Benjamin’s first son was Bela, the second was Ashbel, the third was Aharah,
Parallel translations
- WEB Benjamin became the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third,
- KJV Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third,
- BSB Benjamin was the father of Bela, his firstborn; Ashbel was the second born, Aharah the third,
- NKJV Now Benjamin begot Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third,
- NASB And Benjamin fathered Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third,
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A fuller genealogy of Benjamin opens, naming Bela the firstborn, Ashbel, and Aharah.
Overview
Chapter 8 gives Benjamin a second, more detailed treatment because of its importance to the Chronicler's purpose. Benjamin remained loyal to Judah and the house of David, and from it came King Saul, whose line this chapter will trace. The renewed focus prepares the reader for the genealogy leading to Israel's first king.
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Cross-references · 3
- Gen 46:21The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.
- Num 26:38The sons of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites; of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites; of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites;
- 1 Chr 7:6–12The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael, three.
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