Lexical Summary Ashvath: Ashvath Original Word: עַשְׁוָת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ashvath For ashowth; bright; Ashvath, an Israelite -- Ashvath. see HEBREW ashowth NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition an Asherite NASB Translation Ashvath (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עַשְׁוָ֑ת proper name, masculine in Asher 1 Chronicles 7:33, Ασειθ, Ασουαθ. עשׁן (√ of following; compare Arabic Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence “and the sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath” (1 Chronicles 7:33). This single reference locates Ashvath within the tribal records of Asher preserved by the Chronicler for the post-exilic community. Genealogical Setting within Asher Jacob → Asher → Beriah → Heber → Japhlet → Ashvath. Ashvath therefore belongs to the sixth generation from the patriarch Jacob and the fourth from Asher himself. His placement among the northern tribes underscores the breadth of Israel’s family tree and the inclusion of even lesser-known clans in the inspired record. Historical and Geographical Context The tribe of Asher inherited rich coastal territory in the far north of Canaan (Joshua 19:24-31). After the monarchy divided, Asher remained in the northern kingdom but is seldom spotlighted. Chronicles, compiled after the Babylonian exile, rehearses the ancestry of each tribe to affirm their surviving identity. By naming figures like Ashvath, the Chronicler testifies that God preserved every lineage, even those outside the dominant tribes of Judah and Levi. Theological Significance of the Genealogies 1. Covenant Faithfulness: Every name illustrates the steadfast fulfillment of God’s promise to multiply Israel (Genesis 22:17). Ministry Applications • Encouragement in Obscurity: Like Ashvath, many believers labor without public recognition. God’s recordkeeping assures them that faithful service is noticed (Hebrews 6:10). Reflections for Personal Devotion Contemplating Ashvath’s solitary mention invites meditation on the Lord’s intimate knowledge of each life (Luke 12:7). It also challenges believers to embrace their place in God’s unfolding story, content whether their role is celebrated or largely unseen (Colossians 3:23-24). Summary Ashvath stands as a quiet witness to the precision of Scripture’s genealogies, the continuity of Israel after exile, and the divine concern for every name inscribed in the covenant community. His brief appearance encourages modern readers to cherish their own God-given identity and to honor the full tapestry of the people of God. Forms and Transliterations וְעַשְׁוָ֑ת ועשות veashVat wə‘ašwāṯ wə·‘aš·wāṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 7:33 HEB: פָּסַ֥ךְ וּבִמְהָ֖ל וְעַשְׁוָ֑ת אֵ֖לֶּה בְּנֵ֥י NAS: Bimhal and Ashvath. These KJV: and Bimhal, and Ashvath. These [are] the children INT: Pasach Bimhal and Ashvath These were the sons 1 Occurrence |
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