1 Chronicles 1:52

אַלּ֧וּף אָהֳלִֽיבָמָ֛ה אַלּ֥וּף אֵלָ֖ה אַלּ֥וּף פִּינֹֽן
Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,
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אַלּ֧וּף
אַלּ֧וּף
Root word duke, dukes, guide, friends, governors, …
Dictionary form: אַלּוּף · al-LOOP

Noun — Common, masculine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: duke
duke ×42 are the dukes that came of ×4 also and the dukes ×1 among their dukes ×1 and duke ×1 and the governors ×1 are the dukes ×1 are the dukes of ×1
More options
chief — Broad, neutral term for a tribal or clan leader.
clan leader — Emphasizes tribal/familial social structure context.
chieftain — Slightly more formal; suits warrior or ruling figures.
guide — Modernizes KJV 'guide'; use for relational/mentor sense.
close friend — Modernizes KJV 'chief friends'; for intimate relationship contexts.
governor — Use when administrative authority is in focus.

BDB503 H441

BDB502 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB504

I. אַלּוּף adjective tame — ׳א absolute Mic 7:5 +; construct Prov 2:17 +; suffix אַלּוּפֵי Ps 55:14 plural אַלֻּפִים Jer 13:21 suffix אַלֻּפֵינוּ Ps 144:14, etc.; —

1. tame, docile, כֶּבֶשׂ אַלּוּף a docile (gentle) lamb Jer 11:19.
2. noun masculine friend, intimate Ps 55:14 (|| מְיֻדָּע) Mic 7:5 (|| רֵעַ) Prov 16:28; Prov 17:9; Jer 13:21 of a woman's husband נְעוּרֶיהָ ׳א Prov 2:17 figurative of ׳י as husband of Judah, id., Jer 3:4.
3. i. q. I. אֶלֶף; אַלּוּפֵינוּ מְסֻבָּלִים Ps 144:14 (i.e. cows).

BDB506 H441

BDB505 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB507

II. אַלּוּף noun masculine1Chr 1:51 chief, chiliarch (denominative from II. אֶלֶף see Di Gen 36:15) — ׳א absolute Gen 36:15 +; plural construct אַלּוּפֵי (אַלֻּפֵי) Exod 15:15 +; suffix אַלּוּפֵיהֶם Gen 36:19; Gen 36:30 — chief (tribal) of Edom Gen 36:15 (5 t.) + 38 t. Gen 36 (P); Exod 15:15 (E) 1Chr 1:51 (4 t.) + 9 t.; of Judah Zech 12:5; Zech 12:6 so אַלֻּף Zech 9:7 (in simile)

duke, dukes, guide, friends, governors, …
ʾallûp
familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock (as being tame; applied, although masculine, to a cow)
  • tame, docile
    • "friend, intimate"chief

אָהֳלִֽיבָמָ֛ה
אָהֳלִֽיבָמָ֛ה
Root word a name — transliterate it ("Aholibamah")
Dictionary form: אׇהֳלִיבָמָה · oh-hoh-lee-baw-MAW

Noun — Proper Name

In the KJV here: aholibamah
aholibamah ×6 and aholibamah ×2
More options
Oholibamah — Standard modern scholarly and translation spelling.
Aholibamah — Traditional spelling; modernized directly from KJV form.
Oholivamah — Reflects Hebrew 'v' sound more precisely.

