1 Chronicles 7:31 Meaning and Explanation
“And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who is the father of Birzavith.”
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Read Full Chapter →Beriah's sons Heber and Malchiel are named, Malchiel as the father of Birzavith.
What Does 1 Chronicles 7:31 Mean?
The chronicler follows Asher's line through Beriah to his sons, noting that Malchiel founded Birzavith. As often in these records, a man's name becomes attached to a place his family established.
The weaving of names into towns shows how a household took root and left its mark upon the land. Malchiel's name, meaning 'God is my king,' carries a confession of where true authority lies. In such names the faith of ordinary families quietly proclaims the kingship of the Lord over every generation.
1 Chronicles 7:31 in the Original Language
Malchiel (מַלְכִּיאֵל), 'God is my king' -- a name confessing the Lord's reign over the household.
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What does 1 Chronicles 7:31 mean?
Beriah's sons Heber and Malchiel are named, Malchiel as the father of Birzavith.