Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi and Beriah. Their sister was Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malkiel. New Living Translation The sons of Asher were Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah. Their sister was Serah. Beriah’s sons were Heber and Malkiel. English Standard Version The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, with Serah their sister. And the sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. Berean Standard Bible The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. King James Bible And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel. New King James Version The sons of Asher were Jimnah, Ishuah, Isui, Beriah, and Serah, their sister. And the sons of Beriah were Heber and Malchiel. New American Standard Bible And the sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. And the sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. NASB 1995 The sons of Asher: Imnah and Ishvah and Ishvi and Beriah and their sister Serah. And the sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. NASB 1977 And the sons of Asher: Imnah and Ishvah and Ishvi and Beriah and their sister Serah. And the sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. Legacy Standard Bible The sons of Asher: Imnah and Ishvah and Ishvi and Beriah and their sister Serah. And the sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. Amplified Bible The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and Serah their sister. And the sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. Christian Standard Bible Asher’s sons: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. Beriah’s sons were Heber and Malchiel. Holman Christian Standard Bible Asher’s sons: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. Beriah’s sons were Heber and Malchiel. American Standard Version And the sons of Asher: Imnah, and Ishvah, and Ishvi, and Beriah, and Serah their sister; and the sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel. English Revised Version And the sons of Asher; Imnah, and Ishvah, and Ishvi, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel. GOD'S WORD® Translation The sons of [Asher]were Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah. Their sister was Serah. The sons of Beriah were Heber and Malchiel. Good News Translation Asher and his sons: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. Beriah's sons were Heber and Malchiel. International Standard Version Asher's sons Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. Beriah's sons Heber and Malchiel were also included. Majority Standard Bible The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. NET Bible The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and Serah their sister. The sons of Beriah were Heber and Malkiel. New Heart English Bible And the sons of Asher: Jimnah, and Jishvah, and Jishvi, and Beriah, and Serah their sister. And the sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malkiel. Webster's Bible Translation And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister. And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel. World English Bible The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and Serah their sister. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd sons of Asher: Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and their sister Serah. And sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. Young's Literal Translation And sons of Asher: Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister. And sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. Smith's Literal Translation And the sons of Asher: Jimnath and Ishuah and Isui and Beriah, and Sarah their sister. And the sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe sons of Beer: Jamne and Jesua and Jessuri and Beria, and Sara their sister. The sons of Beria: Heber and Melchiel. Catholic Public Domain Version The sons of Asher: Imnah and Jesua, and Jessui and Beriah, and also their sister Sarah. The sons of Beria: Heber and Malchiel. New American Bible The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah, with their sister Serah; and the sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. New Revised Standard Version The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The children of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the sons of Asher: Jimnah, Ishuah, Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister; and the sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sons of Asheer: Yamna and Yashwa and Ishwi and Bria and Sarakh their sister; and the sons of Bria: Khaber and Malkeel. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the sons of Asher: Imnah, and Ishvah, and Ishvi, and Beriah, and Serah their sister; and the sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the sons of Aser; Jemna, Jessua, and Jeul, and Baria, and Sara their sister. And the sons of Baria; Chobor, and Melchiil. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Children of Zilpah16The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. 17The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. 18These are the sons of Jacob born to Zilpah—whom Laban gave to his daughter Leah—sixteen in all.… Cross References Numbers 26:46 And the name of Asher’s daughter was Serah. 1 Chronicles 7:30-31 The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. / The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith. Genesis 30:5-13 and Bilhah conceived and bore him a son. / Then Rachel said, “God has vindicated me; He has heard my plea and given me a son.” So she named him Dan. / And Rachel’s servant Bilhah conceived again and bore Jacob a second son. ... Genesis 35:25-26 The sons of Rachel’s maidservant Bilhah were Dan and Naphtali. / And the sons of Leah’s maidservant Zilpah were Gad and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob, who were born to him in Paddan-aram. Genesis 49:21 Naphtali is a doe set free that bears beautiful fawns. Deuteronomy 33:23 Concerning Naphtali he said: “Naphtali is abounding with favor, full of the blessing of the LORD; he shall take possession of the sea and the south.” Joshua 19:32-39 The sixth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Naphtali: / Their border started at Heleph and the great tree of Zaanannim, passing Adami-nekeb and Jabneel as far as Lakkum and ending at the Jordan. / Then the border turned westward to Aznoth-tabor and ran from there to Hukkok, touching Zebulun on the south side, Asher on the west, and Judah at the Jordan on the east. ... Judges 4:6 She summoned Barak son of Abinoam from Kedesh in Naphtali and said to him, “Surely the LORD, the God of Israel, is commanding you: ‘Go and march to Mount Tabor, taking with you ten thousand men of Naphtali and Zebulun. Judges 5:18 Zebulun was a people who risked their lives; Naphtali, too, on the heights of the battlefield. 