1 Chronicles 8:1
1 Chronicles 8:1 in Multiple Translations
Benjamin was the father of Bela, his firstborn; Ashbel was the second born, Aharah the third,
Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third,
And Benjamin begat Bela his first-born, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third,
And Benjamin was the father of Bela his oldest son, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third,
Benjamin was the father of Bela (firstborn son), Ashbel (second), Aharah (third),
Beniamin also begate Bela his eldest sonne, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third,
And Benjamin begat Bela his first-born, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third,
Benjamin became the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third,
Now Benjamin begat Bela his first-born, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third.
Now Benjamin beget Bale his firstborn, Asbel the second, Ahara the third,
Benjamin had five sons: Bela, Ashbel, Aharah,
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1 Chronicles 8:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בִ֨נְיָמִ֔ן
הוֹלִ֖יד
אֶת
בֶּ֣לַע
בְּכֹר֑/וֹ
אַשְׁבֵּל֙
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֔י
וְ/אַחְרַ֖ח
הַ/שְּׁלִישִֽׁי
וּ/בִ֨נְיָמִ֔ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
Benjamin
Conj | N-proper
הוֹלִ֖יד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בֶּ֣לַע
Belaʻ
H1106
Bela
N-proper
בְּכֹר֑/וֹ
bᵉkôwr
H1060
firstborn
N-ms | Suff
אַשְׁבֵּל֙
ʼAshbêl
H788
Ashbel
N-proper
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֔י
shênîy
H8145
second
Art | Adj
וְ/אַחְרַ֖ח
ʼAchrach
H315
Aharah
Conj | N-proper
הַ/שְּׁלִישִֽׁי
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
third
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 8:1
וּ/בִ֨נְיָמִ֔ן
Binyâmîyn
H1144
"Benjamin"
Conj | N-proper
Benjamin means son of the right hand, referring to the youngest son of Jacob and the tribe that descended from him. The term is first used in Genesis 35:18. Benjamin was a brother of Joseph and a half-brother of Reuben and others.
Definition: § Benjamin = "son of the right hand" a gate in Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 160 OT verses. KJV: Benjamin. See also: Genesis 35:18; 1 Samuel 9:21; Psalms 68:28.
הוֹלִ֖יד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בֶּ֣לַע
Belaʻ
H1106
"Bela"
N-proper
Bela is a name in the Bible, given to a place and to people, including an Edomite and Israelites. It means destruction and is also the name of a city that was spared when Lot intervened, and was later called Zoar.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.8; son of: Azaz (H5811) § Bela = "destruction" one of the five cities of the plain which was spared at the intercession of Lot, and received the name of Zoar
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Bela. See also: Genesis 14:2; 1 Chronicles 1:43; 1 Chronicles 8:3.
בְּכֹר֑/וֹ
bᵉkôwr
H1060
"firstborn"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to the firstborn child or animal, often holding a special status or responsibility. It appears in stories like Genesis and Exodus, highlighting the importance of birth order. The KJV translates it as 'eldest' or 'firstborn'.
Definition: 1) firstborn, firstling 1a) of men and women 1b) of animals 1c) noun of relation (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 96 OT verses. KJV: eldest (son), firstborn(-ling). See also: Genesis 10:15; Deuteronomy 21:17; Psalms 78:51.
אַשְׁבֵּל֙
ʼAshbêl
H788
"Ashbel"
N-proper
Ashbel was a man from the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in Genesis 46:21 as a son of Benjamin, and is an ancestor of the Israelites.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.21; son of: Benjamin (H1144); brother of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Rosh (H7220), Muppim (H4649), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043) Also named: ash.be.li (אַשְׁבֵּלִי "Ashbelite" H0789) § Ashbel = "a man in God: a man of Baal: fire of Bel: I will make a path" second son of Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Ashbel. See also: Genesis 46:21; Numbers 26:38; 1 Chronicles 8:1.
הַ/שֵּׁנִ֔י
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
וְ/אַחְרַ֖ח
ʼAchrach
H315
"Aharah"
Conj | N-proper
Aharah was a man of the tribe of Benjamin, son of Benjamin, and brother of Bela and others. He is mentioned in Genesis 46 and 1 Chronicles 8. Aharah is also known as Ehi.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.21; son of: Benjamin (H1144); brother of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Rosh (H7220), Muppim (H4649), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Aharah at 1Ch.8.1; Another name of e.chi (אֵחִי "Ehi" H0278) § Aharah = "a following brother" a son of Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Aharah. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:1.
הַ/שְּׁלִישִֽׁי
shᵉlîyshîy
H7992
"third"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means third in a sequence, like a third day or year. It is used in the Bible to describe time, rank, or quantity, such as the third day of creation in Genesis.
Definition: 1) third, one third, third part, third time 1a) ordinal number
Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: third (part, rank, time), three (years old). See also: Genesis 1:13; 1 Kings 22:2; Isaiah 15:5.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 8:1
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- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:1
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 8:1
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 8:1
Context — Genealogy from Benjamin to Saul
1Benjamin was the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third,
2Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. 3The sons of Bela: Addar, Gera, Abihud,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 46:21 | The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard. |
| 2 | 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. Their genealogies were recorded according to the heads of their families—20,200 mighty men of valor. The son of Jediael: Bilhan. The sons of Bilhan: Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Chenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish, and Ahishahar. All these sons of Jediael were heads of their families, mighty men of valor; there were 17,200 fit for battle. The Shuppites and Huppites were descendants of Ir, and the Hushites were descendants of Aher. |
| 3 | Numbers 26:38 | These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans: The Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram, |
1 Chronicles 8:1 Summary
This verse is talking about the family of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. It lists his sons, including Bela, Ashbel, and Aharah, and shows how important family is in the Bible (as seen in Psalm 127:3-5). Just like Benjamin's sons, we are all part of a bigger family, and our actions can affect those around us, as seen in Ephesians 6:1-4. By learning about Benjamin's family, we can learn more about the importance of family and legacy in our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the genealogy of Benjamin important in the Bible?
