1 Chronicles 1:21
New International Version
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

New Living Translation
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

English Standard Version
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

Berean Standard Bible
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

Berean Literal Bible
and Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah,

King James Bible
Hadoram also, and Uzal, and Diklah,

New King James Version
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

New American Standard Bible
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

NASB 1995
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

NASB 1977
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

Legacy Standard Bible
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

Amplified Bible
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

Berean Annotated Bible
Hadoram (noble honor), Uzal (I shall be flooded), Diklah (palm grove),

Christian Standard Bible
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

American Standard Version
and Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah,

English Revised Version
and Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

Good News Translation
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

International Standard Version
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

NET Bible
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

New Heart English Bible
and Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah,

Webster's Bible Translation
Hadoram also, and Uzal, and Diklah,
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

World English Bible
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah,

Berean Literal Bible
and Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah,

Young's Literal Translation
and Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah,

Smith's Literal Translation
Hadoram, and Uzal and Diklah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Adoram, and Usal, and Decla,

Catholic Public Domain Version
as well as Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah,

New American Bible
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

New Revised Standard Version
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Haduram and Uzel and Deqla.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah;

Additional Translations ...



Context
From Adam to Abraham
20And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, 21 Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, 22Obal, Abimael, Sheba,…

Cross References
Hadoram,

Genesis 10:27
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

1 Chronicles 18:10
he sent his son Hadoram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Tou. Hadoram brought all kinds of articles of gold and silver and bronze,

2 Chronicles 10:18
Then King Rehoboam sent out Hadoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but the Israelites stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem.
Uzal,

Ezekiel 27:19
and casks of wine from Izal for your wares. Wrought iron, cassia, and sweet cane were exchanged for your merchandise.

Isaiah 21:13
This is the burden against Arabia: In the thickets of Arabia you must lodge, O caravans of Dedanites.
Diklah,

Deuteronomy 34:3
the Negev, and the region from the Valley of Jericho (the City of Palms) all the way to Zoar.

Judges 1:16
Now the descendants of Moses’ father-in-law, the Kenite, went up with the men of Judah from the City of Palms to the Wilderness of Judah in the Negev near Arad. They went to live among the people.
Genesis 10:24-25
Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber. / Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.

Genesis 11:12-13
When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. / And after he had become the father of Shelah, Arphaxad lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.

Luke 3:35-36
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, / the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

Genesis 10:22-23
The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. / The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash.

Genesis 11:10-11
This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad. / And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:14-15
When Shelah was 30 years old, he became the father of Eber. / And after he had become the father of Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 10:21
And sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth; Shem was the forefather of all the sons of Eber.

Genesis 11:16-17
When Eber was 34 years old, he became the father of Peleg. / And after he had become the father of Peleg, Eber lived 430 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:18-19
When Peleg was 30 years old, he became the father of Reu. / And after he had become the father of Reu, Peleg lived 209 years and had other sons and daughters.


Treasury of Scripture

Hadoram also, and Uzal, and Diklah,

Ebal.

Genesis 10:28
And Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,

Obal.

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1 Chronicles 1
1. Adam's line to Noah.
5. The sons of Japheth.
8. The sons of Ham.
17. The sons of Shem.
24. Shem's line to Abraham.
29. Ishmael's sons.
32. The sons of Keturah.
34. The posterity of Abraham by Esau.
38. The sons of Seir.
43. The kings of Edom.
51. The dukes of Edom.












Hadoram,

Hadoram was a son of Joktan in the line of Shem, preserving the record of families that spread into Arabia after the flood. His descendants likely occupied part of the southern Arabian region, bearing witness to God’s purpose that Noah’s family would multiply and fill the earth.

Gen 10:27 Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,
1Ch 18:10 he sent his son Hadoram to greet King David and bless him…
2Ch 10:18 Then King Rehoboam sent out Hadoram, who was in charge…

Uzal,

Uzal is traditionally associated with the ancient city of Sana’a in Yemen, an important center in southern Arabia. The line of Joktan reached lands that later became known for trade, agriculture, and the valuable incense routes connecting Arabia with surrounding nations.

Ezk 27:19 and casks of wine from Izal for your wares.…
Isa 21:13 This is the burden against Arabia: In the thickets of Arabia…

Diklah,

Diklah’s name is associated with the date-palm regions of Arabia, fitting the environment in which Joktan’s descendants settled. The genealogy records real families from whom tribes and peoples arose, showing the ordered fulfillment of God’s command given after the flood.

Deu 34:3 the Negev, and the region from the Valley…
Jdg 1:16 Now the descendants of Moses’ father-in-law, the Kenite…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Enoch
Enoch is a significant figure in the Bible known for his close relationship with God. He is noted for having "walked with God" and was taken by God, meaning he did not experience death in the traditional sense. His life is a testament to faith and righteousness.

2. Methuselah
Methuselah is famously known as the oldest person recorded in the Bible, living 969 years. His long life is often seen as a symbol of God's patience and the longevity of the antediluvian patriarchs.

