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Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.
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A Note on Translation
Scholars like Charles Ellicott note a fascinating textual detail. The name 'Bocheru' may not be a name at all. Based on some ancient manuscripts and the original Hebrew grammar, it could be the phrase 'his firstborn,' referring to the previous name, Azrikam. This highlights the meticulous work involved in biblical translation.
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19th Century
Anglican
Bocheru. —Some manuscripts read “his firstborn,” with which, with different points, the Septuagint and the Syriac agree. This seem…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bochim, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan
