1 Chronicles 8
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1Benjamin was the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second son, Aharah the third,1Benjamin fathered Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third,
2Nohah the fourth and Rapha the fifth.2Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.
3The sons of Bela were: Addar, Gera, Abihud,3And Bela had sons: Addar, Gera, Abihud,
4Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,4Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,
5Gera, Shephuphan and Huram.5Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram.
6These were the descendants of Ehud, who were heads of families of those living in Geba and were deported to Manahath:6These are the sons of Ehud (they were heads of fathers’ houses of the inhabitants of Geba, and they were carried into exile to Manahath):
7Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who deported them and who was the father of Uzza and Ahihud.7Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, that is, Heglam, who fathered Uzza and Ahihud.
8Sons were born to Shaharaim in Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara.8And Shaharaim fathered sons in the country of Moab after he had sent away Hushim and Baara his wives.
9By his wife Hodesh he had Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malkam,9He fathered sons by Hodesh his wife: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,
10Jeuz, Sakia and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of families.10Jeuz, Sachia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of fathers’ houses.
11By Hushim he had Abitub and Elpaal.11He also fathered sons by Hushim: Abitub and Elpaal.
12The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod with its surrounding villages),12The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod with its towns,
13and Beriah and Shema, who were heads of families of those living in Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath.13and Beriah and Shema (they were heads of fathers’ houses of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who caused the inhabitants of Gath to flee);
14Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,14and Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth.
15Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,15Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,
16Michael, Ishpah and Joha were the sons of Beriah.16Michael, Ishpah, and Joha were sons of Beriah.
17Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber,17Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber,
18Ishmerai, Izliah and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.18Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.
19Jakim, Zikri, Zabdi,19Jakim, Zichri, Zabdi,
20Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,20Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,
21Adaiah, Beraiah and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.21Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.
22Ishpan, Eber, Eliel,22Ishpan, Eber, Eliel,
23Abdon, Zikri, Hanan,23Abdon, Zichri, Hanan,
24Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,24Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,
25Iphdeiah and Penuel were the sons of Shashak.25Iphdeiah, and Penuel were the sons of Shashak.
26Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,26Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,
27Jaareshiah, Elijah and Zikri were the sons of Jeroham.27Jaareshiah, Elijah, and Zichri were the sons of Jeroham.
28All these were heads of families, chiefs as listed in their genealogy, and they lived in Jerusalem.28These were the heads of fathers’ houses, according to their generations, chief men. These lived in Jerusalem.
29Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife's name was Maakah,29Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon, and the name of his wife was Maacah.
30and his firstborn son was Abdon, followed by Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,30His firstborn son: Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,
31Gedor, Ahio, Zeker31Gedor, Ahio, Zecher,
32and Mikloth, who was the father of Shimeah. They too lived near their relatives in Jerusalem.32and Mikloth (he fathered Shimeah). Now these also lived opposite their kinsmen in Jerusalem, with their kinsmen.
33Ner was the father of Kish, Kish the father of Saul, and Saul the father of Jonathan, Malki-Shua, Abinadab and Esh-Baal.33Ner was the father of Kish, Kish of Saul, Saul of Jonathan, Malchi-shua, Abinadab and Eshbaal;
34The son of Jonathan: Merib-Baal, who was the father of Micah.34and the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.
35The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melek, Tarea and Ahaz.35The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.
36Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah, Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth and Zimri, and Zimri was the father of Moza.36Ahaz fathered Jehoaddah, and Jehoaddah fathered Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri fathered Moza.
37Moza was the father of Binea; Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son and Azel his son.37Moza fathered Binea; Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.
38Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.38Azel had six sons, and these are their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.
39The sons of his brother Eshek: Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second son and Eliphelet the third.39The sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.
40The sons of Ulam were brave warriors who could handle the bow. They had many sons and grandsons--150 in all. All these were the descendants of Benjamin.40The sons of Ulam were men who were mighty warriors, bowmen, having many sons and grandsons, 150. All these were Benjaminites.
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