1 Chronicles 8:18
New International Version
Ishmerai, Izliah and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.

New Living Translation
Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.

English Standard Version
Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.

Berean Standard Bible
Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.

King James Bible
Ishmerai also, and Jezliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal;

New King James Version
Ishmerai, Jizliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.

New American Standard Bible
Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.

NASB 1995
Ishmerai, Izliah and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.

NASB 1977
Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.

Legacy Standard Bible
Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.

Amplified Bible
Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.

Christian Standard Bible
Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were Elpaal’s sons.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were Elpaal’s sons.

American Standard Version
and Ishmerai, and Izliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal,

English Revised Version
and Ishmerai, and Izliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab.

Good News Translation
Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab.

International Standard Version
Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab.

Majority Standard Bible
Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.

NET Bible
Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.

New Heart English Bible
and Ishmerai, and Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.

Webster's Bible Translation
Ishmerai also, and Jezliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal;

World English Bible
Ishmerai, Izliah, Jobab, the sons of Elpaal,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Ishmerai, and Jezliah, and Jobab, sons of Elpaal;

Young's Literal Translation
and Ishmerai, and Jezliah, and Jobab, sons of Elpaal;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Ishmerai, and Jezliah, and Jobab, sons of Elpaal;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Jesamari, and Jezlia, and Jobab, sons of Elphaal,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Ishmerai, and Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.

New American Bible
Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.

New Revised Standard Version
Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Shishak and Jeremoth,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Ishmerai, and Izliah, and Jobab, were the sons of Elpaal.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Isamari, and Jexlias, and Jobab, the sons of Elphaal:

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Context
Genealogy from Benjamin to Saul
17Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber, 18Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal. 19Jakim, Zichri, Zabdi,…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 9:35-44
Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah. / Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab, / Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth. ...

1 Samuel 9:1-2
Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. / And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people.

1 Samuel 14:49-51
Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter). / His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner. / Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel.

2 Samuel 21:14
And they buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan in Zela in the land of Benjamin, in the tomb of Saul’s father Kish. After they had done everything the king had commanded, God answered their prayers for the land.

1 Kings 11:26
Now Jeroboam son of Nebat was an Ephraimite from Zeredah whose mother was a widow named Zeruah. Jeroboam was a servant of Solomon, but he rebelled against the king,

1 Chronicles 7:6-12
The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael. / The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, heads of their families—five in all. There were 22,034 mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies. / The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons. ...

1 Chronicles 12:1-7
Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin): / Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; ...

1 Chronicles 26:28
Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers.

1 Chronicles 27:16-22
These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ...

2 Chronicles 1:1
Now Solomon son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and highly exalted him.

2 Chronicles 11:18-23
And Rehoboam married Mahalath, who was the daughter of David’s son Jerimoth and of Abihail, the daughter of Jesse’s son Eliab. / She bore sons to him: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham. / After her, he married Maacah daughter of Absalom, and she bore to him Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith. ...

Nehemiah 11:1-9
Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. / And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. / These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— ...

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

Luke 3:23-38
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...

Acts 13:21
Then the people asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years.


Treasury of Scripture

Ishmerai also, and Jezliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal;

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Ishmerai
The name "Ishmerai" is derived from the Hebrew root "shamar," which means "to guard" or "to keep." This suggests a role of protection or vigilance, possibly indicating that Ishmerai was a person of responsibility or leadership within his family or community. In a broader biblical context, the concept of guarding is often associated with spiritual vigilance and faithfulness to God's commandments. Ishmerai's inclusion in this genealogy highlights the importance of being watchful and steadfast in one's faith.

Izliah
"Izliah" is a name that is less common in the biblical text, and its exact meaning is not entirely clear. However, it is believed to be related to the Hebrew root "yatsa," meaning "to go out" or "to come forth." This could imply a sense of emergence or distinction, suggesting that Izliah may have been someone who stood out or made a significant impact in his time. Theologically, this can inspire believers to consider how they are called to emerge from the world and make a difference through their faith and actions.

Jobab
The name "Jobab" is thought to be derived from the Hebrew root "yabab," which means "to cry out" or "to call." This could indicate a person known for their vocal presence or perhaps their role in calling others to action or worship. In the biblical narrative, crying out is often associated with prayer, supplication, or proclamation. Jobab's mention in this genealogy may serve as a reminder of the power of prayer and the importance of calling upon the Lord in times of need.

were the sons of Elpaal
The phrase "were the sons of Elpaal" situates Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab within the lineage of Elpaal. The name "Elpaal" itself means "God is deliverance" or "God is strength," derived from the Hebrew words "El" (God) and "paal" (to do, to make). This lineage emphasizes the divine strength and deliverance that God provides to His people. The genealogical context in 1 Chronicles underscores the continuity of God's faithfulness through generations, reminding believers of the enduring legacy of faith and the importance of family heritage in God's plan.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Ishmerai,
וְיִשְׁמְרַ֧י (wə·yiš·mə·ray)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3461: Ishmerai -- 'preserver', a Benjamite

Izliah,
וְיִזְלִיאָ֛ה (wə·yiz·lî·’āh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3152: Jezliah -- a Benjamite

and Jobab
וְיוֹבָ֖ב (wə·yō·w·ḇāḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3103: Jobab -- a son of Joktan, also his descendants, also two non-Israelite kings, also two Benjamites

[were] the sons
בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Elpaal.
אֶלְפָּֽעַל׃ (’el·pā·‘al)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 508: Elpaal -- perhaps 'God of doing', a Benjamite


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