1 Chronicles 8:38 nasb — Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah and Hanan. All these were t…

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"Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel."

— 1 Chronicles 8:38, NASB

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1 Chronicles 8 — Context

35

The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melech, Tarea and Ahaz.

36

Ahaz became the father of Jehoaddah, and Jehoaddah became the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth and Zimri; and Zimri became the father of Moza.

37

Moza became the father of Binea; Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

38

Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.

39

The sons of Eshek his brother were Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second and Eliphelet the third.

40

The sons of Ulam were mighty men of valor, archers, and had many sons and grandsons, of them. All these were of the sons of Benjamin.

1 Chronicles 8:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 8:38 say?
1 Chronicles 8:38 in the NASB reads: “Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 8:38 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 8:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 8, verse 38.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 8:38.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 8:38 in?
1 Chronicles 8:38 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 8:38?
1 Chronicles 8:38 reads (NASB): “Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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