Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, the son of Mikri; and Meshullam son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah. New Living Translation Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, son of Micri; and Meshullam son of Shephatiah, son of Reuel, son of Ibnijah. English Standard Version Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, Elah the son of Uzzi, son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, son of Reuel, son of Ibnijah; Berean Standard Bible Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, the son of Michri; Meshullam son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; Berean Literal Bible and Ibneiah son of Jeroham; and Elah son of Uzzi, son of Michri; and Meshullam son of Shephatiah, son of Reuel, son of Ibnijah; King James Bible And Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephathiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; New King James Version Ibneiah the son of Jeroham; Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri; Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; New American Standard Bible and Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; NASB 1995 and Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; NASB 1977 and Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; Legacy Standard Bible and Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; Amplified Bible Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; Berean Annotated Bible Ibneiah (YHWH builds) son of Jeroham (showing pity); Elah (An oak) son of Uzzi (strong), the son of Michri (worthy of price); Meshullam (friend) son of Shephatiah (YHWH has judged), the son of Reuel (friend of God), the son of Ibnijah (whom YHWH will build up); Christian Standard Bible Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, son of Michri; Meshullam son of Shephatiah, son of Reuel, son of Ibnijah; Holman Christian Standard Bible Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, son of Michri; Meshullam son of Shephatiah, son of Reuel, son of Ibnijah; American Standard Version and Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; English Revised Version and Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; GOD'S WORD® Translation Ibneiah (son of Jeroham), Elah (son of Uzzi and grandson of Michri), and Meshullam (son of Shephatiah, grandson of Reuel, and great-grandson of Ibniah), International Standard Version Jeroham's son Ibneiah, Uzzi's son Elah, who was also Michri's grandson, and Shephatiah's son Meshullam, who was the grandson of Reuel and great-grandson of Ibnijah, NET Bible Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, son of Mikri; and Meshullam son of Shephatiah, son of Reuel, son of Ibnijah. New Heart English Bible and Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Mikri, and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; Webster's Bible Translation And Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIbneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, the son of Michri; Meshullam son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; World English Bible and Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri; and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Ibneiah son of Jeroham, and Elah son of Uzzi, son of Michri, and Meshullam son of Shephatiah, son of Reuel, son of Ibnijah. Berean Literal Bible and Ibneiah son of Jeroham; and Elah son of Uzzi, son of Michri; and Meshullam son of Shephatiah, son of Reuel, son of Ibnijah; Young's Literal Translation and Ibneiah son of Jeroham, and Elah son of Uzzi, son of Michri, and Meshullam son of Shephatiah, son of Reuel, son of Ibnijah. Smith's Literal Translation And Ibneiah son of Jeroham, and Elah son of Uzzi, son of Michri, and Meshullam son of Shephatiah, son of Reuel, son of Ibnijah; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Jobania the son of Jeroham: and Ela the son of Ozi, the son of Mochori: and Mosallam the son of Saphatias, the son of Rahuel, the son of Jebania: Catholic Public Domain Version and Ibneiah, the son of Jeroham; and Elah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri; and Meshullam, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; New American Bible as well as Ibneiah, son of Jeroham; Elah, son of Uzzi, son of Michri; Meshullam, son of Shephatiah, son of Reuel, son of Ibnijah. New Revised Standard Version Ibneiah son of Jeroham, Elah son of Uzzi, son of Michri, and Meshullam son of Shephatiah, son of Reuel, son of Ibnijah; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Jocaniah the son of Jeroham. These were the descendants of Uzzi the son of Machir and Meshullam the son of Reuel, the son of Jocaniah; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yukanya, son of Yarkhum. These are the sons of Azi, son of Makir, and Mashlam, son of Arubel, son of Ikanya. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibneiah; Brenton Septuagint Translation And Jemnaa son of Jeroboam, and Elo: these are the sons of Ozi the son of Machir: and Mosollam, son of Saphatia, son of Raguel, son of Jemnai; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The People of Jerusalem…7From the Benjamites: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah; 8Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, the son of Michri; Meshullam son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; 9and 956 of their relatives according to their genealogy. All these men were heads of their families.… Cross References Ibneiah son of Jeroham; 1 Chronicles 8:27 Jaareshiah, Elijah, and Zichri were the sons of Jeroham. 1 Chronicles 12:7 and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham from Gedor. 