1 Chronicles 8

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1 Now Benjamin conceived Bela as his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third,	1 Benjamin became the father of Bela, his first-born, Ashbel, the second son, Aharah, the third,
2 Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.	2 Nohah, the fourth, and Rapha, the fifth.
3 And the sons of Bela were: Addar, and Gera, and Abihud,	3 The sons of Bela were Addar and Gera, the father of Ehud.
4 as well as Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah,	4 The sons of Ehud were Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,
5 then also Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram.	5 Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram.
6 These are the sons of Ehud, leaders of the kindred living in Geba, who were moved away to Manahath.	6 These were the sons of Ehud, family heads over those who dwelt in Geba and were deported to Manahath.
7 And Naaman, and Ahijah, and Gera, he also moved them away; and he conceived Uzza and Ahihud.	7 Also Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera. The last, who led them into exile, became the father of Uzza and Ahihud.
8 Then Shaharaim conceived, in the region of Moab, after he sent away Hushim and Baara, his wives;	8 Shaharaim became a father on the Moabite plateau after he had put away his wives Hushim and Baara.
9 and so, of his wife Hodesh, he conceived Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcam,	9 By his wife Hodesh he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,
10 and also Jeuz and Sachia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, the leaders of their families.	10 Jeuz, Sachia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, family heads.
11 Truly, of Hushim he conceived Abitub and Elpaal.	11 By Hushim he became the father of Abitub and Elpaal.
12 And the sons of Elpaal were Eber, and Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod and its daughters.	12 The sons of Elpaal were Eber, Misham, Shemed, who built Ono and Lod with its nearby towns,
13 Now Beriah and Shema were leaders of their families living in Aijalon; these put to flight the inhabitants of Gath.	13 Beriah, and Shema. They were family heads of those who dwelt in Aijalon, and they put the inhabitants of Gath to flight.
14 And Ahio, and Shashak, and Jeremoth,	14 Their brethren were Elpaal, Shashak, and Jeremoth.
15 and Zebadiah, and Arad, and Eder,	15 Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,
16 as well as Michael, and Ishpah, and Joha, were the sons of Beriah.	16 Michael, Ishpah, and Joha were the sons of Beriah.
17 Then Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hizki, and Heber,	17 Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber,
18 and Ishmerai, and Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.	18 Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.
19 Then Jakim, and Zichri, and Zabdi,	19 Jakim, Zichri, Zabdi,
20 and Elienai, and Zillethai, and Eliel,	20 Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,
21 and Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.	21 Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.
22 Then Ishpan, and Eber, and Eliel,	22 Ishpan, Eber, Eliel,
23 and Abdon, and Zichri, and Hanan,	23 Abdon, Zichri, Hanan,
24 and Hananiah, and Elam, and Anthothijah,	24 Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,
25 and Iphdeiah, and Penuel were the sons of Shashak.	25 Iphdeiah, and Penuel were the sons of Shashak.
26 Then Shamsherai, and Shehariah and Athaliah,	26 Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,
27 and Jaareshiah, and Elijah, and Zichri were the sons of Jeroham.	27 Jaareshiah, Elijah, and Zichri were the sons of Jeroham.
28 These were the patriarchs and leaders of the families who were living in Jerusalem.	28 These were family heads over their kindred, chiefs who dwelt in Jerusalem.
29 Now in Gibeon, there lived Jeiel, the father of Gibeon; and the name of his wife was Maacah,	29 In Gibeon dwelt Jeiel, the founder of Gibeon, whose wife's name was Maacah;
30 and his firstborn son was Abdon, and then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Nadab,	30 also his first-born son, Abdon, and Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,
31 and Gedor, and Ahio, and Zecher, and Mikloth.	31 Gedor, Ahio, Zecher, and Mikloth.
32 And Mikloth conceived Shimeah. And they lived opposite their brothers in Jerusalem, with their brothers.	32 Mikloth became the father of Shimeah. These, too, dwelt with their relatives in Jerusalem, opposite their fellow tribesmen.
33 Now Ner conceived Kish, and Kish conceived Saul. Then Saul conceived Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.	33 Ner became the father of Kish, and Kish became the father of Saul. Saul became the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal.
34 And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal; and Meribbaal conceived Micah.	34 The son of Jonathan was Meribbaal, and Meribbaal became the father of Micah.
35 The sons of Micah were Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz.	35 The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.
36 And Ahaz conceived Jehoaddah. And Jehoaddah conceived Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri. And Zimri conceived Moza.	36 Ahaz became the father of Jehoaddah, and Jehoaddah became the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri became the father of Moza.
37 And Moza conceived Binea, whose son was Raphah, of whom was born Eleasah, who conceived Azel.	37 Moza became the father of Binea, whose son was Raphah, whose son was Eleasah, whose son was Azel.
38 Now there were six sons for Azel, whose names were Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.	38 Azel had six sons, whose names were Azrikam, his first-born, Ishmael, Sheariah, Azariah, Obadiah, and Hanan; all these were the sons of Azel.
39 Then the sons of Eshek, his brother, were Ulam the firstborn, and Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.	39 The sons of Eshek, his brother, were Ulam, his first-born, Jeush, the second son, and Eliphelet, the third.
40 And the sons of Ulam were very robust men, drawing the bow with great strength. And they had many sons and grandsons, even to one hundred fifty. All these were sons of Benjamin.	40 The sons of Ulam were combat archers, and many were their sons and grandsons: one hundred and fifty. All these were the descendants of Benjamin.