1 Chronicles 8:32
New International Version
and Mikloth, who was the father of Shimeah. They too lived near their relatives in Jerusalem.

New Living Translation
and Mikloth, who was the father of Shimeam. All these families lived near each other in Jerusalem.

English Standard Version
and Mikloth (he fathered Shimeah). Now these also lived opposite their kinsmen in Jerusalem, with their kinsmen.

Berean Standard Bible
and Mikloth, who was the father of Shimeah. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem.

King James Bible
And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And these also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against them.

New King James Version
and Mikloth, who begot Shimeah. They also dwelt alongside their relatives in Jerusalem, with their brethren.

New American Standard Bible
Mikloth fathered Shimeah. They also lived with their relatives in Jerusalem opposite their other relatives.

NASB 1995
Mikloth became the father of Shimeah. And they also lived with their relatives in Jerusalem opposite their other relatives.

NASB 1977
And Mikloth became the father of Shimeah. And they also lived with their relatives in Jerusalem opposite their other relatives.

Legacy Standard Bible
Mikloth became the father of Shimeah. And they also lived with their relatives in Jerusalem opposite their other relatives.

Amplified Bible
Mikloth became the father of Shimeah. They also lived with their relatives in Jerusalem opposite their other relatives.

Christian Standard Bible
and Mikloth who fathered Shimeah. These also lived opposite their relatives in Jerusalem, with their other relatives.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and Mikloth who fathered Shimeah. These also lived opposite their relatives in Jerusalem, with their other relatives.

American Standard Version
And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And they also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against their brethren.

Contemporary English Version
and Mikloth the father of Shimeah. Some of them went to live in Jerusalem near their relatives.

English Revised Version
And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And they also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against their brethren.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and Mikloth, who was the father of Shimeah. They lived next to their relatives in Jerusalem.

Good News Translation
and Mikloth, the father of Shimeah. Their descendants lived in Jerusalem near other families of their clan.

International Standard Version
and Mikloth, who fathered Shimeah. Now these also lived with their relatives across town in Jerusalem from their other relatives.

Majority Standard Bible
and Mikloth, who was the father of Shimeah. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem.

NET Bible
Mikloth was the father of Shimeah. They also lived near their relatives in Jerusalem.

New Heart English Bible
Mikloth became the father of Shimeah. They also lived with their brothers in Jerusalem, over against their brothers.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And these also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against them.

World English Bible
and Mikloth, who became the father of Shimeah. They also lived with their families in Jerusalem, near their relatives.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Mikloth begot Shimeah. And they also dwelt opposite their brothers—with their brothers in Jerusalem.

Young's Literal Translation
and Mikloth begat Shimeah. And they also over-against their brethren dwelt in Jerusalem with their brethren.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And these also over against their brethren dwelt in Jerusalem with their brethren.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Macelloth beget Samaa: and they dwelt over against their brethren in Jerusalem with their brethren.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Mikloth conceived Shimeah. And they lived opposite their brothers in Jerusalem, with their brothers.

New American Bible
Mikloth became the father of Shimeah. These, too, dwelt with their relatives in Jerusalem, opposite their fellow tribesmen.

New Revised Standard Version
and Mikloth, who became the father of Shimeah. Now these also lived opposite their kindred in Jerusalem, with their kindred.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Ahor begat Jehoiadah; and Jehoiadah begat Alemoth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Maqluth begot a hundred, also those were dwelling next to their brethren in Jerusalem.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Mikloth begot Shimeah. And they also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against their brethren.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Makeloth begot Samaa: for these dwelt in Jerusalem in the presence of their brethren with their brethren.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Genealogy from Benjamin to Saul
31Gedor, Ahio, Zecher, 32and Mikloth, who was the father of Shimeah. These also lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem.

Cross References
1 Chronicles 9:38-39
Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem. / Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal.

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 Samuel 31:2
The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.

2 Samuel 2:8-9
Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel.

1 Samuel 10:21
Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the clan of Matri was selected. Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. But when they looked for him, they could not find him.

1 Samuel 13:2
He chose for himself three thousand men of Israel: Two thousand were with Saul at Michmash and in the hill country of Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. And the rest of the troops he sent away, each to his own home.

1 Samuel 14:1
One day Jonathan son of Saul said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But Jonathan did not tell his father.

1 Samuel 14:6-7
Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” / His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.”

1 Samuel 14:50
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.

1 Samuel 14:49
Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter).

1 Samuel 31:6
So Saul, his three sons, his armor-bearer, and all his men died together that same day.

2 Samuel 4:4
And Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the report about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she was hurrying to escape, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth.

