1 Chronicles 8:21
New International Version
Adaiah, Beraiah and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.

New Living Translation
Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.

English Standard Version
Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.

Berean Standard Bible
Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.

King James Bible
And Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, the sons of Shimhi;

New King James Version
Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.

New American Standard Bible
Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.

NASB 1995
Adaiah, Beraiah and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.

NASB 1977
Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.

Legacy Standard Bible
Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.

Amplified Bible
Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.

Christian Standard Bible
Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were Shimei’s sons.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were Shimei’s sons.

American Standard Version
and Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, the sons of Shimei,

English Revised Version
and Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, the sons of Shimei;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath.

Good News Translation
Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath.

International Standard Version
Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath.

Majority Standard Bible
Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.

NET Bible
Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.

New Heart English Bible
and Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, the sons of Shimhi;

World English Bible
Adaiah, Beraiah, Shimrath, the sons of Shimei,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, sons of Shimei;

Young's Literal Translation
and Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, sons of Shimei;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Adaiah, and Baraiah, and Shimrath, sons of Shimhi;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Adaia, and Baraia, and Samareth, the sons of Semei.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.

New American Bible
Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.

New Revised Standard Version
Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Henani, Henaniah, Aulam, Anatoth, Peraiah,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, were the sons of Shimei.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Elieli, and Adaia, and Baraia, and Samarath, sons of Samaith:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Genealogy from Benjamin to Saul
20Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel, 21Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei. 22Ishpan, Eber, Eliel,…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 9:35-44
Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah. / Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab, / Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth. ...

1 Chronicles 7:6-12
The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael. / The sons of Bela: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri, heads of their families—five in all. There were 22,034 mighty men of valor listed in their genealogies. / The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons. ...

1 Chronicles 12:1-7
Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin): / Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; ...

1 Samuel 9:1-2
Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. / And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people.

1 Samuel 14:49-51
Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter). / His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner. / Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel.

2 Samuel 21:14
And they buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan in Zela in the land of Benjamin, in the tomb of Saul’s father Kish. After they had done everything the king had commanded, God answered their prayers for the land.

1 Kings 11:26
Now Jeroboam son of Nebat was an Ephraimite from Zeredah whose mother was a widow named Zeruah. Jeroboam was a servant of Solomon, but he rebelled against the king,

1 Kings 12:20
When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David.

2 Kings 15:10
Then Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah, struck him down and killed him in front of the people, and reigned in his place.

2 Kings 15:25
Then his officer, Pekah son of Remaliah, conspired against him along with Argob, Arieh, and fifty men of Gilead. And at the citadel of the king’s palace in Samaria, Pekah struck down and killed Pekahiah and reigned in his place.

Nehemiah 11:7-9
From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu 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; / and his followers Gabbai and Sallai—928 men. / Joel son of Zichri was the officer over them, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city.

Nehemiah 12:22-23
In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. / As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles.

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

Luke 3:23-38
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...

Acts 13:21
Then the people asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years.


Treasury of Scripture

And Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, the sons of Shimhi;

Shimhi

1 Chronicles 8:13
Beriah also, and Shema, who were heads of the fathers of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who drove away the inhabitants of Gath:

Shema

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Adaiah
The name "Adaiah" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "Yahweh has adorned" or "Yahweh has made." This name reflects a deep connection to God, emphasizing the belief that God is the source of beauty and blessing. In the context of the genealogies in 1 Chronicles, the mention of Adaiah serves as a reminder of the divine heritage and the importance of recognizing God's role in the lineage of His people. It underscores the belief that every individual is part of God's divine plan and purpose.

Beraiah
The name "Beraiah" can be translated as "Yahweh has created" or "Yahweh has fashioned." This name highlights the creative power of God, who is seen as the ultimate creator and sustainer of life. In the historical context of the Chronicles, the inclusion of Beraiah in the genealogy signifies the acknowledgment of God's hand in the formation and continuation of the Israelite tribes. It serves as an inspiration for believers to recognize God's creative work in their own lives and to trust in His ongoing provision and guidance.

Shimrath
The name "Shimrath" is less common and its exact meaning is not as clear as some other biblical names. However, it is believed to be related to the Hebrew root "shamar," which means "to guard" or "to keep." This connection suggests a role of protection or preservation, which is significant in the context of a family lineage. The mention of Shimrath in the genealogy may symbolize the protective and preserving nature of God over His people, ensuring the continuity of His promises through the generations.

were the sons of Shimei
The phrase "were the sons of Shimei" places these individuals within a specific familial and tribal context. Shimei, a name that appears multiple times in the Bible, is often associated with the tribe of Benjamin. This connection to Shimei situates Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath within the broader narrative of Israel's history, emphasizing the importance of family and tribal identity in the biblical narrative. It serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of God's people and the significance of heritage and legacy in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Adaiah,
וַעֲדָיָ֧ה (wa·‘ă·ḏā·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5718: Adaiah -- 'Yah has ornamented Himself', the name of a number of Israelites

Beraiah,
וּבְרָאיָ֛ה (ū·ḇə·rā·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1256: Beraiah -- 'Yah has created', a Benjamite

and Shimrath
וְשִׁמְרָ֖ת (wə·šim·rāṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8119: Shimrath -- a Benjamite

[were] the sons
בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Shimei.
שִׁמְעִֽי׃ (šim·‘î)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8096: Shimei -- the name of a number of Israelites


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