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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/8.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/8.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melek, Tarea and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Micah was the father of Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Micah <i>were</i>, Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sons of Micah <i>were</i> Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Micah <i>were</i> Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melech, Tarea and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Micah <i>were</i> Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Micah <i>were</i> Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Micah’s sons: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Micah&#8217s sons: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Micah: Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and the great-grandfather of Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Micah; Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Micah's sons were Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Micah had four sons: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Micah's descendants included Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Micah: Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and sons of Micah: Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and sons of Micah: Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Micah: Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Micha were Phithon, and Melech, and Tharaa, and Ahaz. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The sons of Micah were Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Sheadiah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Mica: Pethyun and Melek and Tara and Akhur and Aran.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the sons of Micah; Pithon, and Melech, and Taarea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Micha; Phithon, and Melach, and Tharach, and Achaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/8-35.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=2698" 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/8.htm">Genealogy from King Saul</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">34</span>The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah. <span class="reftext">35</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/4318.htm" title="4318: mî·ḵāh (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. An abbrev. Of Miykayah; Micah, the name of seven Israelites.">of Micah:</a> <a href="/hebrew/6377.htm" title="6377: pî·ṯō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Saul. Probably from the same as poth; expansive; Pithon, an Israelite.">Pithon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4429.htm" title="4429: wā·me·leḵ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A Benjamite. The same as melek; king; Melek, the name of two Israelites.">Melech,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8390.htm" title="8390: wə·ṯa’·rê·a‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Saul, the same as NH8475. Perhaps from ara'; Taarea, an Israelite.">Tarea,</a> <a href="/hebrew/271.htm" title="271: wə·’ā·ḥāz (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- He has grasped, two Isr. From 'achaz; possessor; Achaz, the name of a Jewish king and of an Israelite.">and Ahaz.</a> </span><span class="reftext">36</span>Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah, Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri, and Zimri was the father of Moza.…<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_chronicles/9-41.htm">1 Chronicles 9:41</a></span><br />The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/2_samuel/21-8.htm">2 Samuel 21:8</a></span><br />But the king took Armoni and Mephibosheth, the two sons whom Rizpah daughter of Aiah had borne to Saul, as well as the five sons whom Merab daughter of Saul had borne to Adriel son of Barzillai the Meholathite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/9-1.htm">1 Samuel 9:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">1 Samuel 14:1</a></span><br />One day Jonathan son of Saul said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But Jonathan did not tell his father.<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 2:8-9</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.<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/4-4.htm">2 Samuel 4:4</a></span><br />And Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the report about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she was hurrying to escape, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">2 Samuel 9:1</a></span><br />Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/9-6.htm">2 Samuel 9:6</a></span><br />And when Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, he fell facedown in reverence. Then David said, “Mephibosheth!” “I am your servant,” he replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-5.htm">2 Samuel 16:5</a></span><br />As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and as he approached, he kept yelling out curses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-16.htm">2 Samuel 19:16-17</a></span><br />Then Shimei son of Gera, a Benjamite from Bahurim, hurried down with the men of Judah to meet King David, / along with a thousand men of Benjamin, as well as Ziba the steward of the house of Saul and his fifteen sons and twenty servants. They rushed down to the Jordan before the king<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-7.htm">2 Samuel 21:7</a></span><br />Now the king spared Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the oath before the LORD between David and Jonathan son of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">1 Kings 2:8</a></span><br />Keep an eye on Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim who is with you. He called down bitter curses against me on the day I went to Mahanaim, but when he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD: ‘I will never put you to the sword.’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz.</p><p class="hdg">Tarea</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/9-41.htm">1 Chronicles 9:41</a></b></br> And the sons of Micah <i>were</i>, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, <i>and Ahaz</i>.</p><p class="hdg">Tahrea </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/3-13.htm">Ahaz</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-11.htm">Melech</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-34.htm">Micah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-41.htm">Pithon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/8-36.htm">Ahaz</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-41.htm">Melech</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-15.htm">Micah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-41.htm">Pithon</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-1.htm">The sons and chief men of Benjamin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.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/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><b>The sons of Micah:</b><br>Micah, in this context, is a descendant of Jonathan, the son of King Saul. This lineage is significant as it highlights the continuation of Saul's family line despite his rejection as king. The mention of Micah's sons underscores the importance of genealogies in chronicling the history and legacy of Israel's tribes. Genealogies served not only as records of ancestry but also as a means of establishing identity and inheritance rights within the community.<p><b>Pithon:</b><br>The name Pithon is unique in the biblical text, and little is known about him outside of this genealogical mention. The inclusion of lesser-known figures like Pithon in the genealogies emphasizes the comprehensive nature of these records, ensuring that even those who may not have played prominent roles in biblical narratives are remembered as part of God's unfolding plan for Israel.