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Their sister was Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malkiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/46.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Asher were Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah. Their sister was Serah. Beriah’s sons were Heber and Malkiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/46.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, with Serah their sister. And the sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/46.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/46.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.<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 Asher <i>were</i> Jimnah, Ishuah, Isui, Beriah, and Serah, their sister. And the sons of Beriah <i>were</i> Heber and Malchiel.<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 Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. And the sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/46.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Asher: Imnah and Ishvah and Ishvi and Beriah and their sister Serah. And the sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/46.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Asher: Imnah and Ishvah and Ishvi and Beriah and their sister Serah. And the sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/46.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Asher: Imnah and Ishvah and Ishvi and Beriah and their sister Serah. And the sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/46.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and Serah their sister. And the sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/46.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Asher’s sons: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. Beriah’s sons were Heber and Malchiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/46.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Asher&#8217s sons: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. Beriah&#8217s sons were Heber and Malchiel. <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 Asher: Imnah, and Ishvah, and Ishvi, and Beriah, and Serah their sister; and the sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel.<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 Asher; Imnah, and Ishvah, and Ishvi, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.<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 [Asher]were Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah. Their sister was Serah. The sons of Beriah were Heber and Malchiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/46.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Asher and his sons: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. Beriah's sons were Heber and Malchiel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/46.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Asher's sons Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. Beriah's sons Heber and Malchiel were also included.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/46.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/46.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and Serah their sister. The sons of Beriah were Heber and Malkiel. <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 Asher: Jimnah, and Jishvah, and Jishvi, and Beriah, and Serah their sister. And the sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malkiel.<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 Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister. And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/46.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and Serah their sister. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. <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 Asher: Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and their sister Serah. And sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.<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 Asher: Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister. And sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.<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 Asher: Jimnath and Ishuah and Isui and Beriah, and Sarah their sister. And the sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.<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 Beer: Jamne and Jesua and Jessuri and Beria, and Sara their sister. The sons of Beria: Heber and Melchiel. <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 Asher: Imnah and Jesua, and Jessui and Beriah, and also their sister Sarah. The sons of Beria: Heber and Malchiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/46.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah, with their sister Serah; and the sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.<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 Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The children of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel<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 Asher: Jimnah, Ishuah, Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister; and the sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel.<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 Asheer: Yamna and Yashwa and Ishwi and Bria and Sarakh their sister; and the sons of Bria: Khaber and Malkeel.<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 Asher: Imnah, and Ishvah, and Ishvi, and Beriah, and Serah their sister; and the sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel.<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 Aser; Jemna, Jessua, and Jeul, and Baria, and Sara their sister. And the sons of Baria; Chobor, and Melchiil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/46-17.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=12082" 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 Zilpah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16</span>The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. <span class="reftext">17</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 children</a> <a href="/hebrew/836.htm" title="836: ’ā·šêr (N-proper-ms) -- From 'ashar, happy; Asher, a son of Jacob, and the tribe descended from him, with its territory; also a place in Palestine.">of Asher:</a> <a href="/hebrew/3232.htm" title="3232: yim·nāh (N-proper-ms) -- Good fortune, two Isr. From yaman; prosperity; Jimnah, the name of two Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them.">Imnah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3438.htm" title="3438: wə·yiš·wāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- An Asherite. From shavah; he will level; Jishvah, an Israelite.">Ishvah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3440.htm" title="3440: wə·yiš·wî (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. From shavah; level; Jishvi, the name of two Israelites.">Ishvi,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1283.htm" title="1283: ū·ḇə·rî·‘āh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Four Isr. Apparently from the feminine of ra' with a prepositional prefix; in trouble; Beriah, the name of four Israelites.">Beriah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/269.htm" title="269: ’ă·ḥō·ṯām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Sister. Irregular feminine of 'ach; a sister (like 'Ezrachiy), literally and figuratively).">and their sister</a> <a href="/hebrew/8294.htm" title="8294: wə·śe·raḥ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A daughter of Asher. By permutation for cerach; superfluity; Serach, an Israelitess.">Serah.