New International Version The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. New Living Translation The descendants of Shobal were Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The descendants of Zibeon were Aiah and Anah. English Standard Version The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. Berean Standard Bible The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. Berean Literal Bible The sons of Shobal: Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. King James Bible The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah. New King James Version The sons of Shobal were Alian, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon were Ajah and Anah. New American Standard Bible The sons of Shobal were Alian, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon were Aiah and Anah. NASB 1995 The sons of Shobal were Alian, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon were Aiah and Anah. NASB 1977 The sons of Shobal were Alian, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon were Aiah and Anah. Legacy Standard Bible The sons of Shobal were Alian, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon were Aiah and Anah. Amplified Bible The sons of Shobal: Alian, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. Berean Annotated Bible The sons of Shobal (flowing): Alvan [Alian], Manahath (rest), Ebal (stone), Shepho [Shephi], and Onam (vigorous). The sons of Zibeon (dyed): Aiah (falcon) and Anah (answer). Christian Standard Bible Shobal’s sons: Alian, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. Zibeon’s sons: Aiah and Anah. Holman Christian Standard Bible Shobal’s sons: Alian, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. Zibeon’s sons: Aiah and Anah. American Standard Version The sons of Shobal: Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon: Aiah, and Anah. Contemporary English Version Shobal was the father of Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. Zibeon was the father of Aiah and Anah. English Revised Version The sons of Shobal; Alian and Manahath and Ebal, Shephi and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon; Aiah and Anah. GOD'S WORD® Translation Shobal's sons were Alian, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. Zibeon's sons were Aiah and Anah. International Standard Version Shobal's descendants were Alian, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. Zibeon's descendants were Aiah and Anah. NET Bible The sons of Shobal: Alyan, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. New Heart English Bible The sons of Shobal: Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah, and Anah. Webster's Bible Translation The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. World English Bible The sons of Shobal: Alian, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSons of Shobal: Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And sons of Zideon: Aiah and Anah. Berean Literal Bible The sons of Shobal: Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. Young's Literal Translation Sons of Shobal: Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And sons of Zideon: Aiah and Anah. Smith's Literal Translation And the sons of Shobal: Alian and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe sons of Sobal: Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Sephi and Onam. The sons of Sebeon: Aia, and Ana. The son of Ana: Dison. Catholic Public Domain Version The sons of Shobal: Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. The sons of Anah: Dishon. New American Bible The sons of Shobal were Alian, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon were Aiah and Anah. New Revised Standard Version The sons of Shobal: Alian, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe sons of Shobal: Anon, Manahath, Ebal, Shaphar, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon: Ana, and Annah. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sons of Shubal: Anwan and Mankhath and Ubal and Shaphar and Uyam and the sons of Tsabown: Ana and Anah. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The sons of Shobal: Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon: Aiah, and Anah. Brenton Septuagint Translation The sons of Sobal; Alon, Machanath, Taebel, Sophi, and Onan: and the sons of Sebegon; Aeth, and Sonan. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Descendants of Abraham…39The sons of Lotan: Hori and Homam. Timna was Lotan’s sister. 40The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. 41The son of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.… Cross References The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. Genesis 36:23 These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. Genesis 36:20 These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. Genesis 36:24 These are the sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. (This is the Anah who found the hot springs in the wilderness as he was pasturing the donkeys of his father Zibeon.) Genesis 36:29 These are the chiefs of the Horites: Chiefs Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Genesis 36:1-19 This is the account of Esau (that is, Edom). / Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah daughter of Elon the Hittite, Oholibamah daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite, / and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth. … Genesis 25:13-16 These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, / Mishma, Dumah, Massa, / Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. … Genesis 10:6-7 The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. / The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. Exodus 15:15 Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; those who dwell in Canaan will melt away, Numbers 24:18-19 Edom will become a possession, as will Seir, his enemy; but Israel will perform with valor. / A ruler will come from Jacob and destroy the survivors of the city.” Deuteronomy 2:12 The Horites used to live in Seir, but the descendants of Esau drove them out. They destroyed the Horites from before them and settled in their place, just as Israel did in the land that the LORD gave them as their possession.) Deuteronomy 2:22 just as He had done for the descendants of Esau who lived in Seir, when He destroyed the Horites from before them. They drove them out and have lived in their place to this day. Joshua 15:1-12 Now the allotment for the clans of the tribe of Judah extended to the border of Edom, to the Wilderness of Zin at the extreme southern boundary: / Their southern border started at the bay on the southern tip of the Salt Sea, / proceeded south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continued on to Zin, went over to the south of Kadesh-barnea, ran past Hezron up to Addar, and curved toward Karka. … Joshua 15:20-32 This is the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Judah. / These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, … Ezekiel 25:12-14 This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah, and in so doing incurred grievous guilt, / therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off from it both man and beast. I will make it a wasteland, and from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword. / I will take My vengeance on Edom by the hand of My people Israel, and they will deal with Edom according to My anger and wrath. Then they will know My vengeance, declares the Lord GOD.’ Obadiah 1:1-9 This is the vision of Obadiah: This is what the Lord GOD says about Edom—We have heard a message from the LORD; an envoy has been sent among the nations to say, “Rise up, and let us go to battle against her!”— / “Behold, I will make you small among the nations; you will be deeply despised. / The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ … Romans 9:10-13 Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac. / Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand, / not by works but by Him who calls, she was told, “The older will serve the younger.” … Treasury of Scripture The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. and the sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah. Alian. Genesis 36:23 And the children of Shobal were these; Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. Alvan, Shepho. Shephi. Aiyah. Genesis 36:24 And these are the children of Zibeon; both Ajah, and Anah: this was that Anah that found the mules in the wilderness, as he fed the asses of Zibeon his father. Ajah. Jump to Previous Aiah Ai'ah Ajah Alvan Anah Ebal Manahath Man'ahath Onam Shepho Shobal Zibeon Zib'eonJump to Next Aiah Ai'ah Ajah Alvan Anah Ebal Manahath Man'ahath Onam Shepho Shobal Zibeon Zib'eon1 Chronicles 1 1. Adam's line to Noah.5. The sons of Japheth. 8. The sons of Ham. 17. The sons of Shem. 24. Shem's line to Abraham. 29. Ishmael's sons. 32. The sons of Keturah. 34. The posterity of Abraham by Esau. 38. The sons of Seir. 43. The kings of Edom. 51. The dukes of Edom. The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. Shobal’s family belonged to the Horite clans who occupied Seir before Esau’s descendants established Edom there. Their names preserve the tribal structure of the land and show the established populations with whom the Edomites became connected. Gen 36:23 These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath… The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. Zibeon’s line is likewise included among the Horite chiefs of Seir. Aiah and Anah represent another branch of the people who lived in the region before their eventual incorporation into the Edomite nation. Gen 36:24 These are the sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.… Persons / Places / Events 1. ShobalA descendant of Seir the Horite, Shobal is listed as one of the chiefs of the Horites. His lineage is significant in the genealogical records of Edom. 2. Alian, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi, and Onam These are the sons of Shobal. Their mention highlights the continuation of Shobal's lineage and the establishment of various clans within the Edomite territory. 3. Zibeon Another descendant of Seir the Horite, Zibeon is noted for his role as a chief among the Horites. His lineage is also significant in the genealogical records. 4. Aiah and Anah Sons of Zibeon, they are part of the genealogical record that traces the lineage of the Horites, a group that inhabited the region of Edom before the Edomites. 5. Edom The region associated with Esau, Jacob's brother. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles 1 provide a historical context for the Edomite people and their leaders. Teaching Points The Importance of GenealogiesGenealogies in the Bible serve to connect historical events and people, showing God's unfolding plan through generations. They remind us of the importance of heritage and God's faithfulness across time. Understanding Our Spiritual Heritage Just as the Israelites valued their genealogical records, Christians are encouraged to understand their spiritual heritage, tracing back to the early church and the teachings of Christ. God's Sovereignty in History The detailed genealogies demonstrate God's sovereignty and involvement in human history, orchestrating events and lineages according to His divine plan. The Role of Lesser-Known Figures The mention of lesser-known figures like Shobal and Zibeon reminds us that every person has a role in God's plan, even if they are not prominently featured in the biblical account. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 1:40?2. How does 1 Chronicles 1:40 demonstrate God's faithfulness to genealogical records? 3. What can we learn about God's plan through the descendants listed in 1 Chronicles 1:40? 4. How does 1 Chronicles 1:40 connect to God's covenant with Abraham? 5. How can understanding genealogies in 1 Chronicles strengthen our faith today? 6. What role do genealogies play in understanding biblical history and God's promises? 7. What is the significance of the genealogies listed in 1 Chronicles 1:40? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 1:40 contribute to the overall narrative of the Bible? 9. Why are the descendants of Seir mentioned in 1 Chronicles 1:40? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 1? 1 Chronicles 1:40 faithfully preserves the sons of two Horite patriarchs—Shobal and Zibeon—mirroring Genesis 36 and reinforcing the flawless precision of God’s Word. Each name, though tucked inside a genealogy, declares that the Lord oversees every family and territory, weaving even non-Israelite clans into His sovereign purposes. Genealogies like this one encourage believers to trust Scripture’s accuracy, respect God’s global plan, and remember that He knows every individual by name. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The sonsבְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Shobal: שׁוֹבָ֔ל (šō·w·ḇāl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7732: Shobal -- 'flowing', an Edomite, also two Israelites Alvan, עַלְיָ֧ן (‘al·yān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5935: Alian -- an Edomite Manahath, וּמָנַ֛חַת (ū·mā·na·ḥaṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4506: Manahath -- a descendant of Seir the Horite Ebal, וְעֵיבָ֖ל (wə·‘ê·ḇāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5858: An Edomite name Shepho, שְׁפִ֣י (šə·p̄î) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8195: Shephi -- 'bareness', an Edomite and Onam. וְאוֹנָ֑ם (wə·’ō·w·nām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 208: Onam -- 'vigorous', the name of an Edomite and of an Israelite The sons וּבְנֵ֥י (ū·ḇə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Zibeon: צִבְע֖וֹן (ṣiḇ·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6649: Zibeon -- 'hyena', a Horite Aiah אַיָּ֥ה (’ay·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 345: Aiah -- 'falcon', the name of a Horite, also of an Israelite and Anah. וַעֲנָֽה׃ (wa·‘ă·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6034: Anah -- two Horites Additonal Resources 1 Chronicles 1:40 Blue Letter Bible1 Chronicles 1:40 Bible Gateway 1 Chronicles 1:40 Bible.com 1 Chronicles 1:40 NIV |
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