_baasha_die.htm">In what year of King Asa's reign did Baasha, King of Israel die? Twenty-sixth year (I Kings 15:33 - 16:8) Still alive in the thirty-sixth year (2 Chronicles 16:1)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(38) Bocheru.--Some MSS. read "his firstborn," with which, with different points, the LXX. and the Syriac agree. This seems right, as the conjunctive particle is wanting between Azrikam and the doubtful word, and Bocheru would be anomalous as a proper name. (See Note on <a href="/1_chronicles/8-40.htm" title="And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valor, archers, and had many sons, and sons' sons, an hundred and fifty. All these are of the sons of Benjamin.">1Chronicles 8:40</a>.)Azel.--A place near Jerusalem was so called (<a href="/zechariah/14-5.htm" title="And you shall flee to the valley of the mountains; for the valley of the mountains shall reach to Azal: yes, you shall flee, like as you fled from before the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah: and the LORD my God shall come, and all the saints with you.">Zechariah 14:5</a>; <a href="/micah/1-11.htm" title="Pass you away, you inhabitant of Saphir, having your shame naked: the inhabitant of Zaanan came not forth in the mourning of Bethezel; he shall receive of you his standing.">Micah 1:11</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 38-40. - The genealogy runs on from Micah to Ulam with nothing special to remark upon. Ulam is twelfth from Saul, while his "sons and sons' sons" (ver. 40) are spoken cf. The time of Hezekiah must be reached, therefore, who was thirteenth from David. The table of next chapter stops with the name Azel (<a href="/1_chronicles/9-44.htm">1 Chronicles 9:44</a>), and wears the appearance of having just missed the last two verses of this chapter. <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Azel וּלְאָצֵל֮ (ū·lə·’ā·ṣêl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_682.htm">Strong's 682: </a> Azal -- a descendant of Jonathan had six שִׁשָּׁ֣ה (šiš·šāh) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8337.htm">Strong's 8337: </a> Six (a cardinal number) sons, בָנִים֒ (ḇā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son and these וְאֵ֣לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those were their names: שְׁמוֹתָ֗ם (šə·mō·w·ṯām) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name Azrikam, עַזְרִיקָ֥ם ׀ (‘az·rî·qām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5840.htm">Strong's 5840: </a> Azrikam -- 'my help has risen', four Israelites Bocheru, בֹּ֙כְרוּ֙ (bō·ḵə·rū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1074.htm">Strong's 1074: </a> Bocheru -- a Benjamite Ishmael, וְיִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל (wə·yiš·mā·‘êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3458.htm">Strong's 3458: </a> Ishmael -- 'God hears', the name of several Israelites Sheariah, וּשְׁעַרְיָ֔ה (ū·šə·‘ar·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8187.htm">Strong's 8187: </a> Sheariah -- perhaps 'gate of Yah', a Benjamite Obadiah, וְעֹבַדְיָ֖ה (wə·‘ō·ḇaḏ·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5662.htm">Strong's 5662: </a> Obadiah -- 'servant of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites and Hanan. וְחָנָ֑ן (wə·ḥā·nān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2605.htm">Strong's 2605: </a> Hanan -- 'gracious', the name of several Israelites All כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every these אֵ֖לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those [were] the sons בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Azel. אָצַֽל׃ (’ā·ṣal) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_682.htm">Strong's 682: </a> Azal -- a descendant of Jonathan <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">1 Chronicles 8:38 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">1 Chronicles 8:38 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">1 Chronicles 8:38 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">1 Chronicles 8:38 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">1 Chronicles 8:38 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">1 Chronicles 8:38 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">1 Chronicles 8:38 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">1 Chronicles 8:38 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">1 Chronicles 8:38 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">1 Chronicles 8:38 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 8:38 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/8-37.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:37"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:37" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-39.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:39"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:39" /></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>