And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.

1 CHRONICLES 8:38KJV
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1 Chronicles 8:38 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 8:38 mean?

1 Chronicles 8:38 records that a man named Azel had six sons, and it lists each of their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. The verse simply states that all these were the sons of Azel.

This verse is part of a genealogy in the book of 1 Chronicles, which was written to document the family lines of Israel, especially the tribe of Benjamin in this chapter. The writer is listing descendants to show the continuity of families and to preserve the names of individuals important to Israel’s history.

Why 1 Chronicles 8:38 matters

  • This verse helps preserve the family history of the tribe of Benjamin, showing the importance of each family line in Israel’s story.
  • Listing the names of Azel’s sons highlights the value placed on individual identity and legacy within the community.
  • By recording these names, the chronicler connects later generations to their ancestors, emphasizing the ongoing story of God’s people.

Where else these words appear

“Bocheru” Hebrew H1074 · used in 2 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 9:44 And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.

“Sheariah” Hebrew H8187 · used in 2 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 9:44 And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.

“Azel” Hebrew H682 · used in 5 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 8:37 And Moza begat Binea: Rapha was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son:
  • 1 Chronicles 9:43 And Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:44 And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.

“Azrikam” Hebrew H5840 · used in 6 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 3:23 And the sons of Neariah; Elioenai, and Hezekiah, and Azrikam, three.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:14 And of the Levites; Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;
  • 2 Chronicles 28:7 And Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, slew Maaseiah the king's son, and Azrikam the governor of the house, and Elkanah that was next to the king.