1 Chronicles 21
KingComments1 Chronicles 21:1
Descendants of Asher
The descendants of Asher are “all” referred to as “heads of the fathers’ houses, choice and mighty men of valor, heads of the princes” (1 Chronicles 7:40). So they are not just “mighty men of valor”, as it is written of the descendants of Issachar (1 Chronicles 7:2) and of the descendants of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 7:7; 9; 11). They rise above them. They are “choice and mighty men”, they are very brave and skillful men to whom others also look up.
1 Chronicles 21:3
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:4
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:5
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:6
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:7
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:8
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:9
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:10
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:11
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:12
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:13
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:14
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:15
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:16
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:17
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:18
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:19
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:20
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:21
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:22
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:23
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:24
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:25
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:26
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:27
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:28
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:29
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).
1 Chronicles 21:30
Introduction
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the descendants of Benjamin. These descendants have already been discussed by the chronicler in the previous chapter (1 Chronicles 7:6-12). Here he does so more extensively, because he is working toward a special descendant, Saul, the predecessor of David. The ancestors and also the descendants of Saul are listed.
Descendants of Benjamin
In these verses it is about the heads of the family in connection with Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 8:28; cf. 1 Chronicles 8:32). The tribe of Benjamin is the tribe that lives closest to Jerusalem. The descendants surround the city on three sides.
Ehud (1 Chronicles 8:6) is the man who killed Eglon, king of the Moabites, and delivered the people from the Moabites (Judges 3:12-30).
In 1 Chronicles 8:13 we read about family heads who expelled the inhabitants of Gath. The powerful performance of these family heads contrasts with the descendants of Ephraim who are killed by the men of Gath (1 Chronicles 7:21).