Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The sons of Shemida were: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi and Aniam. New Living Translation The sons of Shemida were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam. English Standard Version The sons of Shemida were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam. Berean Standard Bible And these were the sons of Shemida: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam. Berean Literal Bible And the sons of Shemida were: Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam. King James Bible And the sons of Shemida were, Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam. New King James Version And the sons of Shemida were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam. New American Standard Bible The sons of Shemida were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam. NASB 1995 The sons of Shemida were Ahian and Shechem and Likhi and Aniam. NASB 1977 And the sons of Shemida were Ahian and Shechem and Likhi and Aniam. Legacy Standard Bible The sons of Shemida were Ahian and Shechem and Likhi and Aniam. Amplified Bible The sons of Shemida were: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam. Berean Annotated Bible And these were the sons of Shemida (wise): Ahian (brotherly), Shechem (shoulder), Likhi (learning), and Aniam (lament of people). Christian Standard Bible Shemida’s sons: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam. Holman Christian Standard Bible Shemida’s sons: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam. American Standard Version And the sons of Shemida were Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam. Contemporary English Version Shemida, another descendant of Manasseh, was the father of Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam. English Revised Version And the sons of Shemida were Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam. GOD'S WORD® Translation Shemida's sons were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam. Good News Translation Shemida had four sons: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.) International Standard Version Shemida's sons included Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam. NET Bible The sons of Shemida were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam. New Heart English Bible The sons of Shemida were Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam. Webster's Bible Translation And the sons of Shemida were, Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd these were the sons of Shemida: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam. World English Bible The sons of Shemida were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the sons of Shemida are Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam. Berean Literal Bible And the sons of Shemida were: Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam. Young's Literal Translation And the sons of Shemida are Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam. Smith's Literal Translation And the sons of Shemida will be Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the sons of Semida were Ahiu, and Sechem, and Leci and Aniam. Catholic Public Domain Version Now the sons of Shemida were Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi and Aniam. New American Bible The sons of Shemida were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam. New Revised Standard Version The sons of Shemida were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Shemirah, Elenon, Shem, and Etham. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Shemira, and Alinun, and Shim and Etham. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the sons of Shemida were Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the sons of Semira were, Aim, and Sychem, and Lakim, and Anian. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Descendants of Manasseh…18His sister Hammolecheth gave birth to Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah. 19And these were the sons of Shemida: Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam. Cross References And these were the sons of Shemida: Numbers 26:31 the Asrielite clan from Asriel, the Shechemite clan from Shechem, Joshua 17:2 So this allotment was for the rest of the descendants of Manasseh—the clans of Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Hepher, and Shemida. These are the other male descendants of the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. Ahian, 1 Chronicles 5:23-24 Now the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were numerous. They settled in the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon (that is, Senir, also known as Mount Hermon). / These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families. Joshua 13:29-31 This is what Moses had given to the clans of the half-tribe of Manasseh, that is, to half the tribe of the descendants of Manasseh: / The territory from Mahanaim through all Bashan—all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, including all the towns of Jair that are in Bashan, sixty cities; / half of Gilead; and Ashtaroth and Edrei, the royal cities of Og in Bashan. All this was for the clans of the descendants of Machir son of Manasseh, that is, half of the descendants of Machir. Shechem, Genesis 33:18-20 After Jacob had come from Paddan-aram, he arrived safely at the city of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and he camped just outside the city. / And the plot of ground where he pitched his tent, he purchased from the sons of Hamor, Shechem’s father, for a hundred pieces of silver. / There he set up an altar and called it El-Elohe-Israel. Genesis 34:1-2 Now Dinah, the daughter Leah had borne to Jacob, went out to visit the daughters of the land. / When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the region, saw her, he took her and lay with her by force. Joshua 