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Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built Ono, and Lod, with the towns thereof:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sons of Elpaal <i>were</i> Eber, Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod with its towns;<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 Elpaal <i>were</i> Eber, Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod, with its towns;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Elpaal were Eber, Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod, with its towns;<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 Elpaal <i>were</i> Eber, Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod, with its towns;<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 Elpaal <i>were</i> Eber, Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod, with its towns;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod, with its towns;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elpaal’s sons: Eber, Misham, and Shemed who built Ono and Lod and its surrounding villages,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elpaal&#8217s sons: Eber, Misham, and Shemed who built Ono and Lod and its villages, <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 Elpaal: Eber, and Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod, with the towns thereof;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Elpaal was the father of Eber, Misham, and Shemed, who settled the towns of Ono and Lod, as well as the nearby villages. <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 Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod, with the towns thereof:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Elpaal's sons were Eber, Misham, and Shemed (who built Ono, Lod, and Lod's villages).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Elpaal had three sons: Eber, Misham, and Shemed. It was Shemed who built the cities of Ono and Lod and the surrounding villages. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Elpaal's descendants included Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod, along with its towns),<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 Elpaal: Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod with its villages),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod, as well as its surrounding towns),<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 Elpaal: Eber, and Misham, and Shemer (who built Ono and Lod, with its towns),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built Ono, and Lod, with its town:<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 Elpaal: Eber, Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod, with its towns; <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 Elpaal: Eber, and Misheam, and Shamer (he built Ono and Lod and its small towns),<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 Elpaal: Eber, and Misheam, and Shamer, (he built Ono and Lod and its small towns),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Elpaal: Eber, and Misham, and Shamei, he built Ono and Lod, and her daughters.<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 Elphaal were Heber, and Misaam, and Samad: who built One, and Led, and its daughters. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Elpaal were Eber, and Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod and its daughters.<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 Elpaal were Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod with its nearby towns),<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 Elpaal: Eber, Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod with its towns,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Zebiah, and Malcom, and Manasseh, Seriah, Jarmanah, and Zebaz;<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 Eliphleg: Ubir and Mashlam and Shamir, and he built Iyu and Lud and its villages.<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 Elpaal: Eber, and Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono, and Lod, with the towns thereof;<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 Alphaal; Obed, Misaal, Semmer: he built Ona, and Lod, and its towns:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/8-12.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=2580" 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">11</span>He also had sons by Hushim: Abitub and Elpaal. <span class="reftext">12</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/508.htm" title="508: ’el·pa·‘al (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps God of doing, a Benjamite. From 'el and pa'al; God act; Elpaal, an Israelite.">of Elpaal:</a> <a href="/hebrew/5677.htm" title="5677: ‘ê·ḇer (N-proper-ms) -- The same as eber; Eber, the name of two patriarchs and four Israelites.">Eber,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4936.htm" title="4936: ū·miš·‘ām (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A Benjamite. Apparently from sha'ah; inspection; Misham, an Israelite.">Misham,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8106.htm" title="8106: wā·šā·meḏ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. The same as shemer; Shemer, the name of three Israelites.">Shemed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">(who</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: bā·nāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">built</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/207.htm" title="207: ’ō·w·nōw (N-proper-fs) -- Vigorous, a city in Benjamin. Or;Onow; prolonged from 'own; strong; Ono, a place in Palestine.">Ono</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3850.htm" title="3850: lōḏ (N-proper-fs) -- Lod -- a city in Benjamin near Joppa. From an unused root of uncertain signification; Lod, a place in Palestine.">and Lod</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: ū·ḇə·nō·ṯe·hā (Conj-w:: N-fpc:: 3fs) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">with its villages),</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>and Beriah and Shema (who were the heads of families of the inhabitants of Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath).…<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="/nehemiah/11-33.htm">Nehemiah 11:33-35</a></span><br />Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim, / Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat, / Lod, and Ono; and in the Valley of the Craftsmen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/18-21.htm">Joshua 18:21-28</a></span><br />These were the cities of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin: Jericho, Beth-hoglah, Emek-keziz, / Beth-arabah, Zemaraim, Bethel, / Avvim, Parah, Ophrah, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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_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_chronicles/9-3.htm">1 Chronicles 9:3-9</a></span><br />Some of the descendants of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh lived in Jerusalem: / Uthai son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah. / From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-14.htm">1 Chronicles 7:14-19</a></span><br />The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead. / Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters. / Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-20.htm">1 Chronicles 7:20-29</a></span><br />The descendants of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son, / Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son. Ezer and Elead were killed by the natives of Gath, because they went down to steal their livestock. / Their father Ephraim mourned for many days, and his relatives came to comfort him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">1 Chronicles 6:54-81</a></span><br />Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-11.htm">1 Chronicles 5:11-17</a></span><br />The descendants of Gad lived next to the Reubenites in the land of Bashan, as far as Salecah: / Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan. / Their kinsmen by families were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber—seven in all. