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Jeiel’s other sons were Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />His firstborn son: Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And his firstborn son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And his firstborn son <i>was</i> Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and his firstborn son <i>was</i> Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and his firstborn son was Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and his first-born son <i>was</i> Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and his firstborn son <i>was</i> Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and his firstborn son was Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and his first-born son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />along with their sons, who were born in the following order: Abdon, Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and his firstborn son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Nadab;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />His firstborn son was Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and his oldest son, Abdon. His other sons were Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />His firstborn son was Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />His firstborn son was Abdon, followed by Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and his firstborn son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And his first-born son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />with his firstborn son Abdon, Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab, <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 his son, the firstborn, [is] Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Ba‘al, and Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and his son, the first-born, is Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And his son the first-born, Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Nadab,<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 his firstborn son Abdon, and Sur, and Cia, and Baal, and Nadab, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and his firstborn son was Abdon, and then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />also his firstborn son, Abdon, and Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />His firstborn son: Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,<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 the son of Jonathan was crippled in his feet, and Jashui had a son whose name was Merib-baal, and Merib-baal begat Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And his firstborn son, Ebrun, and Qish, and Bala and Nadab<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 his first-born son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Nadab;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And her first-born son was Abdon, and Sur, and Kis, and Baal, and Nadab, and Ner,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/8-30.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=2663" 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">29</span>Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah, <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5658.htm" title="5658: ‘aḇ·dō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- Four Isr., also a Levitical city. From abad; servitude; Abdon, the name of a place in Palestine and of four Israelites.">and Abdon</a> <a href="/hebrew/1060.htm" title="1060: hab·bə·ḵō·wr (Art:: N-ms) -- First-born. From bakar; firstborn; hence, chief.">was his firstborn</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nōw (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6698.htm" title="6698: wə·ṣūr (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Rock, a Midianite, also a Gibeonite. The same as tsuwr; rock; Tsur, the name of a Midianite and of an Israelite.">then Zur,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7027.htm" title="7027: wə·qîš (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Father of Saul, also the name of several other Isr. From qowsh; a bow; Kish, the name of five Israelites.">Kish,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1168.htm" title="1168: ū·ḇa·‘al (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Baal -- a heathen god. The same as ba'al; Baal, a Phoenician deity.">Baal,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5070.htm" title="5070: wə·nā·ḏāḇ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite name. From nadab; liberal; Nadab, the name of four Israelites.">Nadab,</a> </span><span class="reftext">31</span>Gedor, Ahio, Zecher,…<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_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/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/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/3-6.htm">2 Samuel 3:6-10</a></span><br />During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had continued to strengthen his position in the house of Saul. / Now Saul had a concubine named Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. So Ish-bosheth questioned Abner, “Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?” / Abner was furious over Ish-bosheth’s accusation. “Am I the head of a dog that belongs to Judah?” he asked. “All this time I have been loyal to the house of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends. I have not delivered you into the hand of David, but now you accuse me of wrongdoing with this woman! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-8.htm">2 Samuel 21:8</a></span><br />But the king took Armoni and Mephibosheth, the two sons whom Rizpah daughter of Aiah had borne to Saul, as well as the five sons whom Merab daughter of Saul had borne to Adriel son of Barzillai the Meholathite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-39.htm">1 Chronicles 9:39</a></span><br />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_chronicles/10-2.htm">1 Chronicles 10:2</a></span><br />The Philistines followed hard after 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="/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/13-1.htm">1 Chronicles 13:1-2</a></span><br />Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. / And he said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if this is of the LORD our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our brothers in all the land of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites in their cities and pasturelands, so that they may join us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/14-1.htm">1 Chronicles 14:1-2</a></span><br />Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters, to build a palace for him. / And David realized