1 Chronicles 5:4
New International Version
The descendants of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

New Living Translation
The descendants of Joel were Shemaiah, Gog, Shimei,

English Standard Version
The sons of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

Berean Standard Bible
The descendants of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

King James Bible
The sons of Joel; Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

New King James Version
The sons of Joel were Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Joel were Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

NASB 1995
The sons of Joel were Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

NASB 1977
The sons of Joel were Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Joel were Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

Amplified Bible
The sons of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

Christian Standard Bible
Joel’s sons: his son Shemaiah, his son Gog, his son Shimei,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Joel’s sons: his son Shemaiah, his son Gog, his son Shimei,

American Standard Version
The sons of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

English Revised Version
The sons of Joel; Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Joel's son was Shemaiah. Shemaiah's son was Gog. Gog's son was Shimei.

International Standard Version
Joel's descendants were his son Shemaiah, his son Gog, his son Shimei,

Majority Standard Bible
The descendants of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

NET Bible
The descendants of Joel: His son Shemaiah, his son Gog, his son Shimei,

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

Webster's Bible Translation
The sons of Joel; Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

World English Bible
The sons of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Sons of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Joel: Samaia his son, Gog his son, Semei his son,

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

New American Bible
His son was Joel, whose son was Shemaiah, whose son was Gog, whose son was Shimei,

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The sons of Carmi: Shemaiah his son, Doag his son, Shimei his son,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Karmi: Shemaiah his son, Duag his son, Shemei his son
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The sons of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The sons of Joel; Semei, and Banaia his son: and the sons of Gug the son of Semei.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Reuben
3The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. 4The descendants of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son, 5Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,…

Cross References
Genesis 46:16
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.

Numbers 26:15-18
These were the descendants of Gad by their clans: The Zephonite clan from Zephon, the Haggite clan from Haggi, the Shunite clan from Shuni, / the Oznite clan from Ozni, the Erite clan from Eri, / the Arodite clan from Arod, and the Arelite clan from Areli. ...

Deuteronomy 33:6
Let Reuben live and not die, nor his men be few.”

Joshua 13:15-23
This is what Moses had given to the clans of the tribe of Reuben: / The territory from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the middle of the valley, to the whole plateau beyond Medeba, / to Heshbon and all its cities on the plateau, including Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon, ...

Judges 5:18
Zebulun was a people who risked their lives; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the battlefield.

2 Kings 15:29
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.

1 Chronicles 2:1-2
These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

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 27:16
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;

2 Chronicles 30:11
Nevertheless, some from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem.

Hosea 5:11
Ephraim is oppressed, crushed in judgment, for he is determined to follow worthless idols.

Hosea 6:8
Gilead is a city of evildoers, tracked with footprints of blood.

Matthew 10:2-4
These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

Luke 6:13-16
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; / Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; ...

Acts 1:13
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.


Treasury of Scripture

The sons of Joel; Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

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.

Shemaiah.

1 Chronicles 9:16
And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites.

Gog.

(1) A Rubenite.

1 Chronicles 5:4
The sons of Joel; Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

(2) Prince of the land of Magog.

Ezekiel 38:2,3,14,16,18
Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him, …

Ezekiel 39:1,11
Therefore, thou son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal: …

Ezekiel 38:15
And thou shalt come from thy place out of the north parts, thou, and many people with thee, all of them riding upon horses, a great company, and a mighty army:

Shimei.

2 Samuel 16:5
And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came.

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1 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.














The descendants of Joel
The name "Joel" in Hebrew is יוֹאֵל (Yo'el), meaning "Yahweh is God." This name reflects a deep theological truth central to the faith of Israel, emphasizing the monotheistic belief in Yahweh as the one true God. Joel's lineage is significant as it connects to the broader narrative of the tribes of Israel, specifically the tribe of Reuben, which is the focus of this chapter. The mention of descendants underscores the importance of genealogy in maintaining tribal identity and heritage, which was crucial for the Israelites in preserving their covenant relationship with God.

Shemaiah his son
"Shemaiah" means "heard by Yahweh" in Hebrew (שְׁמַעְיָה, Shema'yah). This name suggests a life lived in response to God's call, highlighting the importance of being attentive to God's voice. In the historical context, names often reflected personal or familial experiences with God, serving as a reminder of divine interaction and faithfulness. Shemaiah's position in the genealogy indicates the continuation of a family line that remains under God's watchful care and guidance.