1 Samuel 1:1 Now there was a man named Elkanah who was from Ramathaim-zophim in the hill country of Ephraim. He was the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. Elah son of Uzzi, the son of Michri; 1 Chronicles 6:4-6 Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua, / Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi, / Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah, Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth, Ezra 7:1-5 Many years later, during the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, / the son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub, / the son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth, … 1 Chronicles 7:2 The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, the heads of their families. In the days of David, 22,600 descendants of Tola were numbered in their genealogies as mighty men of valor. Meshullam son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; Nehemiah 3:4 Next to them, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, made repairs. Next to him, Meshullam son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel, made repairs; and next to him, Zadok son of Baana made repairs as well. Ezra 2:4 the descendants of Shephatiah, 372; Genesis 36:4 And Adah bore Eliphaz to Esau, Basemath gave birth to Reuel, 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. 1 Chronicles 8:1-40 Benjamin was the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third, / Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. / The sons of Bela: Addar, Gera, Abihud, … Ezra 2:1-2 Now these are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town, / accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel: Nehemiah 7:6-7 These are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town, / accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel: 1 Chronicles 2:1-2 These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. 1 Chronicles 12:1-2 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): 1 Chronicles 6:1-15 The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. … Treasury of Scripture And Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephathiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; Jehoiarib Nehemiah 11:10 Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin. Nehemiah 12:19 And of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi; Joiarib Jump to Previous Elah Jeroham Jero'ham Meshullam Meshul'lam Reuel Reu'el Shephatiah Shephati'ah UzziJump to Next Elah Jeroham Jero'ham Meshullam Meshul'lam Reuel Reu'el Shephatiah Shephati'ah Uzzi1 Chronicles 9 1. The original of Israel and Judah's genealogies2. The Israelites 10. The priests 14. and the Levites, with Nethinims, who dwelt in Jerusalem 27. The charge of certain Levites 35. The stock of Saul and Jonathan Ibneiah son of Jeroham Ibneiah is a name that appears in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin. The name means "Yahweh builds" or "Yahweh understands," reflecting the common practice of embedding the name of God within personal names, signifying a relationship or attribute of God. Jeroham, meaning "may he be compassionate," is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with the tribe of Benjamin. This lineage highlights the importance of family heritage and tribal identity in Israelite society, emphasizing the continuity of God's people through generations. Elah son of Uzzi, the son of Michri Meshullam son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah Persons / Places / Events 1. Ibneiah- A descendant of Benjamin, highlighting the continuity of the tribe's lineage. 2. Jeroham - Father of Ibneiah, part of the genealogical record of the Benjamites. 3. Elah - Another Benjamite, son of Uzzi, showing the familial connections within the tribe. 4. Uzzi - Father of Elah, contributing to the genealogical history. 5. Michri - Ancestor of Elah, part of the Benjamite lineage. 6. Meshullam - A Benjamite, son of Shephatiah, continuing the tribal genealogy. 7. Shephatiah - Father of Meshullam, part of the Benjamite family tree. 8. Reuel - Ancestor of Meshullam, contributing to the tribal history. 9. Ibnijah - Ancestor of Reuel, part of the genealogical record of the Benjamites. Teaching Points Importance of GenealogyThe genealogical records in 1 Chronicles emphasize the importance of heritage and identity in God's plan. Understanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith and sense of belonging in the body of Christ. Faithfulness Across Generations The detailed genealogies remind us of God's faithfulness to His people across generations. We are encouraged to remain faithful, knowing that our actions can impact future generations. Identity in Christ While genealogies highlight physical lineage, as Christians, our primary identity is in Christ. This spiritual lineage transcends earthly genealogies and unites us as one family in God. Role of the Tribe of Benjamin The tribe of Benjamin played a significant role in Israel's history, producing leaders like King Saul and the Apostle Paul. This reminds us that God can use any tribe or family for His purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 9:8?2. How does 1 Chronicles 9:8 highlight the importance of genealogies in Scripture? 3. What role does "Ibneiah son of Jeroham" play in the community's restoration? 4. How can understanding genealogies deepen our appreciation for God's faithfulness in history? 5. How does this verse encourage us to value our spiritual heritage today? 6. What lessons on community and identity can we apply from 1 Chronicles 9:8? 7. What is the significance of 1 Chronicles 9:8 in the genealogy of the Israelites? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 9:8 contribute to understanding the historical context of the post-exilic period? 9. Why are genealogies, like in 1 Chronicles 9:8, important in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 9? 