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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/8.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/8.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The sons of his brother Eshek: Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second son and Eliphelet the third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Azel’s brother Eshek had three sons: the first was Ulam, the second was Jeush, and the third was Eliphelet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of his brother Eshek: Ulam was his firstborn, Jeush second, and Eliphelet third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Eshek his brother <i>were</i>, Ulam his firstborn, Jehush the second, and Eliphelet the third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Eshek his brother <i>were</i> Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of his brother Eshek <i>were</i> Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Eshek his brother were Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second and Eliphelet the third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Eshek his brother <i>were</i> Ulam his first-born, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Eshek his brother <i>were</i> Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His brother Eshek’s sons: Ulam was his firstborn, Jeush second, and Eliphelet third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His brother Eshek&#8217s sons: Ulam was his firstborn, Jeush second, and Eliphelet third. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam his first-born, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Azel's brother Eshek was the father of Ulam, Jeush, and Eliphelet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Eshek his brother; Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />His brother Eshek's sons were Ulam (the firstborn), Jeush (the second son), and Eliphelet (the third son).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Azel's brother Eshek had three sons: Ulam, Jeush, and Eliphelet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of his brother Eshek included Ulam his firstborn, Jeush his second, and Eliphelet his third. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of his brother Eshek: Ulam was his firstborn, Jeush second, and Eliphelet third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of his brother Eshek: Ulam was his firstborn, Jeush second, and Eliphelet third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Eshek his brother were, Ulam his first-born, Jehush the second, and Eliphelet the third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And sons of his brother Eshek: Ulam his firstborn, Jehush the second, and Eliphelet the third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam his first-born, Jehush the second, and Eliphelet the third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Eshek his brother, Ulam his first-born, Jelrush the second, and Eliphalet the third.<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 the sons of Esec, his brother, were Ulam the firstborn, and Jehus the second, and Eliphelet the third. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then the sons of Eshek, his brother, were Ulam the firstborn, and Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Eshek, his brother, were Ulam, his firstborn, Jeush, the second son, and Eliphelet, the third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of his brother Eshek: Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />One hundred and fifty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Ashiq, his brother: Ulam his firstborn, Yaush the second, and Eliphlat the third.<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 the sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Asel his brother; Aelam his first-born, and Jas the second, and Eliphalet the third.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/8-39.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=2736" 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 King Saul</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">38</span>Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. <span class="reftext">39</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ā·ḥîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">of his brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/6232.htm" title="6232: ‘ê·šeq (N-proper-ms) -- A Benjamite. From ashaq; oppression; Eshek, an Israelite.">Eshek:</a> <a href="/hebrew/198.htm" title="198: ’ū·lām (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. Appar, from 'alam; solitary; Ulam, the name of two Israelites.">Ulam</a> <a href="/hebrew/1060.htm" title="1060: bə·ḵō·rōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- First-born. From bakar; firstborn; hence, chief.">was his firstborn,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3266.htm" title="3266: yə·‘ūš (N-proper-ms) -- From uwsh; hasty; Jeush, the name of an Edomite and of four Israelites.">Jeush</a> <a href="/hebrew/8145.htm" title="8145: haš·šê·nî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Second (an ord. number). From shanah; properly, double, i.e. Second; also adverbially, again.">second,</a> <a href="/hebrew/467.htm" title="467: we·’ĕ·lî·p̄e·leṭ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Elpelet; from 'el and pallet; God of deliverance; Eliphelet or Elpelet, the name of six Israelites.">and Eliphelet</a> <a href="/hebrew/7992.htm" title="7992: haš·šə·li·šî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Ordinal from shalowsh; third; feminine a third; by extension, a third; specifically, a third-story cell).">third.</a> </span><span class="reftext">40</span>The sons of Ulam were mighty men of valor, archers, and they had many sons and grandsons—150 in all. All these were the descendants of Benjamin.…<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/9-44.htm">1 Chronicles 9:44</a></span><br />And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-6.htm">1 Chronicles 7:6-12</a></span><br />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. ...<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/31-2.htm">1 Samuel 31:2</a></span><br />The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.<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/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="/1_kings/11-14.htm">1 Kings 11:14</a></span><br />Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-2</a></span><br />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):<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-29.htm">1 Chronicles 12:29</a></span><br />From Benjamin, the kinsmen of Saul: 3,000, most of whom had remained loyal to the house of Saul up to that time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-28.htm">1 Chronicles 26:28</a></span><br />Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-22.htm">1 Chronicles 27:22</a></span><br />and over Dan was Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/10-16.htm">2 Chronicles 10:16</a></span><br />When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So all the Israelites went home,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-1.htm">2 Chronicles 11:1</a></span><br />When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the house of Judah and Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/12-15.htm">2 Chronicles 12:15</a></span><br />Now the acts of Rehoboam, from first to last, are they not written in the records of Shemaiah the Prophet and of Iddo the Seer concerning the genealogies? There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam throughout their days.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the sons of Eshek his brother were, Ulam his firstborn, Jehush the second, and Eliphelet the third.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/3-8.htm">Eliphelet</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-8.htm">Eliph'elet</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-30.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-30.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-10.htm">Jeush</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-10.htm">Je'ush</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-30.htm">Oldest</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-1.htm">Second</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-1.htm">Third</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-17.htm">Ulam</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/14-7.htm">Eliphelet</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-7.htm">Eliph'elet</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-5.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-5.