Gog his son
The name "Gog" (גּוֹג, Gog) is intriguing, as it appears in other biblical contexts, notably in Ezekiel's prophecies concerning future events. While the Gog mentioned here is not the same as the one in Ezekiel, the name itself may carry connotations of strength or expansion. In the genealogical record, Gog represents a link in the chain of ancestry, contributing to the unfolding account of God's people. This highlights the interconnectedness of individual lives within the grand narrative of God's redemptive plan.

Shimei his son
"Shimei" (שִׁמְעִי, Shim'i) means "my fame" or "renowned" in Hebrew. This name suggests a legacy of honor or recognition, possibly indicating the family's standing within the tribe or community. In the scriptural context, Shimei's inclusion in the genealogy serves as a testament to the enduring nature of God's promises to His people. Each name in this lineage is a reminder of the faithfulness of God across generations, encouraging believers to trust in His unchanging nature and sovereign plan.

(4-6) The sons of Joel.--The connection of this leading house with one of the four sons just mentioned, is implied but not stated. The line of Joel is traced through seven generations to Beerah, who was transported to Assyria by Tiglath Pileser. II., 734 B.C., in the reign of Pekah, king of Israel. Supposing there are no gaps in the series, Joel flourished 280 years (7 x 40) before that date; that is, about 1014 B.C., under David and Solomon.

(4) The LXX. read: "Sons of Joel Shemaiah, and Banaia (Benaiah) his son; and sons of Gog, son of Shemaiah, his son Micah," &c.

Verses 4-6. - From which of the four sons of Reuben the line came in which Joel would appear, we do not know. Juntas and Tremellius say Hanoch, others Carmi, while the Syriac Version has Carrot vice Joel. It is to be remarked that in Numbers 26:8-10 a line of descent through Pallu is given, but reaching only to the second generation, Beerah in the present list will be only ninth at furthest from Reuben, so that it is evident that it is a very fragmentary genealogy, whether the hiatus be only one, viz. between Reuben's son (whichever it may be in question) and Joel, or whether both there and elsewhere also. Of none of the eight persons beginning with Joel and ending with Beerah is anything else known, unless either Shemaiah or Shimei may be identical with the Shema of ver. 8, in which case it might be also that the Joel of ver. 8 is identical with that of ver. 4. In this passage and 1 Chronicles 8:30 Baal appears as the name of a man. In this passage, and in ver. 26 and 2 Chronicles 28:20, we have a different form in each part of the word, of the Tiglath-pileser of 2 Kings 15:29; 2 Kings 16:7. These slight differences in the position of the radicals, with the introduction or omission of the א, make as many as four different readings in the Hebrew. Tiglath-pileser, the second Assyrian king who came into conflict with the Israelites, reigned about B.C. 747-727. Gesenius thinks that the former half of the word is the same as Diglath, i.q. Tigris; and that the latter, a root occurring also in the name Nabo-pola-saris, is from an Assyrian verb meaning "to guard." He translates the word as "Lord of the Tigris." The Assyrian reproduction of the name is Tigulti-pal-tsira (Smith's 'Bible Dictionary'), or Tukulti-pal-zara ('Speaker's Commentary,' in loc.). The Captivity is spoken of further in the last verse of this chapter and in 2 Kings 15:27-31. The Septuagint reads vers. 4 and 5 differently: "The sons of Joel, Semei and Banaea his son; and the sons of Gog the son of Semei," etc., and this in all three editions - Vatican, Alexandrine, and Aldine.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The descendants
בְּנֵ֖י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Joel:
יוֹאֵ֑ל (yō·w·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3100: Joel -- probably 'the LORD is God', the name of a number of Israelites

Shemaiah
שְׁמַֽעְיָ֥ה (šə·ma‘·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8098: Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of Israelites

his son,
בְנ֛וֹ (ḇə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Gog
גּ֥וֹג (gō·wḡ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1463: Gog -- the name of an Israelite, also leader of a northern nation

his son,
בְּנ֖וֹ (bə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Shimei
שִׁמְעִ֥י (šim·‘î)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8096: Shimei -- the name of a number of Israelites

his son,
בְנֽוֹ׃ (ḇə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son


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