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1 Chronicles 8:18 Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.
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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/8.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter"> (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/8.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Ishmerai, Izliah and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Ishmerai also, and Jezliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Ishmerai, Jizliah, and Jobab <i>were</i> the sons of Elpaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab <i>were</i> the sons of Elpaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Ishmerai, Izliah and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab <i>were</i> the sons of Elpaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab <i>were</i> the sons of Elpaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were Elpaal’s sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were Elpaal’s sons. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Ishmerai, and Izliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Ishmerai, and Izliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Ishmerai, and Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Ishmerai also, and Jezliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Ishmerai, Izliah, Jobab, the sons of Elpaal, <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 Ishmerai, and Jezliah, and Jobab, sons of Elpaal;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Ishmerai, and Jezliah, and Jobab, sons of Elpaal;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Ishmerai, and Jezliah, and Jobab, sons of Elpaal;<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 Jesamari, and Jezlia, and Jobab, sons of Elphaal, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Ishmerai, and Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.<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 Shishak and Jeremoth,<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 Ishmerai, and Izliah, and Jobab, were the sons of Elpaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Isamari, and Jexlias, and Jobab, the sons of Elphaal:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/8-18.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=2611" 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">17</span>Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber, <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3461.htm" title="3461: wə·yiš·mə·ray (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Preserver, a Benjamite. From shamar; preservative; Jishmerai, an Israelite.">Ishmerai,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3152.htm" title="3152: wə·yiz·lî·’āh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Jezliah -- a Benjamite. Perhaps from an unused root; he will draw out; Jizliah, an Israelite.">Izliah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3103.htm" title="3103: wə·yō·w·ḇāḇ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From yabab; howler; Jobab, the name of two Israelites and of three foreigners.">and Jobab</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">were the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/508.htm" title="508: ’el·pā·‘al (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps God of doing, a Benjamite. From 'el and pa'al; God act; Elpaal, an Israelite.">of Elpaal.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>Jakim, Zichri, Zabdi,…<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/9-35.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="/2_samuel/21-14.htm">2 Samuel 21:14</a></span><br />And they buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan in Zela in the land of Benjamin, in the tomb of Saul’s father Kish. After they had done everything the king had commanded, God answered their prayers for the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-26.htm">1 Kings 11:26</a></span><br />Now Jeroboam son of Nebat was an Ephraimite from Zeredah whose mother was a widow named Zeruah. Jeroboam was a servant of Solomon, but he rebelled against the king,<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/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-7</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): / Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-28.htm">1 Chronicles 26:28</a></span><br />Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16-22</a></span><br />These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-1.htm">2 Chronicles 1:1</a></span><br />Now Solomon son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and highly exalted him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-18.htm">2 Chronicles 11:18-23</a></span><br />And Rehoboam married Mahalath, who was the daughter of David’s son Jerimoth and of Abihail, the daughter of Jesse’s son Eliab. / She bore sons to him: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham. / After her, he married Maacah daughter of Absalom, and she bore to him Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-1.htm">Nehemiah 11:1-9</a></span><br />Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. / And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. / These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— ...<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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Luke 3:23-38</a></span><br />Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-21.htm">Acts 13:21</a></span><br />Then the people asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Ishmerai also, and Jezliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/8-12.htm">Elpaal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-12.htm">Elpa'al</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-9.htm">Jobab</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/8-11.htm">Elpaal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-11.htm">Elpa'al</a> <a href="/genesis/10-29.htm">Jobab</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 /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <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>Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab</b><br>These names are part of a genealogical record, which is significant in the context of 1 Chronicles as it traces the lineage of the tribes of Israel. Genealogies were crucial for establishing tribal identity and inheritance rights. The mention of these individuals highlights the importance of family lineage in maintaining the continuity of God's covenant with Israel. The names themselves, while not widely known elsewhere in Scripture, contribute to the broader tapestry of Israel's history. The name "Jobab" appears in other genealogies, suggesting a commonality or recurrence of certain names within the tribes.<p><b>were the sons of Elpaal.</b><br>Elpaal is a descendant of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Benjamin held a significant position in Israel's history, being the tribe of King Saul, the first king of Israel. This connection to Benjamin underscores the importance of the tribe in the narrative of Israel's monarchy and its role in the unfolding of God's plan for His people. The genealogical record serves to affirm the historical and covenantal continuity from the patriarchs to the monarchy and beyond.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/ishmerai.htm">Ishmerai</a></b><br>A descendant of Benjamin, Ishmerai is listed among the sons of Elpaal. His name means "He guards" or "He keeps," reflecting a possible role or characteristic within his family or tribe.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/izliah.htm">Izliah</a></b><br>Another son of Elpaal, Izliah's name means "God will deliver." This name may indicate a hope or prophecy concerning God's deliverance for his family or people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jobab.htm">Jobab</a></b><br>Also a son of Elpaal, Jobab's name means "He cries out" or "He shouts." This could suggest a role as a herald or someone who calls out, possibly in worship or battle.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/elpaal.htm">Elpaal</a></b><br>The father of Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab, Elpaal is a member of the tribe of Benjamin. His lineage is significant in the chronicling of the tribes of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage.htm">The Importance of Heritage</a></b><br>Understanding our spiritual heritage can provide insight into our identity and purpose. Just as the genealogies in Chronicles connect the Israelites to their past, Christians can find strength and direction by connecting to their spiritual lineage in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/names_and_their_meanings.htm">Names and Their Meanings</a></b><br>The meanings of names in the Bible often reflect character or destiny. Reflect on the significance of your own name and how it might relate to your spiritual journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance.htm">God's Deliverance</a></b><br>Izliah's name, meaning "God will deliver," reminds us of God's faithfulness to deliver His people. Trust in God's promises and His ability to deliver you from trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/roles_within_the_community.htm">Roles Within the Community</a></b><br>Each person in the genealogy had a role or characteristic that contributed to their community. Consider how your unique gifts and roles can serve your church and community.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_chron_18_4_vs_2_sam_8_4__7,000_or_1,700.htm">In 1 Chronicles 18:4, how do we reconcile the figure of 7,000 horsemen with 2 Samuel 8:4, which mentions 1,700 instead?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/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/david's_horsemen_capture__1,700_or_7,000.htm">When David defeated the King of Zobah, how many horsemen did he capture? One thousand and seven hundred (2 Samuel 8:4) Seven thousand (I Chronicles 18:4)</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/8-18.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">Ishmerai,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִשְׁמְרַ֧י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yiš·mə·ray)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3461.htm">Strong's 3461: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ishmerai -- 'preserver', a Benjamite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Izliah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִזְלִיאָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yiz·lî·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3152.htm">Strong's 3152: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jezliah -- a Benjamite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Jobab</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיוֹבָ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yō·w·ḇāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3103.htm">Strong's 3103: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jobab -- a son of Joktan, also his descendants, also two non-Israelite kings, also two Benjamites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[were] the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">אֶלְפָּֽעַל׃</span> <span class="translit">(’el·pā·‘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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/8-18.htm">1 Chronicles 8:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/8-18.htm">1 Chronicles 8:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/8-18.htm">1 Chronicles 8:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8-18.htm">1 Chronicles 8:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8-18.htm">1 Chronicles 8:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/8-18.htm">1 Chronicles 8:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/8-18.htm">1 Chronicles 8:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/8-18.htm">1 Chronicles 8:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/8-18.htm">1 Chronicles 8:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/8-18.htm">1 Chronicles 8:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/8-18.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 8:18 And Ishmerai and Izliah and Jobab (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:19" /></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>