New International Version Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran and Beera. New Living Translation Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. English Standard Version Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. Berean Standard Bible Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. Berean Literal Bible Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera. King James Bible Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera. New King James Version Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Jithran, and Beera. New American Standard Bible Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. NASB 1995 Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran and Beera. NASB 1977 Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. Legacy Standard Bible Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. Amplified Bible Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. Berean Annotated Bible Bezer (gold ore), Hod (splendor), Shamma (desert), Shilshah (strong), Ithran (Jether), and Beera (a well). Christian Standard Bible Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. Holman Christian Standard Bible Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. American Standard Version Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera. Contemporary English Version Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. English Revised Version Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera. GOD'S WORD® Translation Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilsha, Ithran, and Beera. Good News Translation Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. International Standard Version Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. NET Bible Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. New Heart English Bible Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera. Webster's Bible Translation Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. World English Bible Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBezer, and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera. Berean Literal Bible Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera. Young's Literal Translation Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera. Smith's Literal Translation Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBosor and Hod, and Samma, and Salusa, and Jethran, and Bera. Catholic Public Domain Version Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera. New American Bible Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. New Revised Standard Version Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBezer and Hod and Shamma and Shilshah and Ithran and Beera. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Peshitta lacks this verse. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilsha, and Ithran, and Beera. Brenton Septuagint Translation and Basan, and Oa, and Sama, and Salisa, and Jethra, and Beera. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Sons of Asher…36The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah, 37Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera. 38The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara.… Cross References Bezer, Deuteronomy 4:43 Bezer in the wilderness on the plateau belonging to the Reubenites, Ramoth in Gilead belonging to the Gadites, or Golan in Bashan belonging to the Manassites. Joshua 20:8 And beyond the Jordan, east of Jericho, they designated Bezer on the wilderness plateau from the tribe of Reuben, Ramoth in Gilead from the tribe of Gad, and Golan in Bashan from the tribe of Manasseh. Joshua 21:36 From the tribe of Reuben they were given Bezer, Jahaz, Hod, Genesis 46:17 The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. Numbers 26:44-47 These were the descendants of Asher by their clans: The Imnite clan from Imnah, the Ishvite clan from Ishvi, and the Beriite clan from Beriah. / And these were the descendants of Beriah: the Heberite clan from Heber and the Malchielite clan from Malchiel. / And the name of Asher’s daughter was Serah. … Shamma, Genesis 36:13 These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath. 1 Chronicles 1:37 The sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. Shilshah, Joshua 19:24-31 The fifth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Asher: / Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, / Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath, … Judges 1:31-32 Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob. / So the Asherites lived among the Canaanite inhabitants of the land, because they did not drive them out. Ithran, Genesis 36:26 These are the sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran. 1 Chronicles 1:41 The son of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran. and Beera. 1 Chronicles 5:6 and Beerah his son, whom Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria carried into exile. Beerah was a leader of the Reubenites. Numbers 26:5-7 Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu, / the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi. / These were the clans of Reuben, and their registration numbered 43,730. Judges 5:17 Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors. 1 Chronicles 6:62 The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan. 1 Chronicles 12:32-40 From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command. / From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David. / From Naphtali: 1,000 commanders, accompanied by 37,000 men with shield and spear. … Treasury of Scripture Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera. 1 Chronicles 7:38 And the sons of Jether; Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara. Jether Jump to Previous Bezer Ithran JithranJump to Next Bezer Ithran Jithran1 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. Bezer, Bezer was a descendant of Zophah within the tribe of Asher, not the Transjordan city of refuge assigned to Reuben. His inclusion preserves the family line through which Asher’s tribal inheritance and identity were maintained. Deu 4:43 Bezer in the wilderness on the plateau… Hod, Hod belongs to the recorded descendants of Asher. Even little-known members of Israel’s tribes were remembered within God’s covenant people and belonged to the unfolding history of His promises. Gen 46:17 The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi… Shamma, Shamma, meaning astonishment or desolation, was another son in Zophah’s household. He should not be confused with other men bearing similar names elsewhere in Scripture, including David’s mighty man Shammah. Gen 36:13 These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah… Shilshah, Shilshah, whose meaning is uncertain but may be related to the Hebrew word for “third” or “triplet,” appears in the genealogy as part of Asher’s extended family. The careful preservation of such names reflects Israel’s concern for lineage, inheritance, and covenant continuity. Jos 19:24-31 The fifth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Asher:… Ithran, Ithran, meaning “abundance” or “advantage,” was an Asherite descendant of Zophah. Although the name appears in other ancestral records, this man belongs specifically to the tribe of Asher and its growing clans. Gen 36:26 These are the sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban… and Beera. Beera, meaning “well” or “fountain,” completes the list of Zophah’s sons. He is distinct from the Reubenite leader taken into Assyrian exile, yet his name bears witness to the many households through whom God preserved Israel. 1Ch 5:6 and Beerah his son, whom Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria… Persons / Places / Events 1. BezerA descendant of Asher, Bezer is mentioned here as part of the genealogical record. The name Bezer means "fortress" or "stronghold" in Hebrew, which may symbolize strength and protection. 2. Hod Another descendant of Asher, Hod's name means "splendor" or "majesty" in Hebrew, suggesting a person of notable presence or character. 3. Shamma This name appears in various contexts in the Bible, often associated with individuals of valor or significance. In Hebrew, Shamma can mean "astonishment" or "desolation." 4. Shilshah Little is known about Shilshah beyond this genealogical mention. The name may derive from a root meaning "third" or "triplet," indicating a possible birth order or family significance. 5. Ithran Also a descendant of Asher, Ithran's name means "abundance" or "advantage" in Hebrew, suggesting prosperity or blessing. 6. Beera The name Beera means "well" or "fountain" in Hebrew, often symbolizing life-giving resources or sustenance. Teaching Points The Importance of HeritageUnderstanding our spiritual heritage can provide insight into God's plan and purpose for our lives. Just as the genealogies in Chronicles trace the lineage of God's people, we are reminded of our place in God's family. Names Reflecting Character The meanings of names in the Bible often reveal character traits or divine purposes. Reflect on the significance of your own name and how it might relate to your identity in Christ. God's Faithfulness Through Generations The genealogies remind us of God's unwavering faithfulness to His people across generations. We can trust that God is working in our lives and the lives of our descendants. The Role of Each Individual Every person listed in the genealogies, no matter how briefly mentioned, played a role in God's redemptive history. Recognize that your life has significance and purpose in God's plan. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 7:37?2. How does 1 Chronicles 7:37 demonstrate God's attention to individual lineage details? 3. What can we learn about God's faithfulness from the genealogies in Chronicles? 4. How does 1 Chronicles 7:37 connect with God's promises to Israel's tribes? 5. Why is it important to remember and record family history as seen here? 6. How can we apply the value of heritage from 1 Chronicles 7:37 today? 7. What is the significance of 1 Chronicles 7:37 in the genealogy of the tribes of Israel? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 7:37 contribute to understanding the historical context of the Bible? 9. Why are the names in 1 Chronicles 7:37 important for biblical lineage and heritage? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 7? What Does 1 Chronicles 7:37 Mean Bezer1 Chronicles 7:37 begins with Bezer, one of the sons of Zophah, a descendant of Asher. By recording his name, Scripture preserves a real man who helped fill out the 26,000 “valiant warriors” noted in verse 40. The name also calls to mind the city of refuge called Bezer (Deuteronomy 4:43; Joshua 20:8), reminding us that God provides safety for His people. • That earlier city of refuge pointed forward to Christ, our ultimate sanctuary: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble” (Psalm 46:1). • The genealogical detail assures us that every family line mattered to the Lord, just as each believer is “known by name” (Isaiah 43:1). Hod Next comes Hod. His inclusion highlights the honor and splendor God weaves into ordinary lives. The same Hebrew root underlies “Splendor and majesty are before Him” (1 Chronicles 16:27), so this name quietly celebrates God’s glory reflected in His people. • The Asherites were praised for strength and leadership (7:40); Hod’s life contributed to that testimony. • His listing affirms that giving honor to God begins at home and passes to future generations (Psalm 29:2). Shamma Shamma follows, evoking the thought of God’s abiding presence. Ezekiel 48:35 declares, “The name of the city from that time on will be: The LORD Is There.” That same assurance steadied the warriors of Asher and still steadies us. • Exodus 33:14 records God’s promise, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” • Matthew 28:20 anchors the New Testament believer: “I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Shamma’s place in the record quietly echoes these truths. Shilshah Shilshah’s appearance underscores generational faithfulness. The broader passage traces fathers, sons, and brothers in careful order, showing how God keeps covenant “to a thousand generations” (Deuteronomy 7:9). • Each successive name confirms the Lord’s steady hand from one era to the next (Psalm 145:4). • The New Testament mirrors this pattern when Paul tells Timothy to entrust truth “to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (2 Timothy 2:2). Shilshah’s line proves that God indeed works through family succession. Ithran Ithran adds depth to the list. An Ithran also appears among the descendants of Esau (Genesis 36:26; 1 Chronicles 1:41), hinting that God can redeem and repurpose what once lay outside the covenant line. • Romans 11:17 celebrates grafting a “wild olive” into the cultivated tree, a picture of grace reaching beyond expected borders. • Ithran’s inclusion therefore reassures believers that no background is beyond God’s saving, integrating work. Beera Finally, 1 Chronicles 7:37 closes with Beera. Another Beera, a Reubenite prince, was exiled by Tiglath-Pileser (1 Chronicles 5:6), a sober reminder that disobedience invites discipline. Yet here, Beera of Asher stands tall among warriors. • Together with his brothers he is counted among “heads of families, choice men, valiant warriors” (7:40). • The contrast between the two Beeras highlights both God’s justice and His mercy: those who walk with Him enjoy honor; those who rebel face correction (Hebrews 12:6). summary 1 Chronicles 7:37 is more than a list of six obscure names. Bezer points to refuge, Hod to honor, Shamma to presence, Shilshah to generational faithfulness, Ithran to gracious inclusion, and Beera to the twin realities of discipline and reward. Together they remind us that God’s Word records real people, real families, and real promises—demonstrating His unwavering commitment to protect, glorify, dwell with, sustain, enlarge, and purify His people across every generation. Hebrew Bezer,בֶּ֣צֶר (be·ṣer) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1221: Bezer -- 'fortress', a city in Reuben, also a descendant of Asher Hod, וָה֗וֹד (wā·hō·wḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1936: Hod -- 'splendor, vigor', an Asherite Shamma, וְשַׁמָּ֧א (wə·šam·mā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8037: Shamma -- an Asherite Shilshah, וְשִׁלְשָׁ֛ה (wə·šil·šāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8030: Shilshah -- an Asherite Ithran, וְיִתְרָ֖ן (wə·yiṯ·rān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3506: Ithran -- an Edomite, also an Asherite and Beera. וּבְאֵרָֽא׃ (ū·ḇə·’ê·rā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 878: Beera -- 'well', an Asherite Additonal Resources 1 Chronicles 7:37 Blue Letter Bible1 Chronicles 7:37 Bible Gateway 1 Chronicles 7:37 Bible.com 1 Chronicles 7:37 NIV |
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