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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 />Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Zebadiah, and Arad, and Ader,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zebadiah, Arad, Eder, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Zebadiah, and Arad, and Eder,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Zebadiah, and Arad, and Eder;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Beriah's sons were Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Zebadiah, Arad, Eder, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Zebadiah, Arad, and Eder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And Zebadiah, and Arad, and Eder, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Zebadiah, and Arad, and Ader,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Zebadiah, Arad, Eder, <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 Zebadiah, and Arad, and Ader,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Zebadiah, and Arad, and Ader,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Zebadiah, and Arad, and Ader,<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 Zabadia, and Arod, and Heder, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Zebadiah, and Arad, and Eder,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Elipaleg: Eber, Mishlam, and Shamer,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Zebadya and Azur and Adi.<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 Zebadiah, and Arad, and Eder;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Zabadia, and Ored, and Eder,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/8-15.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=2599" 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">14</span>Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth, <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2069.htm" title="2069: ū·zə·ḇaḏ·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Zbadyahuw; from zabad and Yahh; Jah has given; Zebadjah, the name of nine Israelites.">Zebadiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6166.htm" title="6166: wa·‘ă·rāḏ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From an unused root meaning to sequester itself; fugitive; Arad, the name of a place near Palestine, also of a Canaanite and an Israelite.">Arad,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5738.htm" title="5738: wā·‘ā·ḏer (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A Benjamite. From adar; an arrangement; Eder, an Israelite.">Eder,</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>Michael, Ishpah, and Joha were the sons of Beriah.…<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/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/9-35.htm">1 Chronicles 9:35-44</a></span><br />Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah. / Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab, / Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/9-1.htm">1 Samuel 9:1-2</a></span><br />Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. / And he had a son named Saul, choice and handsome, without equal among the Israelites—a head taller than any of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49-51</a></span><br />Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter). / His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner. / Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/31-1.htm">1 Samuel 31:1-6</a></span><br />Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. / The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. / When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8-9</a></span><br />Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">2 Samuel 3:1</a></span><br />Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-1.htm">2 Samuel 21:1-14</a></span><br />During the reign of David there was a famine for three successive years, and David sought the face of the LORD. And the LORD said, “It is because of the blood shed by Saul and his family, because he killed the Gibeonites.” / At this, David summoned the Gibeonites and spoke to them. (Now the Gibeonites were not Israelites, but a remnant of the Amorites. The Israelites had taken an oath concerning them, but in his zeal for Israel and Judah, Saul had sought to kill them.) / So David asked the Gibeonites, “What shall I do for you? How can I make amends so that you may bless the inheritance of the LORD?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">1 Kings 11:14-22</a></span><br />Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom. / Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. / Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-21.htm">1 Kings 12:21-24</a></span><br />And when Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized the whole house of Judah and the tribe of Benjamin—180,000 chosen warriors—to fight against the house of Israel and restore the kingdom to Rehoboam son of Solomon. / But the word of God came to Shemaiah the man of God: / “Tell Rehoboam son of Solomon king of Judah, all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and the rest of the people ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-1.htm">2 Kings 17:1-6</a></span><br />In the twelfth year of the reign of Ahaz over Judah, Hoshea son of Elah became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria nine years. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not like the kings of Israel who preceded him. / Shalmaneser king of Assyria attacked him, and Hoshea became his vassal and paid him tribute. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/25-1.htm">2 Kings 25:1-7</a></span><br />So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it. / And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year. / By the ninth day of the fourth month, the famine in the city was so severe that the people of the land had no food. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-1.htm">Ezra 2:1-2</a></span><br />Now these are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town, / accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-6.htm">Nehemiah 7:6-7</a></span><br />These are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town, / accompanied by Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, and Baanah. This is the count of the men of Israel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-17</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Zebadiah, and Arad, and Ader,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/1-16.htm">Arad</a> <a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Eder</a> <a href="/ezra/10-20.htm">Zebadiah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-20.htm">Zebadi'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/21-1.htm">Arad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-23.htm">Eder</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-17.htm">Zebadiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-17.htm">Zebadi'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>Zebadiah</b><br>Zebadiah is a name that appears multiple times throughout the Old Testament, often associated with individuals from the tribe of Benjamin, as is the case in <a href="/1_chronicles/8.htm">1 Chronicles 8</a>. The name means "Yahweh has bestowed" or "Yahweh's gift," reflecting a common practice of naming children in a way that acknowledges God's provision or blessing. Zebadiah's inclusion in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite culture, emphasizing the continuity of God's people through generations. This name also appears in other contexts, such as in the lists of those who returned from exile (<a href="/ezra/8-8.htm">Ezra 8:8</a>), indicating the enduring legacy of certain families within Israel.<p><b>Arad</b><br>Arad is a name that can refer to both a person and a location in the Bible. In the context of <a href="/1_chronicles/8.htm">1 Chronicles 8</a>, Arad is listed as a descendant of Benjamin, contributing to the genealogical record of this tribe. The name Arad means "wild donkey," which may symbolize strength and independence. Geographically, Arad is also a city located in the Negev desert, south of Hebron. This city is mentioned in the context of Israel's wilderness wanderings (<a href="/numbers/21.htm">Numbers 21:1</a>) and was known for its Canaanite inhabitants who opposed Israel. The dual reference to both a person and a place named Arad underscores the interconnectedness of personal and geographical identities in biblical narratives.<p><b>Eder</b><br>Eder, meaning "flock" or "herd," is another name found in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin. The name suggests a pastoral or agrarian lifestyle, which was common among the tribes of Israel. Eder is also the name of a location mentioned in <a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Joshua 15:21</a>, situated in the southern part of Judah's territory. This dual usage of the name for both a person and a place reflects the biblical tradition of naming individuals after significant locations or characteristics. The inclusion of Eder in the genealogies serves to preserve the memory of these individuals and their contributions to the history and identity of the Israelite people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zebadiah.htm">Zebadiah</a></b><br>A descendant of Benjamin, Zebadiah is listed among the sons of Beriah. His name means "Yahweh has bestowed" or "Yahweh's gift," reflecting a common theme in Hebrew names that emphasize God's provision and blessing.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/arad.htm">Arad</a></b><br>Another descendant of Benjamin, Arad's name means "wild donkey" or "fugitive." The name may suggest strength and resilience, qualities valued in the tribal context of ancient Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/eder.htm">Eder</a></b><br>Also a descendant of Benjamin, Eder's name means "flock" or "herd," which could symbolize leadership or guidance, as shepherds were often leaders in biblical times.<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 one's heritage can provide a sense of identity and belonging. The genealogies in Chronicles remind us of the importance of family and community in God's plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/names_reflecting_god's_character.htm">Names Reflecting God's Character</a></b><br>Many biblical names, like Zebadiah, reflect attributes of God or His actions. This can encourage us to consider how our lives and identities reflect God's character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_and_resilience_in_faith.htm">Strength and Resilience in Faith</a></b><br>Names like Arad suggest qualities of strength and resilience. As believers, we are called to exhibit these traits in our spiritual journey, trusting in God's provision and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_guidance.htm">Leadership and Guidance</a></b><br>Eder's name, meaning "flock," can remind us of the role of leaders as shepherds. In our communities, we are called to guide and support one another, following the example of Christ, the Good Shepherd.<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/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_baasha_attack_judah_after_his_death.htm">How can 2 Chronicles 16:1 claim Baasha attacked Judah in Asa's thirty-sixth year if 1 Kings 15:33 indicates Baasha died years earlier?</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/8-15.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">Zebadiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּזְבַדְיָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·zə·ḇaḏ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2069.htm">Strong's 2069: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zebadiah -- 'Yah has bestowed', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Arad,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַעֲרָ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(wa·‘ă·rāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6166.htm">Strong's 6166: </a> </span><span class="str2">Arad -- a Canaanite city in the Negev</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eder,</span><br /><span class="heb">וָעָֽדֶר׃</span> <span class="translit">(wā·‘ā·ḏer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5738.htm">Strong's 5738: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eder -- a Benjamite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/8-15.htm">1 Chronicles 8:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/8-15.htm">1 Chronicles 8:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/8-15.htm">1 Chronicles 8:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8-15.htm">1 Chronicles 8:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8-15.htm">1 Chronicles 8:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/8-15.htm">1 Chronicles 8:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/8-15.htm">1 Chronicles 8:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/8-15.htm">1 Chronicles 8:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/8-15.htm">1 Chronicles 8:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/8-15.htm">1 Chronicles 8:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/8-15.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 8:15 And Zebadiah and Arad and Eder (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:16" /></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>