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Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/46.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali <i>were</i> Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/46.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/46.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel and Guni and Jezer and Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/46.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel and Guni and Jezer and Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/46.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel and Guni and Jezer and Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/46.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/46.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Naphtali’s sons: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/46.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Naphtali&#8217s sons: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/46.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/46.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/46.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The sons of [Naphtali]were Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/46.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Naphtali and his sons: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/46.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Naphtali's sons Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/46.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/46.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/46.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/46.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/46.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/46.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/46.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/46.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Naphtali Jahzeel, and Guni and Jezer and Shillem.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/46.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Nephtali: Jaziel and Guni and Jeser and Sallem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/46.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel and Guni, and Jezer and Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/46.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/46.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The children of Naphtali: Jahzeel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/46.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Naphtali: Nahzael, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/46.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Naphtali: Nakhtsayel and Guni and Yatsar and Khatsar and Shalim.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/46.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/46.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Nephthalim; Asiel, and Goni, and Issaar, and Sollem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/46-24.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/7ehevn8iSgc?start=12132" 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/genesis/46.htm">The Children of Bilhah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23</span>The son of Dan: Hushim. <span class="reftext">24</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/5321.htm" title="5321: nap̄·tā·lî (N-proper-ms) -- From pathal; my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Naphtali:</a> <a href="/hebrew/3183.htm" title="3183: yaḥ·ṣə·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- God apportions, a son of Naphtali. From chatsah and 'el; God will allot; Jachtseel, an Israelite.">Jahzeel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1476.htm" title="1476: wə·ḡū·nî (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. Probably from ganan; protected; Guni, the name of two Israelites.">Guni,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3337.htm" title="3337: wə·yê·ṣer (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Naphtali. The same as yetser; Jetser, an Israelite.">Jezer,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8006.htm" title="8006: wə·šil·lêm (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A man of Naphtali. The same as shillem; Shillem, an Israelite.">and Shillem.</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>These are the sons of Jacob born to Bilhah, whom Laban gave to his daughter Rachel—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/26-48.htm">Numbers 26:48-49</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans: The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel, the Gunite clan from Guni, / the Jezerite clan from Jezer, and the Shillemite clan from Shillem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">1 Chronicles 7:13</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shallum—the descendants of Bilhah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/30-7.htm">Genesis 30:7-8</a></span><br />And Rachel’s servant Bilhah conceived again and bore Jacob a second son. / Then Rachel said, “In my great struggles, I have wrestled with my sister and won.” So she named him Naphtali.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-25.htm">Genesis 35:25-26</a></span><br />The sons of Rachel’s maidservant Bilhah were Dan and Naphtali. / And the sons of Leah’s maidservant Zilpah were Gad and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob, who were born to him in Paddan-aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-21.htm">Genesis 49:21</a></span><br />Naphtali is a doe set free that bears beautiful fawns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-23.htm">Deuteronomy 33:23</a></span><br />Concerning Naphtali he said: “Naphtali is abounding with favor, full of the blessing of the LORD; he shall take possession of the sea and the south.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-32.htm">Joshua 19:32-39</a></span><br />The sixth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Naphtali: / Their border started at Heleph and the great tree of Zaanannim, passing Adami-nekeb and Jabneel as far as Lakkum and ending at the Jordan. / Then the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor and ran from there to Hukkok, touching Zebulun on the south side, Asher on the west, and Judah at the Jordan on the east. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/4-6.htm">Judges 4:6-10</a></span><br />She summoned Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali and said to him, “Surely the LORD, the God of Israel, is commanding you: ‘Go and march to Mount Tabor, taking with you ten thousand men of Naphtali and Zebulun. / And I will draw out Sisera the commander of Jabin’s army, his chariots, and his troops to the River Kishon, and I will deliver him into your hand.’” / Barak said to her, “If you will go with me, I will go; but if you will not go with me, I will not go.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-18.htm">Judges 5:18</a></span><br />Zebulun was a people who risked their lives; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the battlefield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-14.htm">1 Kings 7:14</a></span><br />He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-29.htm">2 Kings 15:29</a></span><br />In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></span><br />Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-15</a></span><br />Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “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="/john/1-45.htm">John 1:45-46</a></span><br />Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” / “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.</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 Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem.</p><p class="hdg">Naphtali.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/30-7.htm">Genesis 30:7,8</a></b></br> And Bilhah Rachel's maid conceived again, and bare Jacob a second son… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/35-25.htm">Genesis 35:25</a></b></br> And the sons of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid; Dan, and Naphtali:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-21.htm">Genesis 49:21</a></b></br> Naphtali <i>is</i> a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words.</p><p class="hdg">Jahzeel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">1 Chronicles 7:13</a></b></br> The sons of Naphtali; Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah.</p><p class="hdg">Jahziel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">Guni</a> <a href="/numbers/26-48.htm">Jahzeel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">Jahziel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">Jezer</a> <a href="/genesis/35-25.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/genesis/35-25.htm">Naph'tali</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">Shillem</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/26-48.htm">Guni</a> <a href="/numbers/26-48.htm">Jahzeel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">Jahziel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">Jezer</a> <a href="/genesis/49-21.htm">Naphtali</a> <a href="/genesis/49-21.htm">Naph'tali</a> <a href="/numbers/26-49.htm">Shillem</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 46</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/46-1.htm">Jacob is comforted by God at Beersheba.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/46-5.htm">Thence he with his company goes into Egypt.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/46-8.htm">The number of his family that went into Egypt.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/46-28.htm">Joseph meets Jacob.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/46-31.htm">He instructs his brothers how to answer Pharaoh.</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/genesis/46.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/46.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The sons of Naphtali:</b><br>Naphtali was one of the twelve sons of Jacob, born to Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. As one of the tribes of Israel, Naphtali's descendants played a significant role in the history of Israel. The tribe settled in the northern region of Canaan, an area known for its fertile land and strategic location. This region later became part of the Galilee, where Jesus conducted much of His ministry, fulfilling the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/9.htm">Isaiah 9:1-2</a> about a great light shining in Galilee.<p><b>Jahzeel,</b><br>Jahzeel is the first son of Naphtali mentioned. His name means "God apportions" or "God divides," reflecting the belief in divine providence and the distribution of land and blessings among the tribes of Israel. This name underscores the theme of God's sovereignty in the allocation of the Promised Land.<p><b>Guni,</b><br>Guni is the second son listed. His name means "protected" or "defended," which may indicate the protective nature of God over His people. The descendants of Guni are mentioned in <a href="/1_chronicles/5-15.htm">1 Chronicles 5:15</a>, where they are part of the genealogical records, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite culture.<p><b>Jezer,</b><br>Jezer, the third son, has a name meaning "formation" or "imagination." This could symbolize the creative power of God in forming the nation of Israel. The name also suggests the idea of God shaping the destiny of His people, a recurring theme throughout the biblical narrative.<p><b>and Shillem.</b><br>Shillem, the fourth son, means "peace" or "recompense." This name reflects the hope for peace and restoration, a central theme in the biblical story. The concept of peace is significant in the Hebrew Bible, often associated with the coming of the Messiah, who is referred to as the "Prince of Peace" in <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>. The tribe of Naphtali, including Shillem's descendants, is part of the larger narrative of Israel's journey towards redemption and fulfillment of God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/naphtali.htm">Naphtali</a></b><br>Naphtali is one of the twelve sons of Jacob, also known as Israel. He is the sixth son of Jacob and the second son of Bilhah, Rachel's maidservant. Naphtali is the progenitor of the tribe of Naphtali, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jahzeel.htm">Jahzeel</a></b><br>Jahzeel is the first son of Naphtali. His name means "God apportions" or "God divides," reflecting a divine allocation or distribution.