that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and had highly exalted his kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-1.htm">1 Chronicles 15:1-2</a></span><br />David constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it. / Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-1.htm">1 Chronicles 16:1-2</a></span><br />So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. / When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-1.htm">1 Chronicles 17:1-2</a></span><br />After David had settled into his palace, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of the covenant of the LORD is under a tent.” / And Nathan replied to David, “Do all that is in your heart, for God is with you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">1 Chronicles 18:1-2</a></span><br />Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And his firstborn son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Nadab,</p><p class="hdg">Abdon</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/9-36.htm">1 Chronicles 9:36,37</a></b></br> And his firstborn son Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/8-23.htm">Abdon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-23.htm">Baal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-5.htm">Ba'al</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-1.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-1.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-19.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-14.htm">Kish</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-3.htm">Nadab</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">Ner</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-1.htm">Oldest</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-45.htm">Zur</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/9-36.htm">Abdon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-34.htm">Baal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-36.htm">Ba'al</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-39.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-39.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-36.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">Kish</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-36.htm">Nadab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm">Ner</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-39.htm">Oldest</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-36.htm">Zur</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 Abdon was his firstborn son</b><br>Abdon, as the firstborn, held a position of prominence in the family lineage. In ancient Israelite culture, the firstborn son often received a double portion of the inheritance and carried on the family name and responsibilities. The name Abdon means "servant" or "worshiper," which may reflect the family's devotion to God. This lineage is part of the genealogy of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, emphasizing the importance of maintaining tribal and familial records.<p><b>then Zur</b><br>Zur is a name that appears in various contexts in the Old Testament, often associated with nobility or leadership. The name means "rock" or "stone," symbolizing strength and stability. In the context of genealogies, it highlights the continuity and resilience of the family line. The mention of Zur in this genealogy underscores the importance of each family member in the broader narrative of Israel's history.<p><b>Kish</b><br>Kish is a significant name in the biblical narrative, as he is the father of King Saul, the first king of Israel. This connection to Saul provides historical context, linking the genealogy to the monarchy and the transition from tribal confederation to centralized leadership. Kish's inclusion in the genealogy emphasizes the divine orchestration of Israel's leadership and the fulfillment of God's plans through specific family lines.<p><b>Baal</b><br>The name Baal, meaning "lord" or "master," is often associated with Canaanite deities, which Israel was commanded to avoid. However, in this context, it is simply a personal name, reflecting the common practice of using names that might have broader cultural or religious connotations. This highlights the complexity of cultural interactions in ancient Israel and the need for discernment in understanding biblical names and their implications.<p><b>Nadab</b><br>Nadab, meaning "generous" or "noble," is a name that appears elsewhere in the Bible, notably as the son of Aaron, who served as a priest. While this Nadab is not the same individual, the repetition of the name suggests a cultural appreciation for certain virtues. The inclusion of Nadab in the genealogy serves as a reminder of the diverse roles and contributions of individuals within the family and the broader community of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abdon.htm">Abdon</a></b><br>The firstborn son of Jeiel, a descendant of Benjamin. His name means "servant" or "worshiper," indicating a possible role or character trait.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zur.htm">Zur</a></b><br>Another son of Jeiel. The name "Zur" can mean "rock" or "stone," which might symbolize strength or stability.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/kish.htm">Kish</a></b><br>A significant figure in the genealogy of Benjamin, Kish is also known as the father of King Saul, Israel's first king.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/baal.htm">Baal</a></b><br>A son of Jeiel, not to be confused with the Canaanite deity. The name "Baal" means "lord" or "master."<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/n/ner.htm">Ner</a></b><br>Another descendant of Benjamin, who is also the father of Abner, a commander in Saul's army.<br><br>6. <b><a href="/topical/n/nadab.htm">Nadab</a></b><br>A lesser-known figure in this genealogy, sharing a name with other biblical figures, such as Aaron's son.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy.htm">The Importance of Genealogy</a></b><br>Genealogies in the Bible serve to connect historical accounts and highlight God's faithfulness through generations. They remind us of our spiritual heritage and the continuity of God's plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/names_and_their_meanings.htm">Names and Their Meanings</a></b><br>The meanings of names in biblical genealogies often reflect character traits or prophetic insights. Reflect on the significance of your own name and how it might relate to your identity in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a></b><br>The individuals listed in genealogies, though sometimes obscure, played roles in God's unfolding account. Consider how your life and actions contribute to the legacy of faith in your family and community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a></b><br>The inclusion of these names in Scripture underscores God's sovereign hand in history, orchestrating events and people for His purposes. Trust in God's control over your life's circumstances.