1 Chronicles 8:5
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Gera, Shephuphan and Huram.

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Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram.

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And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram.

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NASB 1995
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NASB 1977
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and Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram.

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Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram.
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then also Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram.

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Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram.

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Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Adar the tenth.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Shaphim and Khupham and Akhiram.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Gera, and Sephupham, and Uram.

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Context
Genealogy from Benjamin to Saul
4Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah, 5Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram. 6These were the descendants of Ehud who were the heads of the families living in Geba and were exiled to Manahath:…

Cross References
Genesis 46:21
The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.

Numbers 26:38-40
These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans: The Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram, / the Shuphamite clan from Shupham, and the Huphamite clan from Hupham. / And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

2 Samuel 3:1
Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.

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.

2 Samuel 23:29
Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites,

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 Kings 12:16
When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So the Israelites went home,

2 Kings 15:10
Then Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah, struck him down and killed him in front of the people, and reigned in his place.


Treasury of Scripture

And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram.

Gera

Judges 3:15
But when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised them up a deliverer, Ehud the son of Gera, a Benjamite, a man lefthanded: and by him the children of Israel sent a present unto Eglon the king of Moab.

1 Chronicles 7:12
Shuppim also, and Huppim, the children of Ir, and Hushim, the sons of Aher.

Shuppim

Numbers 26:39
Of Shupham, the family of the Shuphamites: of Hupham, the family of the Huphamites.

Shupham

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Gera
The name "Gera" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "a grain" or "a kernel." In the context of the genealogies in 1 Chronicles, Gera is listed as a descendant of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Benjamin holds significant historical and spiritual importance, being the tribe of Israel's first king, Saul. The mention of Gera here connects to the broader narrative of the Benjamite lineage, emphasizing the continuity and faithfulness of God's promises to His people. The name itself, symbolizing something small yet essential like a grain, can inspire believers to recognize the value of seemingly small roles or contributions within God's grand design.

Shephuphan
This name is less commonly referenced in the Bible, and its meaning is not definitively known, though some suggest it could mean "serpent" or "serpent-like." The presence of Shephuphan in the genealogical record underscores the meticulous nature of the chronicler in preserving the history and heritage of the tribes of Israel. It serves as a reminder of the importance of every individual in the unfolding of God's plan, even those who might not be prominently featured in the biblical narrative. The inclusion of such names highlights the comprehensive nature of God's knowledge and care for each person.

Huram
The name "Huram" is a variant of "Hiram," which means "noble" or "exalted." In the biblical context, Hiram is a name associated with the king of Tyre, who was a friend and ally of King David and Solomon, providing materials and craftsmen for the building of the temple. The mention of Huram in this genealogical list may not directly refer to the king of Tyre but rather to a member of the Benjamite lineage. This connection can inspire reflection on the themes of cooperation and alliance in the service of God's purposes. It also serves as a reminder of the nobility and exaltation that come from being part of God's chosen people, called to fulfill His divine purposes.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Gera,
וְגֵרָ֥א (wə·ḡê·rā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1617: Gera -- the name of several Israelites, also a Benjamite family

Shephuphan,
וּשְׁפוּפָ֖ן (ū·šə·p̄ū·p̄ān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8197: Shephuphan -- 'serpent-like', a Benjamite

and Huram.
וְחוּרָֽם׃ (wə·ḥū·rām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2361: Huram -- a Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians)


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