בֶּן־זוֹחֵת (ben-zo.chet)
ben-zo.chet
Ben-zoheth
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Ben-zo.chet, meaning "son of Zoheth," appears in the Old Testament as a proper noun identifying a specific individual from the tribe of Judah. This figure is recorded exclusively in 1 Chronicles 4:20 within the genealogical lists that trace the lineage of Judah’s descendants during the period of the Divided Monarchy.
His inclusion highlights the biblical emphasis on family continuity and tribal identity. The text identifies him as the son of Ishi and the brother of Zoheth, linking him to a broader clan structure. In these chronicles, such names serve to preserve the historical record of Israel’s tribes, ensuring that even less prominent members are remembered within their ancestral context.
Translators typically render this name literally as Ben-zo.chet or Son-of-Zoheth to maintain the connection to his father’s brother. The rarity of the name, occurring only once in Scripture, underscores the meticulous nature of these genealogical records, which valued every individual’s place within the larger narrative of Judah’s history.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Ben-zo.chet appears in a single verse, identifying him as the son of Ishi and brother of Zoheth within the tribe of Judah. This brief mention is part of a larger genealogical record in 1 Chronicles that traces family lines during the time of the Divided Monarchy. The text preserves his name alongside other clan members, highlighting how biblical history values individual identity within the broader community.
For your faith, this record reminds us that God’s story includes many who are not named as central heroes but remain essential to the lineage of His people. Even in lists that seem dry or technical, every name signifies a person known to God and woven into the continuity of Israel’s heritage. This preservation shows that no one is forgotten in the divine narrative.
You can find comfort in knowing that your place in God’s family is equally secure, regardless of how visible you may feel today. The careful recording of these names assures us that God remembers each individual with precision and care. His attention to detail in history reflects His personal knowledge of every person who belongs to Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Ben1×
- Zoheth1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- זוֹחֵֽת\׃1×
- וּ/בֶן\־1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 4:20
The sons of Shimon: Amnon, Rinnah, Ben Hanan, and Tilon. The sons of Ishi: Zoheth, and Ben Zoheth.
This verse lists Ben-zo.chet as the son of Ishi and brother of Zoheth, placing him within the specific clan structure of Judah's descendants.