1 Chronicles 8:1
 1 Chronicles 8:1 
New International Version (©2011)
Benjamin was the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second son, Aharah the third,

New Living Translation (©2007)
Benjamin's first son was Bela, the second was Ashbel, the third was Aharah,

English Standard Version (©2001)
Benjamin fathered Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third,

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
And Benjamin became the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third,

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third,

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
Benjamin fathered Bela, his firstborn; Ashbel was born second, Aharah third,

International Standard Version (©2012)
Benjamin fathered Bela his firstborn, Ashbel his second born, Aharah his third born,

NET Bible (©2006)
Benjamin was the father of Bela, his firstborn; Ashbel was born second, Aharah third,

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Benjamin was the father of Bela (his firstborn), Ashbel (his second son), Aharah (his third son),

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third,

American King James Version
Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third,

American Standard Version
And Benjamin begat Bela his first-born, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third,

Douay-Rheims Bible
Now Benjamin beget Bale his firstborn, Asbel the second, Ahara the third,

Darby Bible Translation
And Benjamin begot Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third,

English Revised Version
And Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third;

Webster's Bible Translation
Now Benjamin begat Bela his first-born, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third.

World English Bible
Benjamin became the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third,

Young's Literal Translation
And Benjamin begat Bela his first-born, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third,

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

8:1-40 Genealogies. - Here is a larger list of Benjamin's tribe. We may suppose that many things in these genealogies, which to us seem difficult, abrupt, and perplexed, were plain and easy at that time, and fully answered the intention for which they were published. Many great and mighty nations then were in being upon earth, and many illustrious men, whose names are now wholly forgotten; while the names of multitudes of the Israel of God are here kept in everlasting remembrance. The memory of the just is blessed.


Pulpit Commentary

Verses 1, 2. - These verses give five sons to Benjamin. Of the non-appearance of Becher here (1 Chronicles 7:6) and the appearance of Ashbel in his place, also of the non-appearance here of Jediael (1 Chronicles 7:6) and the appearance of Aharah (i.q. Ahiram, Numbers 26:38) in his place, notice has been taken on 1 Chronicles 7:6-12. Of the two additions to the sons of Benjamin here, viz. Nohah and Rapha, nothing is known elsewhere; yet it may be possible to count five families from Numbers 26:38, 39.


Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn,.... See 1 Chronicles 7:6. The genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin is reviewed, because it joined and kept close with Judah in the worship of God, went into captivity, and returned out of it with it; and this review is made chiefly for the sake of Saul, and his posterity, the first king of Israel, who was of it, and in whose posterity this genealogy ends:

Ashbel the second; supposed to be the same with Jediael, 1 Chronicles 7:6, see Genesis 46:21.

and Aharah the third; the same with Aher, 1 Chronicles 7:13, and with Ahiram, Numbers 26:38.


Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

CHAPTER 8

1Ch 8:1-32. Sons and Chief Men of Benjamin.

1. Now Benjamin begat, &c.—This chapter contains some supplementary particulars in addition to what has been already said regarding the tribe of Benjamin (see on [360]1Ch 7:6). The names of many of the persons mentioned are different from those given by Moses—a diversity which may be accounted for in part on grounds formerly stated, namely, either that the persons had more than one name, or that the word "sons" is used in a loose sense for grandsons or descendants. But there are other circumstances to be taken into account in considering the details of this chapter; namely, first, that the genealogies of the Benjamites were disordered or destroyed by the almost total extermination of this tribe (Jud 20:11-48); secondly, that a great number of Benjamites, born in Assyria, are mentioned here, who returned from the long captivity in Babylon, and established themselves—some in Jerusalem, others in different parts of Judea. There were more returned from Babylon of the families belonging to this tribe than to any other except Judah; and hence many strange names are here introduced; some of which will be found in the list of the restored exiles (compare Ezr 2:1-70).


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Genealogy from Benjamin to Saul
1Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third, 2Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. 3And the sons of Bela were, Addar, and Gera, and Abihud, …

Genesis 46:21 The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Beker, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim and Ard.
1 Chronicles 7:6 Three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Beker and Jediael.
1 Chronicles 7:12 The Shuppites and Huppites were the descendants of Ir, and the Hushites the descendants of Aher.
1 Chronicles 7:40 All these were descendants of Asher--heads of families, choice men, brave warriors and outstanding leaders. The number of men ready for battle, as listed in their genealogy, was 26,000.
1 Chronicles 8:2 Nohah the fourth and Rapha the fifth.