1 Chronicles 8:12
1 Chronicles 8:12 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod with its villages),
The sons of Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built Ono, and Lod, with the towns thereof:
And the sons of Elpaal: Eber, and Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod, with the towns thereof;
And the sons of Elpaal: Eber and Misham and Shemed (he was the builder of Ono and Lod and their daughter-towns);
The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, Shemed (he built Ono and Lod with its nearby towns),
And the sonnes of Elpaal were Eber, and Misham and Shamed (which built Ono, and Lod, and the villages thereof)
And sons of Elpaal: Eber, and Misheam, and Shamer, (he built Ono and Lod and its small towns),
The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod, with its towns;
The sons of Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built Ono, and Lod, with its town:
And the sons of Elphaal were Heber, and Misaam, and Samad: who built One, and Led, and its daughters.
Elpaal’s sons were Eber, Misham, Shemed, Beriah, and Shema. Shemed built the towns of Ono and Lod, and the nearby villages. Beriah and Shema were leaders of their clans, who lived in Aijalon city. They forced the people who lived in Gath city to leave their city.
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1 Chronicles 8:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֣י
אֶלְפַּ֔עַל
עֵ֥בֶר
וּ/מִשְׁעָ֖ם
וָ/שָׁ֑מֶד
ה֚וּא
בָּנָ֣ה
אֶת
אוֹנ֔וֹ
וְ/אֶת
לֹ֖ד
וּ/בְנֹתֶֽי/הָ
וּ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
אֶלְפַּ֔עַל
ʼElpaʻal
H508
Elpaal
N-proper
עֵ֥בֶר
ʻÊbêr
H5677
Eber
N-proper
וּ/מִשְׁעָ֖ם
Mishʻâm
H4936
Misham
Conj | N-proper
וָ/שָׁ֑מֶד
Shemer
H8106
Shemer
Conj | N-proper
ה֚וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
בָּנָ֣ה
bânâh
H1129
to build
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אוֹנ֔וֹ
ʼÔwnôw
H207
Ono
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
לֹ֖ד
Lôd
H3850
Lod
N-proper
וּ/בְנֹתֶֽי/הָ
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Conj | N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 8:12
וּ/בְנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אֶלְפַּ֔עַל
ʼElpaʻal
H508
"Elpaal"
N-proper
Elpaal, a man from the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:11 as a descendant of Shaharaim.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.11; son of: Shaharaim (H7842) and Hushim (H2366A); brother of: Jobab (H3103J), Zibia (H6644), Mesha (H4331), Malcam (H4445A), Jeuz (H3263), Sachia (H7634), Mirmah (H4821) and Abitub (H0036); father of: Eber (H5677I), Misham (H4936), Shemed (H8106B), Beriah (H1283I), Shema (H8087I), Zebadiah (H2069H), Meshullam (H4918J), Hizki (H2395), Heber (H2268J), Ishmerai (H3461), Izliah (H3152), Jobab (H3103K) § Elpaal = "God is maker" a Benjamite
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Elpaal. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:11; 1 Chronicles 8:12; 1 Chronicles 8:18.
עֵ֥בֶר
ʻÊbêr
H5677
"Eber"
N-proper
Eber refers to several men in the Bible, including a great-grandson of Shem and the father of Peleg, as mentioned in Genesis and Nehemiah. He was a key figure in the genealogy of the Israelites. His name means the region beyond.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.20 § Eber or Heber = "the region beyond" 1) son of Salah, great grandson of Shem, father of Peleg and Joktan 2) a Gadite chief 3) a Benjamite, son of Elpaal and descendant of Sharahaim 4) a Benjamite, son of Shashak 5) a priest in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Eber, Heber. See also: Genesis 10:21; Numbers 24:24; Nehemiah 12:20.
וּ/מִשְׁעָ֖ם
Mishʻâm
H4936
"Misham"
Conj | N-proper
Misham, an Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:12.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.12; son of: Elpaal (H0508); brother of: Eber (H5677I), Shemed (H8106B), Beriah (H1283I), Shema (H8087I), Zebadiah (H2069H), Meshullam (H4918J), Hizki (H2395), Heber (H2268J), Ishmerai (H3461), Izliah (H3152) and Jobab (H3103K) § Misham = "purification" a Benjamite, son of Elpaal and descendant of Shaharaim
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Misham. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:12.
וָ/שָׁ֑מֶד
Shemer
H8106
"Shemer"
Conj | N-proper
Shemer was an Israelite name, appearing in 1 Chronicles 7, belonging to a man from the tribe of Asher and a Benjamite. He was a son of Heber and father of several children. The name is also translated as Shamer in some versions.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.7.32; son of: Heber (H2268); brother of: Japhlet (H3310), Hotham (H2369) and Shua (H7774); father of: Ahi (H0277H), Rohgah (H7303), Jehubbah (H3160) and Aram (H0758J); also called Shemer (KJV: Shamer) at 1Ch.7.34; Another name of sho.mer (שֹׁמֵר "Shomer" H7763H) § Shemed or Shamed = "destroyed" a Benjamite, son of Elpaal and builder of the towns of Ono and Lod
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Shamer, Shemer. See also: 1 Kings 16:24; 1 Chronicles 7:34; 1 Chronicles 8:12.