2 Samuel 9:3
So the king asked, “Is there anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I can show the kindness of God?” Ziba answered, “There is still Jonathan’s son, who is lame in both feet.”


Treasury of Scripture

And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And these also dwelled with their brothers in Jerusalem, over against them.

Shimeah

1 Chronicles 9:38
And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusalem, over against their brethren.

Shimeam

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1 Chronicles 8
1. The sons and chief men of Benjamin
33. The stock of Saul and Jonathan














and Mikloth, who was the father of Shimeah.
Mikloth is a descendant of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the lineage and heritage of the tribes, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant with Israel. Mikloth's mention highlights the importance of family lines in maintaining tribal identity. Shimeah, his son, continues this lineage, underscoring the biblical theme of generational faithfulness. This phrase connects to the broader biblical narrative of God's promises being fulfilled through specific family lines, as seen in the genealogies of Jesus in the Gospels.

They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem.
The mention of Jerusalem is significant, as it is the central city for the Israelites, both politically and spiritually. Living in Jerusalem indicates a position of privilege and responsibility, as it was the location of the Temple and the center of Jewish worship. The phrase suggests a close-knit community, reflecting the cultural importance of family and tribal connections in ancient Israel. This communal living is reminiscent of the early Christian church in Acts, where believers lived in unity. The presence of Benjamin's descendants in Jerusalem also fulfills the prophecy of the tribes returning to the city, a theme echoed in the prophetic books concerning the restoration of Israel.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Mikloth
A descendant of Benjamin, Mikloth is noted as the father of Shimeah. His lineage is part of the genealogical record of the tribe of Benjamin.

2. Shimeah
The son of Mikloth, Shimeah is part of the genealogical record that highlights the descendants of Benjamin.

3. Jerusalem
The city where Mikloth and Shimeah, along with their relatives, resided. Jerusalem holds significant historical and spiritual importance as the center of Jewish worship and later as the site of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.

4. Relatives
The passage emphasizes the communal living and familial connections among the descendants of Benjamin in Jerusalem.
Teaching Points
Importance of Genealogy
The genealogies in the Bible, such as those in 1 Chronicles, remind us of the importance of heritage and the continuity of God's promises through generations. They encourage us to value our spiritual heritage and the legacy we leave for future generations.

Community and Family
The mention of living alongside relatives in Jerusalem highlights the importance of community and family support. As believers, we are called to live in fellowship with one another, supporting and encouraging each other in our faith journeys.

Significance of Jerusalem
Jerusalem is not just a historical city but a symbol of God's presence and His unfolding plan of redemption. It serves as a reminder of the centrality of worship and the fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus Christ.

Faithfulness Across Generations
The genealogies reflect God's faithfulness to His people across generations. We are encouraged to remain faithful in our walk with God, trusting that He is working through our lives and the lives of our descendants.(32) Shimeah is essentially the same word as Shimeam (1Chronicles 9:38). The latter is a mimmated form (i.e., a more ancient form of the noun, with the original ending m).

And these also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against them.--Literally, And they also, before their brethren, dwelt in Jerusalem with their brethren. The verse seems to tell us that of all the stock of Gibeon only the branch of Mikloth-Shimeah settled in Jerusalem. When, we are not informed. Some think the reference is to the repeopling of Jerusalem after the Restoration (Nehemiah 11:1). "Before their brethren."--Before in Heb. means east, as behind means west. The clans in question dwelt in Jerusalem, to the east of their fellow-tribesmen in Gibeon.

With their brethren--that is, with the other Benjamite clans settled in Jerusalem (1Chronicles 8:16-28).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and Mikloth,
וּמִקְל֖וֹת (ū·miq·lō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4732: Mikloth -- a Benjamite, also an officer of David

who was the father of
הוֹלִ֣יד (hō·w·lîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Shimeah.
שִׁמְאָ֑ה (šim·’āh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8039: Shimah -- a Benjamite

These
הֵ֗מָּה (hêm·māh)
Pronoun - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1992: They

also
וְאַף־ (wə·’ap̄-)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 637: Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though

lived
יָשְׁב֥וּ (yā·šə·ḇū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

alongside
נֶ֧גֶד (ne·ḡeḏ)
Preposition
Strong's 5048: A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before

their relatives
אֲחֵיהֶ֛ם (’ă·ḥê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 251: A brother, )

in Jerusalem.
בִירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (ḇî·rū·šā·lim)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel


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