1 Chronicles 7:30-31
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It's easy to breeze past this verse, but notice how it highlights Serah as the only daughter named among Asher's children, right there alongside her brothers. This simple inclusion is a powerful reminder that, even in genealogies that often focused on sons, women were still vital parts of God's people and family lines.
The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel, who fathered Birzaith.
English Standard Version (ESV)
This passage is part of a long genealogical list tracing the descendants of Jacob, detailing the tribes of Israel. It follows the accounts of other tribes like Ephraim and Manasseh, and before it, the text has already introduced Asher's family. This verse continues that specific lineage by naming the children of Asher, highlighting a notable sister named Serah.
Why would the Bible list the names of a relatively obscure tribe's family members?
God Remembers Every Detail
The genealogies in Chronicles might seem like dry lists, but they are profoundly important. They serve as a constant reminder that God is deeply invested in the specifics of His people's lives. For the tribe of Asher, a coastal tribe known for its trade, these names represent individuals who were part of God's unfolding plan. Their inclusion isn't accidental; it's a testament to God's faithfulness to all His people, no matter how prominent or minor their role might seem in the grand narrative. It shows that every life has value and a place in God's story.
Why is Serah specifically mentioned alongside her brothers?
Valued Alongside Brothers
The mention of Serah, 'their sister,' is significant. In ancient patriarchal societies, women's names often didn't make it into genealogies unless they were crucial matriarchs or had a unique role. Serah's inclusion here, listed directly with her brothers, suggests she held a recognized place within the lineage of Asher. It highlights that within God's covenant community, women were integral parts of the family and tribe, not merely footnotes. Her presence affirms that women, too, were included in the ongoing story of God's people and His promises.
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ben · Hebrew Noun
A Hebrew term meaning "son." In genealogical contexts, it denotes male descendants, carrying the weight of family legacy, inheritance rights, and covenantal lineage.
Beri'ah · Hebrew Proper Noun
A proper name meaning "gift" or "creation of God." It functions here as a patriarch within the tribe of Asher, representing a specific line of the covenant people.
Cheber · Hebrew Proper Noun
A proper name meaning "alliance" or "union." It identifies a descendant in the tribal structure, emphasizing the preservation of family identity through record-keeping.
Malki'el · Hebrew Proper Noun
A proper name meaning "God is king." It serves to highlight the theological orientation of families in Israel, where even personal names often reflect the sovereignty of God.
This passage lists the same sons of Asher, providing an earlier mention of this family lineage within the patriarchal narratives.
Numbers 26:44-46This census record from the wilderness journey names the same four sons of Asher, confirming their place as heads of clans within the tribe.
Joshua 19:24-31This passage describes the territory allotted to the tribe of Asher, indirectly referencing the descendants of these sons by outlining the land inherited by their lineage.
It's easy to breeze past this verse, but notice how it highlights Serah as the only daughter named among Asher's children, right there alongside her brothers. This simple inclusion is a powerful reminder that, even in genealogies that often focused on sons, women were still vital parts of God's people and family lines.
This passage is part of a long genealogical list tracing the descendants of Jacob, detailing the tribes of Israel. It follows the accounts of other tribes like Ephraim and Manasseh, and before it, the text has already introduced Asher's family. This verse continues that specific lineage by naming the children of Asher, highlighting a notable sister named Serah.
This passage is part of a long genealogical list tracing the descendants of Jacob, detailing the tribes of Israel. It follows the accounts of other tribes like Ephraim and Manasseh, and before it, the text has already introduced Asher's family. This verse continues that specific lineage by naming the children of Asher, highlighting a notable sister named Serah.
"The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel, who fathered Birzaith." — It's easy to breeze past this verse, but notice how it highlights Serah as the only daughter named among Asher's children, right there alongside her brothers. This simple inclusion is a powerful re…
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Last reviewed October 2026
