1 Chronicles 8:4
1 Chronicles 8:4 in Multiple Translations
Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,
And Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah,
and Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah,
And Abishua and Naaman and Ahoah
Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,
And Abishua, and Naaman and Ahoah,
and Abihud, and Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah,
Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,
And Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah,
And Abisue, and Naamar, and Ahoe,
Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,
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1 Chronicles 8:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/אֲבִישׁ֥וּעַ
וְ/נַעֲמָ֖ן
וַ/אֲחֽוֹחַ
וַ/אֲבִישׁ֥וּעַ
ʼĂbîyshûwaʻ
H50
Abishua
Conj | N-proper
וְ/נַעֲמָ֖ן
Naʻămân
H5283
Naaman
Conj | N-proper
וַ/אֲחֽוֹחַ
ʼĂchôwach
H265
Ahoah
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 8:4
וַ/אֲבִישׁ֥וּעַ
ʼĂbîyshûwaʻ
H50
"Abishua"
Conj | N-proper
Abishua was the name of two Israelites, one of whom was the son of Phinehas. His name means 'my father is rescue' or 'my father is opulence'. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:4.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.4; son of: Bela (H1106A); brother of: Ard (H0714H), Naaman (H5283H), Ezbon (H0675H), Uzzi (H5813I), Uzziel (H5816I), Jerimoth (H3406), Iri (H5901), Addar (H0146H), Gera (H1617I), Abihud (H0031) and Ahoah (H0265) § Abishua = "my father is rescue (safety), or is opulence" son of Phinehas, grandson of Aaron
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Abishua. See also: 1 Chronicles 5:30; 1 Chronicles 6:35; Ezra 7:5.
וְ/נַעֲמָ֖ן
Naʻămân
H5283
"Naaman"
Conj | N-proper
Naaman was a man from the tribe of Benjamin and also the name of a commander from Syria who was healed by Elisha. His name means 'pleasantness' and he is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:7 and 2 Kings 5.
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: Ahijah (H0281K), Gera (H1617J), Uzza (H5798H) and Ahihud (H0284) § Naaman = "pleasantness" 1) son of Bela of the family of Benjamin; he was among the family of Jacob that went down to Egypt 2) commander-in-chief of the army of Syria; stricken with leprosy he went to Elisha, eventually followed his instructions, and was cured
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Naaman. See also: Genesis 46:21; 2 Kings 5:17; 1 Chronicles 8:7.
וַ/אֲחֽוֹחַ
ʼĂchôwach
H265
"Ahoah"
Conj | N-proper
Ahoah was an Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:9. He was the son of Bela and had several brothers. Ahoah is also referred to as an Ahohite, a term used to describe his family or clan.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.9; son of: Bela (H1106A); brother of: Ard (H0714H), Naaman (H5283H), Ezbon (H0675H), Uzzi (H5813I), Uzziel (H5816I), Jerimoth (H3406), Iri (H5901), Addar (H0146H), Gera (H1617I), Abihud (H0031) and Abishua (H0050H); also called Ahoah at 1Ch.8.4; Also named: a.cho.chi (אֲחוֹחִי "Ahohite" H0266) § Ahoah = "brother of rest" a grandson of Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ahoah. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:4.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 8:4
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Context — Genealogy from Benjamin to Saul
1 Chronicles 8:4 Summary
This verse lists the names of Abishua, Naaman, and Ahoah as sons of Bela, highlighting the importance of family and heritage in the biblical narrative. Just as God carefully records the names and stories of individuals in the Bible, such as in Genesis 5:1 and Matthew 1:1-17, we can trust that He is also interested in our own lives and families. By reflecting on this verse, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the value God places on family and relationships, and seek to honor Him in our own family bonds, as encouraged in Ephesians 6:1-4 and Colossians 3:20.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn about the family of Bela from 1 Chronicles 8:4?
From 1 Chronicles 8:4, we learn that Abishua, Naaman, and Ahoah were sons of Bela, highlighting the importance of family lineage in the biblical narrative, as seen in Genesis 5:1 and 1 Chronicles 1:1-54.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Chronicles 8?
1 Chronicles 8:4 is part of a larger list of descendants and family heads, emphasizing the significance of genealogy and family history in understanding the tribes of Israel, as also discussed in Numbers 1:1-54 and 1 Chronicles 2:1-17.
What is the significance of the names Abishua, Naaman, and Ahoah in this verse?
The names Abishua, Naaman, and Ahoah are recorded as part of the faithful documentation of Israel's history, similar to the detailed records found in Exodus 1:1-7 and 1 Chronicles 7:1-40, demonstrating God's interest in the lives of individuals and families.
How does this verse contribute to our understanding of biblical genealogy?
1 Chronicles 8:4 contributes to our understanding of biblical genealogy by providing specific names and relationships, illustrating the careful record-keeping and attention to detail that characterized the Israelites' approach to family history, as commanded in Deuteronomy 6:6-9 and demonstrated in Matthew 1:1-17.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail and care for individual families?
- How can reflecting on the names and relationships in this verse inform our own understanding of family and heritage?
- In what ways can we apply the biblical emphasis on genealogy and family history to our own lives and relationships?
- What does the inclusion of specific names like Abishua, Naaman, and Ahoah suggest about the value God places on individual lives and stories?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 8:4
Ver. 4,5. And Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah, and Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 8:4
And Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah, Naaman - head of the Naamite family (Numbers 26:40). Ahoah - gave rise to the patronymic Ahohite (2 Samuel 23:9-28; 1 Chronicles 11:12-29; 1 Chronicles 27:14>).
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 8:4
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.