1 Chronicles 7:1
New International Version
The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub and Shimron—four in all.

New Living Translation
The four sons of Issachar were Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron.

English Standard Version
The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all.

King James Bible
Now the sons of Issachar were, Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.

New King James Version
The sons of Issachar were Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all.

New American Standard Bible
Now the sons of Issachar were four: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron.

NASB 1995
Now the sons of Issachar were four: Tola, Puah, Jashub and Shimron.

NASB 1977
Now the sons of Issachar were four: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now the sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Issachar were: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four in all.

Christian Standard Bible
Issachar’s sons: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Issachar’s sons: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four.

American Standard Version
And of the sons of Issachar: Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.

Contemporary English Version
Issachar was the father of four sons: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron.

English Revised Version
And of the sons of Issachar; Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Issachar's four sons were Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron.

Good News Translation
Issachar had four sons: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron.

International Standard Version
The four descendants of Issachar included Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron?four in all.

NET Bible
The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron--four in all.

New Heart English Bible
Of the sons of Issachar: Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.

Webster's Bible Translation
Now the sons of Issachar, were, Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.

World English Bible
Of the sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And sons of Issachar: Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron—four.

Young's Literal Translation
And sons of Issachar; Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Issachar, Tola and Puah, Jashub and Shimron; four.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now the sons of Issachar were Thola, and Phua, Jasub and Simeron, four.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now the sons of Issachar were Tola and Puah, Jashub and Shimron, four.

New American Bible
The sons of Issachar were Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron: four.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
NOW the sons of Issachar were Tola, Puah, Shob, and Shimron, four.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The sons of Issakar: Tula and Phua and Shuub and Shemroon, these his four sons.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And of the sons of Issachar: Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And as to the sons of Issachar, they were Thola, and Phua, and Jasub, and Semeron, four.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Issachar
1The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron— four in all. 2The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, the heads of their families. In the days of David, 22,600 descendants of Tola were numbered in their genealogies as mighty men of valor.…

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

Numbers 26:23-25
These were the descendants of Issachar by their clans: The Tolaite clan from Tola, the Punite clan from Puvah, / the Jashubite clan from Jashub, and the Shimronite clan from Shimron. / These were the clans of Issachar, and their registration numbered 64,300.

Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.

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

Deuteronomy 33:18-19
Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”

Joshua 19:10-16
The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. / It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. / From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. ...

1 Kings 4:15
Ahimaaz in Naphtali (he had married Basemath, a daughter of Solomon);

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.

Isaiah 9:1
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:

Matthew 4:13-15
Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “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,

Revelation 7:6
from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000,

Genesis 30:20
“God has given me a good gift,” she said. “This time my husband will honor me, because I have borne him six sons.” And she named him Zebulun.

Numbers 1:40-41
From the sons of Asher, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, / those registered to the tribe of Asher numbered 41,500.

Joshua 21:6-7
The descendants of Gershon received thirteen cities by lot from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and the half-tribe of Manasseh in Bashan. / And the descendants of Merari received twelve cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.


Treasury of Scripture

Now the sons of Issachar were, Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimrom, four.

Genesis 46:13
And the sons of Issachar; Tola, and Phuvah, and Job, and Shimron.

Phuvah, Job.

Numbers 26:23,24
Of the sons of Issachar after their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites: of Pua, the family of the Punites: …

Pua.

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1 Chronicles 7
1. The sons of Issachar;
6. of Benjamin;
13. of Naphtali;
14. of Manasseh;
15. and of Ephraim.
21. The calamity of Ephraim by the men of Gath.
23. His posterity by Beriah.
28. Their habitations.
30. The sons of Asher.














The sons of Issachar:
Issachar was one of the twelve sons of Jacob, making him one of the patriarchs of the tribes of Israel. The tribe of Issachar was known for its wisdom and understanding of the times, as noted in 1 Chronicles 12:32. This wisdom is often associated with their ability to discern and make strategic decisions, which was crucial for the leadership and governance of Israel. The tribe's territory was located in the fertile Jezreel Valley, which was significant for agriculture and trade.

Tola:
Tola was the first son of Issachar mentioned here. His name means "worm" or "scarlet," which could symbolize humility or redemption. Tola is also noted as a judge of Israel in Judges 10:1-2, where he led Israel for 23 years. His leadership brought stability and peace to the nation after the turmoil of Abimelech's rule.

Puah:
Puah, also spelled Puvah in some translations, is the second son listed. His name means "splendid" or "blossom." The name Puah is also associated with one of the Hebrew midwives in Exodus 1:15, who defied Pharaoh's orders to kill Hebrew male infants, demonstrating courage and faithfulness to God.

