1 Chronicles 8:22
Ishpan, Eber, Eliel,
Ishpan,

Ishpan was one of the sons of Shashak, a leading family within the tribe of Benjamin.

1Ch 7:6-12 The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael.…
Num 26:38-41 These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans:…
Gen 46:21 The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera,…

Eber,

Eber is listed among the descendants of Shashak, reflecting the careful preservation of Benjamin’s clan lines.

1Ch 1:18-19 Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father…
1Ch 5:13 Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam…
Gen 11:16-17 When Eber was 34 years old, he became the father of Peleg.…

Eliel,

Eliel, whose name means “My God is God,” is listed among the descendants of Benjamin, helping to establish the Benjamite family lines and inheritance.

1Ch 15:9-11 from the Hebronites, Eliel the chief and 80 of his relatives…
1Ch 12:8-13 Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold…
2Ch 31:13 Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, …

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ishpan
A descendant of Benjamin, Ishpan is listed among the sons of Shashak. His name means "hidden" or "treasure," which may imply a person of value or significance within his family or tribe.

2. Eber
Another descendant of Benjamin, Eber's name means "beyond" or "the region across." This name is significant in the Hebrew tradition, as it is also the name of an ancestor of the Hebrews, suggesting a connection to the broader account of God's people.

3. Eliel
Also a descendant of Benjamin, Eliel's name means "my God is God." This name reflects a strong theistic belief and may indicate a person of faith or religious significance within the tribe.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Genealogy
Genealogies in the Bible serve to connect individuals to the larger account of God's people. They remind us of our place in God's plan and the importance of family heritage in faith.

Names Reflecting Faith
The meanings of names like Eliel ("my God is God") remind us of the importance of having a name and identity rooted in faith. Our identity in Christ should be evident in how we live and interact with others.

Continuity of God's Promise
The mention of individuals like Eber connects us to the broader account of God's promise to His people. It encourages us to see our lives as part of God's ongoing account of redemption.

Value of the Individual
Even seemingly obscure individuals in genealogies have significance. This teaches us that every person has value and a role in God's kingdom, no matter how small or hidden they may seem.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does understanding the genealogy of Benjamin help us appreciate the continuity of God's promises throughout the Bible?

2. In what ways can the meanings of names in the Bible inspire us to live out our faith more intentionally?

3. How can we find encouragement in knowing that even seemingly insignificant individuals in the Bible have a role in God's plan?

4. What connections can we draw between the genealogies in 1 Chronicles and the New Testament genealogies of Jesus?

5. How can we apply the concept of being part of a larger account of faith to our daily lives and interactions with others?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Genesis 10:21-25
The name Eber is significant as it connects to the genealogy of Shem, one of Noah's sons, and is considered an ancestor of the Hebrews. This connection highlights the continuity of God's promise through generations.

1 Samuel 9:1-2
The tribe of Benjamin is also the tribe of King Saul, Israel's first king. This connection emphasizes the importance of the Benjamite lineage in Israel's history.

1 Chronicles 7:6-12
This passage provides additional context on the descendants of Benjamin, offering a broader understanding of the tribe's genealogy and its role in Israel's history.
Readings Between the Lines1 Chronicles 8:1-40
Readings Between the LinesW. Clarkson 1 Chronicles 8:1-40
GenealogiesJ.R. Thomson 1 Chronicles 1-9
People
Abdon, Abihud, Abinadab, Abishua, Abitub, Abner, Adaiah, Addar, Ader, Aharah, Ahaz, Ahiah, Ahihud, Ahijah, Ahio, Ahitub, Ahoah, Alemeth, Antothijah, Arad, Ashbel, Athaliah, Azel, Azmaveth, Azrikam, Baara, Beerah, Bela, Benjamin, Benjaminites, Beraiah, Beriah, Binea, Bocheru, Ebed, Eber, Eder, Ehud, Elam, Eleasah, Eliah, Eliel, Elienai, Elijah, Eliphelet, Elpaal, Eshbaal, Eshek, Gedor, Gera, Gibeon, Hanan, Hananiah, Heber, Hezeki, Hodesh, Huram, Hushim, Iphedeiah, Ishmael, Ishmerai, Ishpan, Ispah, Jakim, Jaresiah, Jehoadah, Jehush, Jeiel, Jeremoth, Jeroham, Jeush, Jeuz, Jezliah, Jobab, Joha, Jonathan, Kish, Maacah, Maachah, Malcham, Malchishua, Manahath, Melech, Meribbaal, Mesha, Meshullam, Micah, Michael, Mikloth, Mirma, Misham, Moabites, Moza, Naaman, Nadab, Ner, Nohah, Obadiah, Penuel, Pithon, Rapha, Saul, Shachia, Shaharaim, Shamer, Shamsherai, Shashak, Sheariah, Shehariah, Shema, Shemer, Shephuphan, Shimeah, Shimei, Shimhi, Shimrath, Tarea, Ulam, Uzza, Zabdi, Zacher, Zebadiah, Zechariah, Zibia, Zichri, Zilthai, Zimri, Zur
Places
Aijalon, Beth-shan, Gath, Geba, Gibeon, Jerusalem, Lod, Manahath, Moab, Ono
Topics
Ebed, Eber, Eliel, Eli'el, Heber, Ishpan, Jishpah
Dictionary of Bible Themes
1 Chronicles 8:1-28

     7230   genealogies

1 Chronicles 8:1-40

     7266   tribes of Israel

Library
Sharon. Caphar Lodim. The Village of those of Lydda.
Between Lydda and the sea, a spacious valley runs out, here and there widely spreading itself, and sprinkled with villages. The holy page of the New Testament [Acts 9:35] calls it Saron: and that of the Old calls the whole, perhaps, or some part of it, 'the plain of Ono,' Nehemiah 6:2, 11:35; 1 Chronicles 8:12... The wine of Sharon is of great fame, with which they mixed two parts water: and remarkable is that they say concerning the houses of Sharon. R. Lazar saith, "He that builds a brick house
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica

The Bright Dawn of a Reign
'And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the Lord said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And He said, Unto Hebron. 2. So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail, Nabal's wife, the Carmelite. 3. And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron. 4. And the men of Judah came, and there
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

Chronicles
The comparative indifference with which Chronicles is regarded in modern times by all but professional scholars seems to have been shared by the ancient Jewish church. Though written by the same hand as wrote Ezra-Nehemiah, and forming, together with these books, a continuous history of Judah, it is placed after them in the Hebrew Bible, of which it forms the concluding book; and this no doubt points to the fact that it attained canonical distinction later than they. Nor is this unnatural. The book
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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