24:1-2 Then Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem. He summoned the elders, leaders, judges, and officers of Israel, and they presented themselves before God. / And Joshua said to all the people, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Long ago your fathers, including Terah the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the Euphrates and worshiped other gods. Likhi, Deuteronomy 3:12-13 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.) Joshua 17:7-13 Now the border of Manasseh went from Asher to Michmethath near Shechem, then southward to include the inhabitants of En-tappuah. / The region of Tappuah belonged to Manasseh, but Tappuah itself, on the border of Manasseh, belonged to Ephraim. / From there the border continued southward to the Brook of Kanah. There were cities belonging to Ephraim among the cities of Manasseh, but the border of Manasseh was on the north side of the brook and ended at the Sea. … Ezekiel 48:4 Manasseh will have one portion bordering the territory of Naphtali from east to west. and Aniam. Joshua 17:14-18 Then the sons of Joseph said to Joshua, “Why have you given us only one portion as an inheritance? We have many people, because the LORD has blessed us abundantly.” / Joshua answered them, “If you have so many people that the hill country of Ephraim is too small for you, go to the forest and clear for yourself an area in the land of the Perizzites and the Rephaim.” / “The hill country is not enough for us,” they replied, “and all the Canaanites who live in the valley have iron chariots, both in Beth-shean with its towns and in the Valley of Jezreel.” … Numbers 27:1-11 Now the daughters of Zelophehad son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, belonged to the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. These were the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. They approached / the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, stood before Moses, Eleazar the priest, the leaders, and the whole congregation, and said, / “Our father died in the wilderness, but he was not among the followers of Korah who gathered together against the LORD. Instead, he died because of his own sin, and he had no sons. … Numbers 26:29-34 These were the descendants of Manasseh: The Machirite clan from Machir, the father of Gilead, and the Gileadite clan from Gilead. / These were the descendants of Gilead: the Iezerite clan from Iezer, the Helekite clan from Helek, / the Asrielite clan from Asriel, the Shechemite clan from Shechem, … Genesis 46:20 Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph in the land of Egypt by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On. Joshua 17:1-6 Now this was the allotment for the tribe of Manasseh as Joseph’s firstborn son, namely for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh and father of the Gileadites, who had received Gilead and Bashan because Machir was a man of war. / So this allotment was for the rest of the descendants of Manasseh—the clans of Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Hepher, and Shemida. These are the other male descendants of the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. / But Zelophehad son of Hepher (the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh) had no sons but only daughters. These are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. … 1 Chronicles 2:3-9 The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by Bath-shua the Canaanite. Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death. / Tamar, Judah’s daughter-in-law, bore to him Perez and Zerah. Judah had five sons in all. / The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul. … Treasury of Scripture And the sons of Shemidah were, Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam. Jump to Previous Shechem Shemida Shemi'daJump to Next Shechem Shemida Shemi'da1 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. And these were the sons of Shemida: Shemida is a descendant of Manasseh, one of the sons of Joseph. The tribe of Manasseh was one of the two half-tribes that settled on both sides of the Jordan River. This lineage highlights the importance of family and tribal connections in Israel's history. The genealogies in Chronicles serve to establish the continuity of God's people and their inheritance in the Promised Land. Ahian: Shechem: Likhi: Aniam: Persons / Places / Events 1. ShemidaA descendant of Manasseh, one of the tribes of Israel. Shemida is noted as the father of the sons listed in this verse. 2. Ahian One of the sons of Shemida. His name means "brotherly" or "fraternal." 3. Shechem Another son of Shemida. The name Shechem is also associated with a significant city in biblical history, known for its early mention in the accounts of Abraham and Jacob. 4. Likhi A son of Shemida. His name is less common, and not much is known about him outside of this genealogical listing. 5. Aniam The last son of Shemida mentioned in this verse. His name means "people of the sea" or "people of the waters." Teaching Points Understanding GenealogiesGenealogies in the Bible, such as this one, serve to connect the account of God's people across generations. They remind us of God's faithfulness to His promises and the continuity of His plan. Significance of Names The names listed in genealogies often carry meanings that reflect character or destiny. Reflecting on the meanings of names can provide deeper insight into the biblical account and God's purposes. Heritage and Identity This passage highlights the importance of heritage and identity within the community of God's people. It encourages believers to consider their spiritual heritage and identity in Christ. God's Sovereignty in History The inclusion of specific individuals in biblical genealogies underscores God's sovereignty in history. Each person plays a role in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 7:19?2. How does 1 Chronicles 7:19 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His people? 