</a> <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/1283.htm" title="1283: ḇə·rî·‘āh (N-proper-ms) -- Four Isr. Apparently from the feminine of ra' with a prepositional prefix; in trouble; Beriah, the name of four Israelites.">of Beriah:</a> <a href="/hebrew/2268.htm" title="2268: ḥe·ḇer (N-proper-ms) -- A Kenite, also several Isr. The same as cheber; community; Cheber, the name of a Kenite and of three Israelites.">Heber</a> <a href="/hebrew/4439.htm" title="4439: ū·mal·kî·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- My king is El, an Asherite. From melek and 'el; king of God; Malkiel, an Israelite.">and Malchiel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>These are the sons of Jacob born to Zilpah—whom Laban gave to his daughter Leah—sixteen 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/26-46.htm">Numbers 26:46</a></span><br />And the name of Asher’s daughter was Serah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">1 Chronicles 7:30-31</a></span><br />The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. / The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/30-5.htm">Genesis 30:5-13</a></span><br />and Bilhah conceived and bore him a son. / Then Rachel said, “God has vindicated me; He has heard my plea and given me a son.” So she named him Dan. / And Rachel’s servant Bilhah conceived again and bore Jacob a second son. ...<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</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.<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 Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.</p><p class="hdg">Asher.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/30-13.htm">Genesis 30:13</a></b></br> And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/35-26.htm">Genesis 35:26</a></b></br> And the sons of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid; Gad, and Asher: these <i>are</i> the sons of Jacob, which were born to him in Padanaram.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-20.htm">Genesis 49:20</a></b></br> Out of Asher his bread <i>shall be</i> fat, and he shall yield royal dainties.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/35-26.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-11.htm">Beriah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-11.htm">Beri'ah</a> <a href="/luke/3-35.htm">Heber</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-14.htm">Imnah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">Ishvah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">Ishvi</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">Jimnah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">Jishvah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">Jishvi</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-31.htm">Malchiel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-31.htm">Mal'chi-El</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-31.htm">Malkiel</a> <a href="/genesis/25-10.htm">Sarah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">Serah</a> <a href="/genesis/36-22.htm">Sister</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/49-20.htm">Asher</a> <a href="/numbers/26-44.htm">Beriah</a> <a href="/numbers/26-44.htm">Beri'ah</a> <a href="/numbers/26-45.htm">Heber</a> <a href="/numbers/26-44.htm">Imnah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">Ishvah</a> <a href="/numbers/26-44.htm">Ishvi</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">Jimnah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm">Jishvah</a> <a href="/numbers/26-44.htm">Jishvi</a> <a href="/numbers/26-45.htm">Malchiel</a> <a href="/numbers/26-45.htm">Mal'chi-El</a> <a href="/numbers/26-45.htm">Malkiel</a> <a href="/genesis/49-31.htm">Sarah</a> <a href="/numbers/26-46.htm">Serah</a> <a href="/exodus/2-4.htm">Sister</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'; 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Asher's name means "happy" or "blessed," reflecting Leah's joy at his birth. The tribe of Asher later settled in a fertile region of Canaan, known for its olive oil production, which aligns with the blessing Jacob gave Asher in <a href="/genesis/49-20.htm">Genesis 49:20</a>, highlighting prosperity and abundance.<p><b>Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah,</b><br>These are the sons of Asher, each representing a family line within the tribe. The names reflect the cultural and linguistic context of the time, with meanings that may relate to personal characteristics or aspirations. The listing of these sons emphasizes the growth and expansion of Jacob's family, fulfilling God's promise to make his descendants numerous.<p><b>and their sister Serah.</b><br>Serah is a unique mention as she is one of the few women listed in genealogies, indicating her significance. Jewish tradition holds that Serah lived an exceptionally long life and played a role in the Exodus narrative, possibly due to her wisdom or spiritual insight. Her inclusion highlights the importance of women in biblical narratives, even when not frequently mentioned.<p><b>The sons of Beriah:</b><br>Beriah, one of Asher's sons, continues the lineage, showing the generational continuity within the tribe. The name Beriah means "in trouble" or "a gift," which could reflect circumstances around his birth or a prophetic insight into his life or descendants.<p><b>Heber and Malchiel.</b><br>Heber and Malchiel are the grandsons of Asher, further expanding the family tree. Heber's name means "comrade" or "enclave," while Malchiel means "God is my king," indicating a possible spiritual or leadership role within the tribe. These names reflect the faith and cultural values of the time, emphasizing the connection to God and community.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/asher.htm">Asher</a></b><br>One of the twelve sons of Jacob, whose descendants became one of the tribes of Israel. Asher's name means "happy" or "blessed" in Hebrew.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/imnah,_ishvah,_ishvi,_beriah.htm">Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah</a></b><br>Sons of Asher, each representing a family line within the tribe of Asher. Their names reflect various meanings, such as "right hand" (Imnah) and "gift" (Beriah).<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/serah.htm">Serah</a></b><br>The sister of Asher's sons, notable for being one of the few women mentioned in genealogies, indicating her significance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/heber_and_malchiel.htm">Heber and Malchiel</a></b><br>Sons of Beriah, grandsons of Asher, continuing the lineage of the tribe of Asher.