1 Chronicles 3:20
New International Version
There were also five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berekiah, Hasadiah and Jushab-Hesed.

New Living Translation
His five other sons were Hashubah, Ohel, Berekiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed.

English Standard Version
and Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed, five.

Berean Standard Bible
and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed.

Berean Literal Bible
and Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed—five.

King James Bible
And Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, Jushabhesed, five.

New King James Version
and Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-Hesed—five in all.

New American Standard Bible
and Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed, five.

NASB 1995
and Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah and Jushab-hesed, five.

NASB 1977
and Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed, five.

Legacy Standard Bible
and Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed, five.

Amplified Bible
and Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed—five in all.

Berean Annotated Bible
and five others: Hashubah (consideration), Ohel (tent), Berechiah (YHWH blesses), Hasadiah (YHWH has been faithful), and Jushab-hesed (whose love is returned).

Christian Standard Bible
and five others—Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and five others—Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed.

American Standard Version
and Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, Jushab-hesed, five.

Contemporary English Version
He also had five other sons: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushabhesed.

English Revised Version
and Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, Jushabhesed, five.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
There were also five other sons: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab Hesed.

Good News Translation
He had five other sons: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab Hesed.

International Standard Version
and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed.

NET Bible
The five others were Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-Hesed.

New Heart English Bible
and Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, and Jushab Hesed, five.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed, five.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed.

World English Bible
and Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab Hesed, five.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, Jushab-Hesed—five.

Berean Literal Bible
and Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed—five.

Young's Literal Translation
and Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, Jushab-Hesed, five.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Hashubah and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, Jusab-Hesed, five.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Hasaba also, and Ohol, and Barachias, and Hasadias, Josabhesed, five.

Catholic Public Domain Version
as well as Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, Jushab-hesed, five.

New American Bible
The sons of Meshullam were Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, Jushabhesed—five.

New Revised Standard Version
and Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed, five.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Hashubah, Jehoael, Beria, and Hasadiah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Kheshiba and Yahuyel and Bria and Khesadya.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Hashubah and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, Jushabhesed, five.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Asube, and Ool, and Barachia, and Asadia, and Asobed, five.

Additional Translations ...



Context
The Royal Line After the Exile
19The sons of Pedaiah: Zerubbabel and Shimei. The children of Zerubbabel: Meshullam and Hananiah, their sister Shelomith, 20and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed. 21The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah, and of Shecaniah.…

Cross References
And the sons of

1 Chronicles 2:1-2
These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Genesis 46:8-27
Now these are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn. / The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. / The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. …

Exodus 1:1-5
These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: / Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; / Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; …
Hashubah,

Haggai 1:1
In the second year of the reign of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, stating

Zechariah 4:6-10
So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. / What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. Then he will bring forth the capstone accompanied by shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’” / Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, …

Ezra 2:2
accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:
Ohel,

Psalm 27:5
For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.

Exodus 33:7-11
Now Moses used to take the tent and pitch it at a distance outside the camp. He called it the Tent of Meeting, and anyone inquiring of the LORD would go to the Tent of Meeting outside the camp. / Then, whenever Moses went out to the tent, all the people would stand at the entrances to their own tents and watch Moses until he entered the tent. / As Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would come down and remain at the entrance, and the LORD would speak with Moses. …

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Berechiah,

Zechariah 1:1
In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, saying:

1 Chronicles 6:39
Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served at his right hand: Asaph the son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea,

1 Chronicles 15:23
Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark.
Hasadiah,

Psalm 136:1-3
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever.

Exodus 34:6-7
Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness, / maintaining loving devotion to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers on their children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.”

Micah 7:18-20
Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? / He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea. / You will show faithfulness to Jacob and loving devotion to Abraham, as You swore to our fathers from the days of old.
and Jushab-hesed.

Psalm 126:1-3
A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers. / Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” / The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.


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1. The sons of David.
10. His line to Zedekiah.
17. The successors of Jeconiah.












and five others:

These five sons of Zerubbabel preserve the record of David’s royal line after the exile, showing that the family through whom God had promised an everlasting kingdom continued.

1Ch 2:1-2 These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon,…
Gen 46:8-27 Now these are the names of the sons of Israel…
Exo 1:1-5 These are the names of the sons of Israel who went…

Hashubah,

He was one of Zerubbabel’s sons, born into the generation that followed Judah’s return from Babylon. His name means “considerate” or “esteemed.”

Hag 1:1 In the second year of the reign of Darius…
Zec 4:6-10 Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,…
Ezr 2:2 accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah……

Ohel,

His place in the genealogy identifies him as part of the restored Davidic household. Ohel means “tent” or “tabernacle,” symbolizing God’s presence among His people.

Psa 27:5 For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter;…
Exo 33:7-11 Now Moses used to take the tent and pitch it…
Jhn 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.…

Berechiah,

Berechiah, meaning “Yahweh blesses,” stands among those who carried forward Zerubbabel’s family in the post-exilic community.

Zec 1:1 In the eighth month of the second year of Darius,…
1Ch 6:39 Heman’s kinsman was Asaph, who served…
1Ch 15:23 Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark.

Hasadiah,

He belonged to the line that remained connected to the house of David despite the loss of the monarchy; Hasadiah means “Yahweh is kind” or “Yahweh has been gracious.”