3. What can we learn about family lineage from 1 Chronicles 7:19? 4. How does this verse connect to God's promises in Genesis? 5. How can understanding genealogies strengthen our faith today? 6. What role does heritage play in our Christian walk according to 1 Chronicles 7:19? 7. What is the significance of 1 Chronicles 7:19 in the genealogy of the tribes of Israel? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 7:19 contribute to understanding the historical context of the Israelite tribes? 9. Why are the descendants of Shemida mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:19 important to biblical history? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 7? 11. How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David? 12. 1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath? 13. Why does Judges 7 seemingly contradict other biblical passages that emphasize the need for adequate numbers in battle (e.g., 1 Chronicles 21:1-5)? 14. In 1 Chronicles 18:4, how do we reconcile the figure of 7,000 horsemen with 2 Samuel 8:4, which mentions 1,700 instead? What Does 1 Chronicles 7:19 Mean And these were• The phrase signals a deliberate listing, anchoring this verse in the long, Spirit-breathed genealogies that thread through Scripture (cf. Genesis 10:1; 1 Chronicles 1:1–4). • Genealogies are not filler: they trace covenant faithfulness from one generation to the next, showing that God keeps track of real people in real time (Matthew 1:1–17; Hebrews 11:39–40). • By introducing the names that follow, the chronicler reminds us that every individual matters to God, even when their stories are not fully recorded (Psalm 147:4). the sons of Shemida: • Shemida belongs to the tribe of Manasseh, son of Joseph (Numbers 26:29–32; Joshua 17:2). • His placement here connects northern tribes to Judah’s royal line, underscoring Israel’s unity under God. • Including “sons” highlights covenant fruitfulness—God’s promise to multiply Abraham’s descendants is still unfolding (Genesis 22:17). Ahian • Other passages do not mention him, yet the Lord deemed his name worth preserving (Psalm 139:16). • His presence testifies that significance is rooted not in fame but in belonging to God’s people (1 Corinthians 12:22). • Every believer can take heart: obscurity on earth does not erase one’s record in heaven (Luke 10:20). Shechem • Likely head of the Shechemite clan listed with Manasseh (Numbers 26:31; Joshua 17:2). • The name recalls the ancient city of Shechem where Abram first built an altar (Genesis 12:6–7) and where Joshua renewed covenant vows (Joshua 24:1). • God often weaves place and person together, showing that His redemptive work touches both geography and genealogy. Likhi • Only cited here, yet his clan helped populate Manasseh’s inheritance east of the Jordan (cf. Deuteronomy 3:13–15). • His inclusion demonstrates that God values completeness—no branch is forgotten (John 6:39). • For us, it models faithfulness in the ordinary, unnamed tasks of family and tribe (Colossians 3:23). and Aniam • Another otherwise-unknown son, sealing the list with the same care given to the better-known Shechem. • The pairing of renowned and obscure names illustrates God’s impartiality (Acts 10:34). • It reminds readers that heavenly rewards hinge on faithfulness, not prominence (Matthew 25:21). summary 1 Chronicles 7:19 is more than a roll call; it is a snapshot of covenant continuity. By recording Shemida’s four sons—Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam—Scripture affirms that every generation, clan, and individual is known and valued by God. The verse reinforces the reliability of the biblical record, the importance of family lines in God’s unfolding plan, and the assurance that even the seemingly insignificant hold lasting worth in His sight. (19) Shechem.--See Joshua 17:2. The name points to West Manasseh.Ahian, Likhi, and Aniam, are not mentioned elsewhere. Verse 19. - Shemidah, Joshua 17:2 tells us that the descendants of Shemida obtained their inheritance among the male children of Manasseh; and Numbers 26:32 places him in the Gilead family. Of Ahian, Likhi, Aniam, nothing else is known. Shechem. If this name is rightly placed under Shemi-dab, it must be concluded from Joshua 17:2 and Numbers 26:31 that it is a different Shechem from the one there found. This latter was also a Manassite, belonged to the family of Gilead, and was head of a family named Shechemites after him. His descendants are spoken of as the "sons of Shechem" in the above passage of Joshua.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And these wereוַיִּהְי֖וּ (way·yih·yū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be the sons בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Shemida: שְׁמִידָ֑ע (šə·mî·ḏā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8061: Shemida -- 'name of knowing', a man of Manasseh Ahian, אַחְיָ֣ן (’aḥ·yān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 291: Ahian -- 'brotherly', a Manassite Shechem, וָשֶׁ֔כֶם (wā·še·ḵem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7928: Shechem -- a man of Manasseh Likhi, וְלִקְחִ֖י (wə·liq·ḥî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3949: Likhi -- a Manassite and Aniam. וַאֲנִיעָֽם׃ (wa·’ă·nî·‘ām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 593: Aniam -- 'lament of people', an Israelite name Links 1 Chronicles 7:19 NIV1 Chronicles 7:19 NLT 1 Chronicles 7:19 ESV 1 Chronicles 7:19 NASB 1 Chronicles 7:19 KJV 1 Chronicles 7:19 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 7:19 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 7:19 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 7:19 French Bible 1 Chronicles 7:19 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 7:19 The sons of Shemida were Ahian (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |



