Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Their relatives, by families, were: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jakan, Zia and Eber—seven in all. New Living Translation Their relatives, the leaders of seven other clans, were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber. English Standard Version And their kinsmen according to their fathers’ houses: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia and Eber, seven. Berean Standard Bible Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all. King James Bible And their brethren of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven. New King James Version and their brethren of their father’s house: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jachan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all. New American Standard Bible Their relatives of their fathers’ households were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber, seven. NASB 1995 Their kinsmen of their fathers’ households were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia and Eber, seven. NASB 1977 And their kinsmen of their fathers’ households were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber, seven. Legacy Standard Bible Their relatives of their fathers’ households were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber, seven. Amplified Bible Their relatives from the households of their fathers: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all. Christian Standard Bible Their relatives according to their ancestral houses: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven. Holman Christian Standard Bible Their relatives according to their ancestral houses: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven. American Standard Version And their brethren of their fathers' houses: Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jacan, and Zia, and Eber, seven. Contemporary English Version Their relatives included Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber. English Revised Version And their brethren of their fathers' houses; Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jacan, and Zia, and Eber, seven. GOD'S WORD® Translation Their seven relatives by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber. Good News Translation The other members of the tribe belonged to the following seven clans: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber. International Standard Version Their seven relatives, according to the households of their clans, included Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber. NET Bible Their relatives, listed according to their families, included Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber--seven in all. New Heart English Bible Their brothers of their fathers' houses: Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jacan, and Zia, and Eber, seven. Webster's Bible Translation And their brethren of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTheir kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all. World English Bible Their brothers of their fathers’ houses: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber, seven. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand their brothers of the house of their fathers [are] Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber—seven. Young's Literal Translation and their brethren of the house of their fathers are Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven. Smith's Literal Translation And their brethren to the house of their fathers, Michael and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Eber; seven. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd their brethren according to the houses of their kindreds, were Michael, and Mosollam, and Sebe, and Jorai, and Jacan, and Zie, and Heber, seven. Catholic Public Domain Version Truly, their brothers, according to the houses of their kindred, were: Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jacan, and Zia, and Eber, seven. New American Bible Their brothers, according to their ancestral houses, were: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven. New Revised Standard Version And their kindred according to their clans: Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber, seven. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThese are the sons of Abihail, the son of Khuri, the son of Zerah, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and their brethren of their fathers' houses: Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jacan, and Zia, and Eber, seven. Brenton Septuagint Translation And their brethren according to the houses of their fathers; Michael, Mosollam, and Sebee, and Joree, and Joachan, and Zue, and Obed, seven. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Descendants of Gad…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. 14These were the sons of Abihail son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz.… Cross References Numbers 32:1-5 Now the Reubenites and Gadites, who had very large herds and flocks, surveyed the lands of Jazer and Gilead, and they saw that the region was suitable for livestock. / So the Gadites and Reubenites came to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the congregation, and said, / “Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon, ... 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. ... Deuteronomy 3:12-17 So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.) / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. ... 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. 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 6:78-81 From the tribe of Reuben east of the Jordan opposite Jericho they were given Bezer in the wilderness, Jahzah, / Kedemoth, and Mephaath, together with their pasturelands. / And from the tribe of Gad they were given Ramoth in Gilead, Mahanaim, ... 