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.

1 CHRONICLES 9:44KJV
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1 Chronicles 9:44 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 9:44 mean?

1 Chronicles 9:44 lists the six sons of a man named Azel: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. This verse simply records the names of Azel’s descendants as part of a genealogical record.

This verse comes near the end of a section where the writer is documenting the family lines of the people of Israel after their return from exile. The focus here is on preserving the names and heritage of specific families, showing the continuity of the community and their connection to their ancestors.

Why 1 Chronicles 9:44 matters

  • This verse helps preserve the memory of individuals and families who might otherwise be forgotten, emphasizing the importance of each person in Israel’s history.
  • By listing Azel’s sons by name, the chronicler shows attention to detail and the value placed on lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative.
  • This record connects to the broader purpose of 1 Chronicles, which is to trace the roots of the returned exiles and affirm their rightful place among God’s people.

Where else these words appear

“Bocheru” Hebrew H1074 · used in 2 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 8:38 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.

“Sheariah” Hebrew H8187 · used in 2 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 8:38 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.

“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 8:38 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 9:43 And Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

“Azrikam” Hebrew H5840 · used in 6 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 3:23 And the sons of Neariah; Elioenai, and Hezekiah, and Azrikam, three.
  • 1 Chronicles 8:38 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.
  • 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.