BDB159 H173

BDB158 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB160

אָהֳלִיבָמָה proper name Oholibama (tent of the high place)

1. feminine wife of Esau Gen 36:2; Gen 36:5; Gen 36:14; Gen 36:18; Gen 36:25.
2. masculine an Edomite chief Gen 36:41; 1Chr 1:52.

aholibamah
ʾohŏlîbāmâ
tent of the high place
Oholibamah, a wife of Esau
  • wife of Esau
    • "an Edomite chieftain

אַלּ֥וּף
אַלּ֥וּף
Root word duke, dukes, guide, friends, governors, …
Dictionary form: אַלּוּף · al-LOOP

Noun — Common, masculine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: duke
duke ×42 are the dukes that came of ×4 also and the dukes ×1 among their dukes ×1 and duke ×1 and the governors ×1 are the dukes ×1 are the dukes of ×1
More options
chief — Broad, neutral term for a tribal or clan leader.
clan leader — Emphasizes tribal/familial social structure context.
chieftain — Slightly more formal; suits warrior or ruling figures.
guide — Modernizes KJV 'guide'; use for relational/mentor sense.
close friend — Modernizes KJV 'chief friends'; for intimate relationship contexts.
governor — Use when administrative authority is in focus.

BDB503 H441

BDB502 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB504

I. אַלּוּף adjective tame — ׳א absolute Mic 7:5 +; construct Prov 2:17 +; suffix אַלּוּפֵי Ps 55:14 plural אַלֻּפִים Jer 13:21 suffix אַלֻּפֵינוּ Ps 144:14, etc.; —

1. tame, docile, כֶּבֶשׂ אַלּוּף a docile (gentle) lamb Jer 11:19.
2. noun masculine friend, intimate Ps 55:14 (|| מְיֻדָּע) Mic 7:5 (|| רֵעַ) Prov 16:28; Prov 17:9; Jer 13:21 of a woman's husband נְעוּרֶיהָ ׳א Prov 2:17 figurative of ׳י as husband of Judah, id., Jer 3:4.
3. i. q. I. אֶלֶף; אַלּוּפֵינוּ מְסֻבָּלִים Ps 144:14 (i.e. cows).

BDB506 H441

BDB505 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB507

II. אַלּוּף noun masculine1Chr 1:51 chief, chiliarch (denominative from II. אֶלֶף see Di Gen 36:15) — ׳א absolute Gen 36:15 +; plural construct אַלּוּפֵי (אַלֻּפֵי) Exod 15:15 +; suffix אַלּוּפֵיהֶם Gen 36:19; Gen 36:30 — chief (tribal) of Edom Gen 36:15 (5 t.) + 38 t. Gen 36 (P); Exod 15:15 (E) 1Chr 1:51 (4 t.) + 9 t.; of Judah Zech 12:5; Zech 12:6 so אַלֻּף Zech 9:7 (in simile)

duke, dukes, guide, friends, governors, …
ʾallûp
familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock (as being tame; applied, although masculine, to a cow)
  • tame, docile
    • "friend, intimate"chief

אֵלָ֖ה
אֵלָ֖ה
Root word a name — transliterate it ("Elah")
Dictionary form: אֵלָה · ay-LAW

Noun — Proper Name

In the KJV here: elah
of elah ×10 elah ×3 and elah ×2 began elah ×1
More options
Elah — Standard transliteration; best for proper name contexts.
terebinth — Botanical referent when used as a common noun.
oak — Use when terebinth is unfamiliar to the audience.
Elah tree — Clarifying gloss for readers needing botanical context.

BDB208 H425

BDB207 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB209

II. אֵלָה proper name, masculine (terebinth, compare Gen 49:21 below I. אֵלָה)

1. a chief of Edom Gen 36:41 = 1Chr 1:52 (= אֵילַת proper name, of a location ? see Di).
2. son of Baasha; reigned two years in Israel 1Kgs 16:6; 1Kgs 16:8; 1Kgs 16:13; 1Kgs 16:14.
3. father of Hoshea who was last king of Isr. 2Kgs 15:30; 2Kgs 17:1; 2Kgs 18:1; 2Kgs 18:9.
4. a son of Caleb 1Chr 4:15 (twice in verse).
5. a son of Uzzi 1Chr 9:8.

elah
ʾēlâ
An oak
Elah, the name of an Edomite, of four Israelites, and also of a place in Palestine
  • an Edomite chief
    • "a king of Israel for two years, son of Baasha"the father of king Hoshea of Israel"a son of Caleb"son of Uzzi

