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Son

The term “son” is used in Scripture language to imply almost any kind of descent or succession, as ben shanah, “son of a year,” i.e. a year old; ben kesheth, “son of a bow,” i.e. an arrow. The word bar is often found in the New Testament in composition, as Bar-timaeus.

In the Bible

1855

Verses where Son is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • 1 Chronicles 1:41

    The son of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.

  • 1 Chronicles 1:43

    These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah.

  • 1 Chronicles 1:44

    When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.

  • 1 Chronicles 1:46

    When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith.

  • 1 Chronicles 1:49

    When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.

  • 1 Chronicles 2:7

    The son of Carmi: Achar, who brought trouble upon Israel by violating the ban on devoted things.

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Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.

Sources · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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