1 Chronicles 8
1 Benjamin became the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third,
Benjamin's five sons were Bela his firstborn, Ashbel, Aharah,
2 Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.
Nohah, and Rapha.
3 Bela had sons: Addar, Gera, Abihud,
Bela's sons were Addar, Gera, Abihud,
4 Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,
Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,
5 Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram.
Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram.
6 These are the sons of Ehud. These are the heads of fathers’ households of the inhabitants of Geba, who were carried captive to Manahath:
These were the descendants of Ehud who were heads of fathers' houses for the inhabitants of Geba, who were compelled to move to Manahath:
7 Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who carried them captive; and he became the father of Uzza and Ahihud.
Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera. The last, Gera, led them in their move. He was the father of Uzza and Ahihud.
8 Shaharaim became the father of children in the field of Moab, after he had sent them away. Hushim and Baara were his wives.
Shaharaim became the father of children in the land of Moab, after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara.
9 By Hodesh his wife, he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,
By his wife Hodesh, Shaharaim became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malkam,
10 Jeuz, Shachia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of fathers’ households.
Jeuz, Sakia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of fathers' houses.
11 By Hushim, he became the father of Abitub and Elpaal.
He had already become the father of Abitub and Elpaal by Hushim.
12 The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod, with its towns;
Elpaal's sons were Eber, Misham, and Shemed (who built Ono and Lod with its surrounding villages).
13 and Beriah and Shema, who were heads of fathers’ households of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who put to flight the inhabitants of Gath;
There were also Beriah and Shema. They were heads of the fathers' houses of those living in Aijalon, who drove out the inhabitants of Gath.
14 and Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,
Beriah had these sons: Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,
15 Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,
Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,
16 Michael, Ishpah, Joha, the sons of Beriah,
Michael, Ishpah, and Joha were the sons of Beriah.
17 Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber,
Elpaal had these sons: Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber,
18 Ishmerai, Izliah, Jobab, the sons of Elpaal,
Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab.
19 Jakim, Zichri, Zabdi,
Shimei had these sons: Jakim, Zikri, Zabdi,
20 Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,
Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,
21 Adaiah, Beraiah, Shimrath, the sons of Shimei,
Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath.
22 Ishpan, Eber, Eliel,
Shashak had these sons: Ishpan, Eber, Eliel,
23 Abdon, Zichri, Hanan,
Abdon, Zikri, Hanan,
24 Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,
25 Iphdeiah, Penuel, the sons of Shashak,
Iphdeiah, and Penuel.
26 Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,
Jeroham had these sons: Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,
27 Jaareshiah, Elijah, Zichri, and the sons of Jeroham.
Jaareshiah, Elijah, and Zikri.
28 These were heads of fathers’ households throughout their generations, chief men. These lived in Jerusalem.
These were heads of fathers' houses and chief men who lived in Jerusalem.
29 The father of Gibeon, whose wife’s name was Maacah, lived in Gibeon
The father of Gibeon, Jeiel, whose wife's name was Maakah, lived in Gibeon.
30 with his firstborn son Abdon, Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,
His firstborn was Abdon, followed by Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,
31 Gedor, Ahio, Zecher,
Gedor, Ahio, and Zeker.
32 and Mikloth, who became the father of Shimeah. They also lived with their families in Jerusalem, near their relatives.
Another of Jeiel's sons was Mikloth, who became the father of Shimeah. They also lived near their relatives in Jerusalem.
33 Ner became the father of Kish. Kish became the father of Saul. Saul became the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal.
Ner was the father of Kish. Kish was the father of Saul. Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malki-Shua, Abinadab, and Esh-Baal.
34 The son of Jonathan was Merib-baal. Merib-baal became the father of Micah.
The son of Jonathan was Merib-Baal. Merib-Baal was the father of Micah.
35 The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.
The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melek, Tarea, and Ahaz.
36 Ahaz became the father of Jehoaddah. Jehoaddah became the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri became the father of Moza.
Ahaz became the father of Jehoaddah. Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri was the father of Moza.
37 Moza became the father of Binea. Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son.
Moza was the father of Binea. Binea was the father of Raphah. Raphah was the father of Eleasah. Eleasah was the father of Azel.
38 Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.
Azel had six sons: Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were sons of Azel.
39 The sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.
The sons of Eshek, his brother, were Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.
40 The 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.
Ulam's sons were fighting men and archers. They had many sons and grandsons, a total of 150. All these belonged to the descendants of Benjamin.
