Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Janai and Shaphat, in Bashan. New Living Translation Joel was the leader in the land of Bashan, and Shapham was second-in-command, followed by Janai and Shaphat. English Standard Version Joel the chief, Shapham the second, Janai, and Shaphat in Bashan. Berean Standard Bible Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan. King James Bible Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan. New King James Version Joel was the chief, Shapham the next, then Jaanai and Shaphat in Bashan, New American Standard Bible Joel was the head and Shapham the second, then Janai and Shaphat in Bashan. NASB 1995 Joel was the chief and Shapham the second, then Janai and Shaphat in Bashan. NASB 1977 Joel was the chief, and Shapham the second, then Janai and Shaphat in Bashan. Legacy Standard Bible Joel was the chief and Shapham the second, then Janai and Shaphat in Bashan. Amplified Bible Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Janai and Shaphat in Bashan. Christian Standard Bible Joel the chief, Shapham the second in command, Janai, and Shaphat in Bashan. Holman Christian Standard Bible Joel the chief, Shapham the second in command, Janai, and Shaphat in Bashan. American Standard Version Joel the chief, and Shapham the second, and Janai, and Shaphat in Bashan. Contemporary English Version Some of the clan leaders were Joel, Shapham, Janai, and Shaphat. English Revised Version Joel the chief, and Shapham the second, and Janai, and Shaphat in Bashan: GOD'S WORD® Translation One family descended from Gad's first son Joel. Another family descended from Gad's second son Shapham. Other families descended from Gad's sons Janai and Shaphat in Bashan. Good News Translation Joel was the founder of the leading clan, and Shapham of the second most important clan. Janai and Shaphat were founders of other clans in Bashan. International Standard Version They included Joel their chief, Shapham their second in command, Janai, and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan. Majority Standard Bible Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan. NET Bible They included Joel the leader, Shapham the second in command, Janai, and Shaphat in Bashan. New Heart English Bible Joel was chief, and Shapham the second, and Janai judged in Bashan. Webster's Bible Translation Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan. World English Bible Joel the chief, Shapham the second, Janai, and Shaphat in Bashan. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionJoel the head, and Shapham the second, and Jaanai and Shaphat in Bashan; Young's Literal Translation Joel the head, and Shapham the second, and Jaanai and Shaphat in Bashan; Smith's Literal Translation Joel the head, and Shapham the second, and Jaanai and Shaphat in Bashan. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleJohel the chief, and Saphan the second: and Janai, and Saphat in Basan. Catholic Public Domain Version Joel the head, and Shapham the second, then Janai and Shaphat, in Bashan. New American Bible Joel was chief, Shapham was second in command, and Janai was judge in Bashan. New Revised Standard Version Joel the chief, Shapham the second, Janai, and Shaphat in Bashan. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJoel was their chief, and he judged them and taught them good scriptures. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yoel went out at their front, and he was judging them and he taught them beautiful scriptures. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Joel the chief, and Shapham the second, and Janai, and Shaphat in Bashan; Brenton Septuagint Translation Joel the first-born, and Sapham the second, and Janin the scribe in Basan. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Descendants of Gad11The descendants of Gad lived next to the Reubenites in the land of Bashan, as far as Salecah: 12Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan. 13Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all.… Cross References Numbers 32:33-42 So Moses gave to the Gadites, to the Reubenites, and to the half-tribe of Manasseh son of Joseph the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites and the kingdom of Og king of Bashan—the land including its cities and the territory surrounding them. / And the Gadites built up Dibon, Ataroth, Aroer, / Atroth-shophan, Jazer, Jogbehah, ... Joshua 22:1-9 Then Joshua summoned the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh / and told them, “You have done all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, and you have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you. / All this time you have not deserted your brothers, up to this very day, but have kept the charge given you by the LORD your God. ... 2 Kings 10:32-33 In those days the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory / from the Jordan eastward through all the land of Gilead (the region of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh), and from Aroer by the Arnon Valley through Gilead to Bashan. 1 Chronicles 12:37 And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war. 1 Chronicles 26:32 Among Jerijah’s relatives there were 2,700 capable men who were heads of families. King David appointed them over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh for every matter pertaining to God and for the affairs of the king. 1 Chronicles 27:16-22 These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ... 