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob's_journey_to_egypt.htm">Jacob's Journey to Egypt</a></b><br>This event is part of the larger account of Jacob's family moving to Egypt during a famine, setting the stage for the Israelites' eventual enslavement and Exodus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_genealogies.htm">Significance of Genealogies</a></b><br>Genealogies in the Bible are not just historical records but also convey theological truths about God's faithfulness to His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_women_in_scripture.htm">Role of Women in Scripture</a></b><br>Serah's inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of women in God's plan, encouraging us to recognize and value the contributions of women in our faith communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_providence_in_family_lines.htm">God's Providence in Family Lines</a></b><br>The detailed listing of family members reminds us of God's providence and care for each individual, encouraging us to trust in His plan for our own families.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_heritage.htm">Legacy and Heritage</a></b><br>The passage encourages us to consider the legacy we are leaving for future generations and to live in a way that honors God and blesses others.<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/why_is_the_tribe_of_asher_important.htm">What is the significance of the Tribe of Asher?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_asher's_genealogy_names_inconsistent.htm">1 Chronicles 7:30–40 – Why are certain names in Asher’s genealogy missing or inconsistent when compared with other biblical genealogies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_proof_abraham_fathered_nations.htm">Where is the historical or archaeological evidence that Abraham truly became the father of many nations (Genesis 17:4-6)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_test_abraham's_faith_in_genesis_22_1.htm">Why did an all-knowing God need to test Abraham's faith in Genesis 22:1?</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>(17) <span class= "bld">Asher </span>has four sons:<p><a href="/context/numbers/26-44.htm" title="Of the children of Asher after their families: of Jimna, the family of the Jimnites: of Jesui, the family of the Jesuites: of Beriah, the family of the Beriites.">Numbers 26:44-45</a>. <a href="/1_chronicles/7-30.htm" title="The sons of Asher; Imnah, and Isuah, and Ishuai, and Beriah, and Serah their sister.">1Chronicles 7:30</a>.<p>Jimnah,<p><span class= "ital">Jimna,</span><p><span class= "ital">Imnah,</span><p>Ishuah,<p>(omitted)<p>Isuah,<p>Isui, . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/46.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the sons of Asher; Jimnah</span>, - "Prosperity" (Gesenius) - <span class="cmt_word">and Ishuah</span>, - "Even, Level" (Gesenius) - <span class="cmt_word">and Isui</span>, - "Even," "Level" (Gesenius): they may have been twins - <span class="cmt_word">and Beriah</span>, - "Gift" (Gesenius), "In Evil" (Murphy) - <span class="cmt_word">and Serah</span> - "Abundance" (Gesenius), "Over- flow" (Murphy) - th<span class="cmt_word">eir sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber,</span> - "Fellowship" (Gesenius) - <span class="cmt_word">and Malchiel</span> - "King of El" (Gesenius, Murphy), "My king is El" (Lange). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/46-17.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">וּבְנֵ֣י</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 Asher:</span><br /><span class="heb">אָשֵׁ֗ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·šêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_836.htm">Strong's 836: </a> </span><span class="str2">Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Imnah,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִמְנָ֧ה</span> <span class="translit">(yim·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3232.htm">Strong's 3232: </a> </span><span class="str2">Imnah -- 'good fortune', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ishvah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִשְׁוָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yiš·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3438.htm">Strong's 3438: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ishvah -- an Asherite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ishvi,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִשְׁוִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yiš·wî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3440.htm">Strong's 3440: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ishvi -- two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Beriah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְרִיעָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·rî·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1283.htm">Strong's 1283: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beriah -- four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and their sister</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחֹתָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_269.htm">Strong's 269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sister -- a sister</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Serah.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשֶׂ֣רַח</span> <span class="translit">(wə·śe·raḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8294.htm">Strong's 8294: </a> </span><span class="str2">Serah -- a daughter of Asher</span><br /><br /><span class="word">The sons</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנֵ֣י</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 Beriah:</span><br /><span class="heb">בְרִיעָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·rî·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1283.htm">Strong's 1283: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beriah -- four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Heber</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶ֖בֶר</span> <span class="translit">(ḥe·ḇer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2268.htm">Strong's 2268: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heber -- a Kenite, also several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Malchiel.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַלְכִּיאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mal·kî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4439.htm">Strong's 4439: </a> </span><span class="str2">Malchiel -- 'my king is El', an Asherite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/46-17.htm">Genesis 46:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/46-17.htm">Genesis 46:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/46-17.htm">Genesis 46:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/46-17.htm">Genesis 46:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/46-17.htm">Genesis 46:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/46-17.htm">Genesis 46:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/46-17.htm">Genesis 46:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/46-17.htm">Genesis 46:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/46-17.htm">Genesis 46:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/46-17.htm">Genesis 46:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/46-17.htm">OT Law: Genesis 46:17 The sons of Asher: Imnah Ishvah Ishvi (Gen. 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