# 1 Chronicles 08 📖: The Family of Benjamin and Saul
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> [!info] Table of Contents
> [[#📜 Scripture Text (NET)]]
> [[#📖 Verse-by-Verse Commentary]]
> [[#🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights]]
> [[#🧠 Chapter Summary]]
> [[#✝️ Christ in This Chapter]]
> [[#🔎 Key Principles / 🛟 Life Application]]
> [[#💬 Discussion Questions]]
> [[#✍️ Key Verses to Remember]]
> [[#🔗 Related Passages/Cross Reference]]
> [[#🙏 Devotional Reflection]]
> [[#📂 Internal Notes]]
## 📜 Scripture Text (NET)
(The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005)
## Benjamin’s Descendants (Continued)
[[#Verse 01.]] Benjamin was the father of Bela, his firstborn; Ashbel was born second, Aharah third,
[[#Verse 02.]] Nohah fourth, and Rapha fifth.
[[#Verse 03.]] Bela’s sons were Addar, Gera, Abihud,
[[#Verse 04.]] Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,
[[#Verse 05.]] Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram.
[[#Verse 06.]] These were the descendants of Ehud who were leaders of the families living in Geba who were forced to move to Manahath:
[[#Verse 07.]] Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who moved them. Gera was the father of Uzzah and Ahihud.
[[#Verse 08.]] Shaharaim fathered sons in Moab after he divorced his wives Hushim and Baara.
[[#Verse 09.]] By his wife Hodesh he fathered Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malkam,
[[#Verse 10.]] Jeuz, Sakia, and Mirmah. These were his sons; they were family leaders.
[[#Verse 11.]] By Hushim he fathered Abitub and Elpaal.
[[#Verse 12.]] The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod, as well as its surrounding towns),
[[#Verse 13.]] Beriah, and Shema. They were leaders of the families living in Aijalon and chased out the inhabitants of Gath.
[[#Verse 14.]] Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,
[[#Verse 15.]] Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,
[[#Verse 16.]] Michael, Ishpah, and Joha were the sons of Beriah.
[[#Verse 17.]] Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber,
[[#Verse 18.]] Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.
[[#Verse 19.]] Jakim, Zikri, Zabdi,
[[#Verse 20.]] Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,
[[#Verse 21.]] Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.
[[#Verse 22.]] Ishpan, Eber, Eliel,
[[#Verse 23.]] Abdon, Zikri, Hanan,
[[#Verse 24.]] Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,
[[#Verse 25.]] Iphdeiah, and Penuel were the sons of Shashak.
[[#Verse 26.]] Shamsherai, Shechariah, Athaliah,
[[#Verse 27.]] Jaareshiah, Elijah, and Zikri were the sons of Jeroham.
[[#Verse 28.]] These were the family leaders listed in the genealogical records; they lived in Jerusalem.
[[#Verse 29.]] The father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon; his wife’s name was Maacah.
[[#Verse 30.]] His firstborn son was Abdon, followed by Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,
[[#Verse 31.]] Gedor, Ahio, Zeker, and Mikloth.
[[#Verse 32.]] Mikloth was the father of Shimeah. They also lived near their relatives in Jerusalem.
[[#Verse 33.]] Ner was the father of Kish, and Kish was the father of Saul. Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malki-Shua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal.
[[#Verse 34.]] The son of Jonathan: Meribbaal. Meribbaal was the father of Micah.
[[#Verse 35.]] The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.
[[#Verse 36.]] Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah, and Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri was the father of Moza,
[[#Verse 37.]] and Moza was the father of Binea. His son was Raphah, whose son was Eleasah, whose son was Azel.
[[#Verse 38.]] Azel had six sons: Azrikam his firstborn, followed by Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.
[[#Verse 39.]] The sons of his brother Eshek: Ulam was his firstborn, Jeush second, and Eliphelet third.
[[#Verse 40.]] The sons of Ulam were warriors who were adept archers. They had many sons and grandsons, a total of 150. All these were the descendants of Benjamin.
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## 🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights
1. Benjamin receives a second, longer genealogy here (compare 7:6-12), likely because of its connection to Saul and Jerusalem.
2. Benjamin stayed with Judah when the kingdom divided (1 Kings 12:21).
3. Saul's son Esh-Baal and grandson Merib-Baal (8:33-34) are called Ish-Bosheth and Mephibosheth in Samuel. *Bosheth* means "shame," likely a substitute for the name Baal.
4. Saul's line continued for many generations (8:35-40), partly because of David's kindness to Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9).
5. The names of Benjamin's sons here differ from Genesis 46:21, which is common because genealogies may list clans or later descendants.
6. Some Benjaminites lived in Jerusalem near their relatives (8:28, 32).
7. Ulam's sons were warriors skilled with the bow, with 150 sons and grandsons (8:40).
8. Saul's family list in 8:29-38 is repeated almost word for word in 9:35-44, leading into Saul's death in chapter 10.
9. The tribe of Benjamin was nearly destroyed in Judges 20, with only 600 men escaping (Judges 20:47).
10. The apostle Paul, whose Hebrew name was Saul, came from the tribe of Benjamin (Philippians 3:5).
## 🧠 Chapter Summary
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## ✝️ Christ in This Chapter
Christ is the King who replaces Saul's failed line. Saul's family is traced in detail (8:33-40), but God gave the kingdom to David's line, fulfilled in Jesus, whose kingdom will never end (Luke 1:32-33).
## 🔎 Key Principles / 🛟 Life Application
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## 💬 Discussion Questions
1. Saul's family line is carefully preserved (8:33-40). What do you want passed down in your family?
2. Benjamin was nearly wiped out in the days of the judges (Judges 20:46-48), yet here the tribe fills a chapter. What does that say about God's power to restore?
3. Ulam's sons were known for their skill (8:40). What skills or strengths can you pass on for God's kingdom?
## ✍️ Key Verses to Remember
- 📖 verse 1: Benjamin's family line is traced again.
- 📖 verse 33: Saul's family is listed, including Jonathan.
- 📖 verse 34: Jonathan's son Merib-Baal (Mephibosheth) continues the line.
## 🔗 Related Passages/Cross Reference
- 🔗 [[Genesis 35#Verse 18.|Genesis 35:18]] - The birth of Benjamin.
- 🔗 [[Judges 20#Verse 46.|Judges 20:46-48]] - Benjamin is nearly destroyed.
- 🔗 [[1 Samuel 09#Verse 01.|1 Samuel 9:1-2]] - Saul's family is introduced.
- 🔗 [[2 Samuel 09#Verse 01.|2 Samuel 9:1-7]] - David shows kindness to Mephibosheth.
- 🔗 [[Philippians 03#Verse 05.|Philippians 3:5]] - Paul of the tribe of Benjamin.
## 🙏 Devotional Reflection
📝 SOAP: [[1 Chronicles 08 - SOAP|The Family Business]]
## 📂 Internal Notes