Jashub:
Jashub, the third son, means "he will return" or "he will repent." This name may reflect a theme of repentance and restoration, which is a recurring motif throughout the Bible. The concept of returning to God is central to the prophetic messages in the Old Testament, calling Israel back to faithfulness.

Shimron—four in all:
Shimron is the fourth son, and his name means "watch" or "guard." This could imply a role of protection or vigilance. The mention of "four in all" emphasizes the completeness and unity of Issachar's lineage. The number four often symbolizes universality or completeness in biblical numerology, suggesting the full representation of Issachar's descendants.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Issachar
One of the twelve sons of Jacob and Leah, Issachar is the patriarch of the tribe named after him. His name is often associated with labor and reward, as seen in Genesis 30:18.

2. Tola
The first son of Issachar mentioned in this verse. Tola later became a judge of Israel, as recorded in Judges 10:1-2, where he is noted for saving Israel.

3. Puah
The second son of Issachar. Not much is detailed about Puah in the Bible, but his lineage is significant in the tribal history of Israel.

4. Jashub
The third son of Issachar. His name means "he will return," which can symbolize restoration or repentance.

5. Shimron
The fourth son of Issachar. Like Puah, there is limited information about him, but he is part of the foundational lineage of the tribe of Issachar.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Lineage and Heritage
Understanding our spiritual heritage can provide insight into our identity and purpose. Just as the sons of Issachar were foundational to their tribe, our spiritual lineage in Christ is foundational to our faith journey.

God's Sovereignty in Family and History
The listing of names in genealogies reminds us that God is sovereign over history and family lines. Each person has a role in God's plan, even if their account is not fully detailed in Scripture.

Leadership and Influence
Tola's role as a judge highlights the potential for leadership and influence within a family line. We are called to be leaders in our communities, using our God-given gifts to serve others.

The Value of Every Individual
Even though some names in genealogies are less known, each person is valuable in God's eyes. This encourages us to see the worth in every individual, regardless of their prominence.VII.

THE GREAT CLANS OF ISSACHAR, BENJAMIN, NAPTHALI, WEST MANASSEH, EPHRAIM, AND ASHER.

(1?5) The tribe of Issachar, its clans and their military strength.

(1) Now the sons of Issachar.--Heb., and to the sons--i.e., "and as for the sons of Issachar, Tola, Puah, &c., four were they." The Vatic, LXX., has the dative; the Alex, the nominative, which is perhaps a correction. The four names are given Genesis 46:13, where the second is Puwwah, the third lob; and Numbers 26:23, where also the second name is Puwwah, but the third I?sh-b (he returns). The Heb. text here is I?shib (he makes return); the Hebrew margin, adopted by the Authorised Version, is the same as the text of Numbers 26

(2-6) These verses supply names and facts not found elsewhere. We have here some of the results of the census of David (2 Samuel 24, and below, 1 Chronicles 21).

(2) Heads of their father's house--Rather, chiefs of their father-houses (septs or clans).

Of Tola.--Belonging to Tola, that is, to the great clan or sub-tribe so called.

In their generations.--According to their registers or birth-rolls. . . .

Verse 1. - The great tribes of Judah and Levi being now passed, as well as the minor ones of Simeon, Reuben, and Gad, we reach the sons of Issachar. Issachar was Jacob's fifth son by Leah (Genesis 35:23). In the list of Genesis 46:13 our Puah (פוּאָח) appears differently spelt as Phuvah (פֻוָּח), and Jashub is found as Job, which is corrected by the Samaritan Codex to Jashub, and this reading the Septuagint follows. In the other parallel passage (Numbers 26:23) the Phuvah form obtains, but the other names are the same as here. Tola. We read (Judges 10:1, 2) of another person of this name, who judged Israel twenty-three years, at Shamir, in Mount Ephraim, and who is called "the son of Puah, the son of Dodo, a man of Issachar." This is a good instance of how the use of the same names, though in different order, clung to a tribe or family through long periods.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
וְלִבְנֵ֣י (wə·liḇ·nê)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Issachar:
יִשָׂשכָ֗ר (yi·śā·š·ḵār)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3485: Issachar -- perhaps 'there is recompense', a son of Jacob and Leah, also a son of Obed-edom

Tola,
תּוֹלָ֧ע (tō·w·lā‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8439: Two men of Issachar

Puah,
וּפוּאָ֛ה (ū·p̄ū·’āh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6312: Puah -- a man of Issachar

Jashub,
יָשׁ֥וּב (yā·šūḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3437: Jashub -- 'He will return', two Israelites

and Shimron—
וְשִׁמְר֖וֹן (wə·šim·rō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8110: Shimron -- a city of Canaan

four [in all].
אַרְבָּעָֽה׃ (’ar·bā·‘āh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 702: Four


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