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They too lived near their relatives in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />and Mikloth, who was the father of Shimeam. All these families lived near each other in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and Mikloth (he fathered Shimeah). Now these also lived opposite their kinsmen in Jerusalem, with their kinsmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Mikloth, who was the father of Shimeah. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And these also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and Mikloth, <i>who</i> begot Shimeah. They also dwelt alongside their relatives in Jerusalem, with their brethren.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Mikloth fathered Shimeah. They also lived with their relatives in Jerusalem opposite their <i>other</i> relatives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Mikloth became the father of Shimeah. And they also lived with their relatives in Jerusalem opposite their other relatives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Mikloth became the father of Shimeah. And they also lived with their relatives in Jerusalem opposite their <i>other</i> relatives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Mikloth became the father of Shimeah. And they also lived with their relatives in Jerusalem opposite their <i>other</i> relatives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Mikloth became the father of Shimeah. They also lived with their relatives in Jerusalem opposite their other relatives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Mikloth who fathered Shimeah. These also lived opposite their relatives in Jerusalem, with their other relatives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Mikloth who fathered Shimeah. These also lived opposite their relatives in Jerusalem, with their other relatives. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And they also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against their brethren.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and Mikloth the father of Shimeah. Some of them went to live in Jerusalem near their relatives. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And they also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against their brethren.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />and Mikloth, who was the father of Shimeah. They lived next to their relatives in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and Mikloth, the father of Shimeah. Their descendants lived in Jerusalem near other families of their clan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and Mikloth, who fathered Shimeah. Now these also lived with their relatives across town in Jerusalem from their other relatives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Mikloth, who was the father of Shimeah. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Mikloth was the father of Shimeah. They also lived near their relatives in Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Mikloth became the father of Shimeah. They also lived with their brothers in Jerusalem, over against their brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And these also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and Mikloth, who became the father of Shimeah. They also lived with their families in Jerusalem, near their relatives. <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 Mikloth begot Shimeah. And they also dwelt opposite their brothers—with their brothers in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Mikloth begat Shimeah. And they also over-against their brethren dwelt in Jerusalem with their brethren.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And these also over against their brethren dwelt in Jerusalem with their brethren.<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 Macelloth beget Samaa: and they dwelt over against their brethren in Jerusalem with their brethren. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Mikloth conceived Shimeah. And they lived opposite their brothers in Jerusalem, with their brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Mikloth became the father of Shimeah. These, too, dwelt with their relatives in Jerusalem, opposite their fellow tribesmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and Mikloth, who became the father of Shimeah. Now these also lived opposite their kindred in Jerusalem, with their kindred.<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 Ahor begat Jehoiadah; and Jehoiadah begat Alemoth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Maqluth begot a hundred, also those were dwelling next to their brethren in Jerusalem.<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 Mikloth begot Shimeah. And they also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against their brethren.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Makeloth begot Samaa: for these dwelt in Jerusalem in the presence of their brethren with their brethren.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/8-32.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=2673" 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">31</span>Gedor, Ahio, Zecher, <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4732.htm" title="4732: ū·miq·lō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- (or perhaps mik-kel-ohth') plural of (feminine) maqqel; rods; Mikloth, a place in the Desert.">and Mikloth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: hō·w·lîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">who was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8039.htm" title="8039: šim·’āh (N-proper-ms) -- A Benjamite, same as NH8043. Perhaps for Shim'ah; Shimah, an Israelite.">Shimeah.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm·māh (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">These</a> <a href="/hebrew/637.htm" title="637: wə·’ap̄- (Conj) -- Also, yea. A primitive particle; meaning accession; also or yea; adversatively though.">also</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yā·šə·ḇū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">lived</a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: ne·ḡeḏ (Prep) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">alongside</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">their relatives</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: ḇî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">in Jerusalem.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix."></a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab)."></a> </span><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/9-38.htm">1 Chronicles 9:38-39</a></span><br />Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem. / Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal.<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="/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_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="/1_samuel/10-21.htm">1 Samuel 10:21</a></span><br />Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the clan of Matri was selected. Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. But when they looked for him, they could not find him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/13-2.htm">1 Samuel 13:2</a></span><br />He chose for himself three thousand men of Israel: Two thousand were with Saul at Michmash and in the hill country of Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. And the rest of the troops he sent away, each to his own home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-1.htm">1 Samuel 14:1</a></span><br />One day Jonathan son of Saul said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But Jonathan did not tell his father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6-7</a></span><br />Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” / His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-50.htm">1 Samuel 14:50</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49</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).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/31-6.htm">1 Samuel 31:6</a></span><br />So Saul, his three sons, his armor-bearer, and all his men died together that same day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/4-4.htm">2 Samuel 4:4</a></span><br />And Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the report about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she was hurrying to escape, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/9-3.htm">2 Samuel 9:3</a></span><br />So the king asked, “Is there anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I can show the kindness of God?” Ziba answered, “There is still Jonathan’s son, who is lame in both feet.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And these also dwelled with their brothers in Jerusalem, over against them.</p><p class="hdg">Shimeah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/9-38.htm">1 Chronicles 9:38</a></b></br> And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusalem, over against their brethren.</p><p class="hdg">Shimeam </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/8-11.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-11.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-29.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-28.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-5.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-31.htm">Mikloth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-11.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-11.