Lexical Summary Ben-zocheth: Son of Remembrance Original Word: בֶּן־זוֹחֵת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ben-zoketh From ben and Zowcheth; son of Zocheth; Ben- Zocheth, an Israelite -- Ben-zoketh. see HEBREW ben see HEBREW Zowcheth NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ben and Zocheth Definition "son of Zoheth," a man of Judah NASB Translation Ben-zoheth (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בֶּןזֿוֺהֵת proper name, masculine one of tribe of Judah, 1 Chronicles 4:20 וּבְנֵי יִשְׂעִי זוֺהֵת וּבֶןוֿוֺהֵת. Topical Lexicon Genealogical Placement “And the sons of Ishi: Zoheth and Ben-zoheth.” (1 Chronicles 4:20) Ben-zoheth appears once in the Old Testament, identified as the younger of two sons of Ishi in the Judahite genealogies. His name is preserved alongside that of Zoheth after the mention of Shimon’s sons and just before the record of Shelah’s descendants (1 Chronicles 4:17-23). The positioning suggests membership in a lesser-known Judahite branch connected to craftsmen and colonial families who “lived there in the service of the king” (1 Chronicles 4:23). Historical Context 1 Chronicles was compiled after the Babylonian exile to re-establish tribal identity and covenant continuity. By recording even obscure figures like Ben-zoheth, the Chronicler affirmed that every lineage retained its place in Israel’s history. The surrounding verses note potters, linen workers, and settlers in Moab, indicating economic diversification and territorial expansion within Judah. Ben-zoheth’s household likely shared in these trades and migrations, supporting the tribe’s social and commercial vitality during monarchic and post-exilic periods. Theological Significance 1. Divine remembrance of individuals: Scripture’s inclusion of a single-mention name underscores that “the LORD knows those who are His” (2 Timothy 2:19). Practical Ministry Lessons • Shepherd every believer: Just as the Good Shepherd “calls His own sheep by name” (John 10:3), modern ministry honors even the seemingly insignificant. Selected References Genesis 49:10; Psalm 78:4-7; 1 Chronicles 4:17-23; Nehemiah 7:5; Malachi 3:16; Matthew 1:1-3; John 10:3; 1 Corinthians 12:12; 2 Timothy 2:19; Colossians 3:23-24 Forms and Transliterations זוֹחֵֽת׃ זוחת׃ zō·w·ḥêṯ zoChet zōwḥêṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:20 HEB: זוֹחֵ֖ת וּבֶן־ זוֹחֵֽת׃ NAS: of Ishi [were] Zoheth and Ben-zoheth. KJV: of Ishi [were], Zoheth, and Benzoheth. INT: of Ishi Zoheth and Ben-zoheth 1 Occurrence |
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