1 Kings 7:14 He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work. 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, John 1:45-46 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” / “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip. Treasury of Scripture And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel. Asher. Genesis 30:13 And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher. Genesis 35:26 And the sons of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid; Gad, and Asher: these are the sons of Jacob, which were born to him in Padanaram. Genesis 49:20 Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties. Jump to Previous Asher Beriah Beri'ah Heber Imnah Ishvah Ishvi Jimnah Jishvah Jishvi Malchiel Mal'chi-El Malkiel Sarah Serah SisterJump to Next Asher Beriah Beri'ah Heber Imnah Ishvah Ishvi Jimnah Jishvah Jishvi Malchiel Mal'chi-El Malkiel Sarah Serah SisterGenesis 46 1. Jacob is comforted by God at Beersheba.5. Thence he with his company goes into Egypt. 8. The number of his family that went into Egypt. 28. Joseph meets Jacob. 31. He instructs his brothers how to answer Pharaoh. The children of Asher: Asher was one of the twelve sons of Jacob, born to Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. Asher's name means "happy" or "blessed," reflecting Leah's joy at his birth. The tribe of Asher later settled in a fertile region of Canaan, known for its olive oil production, which aligns with the blessing Jacob gave Asher in Genesis 49:20, highlighting prosperity and abundance. Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. Persons / Places / Events 1. AsherOne of the twelve sons of Jacob, whose descendants became one of the tribes of Israel. Asher's name means "happy" or "blessed" in Hebrew. 2. Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah Sons of Asher, each representing a family line within the tribe of Asher. Their names reflect various meanings, such as "right hand" (Imnah) and "gift" (Beriah). 3. Serah The sister of Asher's sons, notable for being one of the few women mentioned in genealogies, indicating her significance. 4. Heber and Malchiel Sons of Beriah, grandsons of Asher, continuing the lineage of the tribe of Asher. 5. Jacob's Journey to Egypt This event is part of the larger account of Jacob's family moving to Egypt during a famine, setting the stage for the Israelites' eventual enslavement and Exodus. Teaching Points Significance of GenealogiesGenealogies in the Bible are not just historical records but also convey theological truths about God's faithfulness to His promises. Role of Women in Scripture Serah's inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of women in God's plan, encouraging us to recognize and value the contributions of women in our faith communities. God's Providence in Family Lines The detailed listing of family members reminds us of God's providence and care for each individual, encouraging us to trust in His plan for our own families. Legacy and Heritage The passage encourages us to consider the legacy we are leaving for future generations and to live in a way that honors God and blesses others.(17) Asher has four sons: Numbers 26:44-45. 1Chronicles 7:30. Jimnah, Jimna, Imnah, Ishuah, (omitted) Isuah, Isui, . . . Verse 17. - And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, - "Prosperity" (Gesenius) - and Ishuah, - "Even, Level" (Gesenius) - and Isui, - "Even," "Level" (Gesenius): they may have been twins - and Beriah, - "Gift" (Gesenius), "In Evil" (Murphy) - and Serah - "Abundance" (Gesenius), "Over- flow" (Murphy) - their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, - "Fellowship" (Gesenius) - and Malchiel - "King of El" (Gesenius, Murphy), "My king is El" (Lange).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The sonsוּבְנֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Asher: אָשֵׁ֗ר (’ā·šêr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 836: Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine Imnah, יִמְנָ֧ה (yim·nāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3232: Imnah -- 'good fortune', two Israelites Ishvah, וְיִשְׁוָ֛ה (wə·yiš·wāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3438: Ishvah -- an Asherite Ishvi, וְיִשְׁוִ֥י (wə·yiš·wî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3440: Ishvi -- two Israelites Beriah, וּבְרִיעָ֖ה (ū·ḇə·rî·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1283: Beriah -- four Israelites and their sister אֲחֹתָ֑ם (’ă·ḥō·ṯām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 269: Sister -- a sister Serah. וְשֶׂ֣רַח (wə·śe·raḥ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8294: Serah -- a daughter of Asher The sons וּבְנֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Beriah: בְרִיעָ֔ה (ḇə·rî·‘āh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1283: Beriah -- four Israelites Heber חֶ֖בֶר (ḥe·ḇer) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2268: Heber -- a Kenite, also several Israelites and Malchiel. וּמַלְכִּיאֵֽל׃ (ū·mal·kî·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4439: Malchiel -- 'my king is El', an Asherite Links Genesis 46:17 NIVGenesis 46:17 NLT Genesis 46:17 ESV Genesis 46:17 NASB Genesis 46:17 KJV Genesis 46:17 BibleApps.com Genesis 46:17 Biblia Paralela Genesis 46:17 Chinese Bible Genesis 46:17 French Bible Genesis 46:17 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 46:17 The sons of Asher: Imnah Ishvah Ishvi (Gen. 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