The genealogy of Benjamin is important because it helps to establish the lineage of Jesus Christ, as seen in Matthew 1:1-17 and Luke 3:23-38, which both trace Jesus' ancestry back to Benjamin's tribe.
What can we learn from the fact that Benjamin had multiple sons?
The fact that Benjamin had multiple sons, as listed in 1 Chronicles 8:1-2, teaches us about the importance of family and legacy, as seen in Psalm 127:3-5, where children are described as a blessing from the Lord.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible's teachings on family?
This verse relates to the rest of the Bible's teachings on family, such as in Ephesians 6:1-4, where children are instructed to obey their parents, and in Deuteronomy 6:6-7, where parents are commanded to teach their children about God's commandments.
What is the significance of Bela being named as Benjamin's firstborn?
The significance of Bela being named as Benjamin's firstborn, as seen in 1 Chronicles 8:1, is that it highlights the importance of primogeniture in biblical times, as seen in Deuteronomy 21:15-17, where the rights of the firstborn are established.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the way Benjamin's sons are listed in this verse, and how can I apply that to my own family relationships?
- How does the fact that Benjamin had multiple sons challenge or encourage me in my own role as a parent or child?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of family and legacy, and how can I prioritize those things in my own life?
- How can I use this verse to reflect on my own ancestral heritage, and what can I learn from the stories of my own family's past?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 8:1
Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn,.... See 1 Chronicles 7:6.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 8:1
Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third, Now Benjamin begat ... This chapter contains some supplementary particulars, in addition to what has been already said,
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:1
1 CHAPTER 8 The sons and chief men of Benjamin, . The stock of Saul and Jonathan, . He had spoken something of the tribe of Benjamin before, , but now he treats of it again, and that more, fully and exactly; partly for Saul’ s sake, who was of this tribe; and partly because this tribe adhered to David and the kingdom of Judah, and went with Judah into Babylon; and now were returned from thence in greater numbers than the other tribes, except Judah. Bela; so called by Moses: but the names of the rest vary from those in Moses; either because the same person had two several names, as hath been often noted; or because these were not the immediate sons of Benjamin, but his grandchildren, here mentioned in their parents’ stead, possibly because they were more eminent than their parents.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:1
1 Chronicles 8:1 Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third,Ver. 1. Aharah.] Alias Ahiram, and Ehi.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:1
THE SONS OF AND BELA (1 Chronicles 8:1-5). (See Notes on 1 Chronicles 7:6-7.) Bela his first-born.—The Hebrew word for “firstborn” in Genesis 46:21 may have been turned into the proper name Becher, by an ancient mistake of the scribes. (See Note on 1 Chronicles 7:6.) Ashbel.—Probably the same as Jediael. Aharah the same as Ahiram and Ehirosh. (2) Nohah and Rapha.—These names do not occur in either of the other lists. The present series agrees with Numbers 26:38 in assigning five sons to Benjamin, of whom Bela is the first, and Ashbel the second. Further, there is enough likeness between the name Aharah here and Ahiram there to warrant our assumption of their original identity. But we cannot hence conclude that the Nohah and Rapha of our list answer to the Shephupham-Shupham and Hupham of the other. It is more likely that Nohah and Rapha represent different clans, which were prominent at the time when the present list was draughted. Rapha reminds us of the valley of Rephaim, south-west of Jerusalem, 1 Chronicles 11:15.
(3-5) The sons of Bela here are nine, like the sons of the suspected Becher, 1 Chronicles 7:8. But none of the names correspond. (3) Addar the same as Ard, who in Numbers 26 is eldest son of Bela, but in Genesis 46 apparently his youngest brother. Gera appears as brother of Bela in Genesis 46:21. The name is repeated in 1 Chronicles 8:5, probably by a scribe’s inadvertence; though there may have been two great Benjamite houses so designated. Abihud (4) and Abishua are peculiar to the present list. Naaman is a son of Bela in Numbers 26, a brother in Genesis 46. Ahoah is peculiar, unless he be identified with the Ehi of Genesis 46. Shephupham and Huram, younger sons of Bela in the present series, are in Gen. and Num. his younger brothers Muppim (Shuppim) and Huppim, or Shephupbam and Hupham. These fluctuations of statement are worth observing, because they demonstrate the vagueness of terms denoting various degrees of kindred, when used in describing tribal and clan relationships.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:1
CHAPTER VIII The genealogy of Benjamin down to Saul, 1-32. The children and descendants of Saul, 33-40. NOTES ON CHAP. VIII Verse 1. Now Benjamin begat, c.] See what has been said on the preceding chapter, see 1 Chronicles 7:6.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 8:1
Ch. 1 Chronicles 8:1-40 (cp. 1 Chronicles 7:6-12). The Genealogy of Benjamin. The Benjamite Families which dwelt in Jerusalem 1. Bela … Ashbel … Aharah] See 1 Chronicles 7:6, notes.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 8:1
The reason of this return to the genealogy of the Benjamites seems to be the desire to connect the genealogical introduction with the historical body of the work.