אַלּ֥וּף
אַלּ֥וּף
Root word duke, dukes, guide, friends, governors, …
Dictionary form: אַלּוּף · al-LOOP

Noun — Common, masculine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: duke
duke ×42 are the dukes that came of ×4 also and the dukes ×1 among their dukes ×1 and duke ×1 and the governors ×1 are the dukes ×1 are the dukes of ×1
More options
chief — Broad, neutral term for a tribal or clan leader.
clan leader — Emphasizes tribal/familial social structure context.
chieftain — Slightly more formal; suits warrior or ruling figures.
guide — Modernizes KJV 'guide'; use for relational/mentor sense.
close friend — Modernizes KJV 'chief friends'; for intimate relationship contexts.
governor — Use when administrative authority is in focus.

BDB503 H441

BDB502 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB504

I. אַלּוּף adjective tame — ׳א absolute Mic 7:5 +; construct Prov 2:17 +; suffix אַלּוּפֵי Ps 55:14 plural אַלֻּפִים Jer 13:21 suffix אַלֻּפֵינוּ Ps 144:14, etc.; —

1. tame, docile, כֶּבֶשׂ אַלּוּף a docile (gentle) lamb Jer 11:19.
2. noun masculine friend, intimate Ps 55:14 (|| מְיֻדָּע) Mic 7:5 (|| רֵעַ) Prov 16:28; Prov 17:9; Jer 13:21 of a woman's husband נְעוּרֶיהָ ׳א Prov 2:17 figurative of ׳י as husband of Judah, id., Jer 3:4.
3. i. q. I. אֶלֶף; אַלּוּפֵינוּ מְסֻבָּלִים Ps 144:14 (i.e. cows).

BDB506 H441

BDB505 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB507

II. אַלּוּף noun masculine1Chr 1:51 chief, chiliarch (denominative from II. אֶלֶף see Di Gen 36:15) — ׳א absolute Gen 36:15 +; plural construct אַלּוּפֵי (אַלֻּפֵי) Exod 15:15 +; suffix אַלּוּפֵיהֶם Gen 36:19; Gen 36:30 — chief (tribal) of Edom Gen 36:15 (5 t.) + 38 t. Gen 36 (P); Exod 15:15 (E) 1Chr 1:51 (4 t.) + 9 t.; of Judah Zech 12:5; Zech 12:6 so אַלֻּף Zech 9:7 (in simile)

duke, dukes, guide, friends, governors, …
ʾallûp
familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock (as being tame; applied, although masculine, to a cow)
  • tame, docile
    • "friend, intimate"chief

פִּינֹֽן
פִּינֹֽן
Root word a name — transliterate it ("Pinon")
Dictionary form: פִּינֹן · pee-NONE

Noun — Proper Name

In the KJV here: pinon
pinon ×2
More options
Pinon — Standard anglicized form; best for most translations.
Piynon — Closer transliteration; used in scholarly or critical editions.
Pinón — Accent mark signals foreign proper name origin.

BDB6607 H6373

BDB6606 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB6608

פִּינֹן proper name, masculine Edomite Gen 36:41; 1Chr 1:52, Φινες, Φινων, Φινα; — compare פּוּנֹן.

פִּיפִיּוֺת see פֶּה. פִּיק see I. פוק.

pinon
pînōn
darkness
Pinon, an Idumaean
  • one of the chiefs of Edom

The cantillation accents are the Masoretes' punctuation: each group below ends at a pausing accent. Translate a group as one unit.
אַלּ֧וּף אָהֳלִֽיבָמָ֛ה Tevir — a lesser break אַלּ֥וּף אֵלָ֖ה Tipeha — a lesser break אַלּ֥וּף פִּינֹֽן Silluq — end of the verse

אַלּוּף אָהֳלִֽיבָמָה אַלּוּף אֵלָה אַלּוּף פִּינֹֽן׃
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