<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/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_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><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>(30) <span class= "bld">The sons of Abi-Gibeon</span>--that is, the Benjamite clans of Gibeon. The name of <span class= "ital">Ner</span> has fallen out between Baal and Nadab. (Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/9-36.htm" title="And his firstborn son Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab.">1Chronicles 9:36</a>.) That of <span class= "ital">Baal</span> is interesting. Comp. <a href="/context/1_chronicles/8-33.htm" title="And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.">1Chronicles 8:33-34</a>, where we find Eshbaal and Merib-baal (rather <span class= "ital">Meri-baal, i.e.,</span> "man of Baal"); comp. <span class= "ital">Merbal</span> in <span class= "ital">Herod, vii.</span> 88. It appears from <a href="/hosea/2-16.htm" title="And it shall be at that day, said the LORD, that you shall call me Ishi; and shall call me no more Baali.">Hosea 2:16</a> that the title Baal (lord) was once applied to Jehovah in common, speech: "Thou shalt call me <span class= "ital">Ishi,</span> and shalt no more call me <span class= "ital">Baali.</span>" After the name had become associated with a foreign and idolatrous <span class= "ital">cultus,</span> it was discarded in favour of the synonymous Adon (Adonai).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 30, 31.</span> - These verses contain the names of eight sons of Jehiel instead of the ten of <a href="/1_chronicles/9-36.htm">1 Chronicles 9:36, 37</a>. Both of the missing names, however (viz. <span class="accented">Ner</span> after <span class="cmt_word">Baal</span>, and <span class="accented">Mikloth</span> after <span class="cmt_word">Zacher</span>), are introduced in verses immediately succeeding, where their sons are spoken cf. One name, <span class="accented">Zacher</span>, also is spelt as Zechariah in <a href="/1_chronicles/9-37.htm">1 Chronicles 9:37</a>. Both these passages agree in representing Net as the grandfather of Saul. Not so the two passages in Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/9-1.htm">1 Samuel 9:1</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/14-51.htm">1 Samuel 14:51</a>), the first of which writes <span class="accented">Abiel</span> in the place of the grandfather instead of great-grandfather, which, however, need occasion little difficulty; and the second of which would certainly <span class="accented">allow</span> Ner to be grandfather to Saul, but seems to call him uncle. Even then, if we accept what the passage allows, it is somewhat remarkable that in the next verse Ner should be signalized as father of Abner rather than of Kish - a difficulty, however, much less considerable if we accept the suggestion (see 'Speaker's Commentary,' <span class="accented">in loc</span>.) to translate ver. 51 thus, by the substitution of the word "sons" for "son:" "And Kish the father of Saul, and Ner the father of Abner, were <span class="accented">sons</span> of Abiel." It must be remembered at the same time that this is not equivalent to saying that they were necessarily brothers, but only descendants of the <span class="accented">chief</span> of the family, of the Demarch or Phylarch under mention in the genealogy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/8-30.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 Abdon</span><br /><span class="heb">עַבְדּ֑וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḇ·dō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5658.htm">Strong's 5658: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abdon -- four Israelites, also a Levitical city</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was his firstborn</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבְּכ֖וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bə·ḵō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - 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">son,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנ֥וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<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">then Zur,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְצ֥וּר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṣūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6698.htm">Strong's 6698: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zur -- 'rock', a Midianite, also a Gibeonite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Kish,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְקִ֖ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·qîš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7027.htm">Strong's 7027: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kish -- father of Saul, also the name of several other Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Baal,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבַ֥עַל</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇa·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1168.htm">Strong's 1168: </a> </span><span class="str2">Baal -- a heathen god</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Nadab,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנָדָֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nā·ḏāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5070.htm">Strong's 5070: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nadab -- an Israelite name</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/8-30.htm">1 Chronicles 8:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/8-30.htm">1 Chronicles 8:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/8-30.htm">1 Chronicles 8:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8-30.htm">1 Chronicles 8:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8-30.htm">1 Chronicles 8:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/8-30.htm">1 Chronicles 8:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/8-30.htm">1 Chronicles 8:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/8-30.htm">1 Chronicles 8:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/8-30.htm">1 Chronicles 8:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/8-30.htm">1 Chronicles 8:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/8-30.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 8:30 And his firstborn son Abdon and Zur (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:31" /></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>