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm">1 Chronicles 2:1-2</a></span><br />These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-21.htm">1 Chronicles 2:21-23</a></span><br />Later, Hezron slept with the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead. He had married her when he was sixty years old, and she bore to him Segub. / Segub was the father of Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead. / But Geshur and Aram captured Havvoth-jair, along with Kenath and its sixty surrounding villages. All these were descendants of Machir the father of Gilead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-42.htm">1 Chronicles 2:42-55</a></span><br />The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel: Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph, and Mareshah his second son, who was the father of Hebron. / The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema. / Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-24.htm">1 Chronicles 4:24-27</a></span><br />The descendants of Simeon: Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul. / The sons of Shaul: Shallum, Mibsam, and Mishma. / The sons of Mishma: Hammuel, Zaccur, and Shimei. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-34.htm">1 Chronicles 4:34-43</a></span><br />Meshobab, Jamlech, Joshah son of Amaziah, / Joel, Jehu son of Joshibiah (son of Seraiah, son of Asiel), / Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-23.htm">1 Chronicles 5:23-26</a></span><br />Now the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were numerous. They settled in the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon (that is, Senir, also known as Mount Hermon). / These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families. / But they were unfaithful to the God of their fathers, and they prostituted themselves with the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The sons of Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built Ono, and Lod, with the towns thereof:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-33.htm">Ezra 2:33</a></b></br> The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/6-2.htm">Nehemiah 6:2</a></b></br> That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in <i>some one of</i> the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-37.htm">Nehemiah 7:37</a></b></br> The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and one.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/7-24.htm">Builder</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-24.htm">Built</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-29.htm">Daughter-Towns</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-29.htm">Dependent</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-13.htm">Eber</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-11.htm">Elpaal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-11.htm">Elpa'al</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-35.htm">Lod</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-35.htm">Ono</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-21.htm">Shamed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-34.htm">Shamer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-34.htm">Shemer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-29.htm">Small</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-28.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-29.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-29.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-29.htm">Villages</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/17-12.htm">Builder</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">Built</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">Daughter-Towns</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">Dependent</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-22.htm">Eber</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-18.htm">Elpaal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-18.htm">Elpa'al</a> <a href="/ezra/2-33.htm">Lod</a> <a href="/ezra/2-33.htm">Ono</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-15.htm">Shamed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-46.htm">Shamer</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-24.htm">Shemer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-16.htm">Small</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-16.htm">Villages</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 Elpaal:</b><br>Elpaal is a descendant of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The genealogy in <a href="/1_chronicles/8.htm">1 Chronicles 8</a> highlights the lineage of Benjamin, emphasizing the importance of this tribe in Israel's history. The Benjamites were known for their warrior skills and played a significant role in the early monarchy of Israel, particularly during the reign of King Saul, who was also from the tribe of Benjamin.<p><b>Eber, Misham, Shemed:</b><br>These names are part of the genealogical record, which serves to establish the historical and familial connections within the tribe of Benjamin. Eber, Misham, and Shemed are not widely mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, indicating that they may not have been prominent figures in biblical narratives. However, their inclusion underscores the importance of family lineage and heritage in Israelite society.<p><b>(who built Ono and Lod with its villages):</b><br>Ono and Lod are towns located in the region of Benjamin. Ono is mentioned in <a href="/nehemiah/6-2.htm">Nehemiah 6:2</a> as a place where Nehemiah was invited to meet with his adversaries, indicating its continued significance during the post-exilic period. Lod, known in the New Testament as Lydda, is referenced in <a href="/acts/9-32.htm">Acts 9:32-35</a>, where Peter heals a paralytic, demonstrating its ongoing importance in biblical history. The construction of these towns and their villages by Shemed suggests a period of expansion and settlement, reflecting the growth and establishment of the tribe of Benjamin in the land of Israel. This development also highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to give the Israelites a land of their own, as seen in the broader narrative of the Old Testament.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elpaal.htm">Elpaal</a></b><br>A descendant of Benjamin, Elpaal is mentioned as the father of several sons, including those who were builders of cities.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eber.htm">Eber</a></b><br>One of the sons of Elpaal, though not much is detailed about him in this passage, his inclusion signifies his role in the lineage of Benjamin.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/misham.htm">Misham</a></b><br>Another son of Elpaal, like Eber, his specific contributions are not detailed here, but his mention is important for genealogical records.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/shemed.htm">Shemed</a></b><br>A son of Elpaal noted for his role in building the cities of Ono and Lod, indicating his significance in the development of these areas.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/o/ono_and_lod.htm">Ono and Lod</a></b><br>Cities built by Shemed, these locations are significant in the history of Israel. Lod, in particular, is mentioned in other biblical contexts, including the New Testament.