1 Chronicles 8:9
New International Version
By his wife Hodesh he had Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malkam,

New Living Translation
His wife Hodesh gave birth to Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,

English Standard Version
He fathered sons by Hodesh his wife: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,

Berean Standard Bible
His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,

King James Bible
And he begat of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcham,

New King James Version
By Hodesh his wife he begot Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,

New American Standard Bible
By Hodesh his wife he fathered Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,

NASB 1995
By Hodesh his wife he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,

NASB 1977
And by Hodesh his wife he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,

Legacy Standard Bible
By Hodesh his wife he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,

Amplified Bible
By Hodesh his wife he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,

Christian Standard Bible
His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,

American Standard Version
And he begat of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcam,

English Revised Version
And he begat of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcam;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
he and his wife Hodesh had the following sons: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,

International Standard Version
By his wife Hodesh he fathered Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,

Majority Standard Bible
His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,

NET Bible
By his wife Hodesh he fathered Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malkam,

New Heart English Bible
He became the father of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malkam,

Webster's Bible Translation
And he begat of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcham,

World English Bible
By Hodesh his wife, he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he begets of his wife Hodesh: Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcham,

Young's Literal Translation
And he begetteth of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcham,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will beget from Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcham,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he beget of Hodes his wife Jobab, and Sebia, and Mesa, and Molchom,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and so, of his wife Hodesh, he conceived Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcam,

New American Bible
By his wife Hodesh he begot Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,

New Revised Standard Version
He had sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And these are the sons of Abihud;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he begot from Kharash his wife, Yubab and Tsabya and Malkum.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
he begot of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcam;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he begot of his wife Ada, Jolab, and Sebia, and Misa, and Melchas,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Genealogy from Benjamin to Saul
8Shaharaim had sons in the country of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara. 9 His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, 10Jeuz, Sachia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of families.…

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
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.

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 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 3:7
Now Saul had a concubine named Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. So Ish-bosheth questioned Abner, “Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?”

2 Samuel 4:5-6
Now Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, set out and arrived at the house of Ish-bosheth in the heat of the day, while the king was taking his midday nap. / They entered the interior of the house as if to get some wheat, and they stabbed him in the stomach. Then Rechab and his brother Baanah slipped away.

2 Samuel 21:7
Now the king spared Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the oath before the LORD between David and Jonathan son of Saul.

2 Samuel 23:27-28
Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite, / Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

1 Kings 11:14
Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom.

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. ...

2 Chronicles 8:7-8
As for all the people who remained of the Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites (these people were not Israelites)— / their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites had not destroyed—Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day.

Ezra 2:33-34
the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 725; / the men of Jericho, 345;

Nehemiah 11:31-32
The descendants of Benjamin from Geba lived in Michmash, Aija, and Bethel with its villages; / in Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,


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He also had sons
This phrase indicates the continuation of a lineage, a significant theme in the Chronicles. The Hebrew root for "sons" is "בָּנִים" (banim), which not only refers to male offspring but also signifies the building of a family or house. In the context of the Chronicles, genealogies are crucial as they trace the lineage of the tribes of Israel, emphasizing God's covenantal promises to His people. The mention of sons here underscores the importance of family and heritage in the fulfillment of God's plans.

by his wife Hodesh
The name "Hodesh" means "new moon" or "month" in Hebrew, derived from "חֹדֶשׁ" (chodesh). This name may symbolize new beginnings or a new phase in life, reflecting the cyclical nature of time and God's provision. In the historical context, wives played a vital role in the continuation of family lines and the fulfillment of God's promises through their offspring. Hodesh's mention highlights her importance in the genealogical record and the unfolding of God's redemptive history.

Jobab
The name "Jobab" is derived from the Hebrew root "יָבַב" (yavav), meaning "to cry out" or "shout." Names in the Bible often carry significant meanings or reflect the character or destiny of the individual. Jobab's name could imply a person of influence or one who makes an impact, possibly through leadership or proclamation. In the broader scriptural context, names like Jobab remind us of the importance of calling and purpose in God's plan.

Zibia
The name "Zibia" comes from the Hebrew "צִבְיָה" (tsivyah), meaning "gazelle" or "roe." Gazelles are often associated with grace and beauty in the Bible, symbolizing swiftness and elegance. The inclusion of Zibia in the genealogy may reflect the diversity and richness of God's creation and the unique qualities each individual brings to the fulfillment of His purposes.

Mesha
"Mesha" is a name that can mean "salvation" or "deliverance," derived from the Hebrew root "מוֹשָׁע" (mosha). This name carries connotations of rescue and redemption, themes central to the biblical narrative. The presence of a name like Mesha in the genealogy serves as a reminder of God's saving work throughout history and His ongoing commitment to deliver His people.

Malcam
The name "Malcam" is related to "מַלְכָּם" (malkam), meaning "their king" or "king." This name may indicate a person of authority or leadership, reflecting the royal or noble aspirations within the family line. In the context of Israel's history, the concept of kingship is significant, pointing to God's ultimate sovereignty and the anticipation of the coming Messiah, the King of Kings.

(9) Hodesh his wife.--The new Moabite wife or settlement of Shaharaim. The names of two of the sons begotten in Moab have a Moabite cast--viz., Mesha', comp. Mesha' king of Moab, 2Kings 3:4; and Malcham, comp. Malcham (Milcom) as a title of the god of Moab and Ammon, Jeremiah 49:1 (Heb.).

Verses 9-11. - These verses give seven unknown sons of Ehud, Gera, or Shaharaim, as the case may be, by the wife Hodesh, whom one would have been glad to identify with Baara, and two unknown sons of the wife Hushim.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
His sons by
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

his wife
אִשְׁתּ֑וֹ (’iš·tōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

Hodesh:
חֹ֣דֶשׁ (ḥō·ḏeš)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2321: Hodesh -- an Israelite woman

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

Zibia,
צִבְיָ֔א (ṣiḇ·yā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6644: Zibia -- a Benjamite

Mesha,
מֵישָׁ֖א (mê·šā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4331: Mesha -- a Benjamite

Malcam,
מַלְכָּֽם׃ (mal·kām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4445: Malcham -- a Benjamite


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