1 Chronicles 8:5
1 Chronicles 8:5 in Multiple Translations
Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram.
And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram.
and Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram.
And Gera and Shephuphan and Huram.
Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram.
And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram.
and Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram.
Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram.
And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram.
And Gera, and Sephuphan, and Huram.
Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram.
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1 Chronicles 8:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/גֵרָ֥א
וּ/שְׁפוּפָ֖ן
וְ/חוּרָֽם
וְ/גֵרָ֥א
Gêrâʼ
H1617
Gera
Conj | N-proper
וּ/שְׁפוּפָ֖ן
Shᵉphûwphâm
H8197
Shephupham
Conj | N-proper
וְ/חוּרָֽם
Chûwrâm
H2361
Hiram
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 8:5
וְ/גֵרָ֥א
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.
וּ/שְׁפוּפָ֖ן
Shᵉphûwphâm
H8197
"Shephupham"
Conj | N-proper
Shephuphan was an Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin, listed in Genesis 46:21 as a son of Benjamin. He had several brothers, including Bela and Becher. Shephuphan is also mentioned in Numbers 26:39 and 1 Chronicles 8:5.
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), Ehi (H0278), Rosh (H7220), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Shephupham (KJV, NIV: Shupham) at Num.26.39; Shephuphan at 1Ch.8.5; Another name of mup.pim (מֻפִּים "Muppim" H4649) § Shephuphan or Shupham = "serpent" son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Shephuphan, Shupham. See also: Numbers 26:39; 1 Chronicles 8:5.
וְ/חוּרָֽם
Chûwrâm
H2361
"Hiram"
Conj | N-proper
Hiram, also known as Huram, was a noble-born Israelite and a skilled architect who worked on Solomon's temple. He is mentioned in 1 Kings 7:13 and 2 Chronicles 2:13. Hiram was also the name of a king of Tyre who allied with David and Solomon.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.7.13; also called Huram-abi (KJV: "Huram my father's") at 2Ch.2.13; 4.16; Another name of chi.ram (חִירָם "Hiram" H2438H) § Huram = "noble born" 1) son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin 2) king of Tyre allied with David and Solomon; alternate spelling for 'Hiram' 3) a chief architect of Solomon's temple; alternate spelling for 'Hiram'
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Huram. Compare H2438 (חִירָם). See also: 1 Chronicles 8:5; 2 Chronicles 4:11; 2 Chronicles 9:21.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 8:5
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Context — Genealogy from Benjamin to Saul
3The sons of Bela: Addar, Gera, Abihud,
4Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,
5Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram.
6These were the descendants of Ehud who were the heads of the families living in Geba and were exiled to Manahath: 7Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who carried them into exile and who was the father of Uzza and Ahihud.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 7:12 | The Shuppites and Huppites were descendants of Ir, and the Hushites were descendants of Aher. |
| 2 | Numbers 26:39 | the Shuphamite clan from Shupham, and the Huphamite clan from Hupham. |
| 3 | Judges 3:15 | And again they cried out to the LORD, and He raised up Ehud son of Gera, a left-handed Benjamite, as their deliverer. So they sent him with tribute to Eglon king of Moab. |
1 Chronicles 8:5 Summary
This verse lists the names of three men, Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram, who were part of the family of Benjamin, as seen in 1 Chronicles 8:1-40. These names might seem insignificant at first, but they are part of a larger story of God's people and their relationships, much like the stories of individuals in Genesis 1:1-50:26. By including these names, the Bible shows us that every person is important and valued by God, as seen in Psalm 139:13-16. Just like Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram, we are all part of a larger family and story, and our lives have significance and purpose in God's eyes, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the names Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram listed separately in 1 Chronicles 8:5?
The listing of these names separately may indicate that they were notable descendants of Ehud, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:6, and played important roles in their families or communities, similar to the notable descendants listed in 1 Chronicles 8:3-4.
How does this verse relate to the rest of 1 Chronicles 8?
This verse is part of a larger genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin, as seen in 1 Chronicles 8:1-40, and helps to establish the family lines and relationships between different individuals and groups, much like the genealogies found in 1 Chronicles 1-7.
What can we learn about the importance of family and lineage from this verse?
The careful recording of family names and relationships in 1 Chronicles 8:5 and surrounding verses highlights the significance of family and lineage in the biblical world, as also seen in Genesis 5:1-32 and 1 Chronicles 1:1-54.
Are Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram mentioned elsewhere in the Bible?
Gera is mentioned again in 1 Chronicles 8:7, while Shephuphan and Huram are not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, although other individuals with similar names appear in different contexts, such as Huram in 2 Chronicles 2:3.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of specific names in this verse reveal about God's interest in individual people and their stories?
- How can I apply the importance of family and lineage, as seen in this verse, to my own life and relationships?
- What might be the significance of Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram being listed together in this verse, and what can I learn from their example?
- In what ways can I, like the descendants of Ehud, be a part of a larger story of faith and community, as seen in 1 Chronicles 8:6?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 8:5
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 8:4].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 8:5
And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram. Shephuphan - Shuppim (1 Chronicles 7:12-15), or Shupham (Numbers 26:39), or Muppim (Genesis 46:21), a peculiarity of form which will be removed by annexing the
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:5
1 Chronicles 8:5 And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram.Ver. 5. And Gera.] Who haply was the son of the former Gera; or the former might die soon, and this be called after his name.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:5
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 8:5
5. Shephuphan and Huram] See 1 Chronicles 7:12, note.