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-10.htm">Jeush</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-10.htm">Je'ush</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-5.htm">Oldest</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-21.htm">Second</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-9.htm">Third</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-40.htm">Ulam</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>The sons of his brother Eshek:</b><br>This phrase refers to the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin, specifically focusing on the descendants of Eshek. Genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the historical and tribal lineage of Israel, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant with His people. Eshek, though not a prominent figure elsewhere in Scripture, is part of the broader narrative that highlights the importance of family lines in maintaining tribal identity and inheritance.<p><b>Ulam was his firstborn:</b><br>Ulam, as the firstborn, would traditionally hold a place of prominence and responsibility within the family. The firstborn often received a double portion of the inheritance and was expected to lead the family in spiritual and social matters. This reflects the cultural norms of ancient Israel, where birth order played a significant role in family dynamics. Ulam's mention here underscores the importance of maintaining the lineage and the blessings associated with the firstborn status.<p><b>Jeush second:</b><br>Jeush, the second son, is part of the continuation of Eshek's lineage. While the second son typically did not have the same rights as the firstborn, he still played a crucial role in the family's legacy. The inclusion of Jeush in the genealogy highlights the comprehensive nature of biblical records, ensuring that all members of the family are acknowledged. This reflects the biblical theme of God's attention to detail and care for each individual within His covenant community.<p><b>and Eliphelet third:</b><br>Eliphelet, the third son, completes the list of Eshek's sons. His name, meaning "God is deliverance," may reflect the faith and hope of his family in God's provision and protection. The mention of Eliphelet, despite being the youngest, indicates the value placed on each member of the family in the biblical narrative. This aligns with the broader scriptural theme that God often uses the least expected individuals to fulfill His purposes, as seen in the stories of David and other biblical figures.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/eshek.htm">Eshek</a></b><br>A descendant of Benjamin, Eshek is mentioned as the father of three sons. His lineage is part of the genealogical record of the tribe of Benjamin.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/u/ulam.htm">Ulam</a></b><br>The firstborn son of Eshek. His name means "porch" or "vestibule" in Hebrew, which can symbolize a place of entrance or beginning.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeush.htm">Jeush</a></b><br>The second son of Eshek. His name means "he will help" in Hebrew, indicating a potential role of support or assistance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliphelet.htm">Eliphelet</a></b><br>The third son of Eshek. His name means "God is deliverance" in Hebrew, reflecting a theme of divine salvation or rescue.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_benjamin.htm">Tribe of Benjamin</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its warriors and significant figures like King Saul and the Apostle Paul.<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 individuals to God's overarching plan. They remind us of our place in God's account and the importance of heritage and legacy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/names_reflecting_character_and_destiny.htm">Names Reflecting Character and Destiny</a></b><br>The meanings of names in Hebrew often reflect character traits or destinies. Consider how your name or identity in Christ shapes your life and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_family_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Family in God's Plan</a></b><br>Families are foundational in God's design for society and faith. Reflect on how you can contribute to your family's spiritual growth and legacy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance_and_help.htm">God's Deliverance and Help</a></b><br>Eliphelet's name reminds us of God's deliverance. In times of trouble, we can trust in God's ability to rescue and support us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_firstborns.htm">The Significance of Firstborns</a></b><br>Ulam, as the firstborn, holds a place of prominence. Consider the responsibilities and privileges that come with being a leader or first in any context.<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/1_chron_18_4_vs_2_sam_8_4__7,000_or_1,700.htm">In 1 Chronicles 18:4, how do we reconcile the figure of 7,000 horsemen with 2 Samuel 8:4, which mentions 1,700 instead?</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/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><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(39) <span class= "bld">Eshek his brother</span>--that is, the brother of Azel, and son of Eleasah (<a href="/1_chronicles/8-37.htm" title="And Moza begat Binea: Rapha was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son:">1Chronicles 8:37</a>). The elder line is first developed.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 39.</span> - The name <span class="cmt_word">Ulam</span> is found also among the descendants of Gilead, grandson of Manasseh (<a href="/1_chronicles/7-17.htm">1 Chronicles 7:17</a>). <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/8-39.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">The sons</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his brother</span><br /><span class="heb">אָחִ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḥîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eshek:</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵ֣שֶׁק</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·šeq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6232.htm">Strong's 6232: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eshek -- a Benjamite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ulam</span><br /><span class="heb">אוּלָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ū·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_198.htm">Strong's 198: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ulam -- two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was his firstborn,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכֹר֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵō·rōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1060.htm">Strong's 1060: </a> </span><span class="str2">Firstborn, chief</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jeush</span><br /><span class="heb">יְעוּשׁ֙</span> <span class="translit">(yə·‘ūš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3266.htm">Strong's 3266: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jeush -- 'he comes to help', an Edomite, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">second,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֵּׁנִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8145.htm">Strong's 8145: </a> </span><span class="str2">Second (an ordinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Eliphelet</span><br /><span class="heb">וֶֽאֱלִיפֶ֖לֶט</span> <span class="translit">(we·’ĕ·lî·p̄e·leṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_467.htm">Strong's 467: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliphelet -- 'God is deliverance', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">third.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׁלִשִֽׁי׃</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šə·li·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7992.htm">Strong's 7992: </a> </span><span class="str2">Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/8-39.htm">1 Chronicles 8:39 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/8-39.htm">1 Chronicles 8:39 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/8-39.htm">1 Chronicles 8:39 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8-39.htm">1 Chronicles 8:39 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8-39.htm">1 Chronicles 8:39 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/8-39.htm">1 Chronicles 8:39 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/8-39.htm">1 Chronicles 8:39 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/8-39.htm">1 Chronicles 8:39 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/8-39.htm">1 Chronicles 8:39 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/8-39.htm">1 Chronicles 8:39 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/8-39.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 8:39 The sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-38.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:38"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:38" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-40.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:40"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:40" /></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>