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Version</a></span><br />Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,<span 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Zillethai, and Eliel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Elienai, and Zillethai, and Eliel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Elienai, and Zilthai, and Eliel,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Elioenai, and Selethai, and Elial, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Elienai, and Zillethai, and Eliel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Mancel, Anshephi, Ebron, and Zabdai,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Elienai, and Zillethai, and Eliel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Elionai, and Salathi,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/8-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=2619" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Genealogy from Benjamin to Saul</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>Jakim, Zichri, Zabdi, <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/462.htm" title="462: we·’ĕ·lî·‘ê·nay (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. Probably contracted for Elyhow'eynay; Elienai, An Israelite.">Elienai,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6769.htm" title="6769: wə·ṣil·lə·ṯay (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Shady, two Isr. From the feminine of tsel; shady; Tsillethai, the name of two Israelites.">Zillethai,</a> <a href="/hebrew/447.htm" title="447: we·’ĕ·lî·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- My God is God, the name of several Isr. From 'el repeated; God of God; Eliel, the name of nine Israelites.">Eliel,</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-35.htm">1 Chronicles 9:35-44</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/9-1.htm">1 Samuel 9:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49-51</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/31-1.htm">1 Samuel 31:1-6</a></span><br />Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. / The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. / When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-14.htm">2 Samuel 21:14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8-9</a></span><br />Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">2 Samuel 3:1</a></span><br />Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-4.htm">2 Samuel 5:4-5</a></span><br />David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years. / In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-11.htm">1 Kings 11:11-13</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Solomon, “Because you have done this and have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, I will tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant. / Nevertheless, for the sake of your father David, I will not do it during your lifetime; I will tear it out of the hand of your son. / Yet I will not tear the whole kingdom away from him. I will give one tribe to your son for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, which I have chosen.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-21.htm">1 Kings 12:21-24</a></span><br />And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon. / But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/15-9.htm">1 Kings 15:9-10</a></span><br />In the twentieth year of Jeroboam’s reign over Israel, Asa became king of Judah, / and he reigned in Jerusalem forty-one years. His grandmother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-18.htm">2 Kings 17:18-23</a></span><br />So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He removed them from His presence. Only the tribe of Judah remained, / and even Judah did not keep the commandments of the LORD their God, but lived according to the customs Israel had introduced. / So the LORD rejected all the descendants of Israel. He afflicted them and delivered them into the hands of plunderers, until He had banished them from His presence. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/25-21.htm">2 Kings 25:21</a></span><br />There at Riblah in the land of Hamath, the king of Babylon struck them down and put them to death. So Judah was taken into exile, away from its own land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-17</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Luke 3:23-38</a></span><br />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, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Elienai, and Zilthai, and Eliel,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-34.htm">Eliel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-34.htm">Eli'el</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm">Zillethai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm">Zil'lethai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm">Zilthai</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/8-22.htm">Eliel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-22.htm">Eli'el</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm">Zillethai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm">Zil'lethai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-20.htm">Zilthai</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-1.htm">The sons and chief men of Benjamin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">The stock of Saul and Jonathan</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Elienai</b><br>Elienai is a name listed among the descendants of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name Elienai means "My eyes are toward God" or "God is my eyes," reflecting a common practice in ancient Israel of naming children with theophoric elements, which are names that include a reference to God. This practice underscores the cultural and religious emphasis on divine providence and guidance. The tribe of Benjamin held significant importance in Israel's history, being the tribe of King Saul, the first king of Israel, and later, the Apostle Paul. The mention of Elienai in this genealogical record highlights the continuity of the Benjamite lineage and its role in the broader narrative of Israel's history.