1 Chronicles 8
1 Benjamin's five sons were Bela his firstborn, Ashbel, Aharah,
Benjamin's five sons were Bela his firstborn, Ashbel, Aharah,
2 Nohah, and Rapha.
Nohah, and Rapha.
3 Bela's sons were 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 were the descendants of Ehud who were heads of fathers' houses for the inhabitants of Geba, who were compelled to move 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. The last, Gera, led them in their move. He was 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 land of Moab, after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara.
Shaharaim became the father of children in the land of Moab, after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara.
9 By his wife Hodesh, Shaharaim became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malkam,
By his wife Hodesh, Shaharaim became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malkam,
10 Jeuz, Sakia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of fathers' houses.
Jeuz, Sakia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of fathers' houses.
11 He had already become the father of Abitub and Elpaal by Hushim.
He had already become the father of Abitub and Elpaal by Hushim.
12 Elpaal's sons were Eber, Misham, and Shemed (who built Ono and Lod with its surrounding villages).
Elpaal's sons were Eber, Misham, and Shemed (who built Ono and Lod with its surrounding villages).
13 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.
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 Beriah had these sons: Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,
Beriah had these sons: Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,
15 Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,
Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,
16 Michael, Ishpah, and Joha were the sons of Beriah.
Michael, Ishpah, and Joha were the sons of Beriah.
17 Elpaal had these sons: Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber,
Elpaal had these sons: Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber,
18 Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab.
Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab.
19 Shimei had these sons: Jakim, Zikri, Zabdi,
Shimei had these sons: Jakim, Zikri, Zabdi,
20 Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,
Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,
21 Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath.
Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath.
22 Shashak had these sons: Ishpan, Eber, Eliel,
Shashak had these sons: Ishpan, Eber, Eliel,
23 Abdon, Zikri, Hanan,
Abdon, Zikri, Hanan,
24 Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,
25 Iphdeiah, and Penuel.
Iphdeiah, and Penuel.
26 Jeroham had these sons: Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,
Jeroham had these sons: Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,
27 Jaareshiah, Elijah, and Zikri.
Jaareshiah, Elijah, and Zikri.
28 These were heads of fathers' houses and chief men who lived in Jerusalem.
These were heads of fathers' houses and chief men who lived in Jerusalem.
29 The father of Gibeon, Jeiel, whose wife's name was Maakah, lived in Gibeon.
The father of Gibeon, Jeiel, whose wife's name was Maakah, lived in Gibeon.
30 His firstborn was Abdon, followed by Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,
His firstborn was Abdon, followed by Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,
31 Gedor, Ahio, and Zeker.
Gedor, Ahio, and Zeker.
32 Another of Jeiel's sons was Mikloth, who became the father of Shimeah. They also lived near their relatives in Jerusalem.
Another of Jeiel's sons was Mikloth, who became the father of Shimeah. They also lived near their relatives in Jerusalem.
33 Ner was the father of Kish. Kish was the father of Saul. Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malki-Shua, Abinadab, and Esh-Baal.
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 was the father of Micah.
The son of Jonathan was Merib-Baal. Merib-Baal was the father of Micah.
35 The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melek, Tarea, and Ahaz.
The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melek, Tarea, and Ahaz.
36 Ahaz became the father of Jehoaddah. Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri was 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 was the father of Binea. Binea was the father of Raphah. Raphah was the father of Eleasah. Eleasah was the father of Azel.
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: Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were 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, were 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 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.
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.
