Of the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah;
Parallel translations
- WEB Of the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah,
- KJV And of the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hasenuah,
- BSB From the Benjamites: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah;
- NASB From the sons of Benjamin were Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah,
- NLT From the tribe of Benjamin came Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Hodaviah, son of Hassenuah;
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Begins the list of Benjamites who resettled Jerusalem, starting with Sallu. It shows Benjamin's continued share in the holy city.
Overview
Sallu son of Meshullam heads the Benjamite settlers, traced through several generations. Benjamin, whose territory bordered Jerusalem, naturally shared in repopulating it. The Chronicler's inclusion of Benjamin alongside Judah reflects the historic bond between these two tribes that formed the southern kingdom and remained the nucleus of the restored people.
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Cross-references · 3
- Neh 11:7These are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah.
- Neh 10:20Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir,
- Neh 8:4Ezra the scribe stood on a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam.
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