<p><b>Zillethai</b><br>Zillethai is another name in the genealogy of Benjamin, and like many biblical names, it carries a meaning that reflects the cultural and religious values of the time. The name Zillethai can be interpreted as "My shadow is Yahweh" or "Yahweh is my protection," indicating a reliance on God's protection and presence. This reflects the ancient Israelite belief in God's active role in the lives of His people. The inclusion of Zillethai in the genealogical record serves to preserve the heritage and identity of the Benjamite tribe, which played a crucial role in the formation of the Israelite kingdom and its subsequent history.<p><b>Eliel</b><br>Eliel is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with individuals of significance within the tribes of Israel. The name means "My God is God," emphasizing the monotheistic faith central to Israelite identity. In the context of <a href="/1_chronicles/8.htm">1 Chronicles 8</a>, Eliel is part of the genealogical record of Benjamin, underscoring the importance of maintaining tribal and familial lines. This genealogical listing serves not only as a historical record but also as a theological statement about the faithfulness of God to His covenant people. The repetition of such names throughout the biblical narrative highlights the enduring legacy of faith and the continuity of God's promises to Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elienai.htm">Elienai</a></b><br>A descendant of Benjamin, Elienai is listed among the sons of Shashak. His name means "My eyes are toward God," reflecting a possible spiritual heritage or aspiration.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zillethai.htm">Zillethai</a></b><br>Another descendant of Benjamin, Zillethai's name means "My shadow," which could imply protection or presence. He is also listed among the sons of Shashak.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliel.htm">Eliel</a></b><br>Also a descendant of Benjamin, Eliel's name means "My God is God," indicating a strong affirmation of faith. He is part of the genealogical record that traces the lineage of the tribe of Benjamin.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy_in_scripture.htm">The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture</a></b><br>Genealogies in the Bible serve to connect God's people to His promises, showing continuity and faithfulness across generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/names_reflecting_faith.htm">Names Reflecting Faith</a></b><br>The names of individuals often carry significant meanings that reflect their faith or the aspirations of their parents. This can inspire us to consider the legacy we leave through our names and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_tribe_of_benjamin.htm">The Role of the Tribe of Benjamin</a></b><br>Understanding the role of the tribe of Benjamin in Israel's history helps us appreciate the diversity and unity within God's people. The tribe produced significant leaders and warriors, contributing to the nation's strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_across_generations.htm">God's Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The genealogies remind us of God's faithfulness to His people throughout history. We can trust that He remains faithful to us today, fulfilling His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/our_spiritual_heritage.htm">Our Spiritual Heritage</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites had a physical lineage, Christians have a spiritual heritage in Christ. We are called to live in a way that honors this heritage and reflects our identity in Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_8_29-40_genealogy_verified.htm">In 1 Chronicles 8:29-40, do the numerous names and generations have any external corroboration, or could this genealogy have been constructed later to support certain tribal claims?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_elhanan_kill_goliath's_brother.htm">1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_ehud_in_1_chr_8_6-7_the_same_as_in_judg_3.htm">In 1 Chronicles 8:6-7, is the reference to Ehud a contradiction of Judges 3, or is it an entirely different person with the same name?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/when_did_king_baasha_die.htm">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)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/8-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Elienai,</span><br /><span class="heb">וֶאֱלִיעֵנַ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(we·’ĕ·lî·‘ê·nay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_462.htm">Strong's 462: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elienai -- an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zillethai,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְצִלְּתַ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṣil·lə·ṯay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6769.htm">Strong's 6769: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zillethai -- 'shady', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eliel,</span><br /><span class="heb">וֶאֱלִיאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(we·’ĕ·lî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_447.htm">Strong's 447: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliel -- 'my God is God', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/8-20.htm">1 Chronicles 8:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/8-20.htm">1 Chronicles 8:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/8-20.htm">1 Chronicles 8:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8-20.htm">1 Chronicles 8:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8-20.htm">1 Chronicles 8:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/8-20.htm">1 Chronicles 8:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/8-20.htm">1 Chronicles 8:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/8-20.htm">1 Chronicles 8:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/8-20.htm">1 Chronicles 8:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/8-20.htm">1 Chronicles 8:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/8-20.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 8:20 And Elienai and Zillethai and Eliel (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>