1 Chronicles 8:3
1 Chronicles 8:3 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Bela: Addar, Gera, Abihud,
And the sons of Bela were, Addar, and Gera, and Abihud,
And Bela had sons: Addar, and Gera, and Abihud,
And Bela had sons, Addar and Gera, the father of Ehud,
The sons of Bela were: Addar, Gera, Abihud,
And the sonnes of Bela were Addar, and Gera, and Abihud,
And there are sons to Bela: Addar, and Gera,
Bela had sons: Addar, Gera, Abihud,
And the sons of Bela were Addar, and Gera, and Abihud,
And the sons of Bale were Addar, and Gera, and Abiud,
The sons of Bela were Addar, Gera, Abihud,
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1 Chronicles 8:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּהְי֥וּ
בָנִ֖ים
לְ/בָ֑לַע
אַדָּ֥ר
וְ/גֵרָ֖א
וַ/אֲבִיהֽוּד
וַ/יִּהְי֥וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בָנִ֖ים
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
לְ/בָ֑לַע
Belaʻ
H1106
Bela
Prep | N-proper
אַדָּ֥ר
ʼAddâr
H146
Addar
N-proper
וְ/גֵרָ֖א
Gêrâʼ
H1617
Gera
Conj | N-proper
וַ/אֲבִיהֽוּד
ʼĂbîyhûwd
H31
Abihud
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 8:3
וַ/יִּהְי֥וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
בָנִ֖ים
bên
H1121
"son"
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.
לְ/בָ֑לַע
Belaʻ
H1106
"Bela"
Prep | 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.
אַדָּ֥ר
ʼAddâr
H146
"Addar"
N-proper
Addar refers to a place in Palestine and an Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:3. His name means 'exceeding glorious'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.3; son of: Bela (H1106A); brother of: Ard (H0714H), Naaman (H5283H), Ezbon (H0675H), Uzzi (H5813I), Uzziel (H5816I), Jerimoth (H3406), Iri (H5901), Gera (H1617I), Abihud (H0031), Abishua (H0050H) and Ahoah (H0265) § Addar or Adar = "exceeding glorious" 1) son of Bela and Benjamin's grandson 2) city in Judah near Edom
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Addar. See also: Joshua 15:3; 1 Chronicles 8:3.
וְ/גֵרָ֖א
Gêrâʼ
H1617
"Gera"
Conj | N-proper
Gera is a name in the Bible, given to six different Israelites, including a son of Ehud and a grandson of Benjamin, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:7.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.7; son of: Ehud (H0164); brother of: Naaman (H5283J), Ahijah (H0281K), Uzza (H5798H) and Ahihud (H0284); also called Heglam (KJV: "removed"; NIV: "deported") at 1Ch.8.7; Also named: ga.lah (הֶגְלָם "Heglam" H1540) § Gera = "a grain" 1) a son of Benjamin 2) a son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin 3) any member of the Gera family of the Benjamite tribe
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Gera. See also: Genesis 46:21; 2 Samuel 19:19; 1 Chronicles 8:7.
וַ/אֲבִיהֽוּד
ʼĂbîyhûwd
H31
"Abihud"
Conj | N-proper
Abihud means my father is majesty, the name of two Israelites, including a Benjamite and a son of Bela. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:3.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.3; son of: Bela (H1106A); brother of: Ard (H0714H), Naaman (H5283H), Ezbon (H0675H), Uzzi (H5813I), Uzziel (H5816I), Jerimoth (H3406), Iri (H5901), Addar (H0146H), Gera (H1617I), Abishua (H0050H) and Ahoah (H0265) § Abihud = "my father is majesty" son of Bela, a Benjamite
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Abihud. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:3.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 8:3
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Context — Genealogy from Benjamin to Saul
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 | Numbers 26:40 | And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman. |
1 Chronicles 8:3 Summary
The verse 1 Chronicles 8:3 lists the sons of Bela, who was a descendant of Benjamin. This list is important because it helps us understand the family relationships and lineage of the people in the Bible. Just like how we have family trees, the Bible has these lists to show how different people are connected, which is similar to the concept of being part of God's family, as seen in John 1:12-13. By studying these genealogies, we can better appreciate the rich history and heritage of the Bible and our place in God's family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the sons of Bela mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:3?
According to 1 Chronicles 8:3, the sons of Bela were Addar, Gera, and Abihud, as listed in the verse. This is part of the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin, as seen in 1 Chronicles 8:1-2.
Why are genealogies like 1 Chronicles 8:3 important in the Bible?
Genealogies like 1 Chronicles 8:3 are important because they help establish the lineage and heritage of significant figures in the Bible, such as Jesus Christ, as seen in the Gospel of Matthew 1:1-17 and the Gospel of Luke 3:23-38.
How does 1 Chronicles 8:3 relate to the rest of the chapter?
1 Chronicles 8:3 is part of a larger list of descendants of Benjamin, which includes other notable figures such as Bela, Ashbel, and Aharah, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:1-5.
What can we learn from the names of the sons of Bela in 1 Chronicles 8:3?
The names of the sons of Bela, such as Addar, Gera, and Abihud, may hold significance in understanding the culture and traditions of the Israelites, as seen in other biblical names and their meanings, such as in Genesis 29:32 and Genesis 41:51-52.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of the sons of Bela in 1 Chronicles 8:3 reveal about the importance of family and lineage in the biblical narrative?
- How can reflecting on the genealogy of the Bible, such as in 1 Chronicles 8:3, help deepen our understanding of God's plan of salvation?
- What role do the sons of Bela play in the larger story of the tribe of Benjamin, and what can we learn from their example?
- In what ways can the study of genealogies like 1 Chronicles 8:3 inform our own sense of identity and purpose as children of God?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 8:3
The sons of Bela were Addar, and Gera, and Abihud. The first of these is thought to be the same with Ard, mentioned among the sons of Benjamin, Genesis 46:21 but was one of his grandsons, see Numbers 26:40 as Gera also was.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 8:3
And the sons of Bela were, Addar, and Gera, and Abihud, The sons of Bela were Addar , [ 'Adaar (H146) = 'Aard (H714)] (Genesis 46:21).
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:3
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.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 8:3
3. Addar] perhaps to be read Ard, as Genesis 46:21; Numbers 26:40.