And the sons of Jehaleleel; Ziph, and Ziphah, Tiria, and Asareel.

1 CHRONICLES 4:16KJV
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1 Chronicles 4:16 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 4:16 mean?

1 Chronicles 4:16 lists the sons of Jehaleleel: Ziph, Ziphah, Tiria, and Asareel. This verse is part of a genealogical record, simply naming descendants within the tribe of Judah.

The book of 1 Chronicles was written to preserve the family histories of Israel, especially after the Babylonian exile. Here, the chronicler is recording the lineage of Judah for the returned exiles, helping them trace their roots and understand their heritage. The verse does not tell a story or give details about these individuals, but it places them in the larger family tree of Judah’s descendants.

Where else these words appear

“Jehaleleel” Hebrew H3094 · used in 2 verses

  • 2 Chronicles 29:12 Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah:

“Ziph” Hebrew H2128 · used in 9 verses

  • Joshua 15:24 Ziph, and Telem, and Bealoth,
  • 1 Samuel 23:14 And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand.
  • 1 Samuel 26:2 Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph.