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1 Chronicles 8

The Genealogy of Benjamin

1Benjamin became the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third,

2Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.

3Bela had sons: Addar, Gera, Abihud,

4Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,

5Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram.

6These are the sons of Ehud. These are the heads of fathers’ households of the inhabitants of Geba, who were carried captive to Manahath:

7Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who carried them captive; and he became the father of Uzza and Ahihud.

8Shaharaim became the father of children in the field of Moab, after he had sent them away. Hushim and Baara were his wives.

9By Hodesh his wife, he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,

10Jeuz, Shachia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of fathers’ households.

11By Hushim, he became the father of Abitub and Elpaal.

12The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod, with its towns;

13and Beriah and Shema, who were heads of fathers’ households of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who put to flight the inhabitants of Gath;

14and Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,

15Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,

16Michael, Ishpah, Joha, the sons of Beriah,

17Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber,

18Ishmerai, Izliah, Jobab, the sons of Elpaal,

19Jakim, Zichri, Zabdi,

20Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,

21Adaiah, Beraiah, Shimrath, the sons of Shimei,

22Ishpan, Eber, Eliel,

23Abdon, Zichri, Hanan,

24Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,

25Iphdeiah, Penuel, the sons of Shashak,

26Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,

27Jaareshiah, Elijah, Zichri, and the sons of Jeroham.

28These were heads of fathers’ households throughout their generations, chief men. These lived in Jerusalem.

The Genealogy of Saul

29The father of Gibeon, whose wife’s name was Maacah, lived in Gibeon

30with his firstborn son Abdon, Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,

31Gedor, Ahio, Zecher,

32and Mikloth, who became the father of Shimeah. They also lived with their families in Jerusalem, near their relatives.

33Ner became the father of Kish. Kish became the father of Saul. Saul became the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal.

34The son of Jonathan was Merib-baal. Merib-baal became the father of Micah.

35The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.

36Ahaz became the father of Jehoaddah. Jehoaddah became the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri became the father of Moza.

37Moza became the father of Binea. Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son.

38Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.

39The sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.

40The sons of Ulam were mighty men of valor, archers, and had many sons, and grandsons, one hundred fifty. All these were of the sons of Benjamin.

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This chapter presents detailed genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin, tracing family lines from Benjamin's sons through multiple generations. The genealogy includes references to exile and resettlement, with some Benjaminites living in Moab and others in Jerusalem. The chapter concludes with the genealogy of King Saul's family line, establishing the royal lineage that would play a crucial role in Israel's early monarchy.

Context

This genealogy follows the tribal listings in previous chapters and prepares for the narrative sections that will focus on David's reign and the monarchy.

Key Themes

Outline

  • 1-5
    Benjamin's immediate descendantsLists Benjamin's five sons and some of Bela's descendants.
  • 6-28
    Extended Benjaminite familiesDetails the genealogies of various Benjaminite clans, including those in exile and those who settled in different regions.
  • 29-32
    The family of GibeonRecords the descendants of the father of Gibeon, including those who lived in Jerusalem.
  • 33-40
    Saul's royal genealogyTraces the lineage of King Saul through multiple generations, ending with mighty warriors and archers.

The Genealogy of Benjamin

8:1–8:28
genealogynarrationsolemn

This extensive genealogy of Benjamin includes references to exile and conflict, tracing multiple family lines. It emphasizes the tribal leadership and their eventual settlement in Jerusalem and surrounding areas.

person_contrast

Naaman appears in Benjamin's genealogy as a tribal leader with inheritance rights, contrasting his usual biblical role as a foreign military commander seeking healing.

The Genealogy of Saul

8:29–8:40
genealogynarrationsolemn

This genealogy focuses specifically on the lineage of King Saul and his family within the tribe of Benjamin. It traces the royal line through multiple generations, highlighting their military prowess and tribal significance.

person_contrast

Shimeah appears in this royal genealogy alongside themes of inheritance and leadership, contrasting with his typical associations with family disputes and justice matters in other biblical contexts.

1 Chronicles 8:1

Genesis 46:21lexical

The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.

Numbers 26:38lexical

The sons of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites; of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites;…

1 Chronicles 2:13lexical

and Jesse became the father of his firstborn Eliab, Abinadab the second, Shimea the third,

1 Chronicles 26:2lexical

Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,

1 Chronicles 26:4lexical

Obed-Edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth,

1 Chronicles 8:3

Genesis 46:21lexical

The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.

1 Chronicles 8:7

Genesis 46:21lexical

The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.

1 Chronicles 8:12

Ezra 2:33lexical

The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty-five.

Nehemiah 7:37lexical

The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono: seven hundred twenty-one.

Nehemiah 11:35lexical

Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.

1 Chronicles 8:27

2 Chronicles 23:1lexical

In the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds—Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmae…

1 Chronicles 8:30

1 Chronicles 9:36lexical

His firstborn son was Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

1 Chronicles 8:31

1 Chronicles 9:37lexical

Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth.

1 Chronicles 8:32

1 Chronicles 9:38lexical

Mikloth became the father of Shimeam. They also lived with their relatives in Jerusalem, near their relatives.

1 Chronicles 8:33

1 Chronicles 9:39lexical

Ner became the father of Kish. Kish became the father of Saul. Saul became the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab,…

1 Samuel 31:2lexical

The Philistines overtook Saul and his sons; and the Philistines killed Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of S…

1 Chronicles 10:2lexical

The Philistines followed hard after Saul and after his sons; and the Philistines killed Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchish…

1 Samuel 14:51lexical

Kish was the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner was the son of Abiel.

1 Chronicles 26:28lexical

All that Samuel the seer, Saul the son of Kish, Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah had dedicated, whoever…

1 Chronicles 8:34

1 Chronicles 9:40lexical

The son of Jonathan was Merib-baal. Merib-baal became the father of Micah.

1 Chronicles 8:35

1 Chronicles 9:41lexical

The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.

1 Chronicles 8:36

1 Chronicles 9:42lexical

Ahaz became the father of Jarah. Jarah became the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri became the father of Moz…

1 Chronicles 8:37

1 Chronicles 9:43lexical

Moza became the father of Binea, Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son.

1 Chronicles 8:38

1 Chronicles 9:44lexical

Azel had six sons, whose names are Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.

1 Chronicles 8:39

1 Chronicles 3:15lexical

The sons of Josiah: the firstborn Johanan, the second Jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, and the fourth Shallum.

1 Chronicles 2:13lexical

and Jesse became the father of his firstborn Eliab, Abinadab the second, Shimea the third,

1 Chronicles 26:4lexical

Obed-Edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth,

1 Chronicles 26:2lexical

Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,

1 Chronicles 8:40

2 Chronicles 17:17lexical

From Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty man of valor, and with him two hundred thousand armed with bow and shield;

Jeremiah 46:9lexical

Go up, you horses! Rage, you chariots! Let the mighty men go out: Cush and Put, who handle the shield; and the Ludim, wh…

Zechariah 9:13lexical

For indeed I bend Judah as a bow for me. I have loaded the bow with Ephraim. I will stir up your sons, Zion, against you…

1 Chronicles 5:18lexical

The sons of Reuben, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh, of valiant men, men able to bear buckler and sword, abl…

1 Samuel 2:4lexical

“The bows of the mighty men are broken. Those who stumbled are armed with strength.

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