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/guni.htm">Guni</a></b><br>Guni is the second son of Naphtali. His name can be interpreted as "protected" or "defended," suggesting a sense of divine protection.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jezer.htm">Jezer</a></b><br>Jezer is the third son of Naphtali. His name means "formation" or "imagination," indicating creativity or divine formation.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/shillem.htm">Shillem</a></b><br>Shillem is the fourth son of Naphtali. His name means "repaid" or "peaceful," which can imply a sense of fulfillment or tranquility.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_lineage_and_heritage.htm">Understanding Lineage and Heritage</a></b><br>The listing of Naphtali's sons emphasizes the importance of family lineage and heritage in biblical history. It reminds us of the value of understanding our spiritual heritage and the legacy we leave for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/names_and_their_meanings.htm">Names and Their Meanings</a></b><br>The meanings of the names of Naphtali's sons reflect aspects of God's character and His relationship with His people. This encourages us to consider the significance of names and their meanings in our own lives and how they can reflect our identity in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_family.htm">God's Sovereignty in Family</a></b><br>The genealogy of Naphtali's sons illustrates God's sovereign plan in the formation of the tribes of Israel. It serves as a reminder that God is actively involved in the details of our family lives and has a purpose for each member.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_tribes_in_israel's_history.htm">The Role of Tribes in Israel's History</a></b><br>Understanding the role of the tribe of Naphtali in Israel's history helps us appreciate the collective identity of God's people and the unique contributions of each tribe. This can inspire us to recognize and value the diverse roles within the body of Christ today.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_46.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 46</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_teachings_on_marriage.htm">What are the Bible's teachings on marriage?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_marriage_equality.htm">What is the Bible's stance on marriage equality?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'one_flesh'_mean_in_marriage.htm">What does 'one flesh' in marriage signify?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_suffering_exist_if_god_is_loving.htm">How can suffering exist with a loving, omnipotent God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/46.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) <span class= "bld">Naphtali </span>has four sons:<p><a href="/context/numbers/26-48.htm" title="Of the sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites:">Numbers 26:48-49</a>. <a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm" title="The sons of Naphtali; Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of Bilhah.">1Chronicles 7:13</a>.<p>Jahzeel,<p>Jahzeel,<p><span class= "ital">Jahziel,</span><p>Guni,<p>Guni,<p>Guni,<p>Jezer, . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/46.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the sons of Naphtali; Jahzeel</span>, - "Allotted by God" (Gesenius) - <span class="cmt_word">and Guni</span>, - "Painted" (Gesenius), "Dyed" (Murphy), "Protected" (Lange) - <span class="cmt_word">and Jezer</span>, - "Image," "Form" (Gesenius, Lange, Murphy) - and <span class="cmt_word">Shillem</span> - "Retribution" (Gesenius), "Avenger" (Lange). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/46-24.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 Naphtali:</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְתָּלִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·tā·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5321.htm">Strong's 5321: </a> </span><span class="str2">Naphtali -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and the district settled by them</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jahzeel,</span><br /><span class="heb">יַחְצְאֵ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(yaḥ·ṣə·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3183.htm">Strong's 3183: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jahzeel -- 'God apportions', a son of Naphtali</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Guni,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגוּנִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡū·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1476.htm">Strong's 1476: </a> </span><span class="str2">Guni -- two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jezer,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיֵ֥צֶר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yê·ṣer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3337.htm">Strong's 3337: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jezer -- a son of Naphtali</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Shillem.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשִׁלֵּֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šil·lêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8006.htm">Strong's 8006: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shillem -- a man of Naphtali</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/46-24.htm">Genesis 46:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/46-24.htm">Genesis 46:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/46-24.htm">Genesis 46:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/46-24.htm">Genesis 46:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/46-24.htm">Genesis 46:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/46-24.htm">Genesis 46:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/46-24.htm">Genesis 46:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/46-24.htm">Genesis 46:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/46-24.htm">Genesis 46:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/46-24.htm">Genesis 46:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/46-24.htm">OT Law: Genesis 46:24 The sons of Naphtali: Jahzeel Guni Jezer (Gen. 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