1 Chronicles 8:8
New International Version
Sons were born to Shaharaim in Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara.

New Living Translation
After Shaharaim divorced his wives Hushim and Baara, he had children in the land of Moab.

English Standard Version
And Shaharaim fathered sons in the country of Moab after he had sent away Hushim and Baara his wives.

Berean Standard Bible
Shaharaim had sons in the country of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara.

King James Bible
And Shaharaim begat children in the country of Moab, after he had sent them away; Hushim and Baara were his wives.

New King James Version
Also Shaharaim had children in the country of Moab, after he had sent away Hushim and Baara his wives.

New American Standard Bible
Shaharaim fathered children in the country of Moab after he had sent his wives Hushim and Baara away.

NASB 1995
Shaharaim became the father of children in the country of Moab after he had sent away Hushim and Baara his wives.

NASB 1977
And Shaharaim became the father of children in the country of Moab, after he had sent away Hushim and Baara his wives.

Legacy Standard Bible
Shaharaim became the father of children in the country of Moab after he had sent away Hushim and Baara his wives.

Amplified Bible
Shaharaim became the father of children in the country of Moab after he had sent away (divorced) Hushim and Baara his wives.

Christian Standard Bible
Shaharaim had sons in the territory of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Shaharaim had sons in the country of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara.

American Standard Version
And Shaharaim begat children in the field of Moab, after he had sent them away; Hushim and Baara were his wives.

English Revised Version
And Shaharaim begat children in the field of Moab, after he had sent them away; Hushim and Baara were his wives.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Shaharaim divorced his wives Hushim and Baara. But later in Moab,

International Standard Version
Shaharaim fathered sons in the land of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara.

Majority Standard Bible
Shaharaim had sons in the country of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara.

NET Bible
Shaharaim fathered sons in Moab after he divorced his wives Hushim and Baara.

New Heart English Bible
And Shaharaim became the father of children in the field of Moab after he had sent away his wives Hushim and Baara.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Shaharaim begat children in the country of Moab, after he had sent them away; Hushim and Baara were his wives.

World English Bible
Shaharaim became the father of children in the field of Moab, after he had sent them away. Hushim and Baara were his wives.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Shaharaim begot in the field of Moab after his sending them away; Hushim and Baara [are] his wives.

Young's Literal Translation
And Shaharaim begat in the field of Moab, after his sending them away; Hushim and Baara are his wives.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Shaharaim begat in the field of Moab from his sending them away; Hushim and Baara his wives.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Saharim begot in the land of Moab, after he sent away Husim and Bara his wives.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then Shaharaim conceived, in the region of Moab, after he sent away Hushim and Baara, his wives;

New American Bible
Shaharaim became a father on the Moabite plateau after he had put away his wives Hushim and Baara.

New Revised Standard Version
And Shaharaim had sons in the country of Moab after he had sent away his wives Hushim and Baara.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Saphim, Hupham, and Ahiram.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The Peshitta omits this verse.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Shaharaim begot children in the field of Moab, after he had sent them away, to wit, Hushim and Baara his wives;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Saarin begot children in the plain of Moab, after that he had sent away Osin and Baada his wives.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Genealogy from Benjamin to Saul
7Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who carried them into exile and who was the father of Uzza and Ahihud. 8Shaharaim had sons in the country of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara. 9His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 7:14-15
The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead. / Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters.

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. ...

2 Samuel 3:2-5
And sons were born to David in Hebron: His firstborn was Amnon, by Ahinoam of Jezreel; / his second was Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; his third was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; / his fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith; his fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital; ...

2 Samuel 5:13-16
After he had arrived from Hebron, David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, and more sons and daughters were born to him. / These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, / Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, ...

1 Kings 11:1-3
King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love. / He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines—and his wives turned his heart away.

1 Kings 14:21-31
Meanwhile, Rehoboam son of Solomon reigned in Judah. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the LORD had chosen from all the tribes of Israel in which to put His Name. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonite. / And Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD, and by the sins they committed they provoked Him to jealous anger more than all their fathers had done. / They also built for themselves high places, sacred pillars, and Asherah poles on every high hill and under every green tree. ...

2 Kings 24:8-17
Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. His mother’s name was Nehushta daughter of Elnathan; she was from Jerusalem. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his father had done. / At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege. ...

Nehemiah 11:1-9
Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. / And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. / These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— ...

Genesis 46:21
The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.

Numbers 26:38-41
These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans: The Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram, / the Shuphamite clan from Shupham, and the Huphamite clan from Hupham. / And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman. ...

Joshua 18:21-28
These were the cities of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin: Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Emek-keziz, / Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel, / Avvim, Parah, Ophrah, ...