2 Chronicles 11:12-14 He also put shields and spears in all the cities and strengthened them greatly. So Judah and Benjamin belonged to him. / Moreover, the priests and Levites from all their districts throughout Israel stood with Rehoboam. / For the Levites left their pasturelands and their possessions and went to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons had rejected them as priests of the LORD. Ezekiel 48:1-7 “Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ... Ezekiel 48:23-29 As for the rest of the tribes: Benjamin will have one portion extending from the east side to the west side. / Simeon will have one portion bordering the territory of Benjamin from east to west. / Issachar will have one portion bordering the territory of Simeon from east to west. ... Matthew 4:15 “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— Luke 2:36 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, Acts 26:7 the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews. Romans 11:1 I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. Philippians 3:5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; Revelation 7:4-8 And I heard the number of those who were sealed, 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel: / From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000, / from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000, ... Treasury of Scripture Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan. Joel. 1 Samuel 8:2 Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beersheba. Shapham. Jaanai. Shaphat. 1 Chronicles 3:22 And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah: and the sons of Shemaiah; Hattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six. Bashan. 1 Chronicles 5:11 And the children of Gad dwelt over against them, in the land of Bashan unto Salchah: Numbers 21:33 And they turned and went up by the way of Bashan: and Og the king of Bashan went out against them, he, and all his people, to the battle at Edrei. Jump to Previous Bashan Chief Head Joel Jo'el Second ShaphatJump to Next Bashan Chief Head Joel Jo'el Second Shaphat1 Chronicles 5 1. Judah and Joseph preferred before Reuben, who forfeited his birthright.3. Ruben's descendants; some of whom vanquish the Hagarites. 11. The chief men of Gad, and their habitations. 18. Ruben, Gad, and half of Manasseh, obtain a victory over the Hagarites. 23. The habitations and chief men of that half of Manasseh. 25. The captivity of the two tribes and half, for their sins. Joel was the chief Joel is identified as the leader among his brothers, indicating a position of authority and responsibility. In biblical genealogies, the mention of a chief often signifies a person of notable influence or leadership within a tribe or family. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God appointing leaders to guide His people, as seen with figures like Moses and David. The name Joel means "Yahweh is God," reflecting a common practice of embedding theological significance in names. Shapham the second then Jaanai and Shaphat who lived in Bashan Persons / Places / Events 1. JoelIdentified as the chief among the leaders of the tribe of Gad. His position indicates a role of significant authority and responsibility. 2. Shapham Listed as the second in command, suggesting a role of support and leadership under Joel. 3. Janai Another leader within the tribe, though less is known about his specific role or contributions. 4. Shaphat Also a leader in the tribe of Gad, contributing to the governance and military organization of the tribe. 5. Bashan A region east of the Jordan River, known for its fertile land and strategic importance. It was part of the territory allocated to the half-tribe of Manasseh, but also associated with the tribes of Reuben and Gad. Teaching Points Leadership and ResponsibilityThe listing of leaders in 1 Chronicles 5:12 underscores the importance of structured leadership within the community of God's people. Each leader had a specific role, contributing to the overall governance and well-being of the tribe. Heritage and Legacy The mention of these leaders in the genealogical record highlights the value of heritage and the impact of one's legacy. It encourages believers to consider how their actions and leadership today will be remembered in the future. Unity and Cooperation The cooperation among the leaders of the tribe of Gad serves as a model for unity within the body of Christ. It reminds us of the importance of working together towards common goals and supporting one another in our respective roles. Faithfulness in Assigned Roles Each leader had a specific role to play, and their faithfulness in these roles contributed to the tribe's success. This teaches us the importance of being faithful in the roles God has assigned to us, whether in leadership or support.Verse 12. - The four proper names in this verse are not known in connection with the same persons elsewhere. The Septuagint translates Shaphat as "the scribe," applying the description to the foregoing Jaanai. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Joel [was]יוֹאֵ֣ל (yō·w·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3100: Joel -- probably 'the LORD is God', the name of a number of Israelites the chief, הָרֹ֔אשׁ (hā·rōš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7218: The head Shapham וְשָׁפָ֖ם (wə·šā·p̄ām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8223: Shapham -- a Gadite the second, הַמִּשְׁנֶ֑ה (ham·miš·neh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4932: A repetition, a duplicate, a double, a second then Jaanai וְיַעְנַ֥י (wə·ya‘·nay) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3285: Janai -- an Israelite and Shaphat, וְשָׁפָ֖ט (wə·šā·p̄āṭ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8202: Shaphat -- 'he has judged', five Israelites [who lived] in Bashan. בַּבָּשָֽׁן׃ (bab·bā·šān) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1316: Bashan -- 'smooth', a region East of the Jordan Links 1 Chronicles 5:12 NIV1 Chronicles 5:12 NLT 1 Chronicles 5:12 ESV 1 Chronicles 5:12 NASB 1 Chronicles 5:12 KJV 1 Chronicles 5:12 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 5:12 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 5:12 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 5:12 French Bible 1 Chronicles 5:12 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 5:12 Joel the chief and Shapham the second (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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