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-22.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-21.htm">Shimeah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-3.htm">Shim'e-Ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-3.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-6.htm">Kinsmen</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-37.htm">Mikloth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-38.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-38.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-6.htm">Relatives</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-3.htm">Shimeah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-3.htm">Shim'e-Ah</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>and Mikloth, who was the father of Shimeah.</b><br>Mikloth is a descendant of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the lineage and heritage of the tribes, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant with Israel. Mikloth's mention highlights the importance of family lines in maintaining tribal identity. Shimeah, his son, continues this lineage, underscoring the biblical theme of generational faithfulness. This phrase connects to the broader biblical narrative of God's promises being fulfilled through specific family lines, as seen in the genealogies of Jesus in the Gospels.<p><b>They too lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem.</b><br>The mention of Jerusalem is significant, as it is the central city for the Israelites, both politically and spiritually. Living in Jerusalem indicates a position of privilege and responsibility, as it was the location of the Temple and the center of Jewish worship. The phrase suggests a close-knit community, reflecting the cultural importance of family and tribal connections in ancient Israel. This communal living is reminiscent of the early Christian church in Acts, where believers lived in unity. The presence of Benjamin's descendants in Jerusalem also fulfills the prophecy of the tribes returning to the city, a theme echoed in the prophetic books concerning the restoration of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/mikloth.htm">Mikloth</a></b><br>A descendant of Benjamin, Mikloth is noted as the father of Shimeah. His lineage is part of the genealogical record of the tribe of Benjamin.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shimeah.htm">Shimeah</a></b><br>The son of Mikloth, Shimeah is part of the genealogical record that highlights the descendants of Benjamin.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where Mikloth and Shimeah, along with their relatives, resided. Jerusalem holds significant historical and spiritual importance as the center of Jewish worship and later as the site of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/relatives.htm">Relatives</a></b><br>The passage emphasizes the communal living and familial connections among the descendants of Benjamin in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_genealogy.htm">Importance of Genealogy</a></b><br>The genealogies in the Bible, such as those in 1 Chronicles, remind us of the importance of heritage and the continuity of God's promises through generations. They encourage us to value our spiritual heritage and the legacy we leave for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_family.htm">Community and Family</a></b><br>The mention of living alongside relatives in Jerusalem highlights the importance of community and family support. As believers, we are called to live in fellowship with one another, supporting and encouraging each other in our faith journeys.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_jerusalem.htm">Significance of Jerusalem</a></b><br>Jerusalem is not just a historical city but a symbol of God's presence and His unfolding plan of redemption. It serves as a reminder of the centrality of worship and the fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_across_generations.htm">Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The genealogies reflect God's faithfulness to His people across generations. We are encouraged to remain faithful in our walk with God, trusting that He is working through our lives and the lives of our descendants.<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_do_1_chr_8_29-33_and_9_35-39_differ.htm">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?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chron_29_4_with_archaeology.htm">How can 1 Chronicles 29:4's account of David's vast gold and silver donations be reconciled with the limited archaeological evidence of Israel's wealth in that era?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_ephraim_manasseh_in_1_chr_9_3.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 9:3 include tribes like Ephraim and Manasseh in Jerusalem, contradicting other passages indicating they didn't return?</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>(32) <span class= "bld">Shimeah</span> is essentially the same word as <span class= "ital">Shimeam</span> (<a href="/1_chronicles/9-38.htm" title="And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelled with their brothers at Jerusalem, over against their brothers.">1Chronicles 9:38</a>). The latter is a <span class= "ital">mimmated</span> form (<span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> a more ancient form of the noun, with the original ending m).<p><span class= "bld">And these also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against them.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">And they also, before their brethren, dwelt in Jerusalem</span> <span class= "ital">with their brethren.</span> The verse seems to tell us that of all the stock of Gibeon only the branch of Mikloth-Shimeah settled in Jerusalem. <span class= "ital">When,</span> we are not informed. Some think the reference is to the repeopling of Jerusalem after the Restoration (<a href="/nehemiah/11-1.htm" title="And the rulers of the people dwelled at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities.">Nehemiah 11:1</a>). "Before their brethren."--<span class= "ital">Before</span> in Heb. means east, as <span class= "ital">behind</span> means west. The clans in question dwelt in Jerusalem, to the east of their fellow-tribesmen in Gibeon.<p><span class= "bld">With their brethren</span>--that is, with the other Benjamite clans settled in Jerusalem (<a href="/context/1_chronicles/8-16.htm" title="And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah;">1Chronicles 8:16-28</a>).<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/8-32.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">and Mikloth,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִקְל֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miq·lō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4732.htm">Strong's 4732: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mikloth -- a Benjamite, also an officer of David</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלִ֣יד</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shimeah.</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁמְאָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(šim·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8039.htm">Strong's 8039: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shimah -- a Benjamite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">These</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵ֗מָּה</span> <span class="translit">(hêm·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> </span><span class="str2">They</span><br /><br /><span class="word">also</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַף־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ap̄-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_637.htm">Strong's 637: </a> </span><span class="str2">Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lived</span><br /><span class="heb">יָשְׁב֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·šə·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">alongside</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶ֧גֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ne·ḡeḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> </span><span class="str2">A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their relatives</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחֵיהֶ֛ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<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">in Jerusalem.</span><br /><span class="heb">בִירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḇî·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/8-32.htm">1 Chronicles 8:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/8-32.htm">1 Chronicles 8:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/8-32.htm">1 Chronicles 8:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8-32.htm">1 Chronicles 8:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8-32.htm">1 Chronicles 8:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/8-32.htm">1 Chronicles 8:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/8-32.htm">1 Chronicles 8:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/8-32.htm">1 Chronicles 8:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/8-32.htm">1 Chronicles 8:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/8-32.htm">1 Chronicles 8:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/8-32.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 8:32 Mikloth became the father of Shimeah (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:33" /></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>