Psa 136:1-3 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good.…
Exo 34:6-7 Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out:…
Mic 7:18-20 Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity…

and Jushab-hesed.

He completes the list of five sons, marking the continued preservation of Zerubbabel’s descendants; Jushab-hesed means “return of lovingkindness” or “restored by grace.”

Psa 126:1-3 When the LORD restored the captives of Zion,…
Jer 30:18-22 This is what the LORD says: “I will restore the fortunes……
Zec 1:16-17 Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I will return……

Persons / Places / Events
1. Hashubah
One of the sons of Zerubbabel, a descendant of King David. His name means "consideration" or "thoughtfulness" in Hebrew.

2. Ohel
Another son of Zerubbabel. The name "Ohel" means "tent" or "tabernacle" in Hebrew, possibly indicating a connection to dwelling or presence.

3. Berechiah
Also a son of Zerubbabel. His name means "Yahweh blesses" or "blessed by the Lord" in Hebrew, reflecting a divine favor or blessing.

4. Hasadiah
Another son of Zerubbabel. The name "Hasadiah" means "Yahweh is kind" or "mercy of the Lord" in Hebrew, emphasizing God's kindness and mercy.

5. Jushab-hesed
The final son listed of Zerubbabel in this verse. His name means "return of love" or "restored love" in Hebrew, suggesting themes of reconciliation and restoration.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Names
In biblical times, names were often prophetic or descriptive of character. Reflect on the significance of your own name and how it might relate to your identity in Christ.

God's Blessing and Kindness
Berechiah and Hasadiah remind us of God's continual blessing and kindness. Consider how you can be a conduit of God's blessing and kindness to others.

Restoration and Reconciliation
Jushab-hesed speaks to the power of restored love. In what ways can you seek reconciliation in your relationships, mirroring God's restorative work in your life?

Legacy and Lineage
Zerubbabel's descendants remind us of the importance of spiritual legacy. How are you contributing to a legacy of faith in your family or community?

Thoughtfulness and Consideration
Hashubah's name encourages us to be thoughtful and considerate in our actions and decisions. How can you practice greater thoughtfulness in your daily life?
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 3:20?

2. How does 1 Chronicles 3:20 demonstrate God's faithfulness to David's lineage?

3. What can we learn about God's promises from the descendants listed in 1 Chronicles 3:20?

4. How does 1 Chronicles 3:20 connect to the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1?

5. What role do genealogies play in understanding God's plan throughout the Bible?

6. How can we apply the importance of heritage and legacy in our Christian walk?

7. What is the significance of the names listed in 1 Chronicles 3:20?

8. How does 1 Chronicles 3:20 contribute to the genealogy of the Davidic line?

9. Why are genealogies important in the context of 1 Chronicles?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 3?


(20) These five sons form a second group of Zerubbabel's children, probably by another wife. The v of union seems to have fallen out before the last name, Jushab-hesed.

The names of the last kings (Shallum, recompense; Zedekiah, Iah is righteousness) were parables of the judgment that should come to pass in Judah. (Comp. Isaiah 10:22 : "A consumption is doomed, overflowing with righteousness.") Those of the kindred and sons of Zerubbabel indicate the religious hopefulness of his people at the dawn of the restoration. His father is Pedaiah (Iah redeemeth) (see Isaiah 51:11); his son Meshullam (devoted to God) recalls Isaiah 42:19, where the pious remnant of Israel is so designated. The name Ohel, "tent," is probably an abbreviation of Oholiah, or Oholiab, and refers to the sacred dwelling of Jehovah, which was for ages a tent. (See Isaiah 33:20; Ezekiel 37:27.) . . .

Verse 20. - The five additional names of this verse must presumably stand apart from the two sons and one daughter of the preceding verse, for some reason. What that reason may be is not known. Perhaps the most natural supposition is that their mother was not the same. The meaning of some of the names, as especially of the last, Jushab-hesed, i.e. "Loving-kindness is returned," has led Bertheau and others to the conjecture that they may be separated as children born to Zerubbabel, one of the leaders of the return from captivity, after that return. This seems plausible, except for the consideration that, the more plausible it is, the more we might expect the explanation itself to have been notified.

1 Chronicles 3:20 is more than a roll call; it proclaims that God faithfully preserves every branch of David’s line, ensuring the promised King would one day come. Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed stand as quiet yet vital witnesses: exile could not erase God’s covenant, obscure names do not escape His remembrance, and the restoration He began in Zerubbabel ultimately finds fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the true Son of David and eternal temple.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and five others:
חָמֵֽשׁ׃ (ḥā·mêš)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 2568: Five

Hashubah,
וַחֲשֻׁבָ֡ה (wa·ḥă·šu·ḇāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2807: Hashubah -- 'consideration', son of Zerubbabel

Ohel,
וָ֠אֹהֶל (wā·’ō·hel)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 169: Ohel -- an Israelite

Berechiah,
וּבֶרֶכְיָ֧ה (ū·ḇe·reḵ·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1296: Berechiah -- 'Yah blesses', the name of several Israelites

Hasadiah,
וַֽחֲסַדְיָ֛ה (wa·ḥă·saḏ·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2619: Hasadiah -- 'Yah is kind', a son of Zerubbabel

and Jushab-hesed.
חֶ֖סֶד (ḥe·seḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3142: Jushab-hesed -- a son of Zerubbabel


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