Judges 3:12-30
Once again the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD. So He gave Eglon king of Moab power over Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD. / After enlisting the Ammonites and Amalekites to join forces with him, Eglon attacked and defeated Israel, taking possession of the City of Palms. / The Israelites served Eglon king of Moab eighteen years. ...

Ruth 4:18-22
Now these are the generations of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron, / Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram was the father of Amminadab, / Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, ...

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, ...


Treasury of Scripture

And Shaharaim begat children in the country of Moab, after he had sent them away; Hushim and Baara were his wives.

in the

Ruth 1:1
Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons.

he had

Genesis 25:6
But unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country.

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Shaharaim
The name "Shaharaim" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "dawn" or "double dawn." This name may symbolize a new beginning or a significant turning point in his life, as dawn represents the start of a new day. In the context of 1 Chronicles, Shaharaim is a lesser-known figure, yet his mention signifies the importance of every individual in the lineage of the tribes of Israel. His life, though not extensively detailed, contributes to the broader narrative of God's people and their history.

had sons
The phrase "had sons" indicates the continuation of a family line, which is a recurring theme in the genealogies of the Bible. Sons were often seen as a blessing and a means of carrying on one's legacy and name. In the context of ancient Israel, having sons was crucial for maintaining tribal inheritance and fulfilling God's promises to Abraham about his descendants.

in the country of Moab
Moab was a region located east of the Dead Sea, often associated with Israel's historical adversaries. The Moabites were descendants of Lot, Abraham's nephew. The mention of Moab here highlights the complex relationships between Israel and its neighbors. It also reflects the movement and interactions of the Israelites beyond their immediate borders, suggesting a broader scope of God's plan and influence.

after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara
Divorce in ancient Israelite culture was a significant action, often carrying social and religious implications. The mention of Shaharaim's divorce from Hushim and Baara may indicate personal or familial strife, yet it also underscores the reality of human imperfection and the complexities of relationships. The inclusion of this detail in the genealogy serves as a reminder of God's grace and redemption, even amidst human failings. The names "Hushim" and "Baara" are not widely known, but their mention signifies the importance of every individual in God's narrative, regardless of their prominence in the biblical text.

(8) And Shaharaim begat children in the country of Moab.--Shaharaim is apparently out of all connection with the other Benjamite houses. He has been identified with Ahi-Shahar, 1Chronicles 7:10, because his name has a similar meaning, and even with the mysterious Aher (hypothetically Shaher) of 1Chronicles 7:12. It is simpler to suppose that weeth-Shaharaim, "and Shaharaim," has dropped out at the end of 1Chronicles 8:7 (see Note on 1Chronicles 8:31). Expelled from Geba, Shaharaim found a refuge in Moab. (Comp. Ruth 1; 1Samuel 22:3-4.)

After he had sent them away; Hushim and Baara were his wives.--The Heb. is certainly corrupt. The easiest correction is to read 'eth-Hushim instead of 'otham Hushim: "and Shaharaim begat in the country of Moab, after divorcing Hushim and Baara his wives, he begat (1Chronicles 8:9) of Hodesh his wife, Jobab," &c. This is supported by the LXX. The emigration of the clan Shaharaim, from its old home in Geba of Benjamin is called a divorce, in the figurative style of these genealogies; just as the amalgamation of clans is marriage. Hushim, in 1Chronicles 7:12, is a Benjamite clan. In Moab, Shaharaim branched off into seven clans, whose names are given in 1Chronicles 8:9-10. . . .

Verse 8. - Shaharaim. It has been proposed, in the utter obscurity here, to add this name as a third to Uzza and Ahihud. This may be a way out, but if so, instead of repeating "and Shaharaim," it might be more natural to keep the former enigmatic nominative and object to begat, whether Ehud or Gera. There can be little doubt that a copyist's error has given us them (אֹתָם) in place of אֶת, in the latter part of this verse, before the names of the wives. The sentence then would translate, "after his sending away [whether by divorce or not] Hushim and Baara his wives."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Shaharaim
וְשַׁחֲרַ֗יִם (wə·ša·ḥă·ra·yim)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7842: Shaharaim -- 'two dawns', a Benjamite

had sons
הוֹלִיד֙ (hō·w·lîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

in the country
בִּשְׂדֵ֣ה (biś·ḏêh)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7704: Field, land

of Moab
מוֹאָ֔ב (mō·w·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled

after
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

he had divorced
שִׁלְח֖וֹ (šil·ḥōw)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

his wives
נָשָֽׁיו׃ (nā·šāw)
Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

Hushim
חוּשִׁ֥ים (ḥū·šîm)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2366: Hushim -- an Israelite woman

and Baara.
בַּעֲרָ֖א (ba·‘ă·rā)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1199: Baara -- an Israelite woman


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