11. In 2 Chronicles 8:2, Solomon rebuilds cities given by Hiram, yet 1 Kings 9:11-13 implies those cities were unacceptable to him; how can both accounts be accurate? 12. In 1 Chronicles 8:29-33, why does the list of descendants for the 'father of Gibeon' differ from the parallel account in 1 Chronicles 9:35-39? 13. In what year of King Asa's reign did Baasha, King of Israel die? Twenty-sixth year (I Kings 15:33 - 16:8) Still alive in the thirty-sixth year (2 Chronicles 16:1) 14. 2 Chronicles 8:4 says Solomon built Tadmor (Palmyra) in the wilderness--what historical or archaeological proof exists for such an extensive project at that location? What Does 1 Chronicles 9:8 Mean Ibneiah son of Jeroham“Ibneiah son of Jeroham” (1 Chronicles 9:8) opens a short list of Benjamites who resettled Jerusalem after the exile. • The Chronicler records individual names so the returned community can verify its tribal identity, echoing Numbers 1:18 where Israel “declared their pedigrees.” • Jeroham’s family line appears earlier among Benjamites (1 Chronicles 8:27) and later in the service rosters of Nehemiah 11:4–5, showing steady continuity from pre-exile days through restoration. • Each name bears witness that God kept His promise never to forsake His covenant people (Jeremiah 33:24-26). If God is this exact with names, we can trust every word He speaks (Psalm 119:89). Elah son of Uzzi, the son of Michri Next comes “Elah son of Uzzi, the son of Michri.” • Three generations are traced, underscoring Deuteronomy 7:9—that the LORD keeps covenant “to a thousand generations” of those who love Him. • Uzzi shows up in Benjamite records (1 Chronicles 8:7; 8:20), tying Elah to the royal tribe that produced Israel’s first king, Saul (1 Samuel 9:1-2). • Michri’s name anchors the line farther back, reminding readers that God preserved even obscure branches. That care parallels the way God counted the ninety-nine sheep safe while searching for the one lost (Luke 15:4-7). Meshullam son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah Finally, “Meshullam son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah” extends the list to five generations. • Meshullam surfaces repeatedly as a devoted worker in the post-exilic community (Nehemiah 3:6; 8:4; 12:33), showing how genealogical accuracy confirmed fitness for leadership. • Shephatiah and Reuel both appear in earlier Benjamite lines (1 Chronicles 8:26; 8:32), stitching pre- and post-exilic history together. • Ibnijah—whose name closes the chain—links the family to its roots before captivity, proving that exile did not erase God’s record (Ezra 2:1; 2 Corinthians 1:20). • The layered genealogy resembles a relay race: each runner passes the baton of faith to the next (2 Timothy 2:2). The mention of four fathers before Meshullam stresses the high value Scripture places on spiritual heritage. summary 1 Chronicles 9:8 is more than a list of hard-to-pronounce names. It certifies that God literally fulfilled His word to bring Benjamin’s families back to Jerusalem, traces a lineage that validates leadership in the rebuilt city, and illustrates the Lord’s personal knowledge of every believer. By recording individuals like Ibneiah, Elah, and Meshullam, the Spirit assures us that our own names are equally secure in His book (Malachi 3:16; Revelation 20:12). (8) Three other Benjamite houses.Ibneiah is much the same name as "Ibnijah" at the end of the verse. Both mean "Jah buildeth," i.e., maketh offspring. (Comp. Assyrian Ea-Ibni, "Ea made," i.e., a son.) Son of Jeroham.--The sons of Jeroham dwelt in Jerusalem before the exile as well as after it (1Chronicles 8:27). Michri should perhaps be Zichri. (Comp. 1Chronicles 8:19; 1Chronicles 8:23; 1Chronicles 8:27.) . . . Hebrew Ibneiahוְיִבְנְיָה֙ (wə·yiḇ·nə·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2997: Ibneiah -- 'Yah builds up', a Benjamite son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jeroham; יְרֹחָ֔ם (yə·rō·ḥām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3395: Jeroham -- 'may He be compassionate', the name of several Israelites Elah וְאֵלָ֥ה (wə·’ê·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 425: Elah -- 'terebinth', an Israelite name, also an Edomite name son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Uzzi, עֻזִּ֖י (‘uz·zî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5813: Uzzi -- 'forceful', the name of several Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Michri; מִכְרִ֑י (miḵ·rî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4381: Michri -- a Benjamite Meshullam וּמְשֻׁלָּם֙ (ū·mə·šul·lām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4918: Meshullam -- the name of a number of Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Shephatiah, שְׁפַטְיָ֔ה (šə·p̄aṭ·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8203: Shephatiah -- 'Yah has judged', the name of a number of Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Reuel, רְעוּאֵ֖ל (rə·‘ū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7467: Reuel -- 'friend of God', Moses' father-in-law, also an Edomite, a Gadite, and a Benjamite the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Ibnijah; יִבְנִיָּֽה׃ (yiḇ·nî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2998: Ibnijah -- 'Yah builds up', a Benjamite Links 1 Chronicles 9:8 NIV1 Chronicles 9:8 NLT 1 Chronicles 9:8 ESV 1 Chronicles 9:8 NASB 1 Chronicles 9:8 KJV 1 Chronicles 9:8 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 9:8 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 9:8 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 9:8 French Bible 1 Chronicles 9:8 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 9:8 And Ibneiah the son of Jeroham (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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