3. Lamech
Lamech is the father of Noah and is part of the genealogy leading to the flood account. His life marks the transition from the pre-flood world to the new beginning through Noah.
Teaching Points
Walking with God
Enoch's life exemplifies the importance of a close, personal relationship with God. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a daily walk with God through prayer, scripture reading, and obedience.

Faith and Righteousness
Enoch's faith is highlighted in the New Testament as an example for believers. Faith is not just belief but is demonstrated through righteous living and trust in God's promises.

God's Patience and Judgment
Methuselah's long life can be seen as a symbol of God's patience with humanity before the flood. It serves as a reminder of God's mercy but also His eventual judgment.

Generational Legacy
The genealogy from Enoch to Lamech and Noah shows the importance of passing down faith and righteousness through generations. Believers are called to influence their families and communities positively.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 1:21?

2. How does 1 Chronicles 1:21 highlight Eber's significance in biblical genealogy?

3. What lessons can we learn from Eber's lineage for our spiritual heritage?

4. How does Eber's mention connect to God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:2?

5. In what ways can Eber's faithfulness inspire our daily walk with God?

6. How can understanding Eber's role enhance our appreciation of biblical genealogies?

7. What is the significance of Eber in 1 Chronicles 1:21 for biblical genealogy?

8. How does 1 Chronicles 1:21 relate to the lineage of the Israelites?

9. Why is Shelah mentioned in 1 Chronicles 1:21, and what is his importance?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 1?


What Does 1 Chronicles 1:21 Mean
Hadoram

“Joktan fathered … Hadoram …” (Genesis 10:26-27).

• This name is positioned midway through Joktan’s thirteen sons, underscoring that every individual in God’s historical record matters; no one is filler in His story (1 Chronicles 1:18-23).

• As a direct descendant of Shem through Eber, Hadoram shares in the blessing of Genesis 9:26, showing how God kept His promise to preserve a godly line.

• Later Old Testament references describe caravans “from Hadoram” bringing tribute to King David (2 Samuel 8:10), suggesting that Hadoram’s line developed into a recognizable people group engaged in diplomacy and trade—evidence that the Table of Nations is not myth but literal history.

• By placing Hadoram within a genealogy that stretches from Adam to Abraham (1 Chronicles 1:1-27), God reminds us that He tracks real families through real time, fulfilling Acts 17:26: “From one man He made every nation of men to inhabit the whole earth.”


Uzal

“Joktan fathered … Uzal …” (Genesis 10:27).

• Uzal’s descendants are linked in later texts to regions of commerce; Ezekiel 27:19 speaks of traders from “Uzal” bringing wares to Tyre, showing how God dispersed nations after Babel (Genesis 11:8-9) and diversified cultures while still ruling over them.

• The prophet Isaiah lists “distant isles” (Isaiah 42:10) in the context of global praise; families like Uzal’s became part of that widening circle, fulfilling God’s design that “all the families of the earth” would eventually be blessed through the line of Shem (Genesis 12:3).

• Uzal’s placement, sandwiched between Hadoram and Diklah, demonstrates that every generation is linked—no break, no gaps—reinforcing the trustworthiness of 1 Chronicles 1 as a literal record.


Diklah

“Joktan fathered … Diklah” (Genesis 10:27).

• Though Scripture gives no later narrative about Diklah, his inclusion is significant; God counts people whom history forgets, echoing Psalm 139:16—“all the days ordained for me were written in Your book.”

• The trio Hadoram-Uzal-Diklah sits between earlier names tied to desert regions and later names connected with seaside territories (Genesis 10:28-29). This placement shows that Joktan’s clan spread from highlands to coastlands, matching God’s command to “fill the earth” (Genesis 9:1).

• By recording even a seemingly “unknown” ancestor, the Spirit testifies that every person has a place in God’s unfolding redemption plan; the line that carries forward to Abraham (1 Chronicles 1:27) needed Diklah as surely as it needed Terah or Nahor.


summary

1 Chronicles 1:21 lists “Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,” three literal sons of Joktan. Each name verifies that God’s genealogical record is precise, historically anchored, and purpose-driven. Hadoram shows the rise of identifiable nations, Uzal illustrates the spread of commerce and culture, and Diklah reminds us that no life is overlooked in God’s book. Together they affirm the accuracy of Scripture and the faithful unfolding of God’s promise to bless every family through the line of Shem.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Hadoram,
הֲדוֹרָ֥ם (hă·ḏō·w·rām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1913: Hadoram -- a son of Joktan, also son of the king of Hamath

Uzal,
אוּזָ֖ל (’ū·zāl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 187: Uzal -- a son of Joktan, also his descendants, also a place of uncertain location

Diklah,
דִּקְלָֽה׃ (diq·lāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1853: Diklah -- a son of Joktan, also the southern Arabian tribe descended from him


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OT History: 1 Chronicles 1:21 And Hadoram and Uzal and Diklah (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)

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