sonsבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
A term denoting biological descendants or individuals belonging to a specific tribe or nation; here, it refers to the patriarchs of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Israelיִשְׂרָאֵל
Yisra'el · Hebrew Noun
The name given to Jacob by God, designating the chosen people of God and the covenant nation descending from his twelve sons.
evilרַע
ra' · Hebrew Adjective
Morally corrupt, wicked, or contrary to the will and character of God; in a biblical context, it describes an attitude or action that brings divine judgment.
LORDיהוה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The covenant name of the God of Israel, emphasizing His self-existence, faithfulness to His promises, and holiness.
put him to deathמוּת
muth · Hebrew Verb
To cause to cease to exist or to execute judgment, often used in Scripture to describe God’s judicial act of ending a life due to persistent sin.
daughter-in-lawכַּלָּה
kallah · Hebrew Noun
The status of a woman whose husband has died; in biblical law, such women often held specific legal protections and roles within the family structure, as seen in the levirate custom.
sonsבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
The firstborn or descendant of an ancestor. In genealogical records, it denotes lineage, inheritance, and the continuation of a family line.
broke faithמָעַל
maal · Hebrew Verb
To act unfaithfully, treacherously, or deceitfully, especially against God or His covenant. It implies a betrayal of trust and a violation of a sacred obligation.
devoted thingחֵרֶם
cherem · Hebrew Noun
Anything set apart exclusively for God, often under a ban of destruction or restriction because it is considered holy or dedicated to the Lord. Misuse of such things constitutes a serious transgression against God's holiness.
fatheredיָלַד
yalad · Hebrew Verb
To beget, give birth to, or establish a line of descent. It signifies the role of a father in continuing the family heritage and tribal succession.
princeנָשִׂיא
nasi · Hebrew Noun
A person of high rank, status, or leadership within a tribe or community. In the context of Israel, it often refers to a head of a tribe or a clan leader appointed to oversee the interests of the people.
Nahshonנַחְשׁוֹן
Nachshon · Hebrew Proper Noun
A Hebrew name meaning "diviner" or "enchanter," referring to a leader of the tribe of Judah during the Exodus. He is a significant figure in the messianic lineage as an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ.
Salmonשַׂלְמוֹן
Salmon · Hebrew Proper Noun
A Hebrew name meaning "shining" or "garment." He appears in the genealogy of the Messiah as the son of Nahshon and the father of Boaz.
Boazבֹּעַז
Boaz · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "swiftness" or "in him is strength." He is a pivotal figure in the Old Testament as the husband of Ruth and the great-grandfather of King David, symbolizing God's inclusion of Gentiles in the covenant line.
Obedעוֹבֵד
Obed · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "servant" or "worshipper." He was the son of Boaz and Ruth, serving as the grandfather of King David and a link in the messianic line.
Jesseיִשַׁי
Yishay · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "God exists" or "gift of God." He was the father of King David and is frequently referred to in prophecy as the "root" or "stump" from which the Messiah, the Branch, would spring.
firstbornבְּכוֹר
bekor · Hebrew Noun/Adjective
A status of priority and inheritance in ancient Israelite culture, traditionally entitled to a double portion of the father's estate and leadership of the family. Theologically, it is often associated with the chosen status of God's people or the preeminence of Christ.
Davidדָּוִד
David · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "beloved" or "darling." He is the central kingly figure of the Old Testament, a man after God's own heart, and the covenantal ancestor through whom the Messiah (the Son of David) would descend.
Zeruiahצְרוּיָה
Tseruyah · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "balsam" or "fragrance," traditionally signifying someone who gives birth or produces offspring. In genealogy, it represents a link in the family line of David.
Abigailאֲבִיגַיִל
Abigayil · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "my father is joy," often associated with the sister of David. Within the genealogical records, it identifies key ancestral branches.
Abishaiאֲבִישַׁי
Abishay · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "my father is Jesse" or "gift of my father." It identifies a notable figure within the military and family history of Israel.
Joabיוֹאָב
Yo'ab · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "Yahweh is father," denoting one of the most prominent military commanders under King David. His name emphasizes divine sovereignty over his lineage.
Asahelעֲשָׂהאֵל
Asa'el · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "God has made," referring to a member of David's mighty men and a brother to Joab.
Amasaעֲמָשָׂא
Amasa · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "burden" or "to load," referring to the nephew of David who became a commander under Absalom.
Ishmaeliteיִשְׁמְעֵאלִי
Yishma'eli · Hebrew Proper Noun/Adjective
An ethnic designation for one belonging to the people of Ishmael, the son of Abraham by Hagar. It denotes lineage outside the covenant line of Isaac.
Calebכָּלֵב
Kaleb · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "faithful" or "devotion," representing a prominent figure of the tribe of Judah known for his faith and courage during the conquest of Canaan.
fatheredיָלַד
yalad · Hebrew Verb
The biological process of bringing forth descendants, which is viewed in Scripture as a blessing and a way to perpetuate the covenant promise through generations.
Azubahעֲזוּבָה
Azubah · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "fruitfulness" or "ash heap," used here to identify one of the wives in the genealogical record.
Jeriothיְרִיעוֹת
Yeriy'oth · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "tents" or "curtains," referring to a wife of Caleb in the lineage of Judah.
Ephrathאֶפְרָת
Ephrath · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "fruitfulness" or "ash," referring to the wife of Caleb who gave birth to Hur, a significant figure in the tribe of Judah.
Hurחוּר
Chur · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "noble," "white," or "hole." It identifies a man of Judah, the ancestor of Bezalel, who was a leader in the construction of the Tabernacle.
Uriאוּרִי
Uri · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "my light" or "fire of God." This individual is the son of Hur and father of Bezalel.
Bezalelבְּצַלְאֵל
Betsal'el · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "in the shadow (protection) of God." He was the master craftsman chosen by God to build the Tabernacle, symbolizing divine inspiration in artistic and architectural work.
Hezronחֶצְרוֹן
Chetsrown · Hebrew Proper Noun
The son of Perez and grandson of Judah; he is a key ancestor in the messianic line of David.
Segubשְׂגוּב
Segub · Hebrew Proper Noun
A masculine name denoting 'one who is shining' or 'enlightened'; it refers to a specific person who fathered a family line listed in the genealogical records.
Jairיָאִיר
Ya'iyr · Hebrew Proper Noun
A masculine name meaning 'he enlightens'; he is a significant figure in the tribe of Manasseh who acquired control over territory in Gilead.
Gileadגִּלְעָד
Gil'ad · Hebrew Proper Noun
A mountainous region east of the Jordan River, often associated with refuge, healing (the 'balm of Gilead'), and tribal inheritance for the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.