ה֚וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
בָּנָ֣ה
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
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.
אוֹנ֔וֹ
ʼÔwnôw
H207
"Ono"
N-proper
Ono means vigorous, a city in Benjamin, mentioned in the Bible. It was also known as the valley of craftsman. Ono is referenced in the book of Ezra.
Definition: Ono = "vigorous" city in Benjamin 2) a valley (of craftsman) Also named: ke.phi.rim (כְּפִירִים "Hakkephirim" H3715B)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ono. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:12; Nehemiah 6:2; Nehemiah 11:35.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | 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.
לֹ֖ד
Lôd
H3850
"Lod"
N-proper
Lod was a city in Palestine, about 11 miles southeast of Joppa, in the plain of Sharon. It was also known as Lydda and was located in the territory of Benjamin.
Definition: Lod = "travail" a city approx 11 miles (17 km) southeast of Joppa in the plain of Sharon in the territory of Benjamin Also named: Ludda (Λύδδα "Lydda" G3069)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Lod. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:12; Nehemiah 7:37; Nehemiah 11:35.
וּ/בְנֹתֶֽי/הָ
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 8:12
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- 1 Chronicles 8:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 8:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 8:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:12
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 8:12
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 8:12
Context — Genealogy from Benjamin to Saul
10Jeuz, Sachia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of families.
11He also had sons by Hushim: Abitub and Elpaal.
12The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod with its villages),
13and Beriah and Shema (who were the heads of families living in Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath). 14Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:33 | the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 725; |
| 2 | Nehemiah 7:37 | the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 721; |
| 3 | Nehemiah 6:2 | Sanballat and Geshem sent me this message: “Come, let us meet together in one of the villages on the plain of Ono.” But they were planning to harm me. |
| 4 | Nehemiah 11:35 | Lod, and Ono; and in the Valley of the Craftsmen. |
1 Chronicles 8:12 Summary
This verse lists the sons of Elpaal, including Eber, Misham, and Shemed, who built the cities of Ono and Lod. It shows the importance of family and lineage in the Bible, as well as the value of hard work and stewardship, as seen in other verses like Proverbs 24:27. Just like Shemed built Ono and Lod, we are called to be good stewards of the resources God has given us, as taught in Matthew 25:14-30. By studying this verse, we can learn more about God's plan for the Israelites and the importance of family and hard work, as seen in the book of 1 Chronicles and other Bible verses like Genesis 1:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Elpaal and why is he mentioned in the Bible?
Elpaal was a descendant of Benjamin, and his sons are listed in 1 Chronicles 8:12, which includes Eber, Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod with its villages, as seen in 1 Chronicles 8:12, similar to how other descendants of Benjamin are listed in 1 Chronicles 8:10-11.
What is the significance of Ono and Lod in the Bible?
Ono and Lod were cities in the territory of Benjamin, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:12, and their villages were built by Shemed, son of Elpaal, which shows the importance of family lineage and city-building in the Bible, similar to how Solomon built cities in 1 Kings 9:17-19.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin in 1 Chronicles 8, which connects to the overall narrative of the Bible, including the history of the Israelites in the book of Joshua and the establishment of the kingdom of Israel in 1 Samuel 1:1-3.
What can we learn from the fact that Shemed built Ono and Lod?
The fact that Shemed built Ono and Lod, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:12, shows the importance of hard work and stewardship, as seen in other Bible verses such as Proverbs 24:27 and Genesis 1:28, where God commands humans to build and care for the earth.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the importance of family and lineage in the Bible?
- How does the building of Ono and Lod by Shemed reflect the character of God as a builder and creator, as seen in Genesis 1:1-31?
- What can I learn from the example of Shemed about being a good steward of the resources God has given me, as taught in Matthew 25:14-30?
- How does this verse fit into the larger story of God's plan for the Israelites and the establishment of the kingdom of Israel, as seen in 1 Samuel 1:1-3?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 8:12
The sons of Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shamed,.... Besides those in 1 Chronicles 8:14 who built Ono, and Lod, with the towns thereof; not Shamed, but Elpaal his father, so the Targum; and the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 8:12
And he begat of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcham, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:12
Of which see 11:35.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:12
(12) Shamer, or Shemer, occurred in 1 Chronicles 7:34 as a clan of Asher. Who built.Ono and Lod. . . .—Literally, he built Ono and Lod and her daughters. The clause is a parenthesis referring to Shemer. Ono, now Kefr Auna, recurs in Ezra 2:33, Nehemiah 7:37; Nehemiah 11:35, but is not found elsewhere in the Old Testament. It is always coupled with Lod, and must have been near it. Lod, the Lydda of Act 9:32, is now the village of Ludd, north of Ramleh, between Jaffa and Jerusalem.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:12
Verse 12. Who built Ono, and Lod] The Targum adds, "Which the children of Israel ravaged and burnt with fire, when they made war on the tribe of Benjamin in Gibeah."
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 8:12
12. Ono, and Lod] Ezra 2:33; Nehemiah 7:37; Nehemiah 11:35. The two places were evidently well-known in post-exilic times, and were doubtless near together. Lod is the Lydda of the N.T. (Acts 9:32). Targ. adds, which the sons of Israel laid waste and burnt with fire, when they made war in Gibeah with the tribe of Benjamin.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 8:12
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