1 Chronicles 7:14-19 The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead. / Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters. / Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. ... 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 29:12-14 Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites; / Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites; / Jehiel and Shimei from the Hemanites; and Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites. 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. ... Genesis 46:16-18 The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. / The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. / These are the sons of Jacob born to Zilpah—whom Laban gave to his daughter Leah—sixteen in all. Matthew 4:18-22 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ... Mark 3:13-19 Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him. / He appointed twelve of them, whom He designated as apostles, to accompany Him, to be sent out to preach, / and to have authority to drive out demons. ... Luke 6:12-16 In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. / When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; ... Acts 1:13-14 When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. / With one accord they all continued in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. Treasury of Scripture And their brothers of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven. Michael. Daniel 12:1 And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book. Meshullam. 1 Chronicles 9:12 And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; Sheba. 1 Kings 10:1 And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions. Jorai. Jachan. Zia. Heber. Genesis 46:17 And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel. Jump to Previous Eber Families Family Fathers Heber House Households Houses Kinsmen Meshullam Meshul'lam Michael Relatives Seven ShebaJump to Next Eber Families Family Fathers Heber House Households Houses Kinsmen Meshullam Meshul'lam Michael Relatives Seven Sheba1 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. Their kinsmen by families This phrase indicates the importance of family lineage and tribal affiliation in ancient Israel. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles emphasize the continuity of God's people and their covenant relationship with Him. The tribal system was central to Israelite society, affecting land inheritance, social structure, and religious duties. were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber seven in all Persons / Places / Events 1. Michael- A common name in the Bible, often associated with leadership and strength. In this context, Michael is listed as a relative of the Reubenites. 2. Meshullam - A name meaning "friend" or "ally," indicating a person of significance within the family lineage. 3. Sheba - This name can mean "oath" or "seven," and is associated with various figures in the Bible, often linked to covenantal themes. 4. Jorai - A lesser-known figure, whose name means "whom Jehovah has taught," suggesting a person of wisdom or learning. 5. Jacan - Another relatively obscure figure, possibly indicating a person of importance within the family structure. 6. Zia - A name meaning "trembling" or "fear," which might reflect a characteristic or a significant event associated with this person. 7. Eber - A name meaning "beyond" or "the region across," often associated with the ancestors of the Hebrews. Teaching Points The Importance of GenealogyUnderstanding one's heritage and lineage is crucial in the biblical account, as it connects individuals to God's promises and covenants. Significance of Names Each name in the Bible often carries a meaning or account that reflects the character or destiny of the person, reminding us of the importance of identity in God's plan. Family and Community The listing of relatives highlights the value of family and community in maintaining faith and tradition across generations. God's Faithfulness Across Generations The genealogies remind us of God's ongoing faithfulness to His people, fulfilling His promises through successive generations. Learning from the Past By studying the genealogies, we can learn from the successes and failures of those who came before us, applying those lessons to our own lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 5:13?2. How does 1 Chronicles 5:13 illustrate the importance of family lineage in Scripture? 3. What can we learn about community from the descendants listed in 1 Chronicles 5:13? 4. How does the concept of family in 1 Chronicles 5:13 connect to Ephesians 2:19? 5. How can we apply the sense of belonging from 1 Chronicles 5:13 today? 6. What role does heritage play in our spiritual identity according to 1 Chronicles 5:13? 7. What is the significance of the names listed in 1 Chronicles 5:13? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 5:13 fit into the broader narrative of the Bible? 9. Why are genealogies important in 1 Chronicles and the Bible as a whole? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 5? 11. (1 Chronicles 13:5) Is it historically or logistically believable that 'all Israel' could gather so quickly to move the Ark? 12. 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 - How do we reconcile any discrepancies between this account of David's battles with the Philistines and the parallel text in 2 Samuel 5? 13. How reliable are the long genealogies in 1 Chronicles 5:3 when compared to other ancient records? 14. Does the massive gathering in 2 Chronicles 30:13 seem realistic given the population and logistical limits of the time? What Does 1 Chronicles 5:13 Mean Their kinsmenThe chronicler has just listed the leading men of Gad who lived in Bashan (1 Chron 5:11-12). Now he widens the lens to show the broader circle of relatives. “Kinsmen” reminds us that Israel’s strength came from covenant family ties, not isolated individuals (see 1 Chron 12:38; Ephesians 2:19). The term also underlines responsibility—these men shared in the tribe’s victories (1 Chron 5:18-22) and in its failures (1 Chron 5:25-26). by families Israel was ordered “by their clans and their fathers’ houses” from the start (Numbers 1:4; Joshua 7:14-18). Listing the Gadites this way shows: • Accountability: each family answered to the whole (Numbers 32:20-23). • Continuity: promises made to the patriarchs flowed through identifiable lines (Genesis 17:7). • Inheritance: land east of the Jordan was assigned to Gad “according to their families” (Numbers 34:14). Genealogies protected that God-given allotment. were Michael Michael’s family helped anchor Gad in Bashan. Though we know little else about him, the chronicler names him to affirm that every clan, however small, mattered in God’s record (Luke 12:7). Similar acknowledgment appears in Nehemiah 11:17, where another Michael is listed among temple singers, showing how the Lord remembers faithful service across generations. Meshullam Meshullam is a common Old Testament name (2 Kings 22:3; Ezra 10:15). Its repetition across Scripture shows how everyday believers, not just famous leaders, populate God’s story. Their loyalty in ordinary settings—as Gadite herdsmen on Bashan’s high plains—advanced the covenant mission (Proverbs 20:6). Sheba This Sheba is distinct from the rebel who opposed David (2 Samuel 20:1-2). Gad’s Sheba instead illustrates that a name need not define destiny; allegiance to the Lord does (Deuteronomy 30:19-20). His household stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the other six, ready for battle when called (1 Chron 5:18). Jorai Nothing else is recorded about Jorai, yet Chronicles places him in the exact line God wanted preserved. Hidden obedience counts (Matthew 6:4). The verse quietly honors such faithfulness, affirming that “those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable” (1 Corinthians 12:22). Jacan Jacan’s family, like Gad’s other clans, shared in both livestock wealth (Numbers 32:1) and military duty (1 Chron 5:18). His presence in the list reinforces the tribe’s unity when they later fought the Hagrites “because they cried out to God in the battle” (1 Chron 5:20). Zia Zia may correspond to “Zia” or “Ziza” in other passages (2 Chron 29:13). Whether prominent or obscure, his clan joined the corporate witness of Gad. Chronicles repeatedly stresses corporate identity—note the Levites in 1 Chron 15:17-18—teaching believers today to prize church fellowship (Hebrews 10:24-25). and Eber—seven in all Eber completes the list and the inspired total: seven. Scripture often uses seven to signal completeness (Genesis 2:2-3; Revelation 1:4). Here it reassures readers that Gad’s representation in Bashan was whole and sufficient. God had not forgotten a single family, even on the trans-Jordan fringe (Psalm 139:7-10). Their full participation in Israel’s story anticipates the Lord’s inclusive care for every believer, whatever his or her location or status (John 10:14-16). summary 1 Chronicles 5:13 records seven Gadite family heads—Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—underscoring that God tracks and treasures every covenant household. Arranged “by families,” the verse highlights accountability, inheritance, and unity within the tribe. Though most of these men remain otherwise unknown, their inclusion in Scripture testifies that faithful, even hidden, obedience is seen and recorded by the Lord. Verse 13. - And their brethren. This chapter (see ver. 7) seems to introduce the use of this word, which must be understood generically. The seven persons are nowhere else mentioned.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Their kinsmenוַאֲחֵיהֶ֞ם (wa·’ă·ḥê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 251: A brother, ) by families were אֲבוֹתֵיהֶ֗ם (’ă·ḇō·w·ṯê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1: Father Michael, מִֽיכָאֵ֡ל (mî·ḵā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4317: Michael -- 'Who is like God?' an angel, also a number of Israelites Meshullam, וּמְשֻׁלָּ֡ם (ū·mə·šul·lām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4918: Meshullam -- the name of a number of Israelites Sheba, וְ֠שֶׁבַע (wə·še·ḇa‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7652: Sheba -- two Israelites Jorai, וְיוֹרַ֧י (wə·yō·w·ray) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3140: Jorai -- 'He teaches', a Gadite Jacan, וְיַעְכָּ֛ן (wə·ya‘·kān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3275: Jacan -- a Gadite Zia, וְזִ֥יעַ (wə·zî·a‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2127: Zia -- a Gadite and Eber— וָעֵ֖בֶר (wā·‘ê·ḇer) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5677: Eber -- 'region beyond', a descendant of Shem, also the name of several Israelites seven [in all]. שִׁבְעָֽה׃ (šiḇ·‘āh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number Links 1 Chronicles 5:13 NIV1 Chronicles 5:13 NLT 1 Chronicles 5:13 ESV 1 Chronicles 5:13 NASB 1 Chronicles 5:13 KJV 1 Chronicles 5:13 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 5:13 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 5:13 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 5:13 French Bible 1 Chronicles 5:13 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 5:13 Their brothers of their fathers' houses: Michael (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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