1 Chronicles 1:40
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.

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.

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.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: 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.

World English Bible
The sons of Shobal: Alian, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Sons of Shobal: Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And sons of Zideon: 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 Bible
The 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 Bible
The 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 1917
The 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



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
Genesis 36:20-30
These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, / Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom. / The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Timna was Lotan’s sister. ...

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.” ...

Romans 9:6-8
It is not as though God’s word has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. / Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring.

Romans 11:1-5
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. / God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? ...


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.

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1 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 is identified as a descendant of Seir the Horite, a group of people who lived in the land of Edom before the Edomites. This genealogy highlights the integration and influence of various tribes in the region. Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam are listed as his sons, indicating the continuation of Shobal's lineage. The mention of these names reflects the historical and cultural context of the time, where genealogies were crucial for establishing tribal identities and inheritance rights. The names themselves, while not much is known about each individual, suggest the diversity and complexity of the ancient Near Eastern peoples. This passage connects to the broader biblical narrative by showing the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations, as these descendants are part of the broader family tree stemming from Abraham.

The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.
Zibeon is another descendant of Seir the Horite, and his sons Aiah and Anah are mentioned here. Anah is noted elsewhere in the Bible for discovering hot springs in the wilderness while pasturing the donkeys of his father Zibeon (Genesis 36:24). This detail provides a glimpse into the daily life and activities of these ancient peoples, emphasizing their connection to the land and its resources. The mention of Aiah and Anah also serves to trace the lineage and territorial claims of the Horites, who were eventually assimilated into the Edomite nation. This passage underscores the complex interrelations between different tribes and peoples in the biblical narrative, illustrating the unfolding of God's plan through various human histories.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Shobal
A 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 Genealogies
Genealogies 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.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
בְּנֵ֣י (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


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