<p><b>Melech:</b><br>Melech, meaning "king" in Hebrew, is a name that reflects the cultural significance of leadership and authority within the Israelite community. While this Melech is not identified with any specific kingly role, the name itself may indicate aspirations or a family heritage of leadership. It also serves as a reminder of the complex relationship between Israel and its monarchy, particularly in the context of Saul's lineage.<p><b>Tarea:</b><br>Tarea is another figure about whom little is known beyond this genealogical reference. The inclusion of such names highlights the chronicler's intent to preserve the full scope of Israel's history, acknowledging every branch of the family tree. This practice underscores the belief in the value and dignity of every individual within the covenant community, regardless of their prominence in the biblical narrative.<p><b>and Ahaz:</b><br>Ahaz, not to be confused with the more well-known King Ahaz of Judah, is listed here as a descendant of Micah. The name Ahaz means "he has grasped" or "he has held," which can symbolize strength or possession. This genealogical entry serves as a reminder of the continuity of Saul's line and the broader theme of God's faithfulness to His people, even through the complexities and failures of human leadership. The chronicler's inclusion of Ahaz and his brothers reflects the ongoing story of redemption and the hope for restoration that runs throughout the biblical narrative.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/micah.htm">Micah</a></b><br>A descendant of Saul, Micah is part of the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. His lineage is significant in the chronicling of Israel's history.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pithon.htm">Pithon</a></b><br>One of the sons of Micah, mentioned in the genealogical records. His name means "mouth" or "persuasion" in Hebrew.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/melech.htm">Melech</a></b><br>Another son of Micah. The name "Melech" means "king" in Hebrew, which may indicate a position of authority or a noble character.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/tarea.htm">Tarea</a></b><br>A son of Micah, whose name is less common and not widely referenced elsewhere in the Bible.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahaz.htm">Ahaz</a></b><br>The last son of Micah mentioned in this verse. The name "Ahaz" means "he has grasped" or "he has held" in Hebrew, which can imply strength or possession.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy.htm">The Importance of Genealogy</a></b><br>Genealogies in the Bible serve to connect individuals to the larger account of God's people. They remind us of our place in God's account and the importance of heritage and legacy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/names_and_their_meanings.htm">Names and Their Meanings</a></b><br>The meanings of names in the Bible often reflect character traits or prophetic insights. Understanding these can provide deeper insights into the text and the individuals mentioned.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_god's_plan.htm">Continuity of God's Plan</a></b><br>The genealogies demonstrate the continuity of God's plan through generations. Despite human failures, God's purposes prevail, and His promises are fulfilled.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/value_of_every_individual.htm">Value of Every Individual</a></b><br>Even those who are mentioned briefly in genealogies have a role in God's plan. This teaches us that every person has value and purpose in God's eyes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_across_generations.htm">Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The record of Micah's sons encourages us to consider how we can pass on faith and values to future generations, ensuring the continuity of God's work in our families.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_chron_18_4_vs_2_sam_8_4__7,000_or_1,700.htm">In 1 Chronicles 18:4, how do we reconcile the figure of 7,000 horsemen with 2 Samuel 8:4, which mentions 1,700 instead?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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>(35) <span class= "bld">Tarea.</span>--<span class= "ital">Ta'rea.</span> Tahrea (<a href="/1_chronicles/9-41.htm" title="And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.">1Chronicles 9:41</a>) is a harder pronunciation of the same name. The name Shime'ah, or Shime'am (<a href="/1_chronicles/8-32.htm" title="And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And these also dwelled with their brothers in Jerusalem, over against them.">1Chronicles 8:32</a>) appears to be a similar softening of the name Shime'ah (<a href="/2_samuel/13-3.htm" title="But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother: and Jonadab was a very subtle man.">2Samuel 13:3</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 35.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Tarea</span>; spelt Tahrea in ver. 41 of next chapter. <span class="cmt_word">Ahaz</span>, the last of the four names contained in this verse, is supplied in italics, Authorized Version, next chapter, ver. 41. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/8-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The sons</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Micah:</span><br /><span class="heb">מִיכָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(mî·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4318.htm">Strong's 4318: </a> </span><span class="str2">Micah -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Pithon,</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּית֥וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(pî·ṯō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6377.htm">Strong's 6377: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pithon -- a descendant of Saul</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Melech,</span><br /><span class="heb">וָמֶ֖לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(wā·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4429.htm">Strong's 4429: </a> </span><span class="str2">Melech -- a Benjamite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Tarea,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתַאְרֵ֥עַ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯa’·rê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8390.htm">Strong's 8390: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tarea -- a descendant of Saul</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Ahaz.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאָחָֽז׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ā·ḥāz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_271.htm">Strong's 271: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahaz -- 'he has grasped', two Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/8-35.htm">1 Chronicles 8:35 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/8-35.htm">1 Chronicles 8:35 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/8-35.htm">1 Chronicles 8:35 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8-35.htm">1 Chronicles 8:35 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8-35.htm">1 Chronicles 8:35 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/8-35.htm">1 Chronicles 8:35 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/8-35.htm">1 Chronicles 8:35 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/8-35.htm">1 Chronicles 8:35 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/8-35.htm">1 Chronicles 8:35 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/8-35.htm">1 Chronicles 8:35 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/8-35.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 8:35 The sons of Micah: Pithon and Melech (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-36.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:36"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:36" /></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>