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lineage_and_heritage.htm">The Importance of Lineage and Heritage</a></b><br>Understanding our spiritual heritage can provide a sense of identity and purpose. Just as the genealogies in Chronicles connect the Israelites to their past, Christians are connected to a spiritual lineage through faith in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_builders_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Builders in God's Plan</a></b><br>Shemed's role as a builder of cities highlights the importance of contributing to the community and God's kingdom. Each believer has a role to play in building up the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_places_in_god's_story.htm">Significance of Places in God's Story</a></b><br>The cities of Ono and Lod remind us that God uses specific places for His purposes. Our own locations can be significant in God's plan, and we should seek to serve Him wherever we are.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a></b><br>The mention of these individuals and their accomplishments encourages us to consider the legacy we are leaving. Are we building something that will last and honor God?<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/how_reconcile_benjamin's_lineages.htm">In 1 Chronicles 8:1-2, how can these names and lineages of Benjamin be reconciled with variations in other Old Testament genealogies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_18_12_and_2_sam_8_13_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 18:12 credit Abishai with killing 18,000 Edomites, while 2 Samuel 8:13 attributes the same victory to David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_elite_gadite_warriors.htm">(1 Chronicles 12:8) Is there evidence outside the Bible supporting the existence of elite Gadite warriors skilled in tactics described here?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_chron_10_differ_from_1_kings_12.htm">(2 Chronicles 10) Why do some details in this chapter differ from or omit parts of the parallel account in 1 Kings 12?</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>(12) <span class= "bld">Shamer,</span> or <span class= "ital">Shemer,</span> occurred in <a href="/1_chronicles/7-34.htm" title="And the sons of Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram.">1Chronicles 7:34</a> as a clan of Asher.<p><span class= "bld">Who built.Ono and Lod</span>. . . .--Literally, <span class= "ital">he built Ono and Lod and her daughters.</span> The clause is a parenthesis referring to Shemer.<p><span class= "bld">Ono,</span> now <span class= "ital">Kefr Auna,</span> recurs in <a href="/ezra/2-33.htm" title="The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five.">Ezra 2:33</a>, <a href="/nehemiah/7-37.htm" title="The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and one.">Nehemiah 7:37</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/11-35.htm" title="Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.">Nehemiah 11:35</a>, but is not found elsewhere in the Old Testament. It is always coupled with Lod, and must have been near it.<p><span class= "bld">Lod,</span> the Lydda of <a href="/acts/9-32.htm" title="And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelled at Lydda.">Acts 9:32</a>, is now the village of <span class= "ital">Ludd,</span> north of Ramleh, between Jaffa and Jerusalem. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 12-28.</span> - One of the sons of this last-named wife, Hushim, was named <span class="accented">Elpaal.</span> From ver. 12 to ver. 28 we have a numerous list of his descendants, evidently in different degrees of relationship, but with the thread picked up apparently several times, in the persons of the first-mentioned "sons," viz. the five, <span class="accented">Eber</span>, <span class="accented">Misham</span>, <span class="accented">Shamed</span>, <span class="accented">Beriah</span>, Shema (see vers. 16, 18, 21, 25, 27). <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Ono and Lod</span>. These places are not mentioned in Joshua as originally assigned to Benjamin. They were obtained or "built" afterwards. They are first mentioned in this passage, afterwards in <a href="/ezra/2-33.htm">Ezra 2:33</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/6-2.htm">Nehemiah 6:2</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/7-37.htm">Nehemiah 7:37</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/11-36.htm">Nehemiah 11:36</a>. Led is, with little doubt, the Lydda of <a href="/acts/9-32.htm">Acts 9:32</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/8-12.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">וּבְנֵ֣י</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 Elpaal:</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶלְפַּ֔עַל</span> <span class="translit">(’el·pa·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_508.htm">Strong's 508: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elpaal -- perhaps 'God of doing', a Benjamite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eber,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵ֥בֶר</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·ḇer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5677.htm">Strong's 5677: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eber -- 'region beyond', a descendant of Shem, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Misham,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִשְׁעָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miš·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4936.htm">Strong's 4936: </a> </span><span class="str2">Misham -- a Benjamite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shemed</span><br /><span class="heb">וָשָׁ֑מֶד</span> <span class="translit">(wā·šā·meḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8106.htm">Strong's 8106: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shemer -- three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">(who</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֚וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">built</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּנָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(bā·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> </span><span class="str2">To build</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ono</span><br /><span class="heb">אוֹנ֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·w·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_207.htm">Strong's 207: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ono -- 'vigorous', a city in Benjamin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Lod</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(lōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3850.htm">Strong's 3850: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lod -- a city in Benjamin near Joppa</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with its villages),</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנֹתֶֽיהָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nō·ṯe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> </span><span class="str2">A daughter</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/8-12.htm">1 Chronicles 8:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/8-12.htm">1 Chronicles 8:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/8-12.htm">1 Chronicles 8:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8-12.htm">1 Chronicles 8:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8-12.htm">1 Chronicles 8:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/8-12.htm">1 Chronicles 8:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/8-12.htm">1 Chronicles 8:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/8-12.htm">1 Chronicles 8:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/8-12.htm">1 Chronicles 8:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/8-12.htm">1 Chronicles 8:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/8-12.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 8:12 The sons of Elpaal: Eber and Misham (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:13" /></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>