1 Chronicles 8:24
1 Chronicles 8:24 in Multiple Translations
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,
And Hananiah, and Elam, and Antothijah,
and Hananiah, and Elam, and Anthothijah,
And Hananiah and Elam and Anathothijah
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,
And Hananiah, and Elam, and Antothiiah,
and Hananiah, and Elam, and Antothijah,
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,
And Hananiah, and Elam, and Antothijah,
And Hanania, and Elam, and Anathothia.
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,
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1 Chronicles 8:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/חֲנַנְיָ֥ה
וְ/עֵילָ֖ם
וְ/עַנְתֹתִיָּֽה
וַ/חֲנַנְיָ֥ה
Chănanyâh
H2608
Hananiah
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עֵילָ֖ם
ʻÊylâm
H5867
Elam
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עַנְתֹתִיָּֽה
ʻAnthôthîyâh
H6070
Anthothijah
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 8:24
וַ/חֲנַנְיָ֥ה
Chănanyâh
H2608
"Hananiah"
Conj | N-proper
Hananiah means God has favored, the name of thirteen Israelites, including a friend of Daniel. He was renamed Shadrach by Nebuchadnezzar and refused to eat unclean food.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Shadrach at Dan.1.7; 2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; § Hananiah = "God has favoured" 1) the godly friend of Daniel whom Nebuchadnezzar renamed Shadrach; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord. See also, 'Shadrach' (H7714 or H7715) 2) one of the 14 sons of Heman and chief of the 16th course 3) a general in the army of King Uzziah 4) father of Zedekiah in the time of Jehoiakim 5) son of Azur, a Benjamite of Gibeon and a false prophet in the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah 6) grandfather of Irijah, the captain of the ward at the gate of Benjamin who arrested Jeremiah on the charge of deserting to the Chaldeans 7) a head of a Benjamite house 8) son of Zerubbabel from whom Christ derived His descent also called 'Joanna' by Luke 9) one of the sons of Bebai who returned with Ezra from Babylon 10) a priest, one of the makers of the sacred ointments and incense, who built a portion of the wall of Jerusalem in the days of Nehemiah 11) head of the priestly course of Jeremiah in the days of Joiakim 12) ruler of the palace at Jerusalem under Nehemiah and also, along with Hanani, the Tirshatha's brother, entrusted with the arrangements of guarding the gates of Jerusalem 13) Two post exilic Israelites
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: Hananiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 3:19; Jeremiah 28:5; Jeremiah 28:1.
וְ/עֵילָ֖ם
ʻÊylâm
H5867
"Elam"
Conj | N-proper
Elam refers to a son of Shem and his descendants, as well as a region, first mentioned in Genesis 10:22. The name means eternity. Elam is also the name of several Israelites, including one mentioned in Nehemiah 12:42.
Definition: § Elam = "eternity" a province east of Babylon and northeast of the lower Tigris
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: Elam. See also: Genesis 10:22; Nehemiah 10:15; Isaiah 11:11.
וְ/עַנְתֹתִיָּֽה
ʻAnthôthîyâh
H6070
"Anthothijah"
Conj | N-proper
Anthothijah was an Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin, son of Shashak, and his name means Jehovah's answer. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:24 as part of the genealogy of the Benjamites.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.24; son of: Shashak (H8349); brother of: Ishpan (H3473), Eber (H5677J), Eliel (H0447I), Abdon (H5658I), Zichri (H2147I), Hanan (H2605), Hananiah (H2608O), Elam (H5867), Iphdeiah (H3301) and Penuel (H6439I) § Antothijah = "Jehovah's answer" a Benjamite, one of the sons of Jeroham
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Antothijah. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:24.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 8:24
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Context — Genealogy from Benjamin to Saul
22Ishpan, Eber, Eliel,
23Abdon, Zichri, Hanan,
24Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,
25Iphdeiah, and Penuel were the sons of Shashak. 26Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,1 Chronicles 8:24 Summary
This verse lists the names of some of the descendants of Benjamin, which is an important part of the family history of the Israelites. Just like how we have our own family trees and histories, the Bible includes these names to remind us of God's faithfulness to His people across generations, as seen in Psalm 90:1 and Isaiah 51:2. By looking at these names and the stories behind them, we can learn more about God's love and care for His people, and how we can trust in Him for our own lives, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28. As we reflect on this verse, we can remember that we are part of a larger family of faith, and that God is always with us, guiding us and caring for us, as seen in Matthew 28:20 and Hebrews 13:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the names listed in 1 Chronicles 8:24?
The names listed in 1 Chronicles 8:24, such as Hananiah, Elam, and Anthothijah, are likely the names of descendants of Benjamin, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:1, and are part of the genealogical record of the tribe of Benjamin, which is important for understanding the family lines and heritage of the Israelites, as seen in Genesis 46:21 and Numbers 1:36.
Why are these specific names included in the Bible?
These names are included in the Bible as part of the inspired record of God's people, and they serve as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His covenant people, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Jeremiah 31:35-37.
What can we learn from the fact that the Bible includes such detailed genealogical records?
The inclusion of detailed genealogical records in the Bible, such as in 1 Chronicles 8:24, teaches us about the importance of family, heritage, and the faithfulness of God across generations, as seen in Psalm 100:5 and Acts 17:26-27.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of the genealogical record of the tribe of Benjamin, which is an important part of the historical and theological context of 1 Chronicles, as the book aims to establish the legitimacy of the Davidic kingdom and the worship of God in Jerusalem, as seen in 1 Chronicles 17:1-15 and 2 Chronicles 1:1-17.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be part of a larger family of faith, and how can I learn from the examples of those who have come before me, as seen in Hebrews 12:1-3?
- How can I trust in God's faithfulness to me and my family, just as He was faithful to the descendants of Benjamin, as promised in Deuteronomy 7:9 and Psalm 119:90?
- What are some ways that I can honor my own heritage and family history, while also looking to the future and the promises of God, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:18?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of remembering and honoring the past, and how can I apply that to my own life and relationships, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:9 and Psalm 78:1-8?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 8:24
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 8:22].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 8:24
And Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:24
(22-25) Eleven sons of Shashak (1 Chronicles 8:14), followed by six sons of Jeroham (Jeremoth, 1 Chronicles 8:14) in 1 Chronicles 8:26-27. The recurrence of the same names in the five groups is noticeable. Thus, a Zichri appears among the sons of Shimei (1 Chronicles 8:19), among the sons of Shashak (1 Chronicles 8:23), and among the sons of Jeroham (1 Chronicles 8:27). Of course the name may have been thus frequent among the Benjamite clans dwelling in Jerusalem. But it is possible to see in the fact an indication that, at the time when the present register was framed, some of these houses were no longer able to trace their pedigrees with certainty to one famous name rather than another.