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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 />By his wife Hodesh he had Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malkam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />His wife Hodesh gave birth to Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He fathered sons by Hodesh his wife: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he begat of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcham,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />By Hodesh his wife he begot Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />By Hodesh his wife he fathered Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />By Hodesh his wife he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And by Hodesh his wife he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />By Hodesh his wife he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />By Hodesh his wife he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he begat of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he begat of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />he and his wife Hodesh had the following sons: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />By his wife Hodesh he fathered Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />His sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />By his wife Hodesh he fathered Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malkam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He became the father of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malkam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he begat of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcham,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />By Hodesh his wife, he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, <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 he begets of his wife Hodesh: Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcham,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he begetteth of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcham,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will beget from Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcham,<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 he beget of Hodes his wife Jobab, and Sebia, and Mesa, and Molchom, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and so, of his wife Hodesh, he conceived Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />By his wife Hodesh he begot Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He had sons by his wife Hodesh: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,<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 these are the sons of Abihud;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he begot from Kharash his wife, Yubab and Tsabya and Malkum.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />he begot of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcam;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he begot of his wife Ada, Jolab, and Sebia, and Misa, and Melchas,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/8-9.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=2562" 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">8</span>Shaharaim had sons in the country of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: way·yō·w·leḏ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">His sons by</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’iš·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">his wife</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/2321.htm" title="2321: ḥō·ḏeš (N-proper-fs) -- An Israelite woman. The same as chodesh; Chodesh, an Israelitess.">Hodesh:</a> <a href="/hebrew/3103.htm" title="3103: yō·w·ḇāḇ (N-proper-ms) -- From yabab; howler; Jobab, the name of two Israelites and of three foreigners.">Jobab,</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/6644.htm" title="6644: ṣiḇ·yā (N-proper-ms) -- A Benjamite. For Tsibyah; Tsibja, an Israelite.">Zibia,</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/4331.htm" title="4331: mê·šā (N-proper-ms) -- A Benjamite. From muwsh; departure; Mesha, a place in Arabia; also an Israelite.">Mesha,</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/4445.htm" title="4445: mal·kām (N-proper-ms) -- Malcham -- a Benjamite. Or Milkowm; from melek for Molek; Malcam or Milcom, the national idol of the Ammonites.">Malcam,</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>Jeuz, Sachia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of families.…<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="/genesis/46-21.htm">Genesis 46:21</a></span><br />The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-38.htm">Numbers 26:38-40</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans: The Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram, / the Shuphamite clan from Shupham, and the Huphamite clan from Hupham. / And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/9-1.htm">1 Samuel 9:1</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.<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/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/3-7.htm">2 Samuel 3:7</a></span><br />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?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/4-5.htm">2 Samuel 4:5-6</a></span><br />Now Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, set out and arrived at the house of Ish-bosheth in the heat of the day, while the king was taking his midday nap. / They entered the interior of the house as if to get some wheat, and they stabbed him in the stomach. Then Rechab and his brother Baanah slipped away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-7.htm">2 Samuel 21:7</a></span><br />Now the king spared Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the oath before the LORD between David and Jonathan son of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-27.htm">2 Samuel 23:27-28</a></span><br />Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite, / Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">1 Kings 11:14</a></span><br />Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom.<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/9-35.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="/2_chronicles/8-7.htm">2 Chronicles 8:7-8</a></span><br />As for all the people who remained of the Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites (these people were not Israelites)— / their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites had not destroyed—Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-33.htm">Ezra 2:33-34</a></span><br />the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 725; / the men of Jericho, 345;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-31.htm">Nehemiah 11:31-32</a></span><br />The descendants of Benjamin from Geba lived in Michmash, Aija, and Bethel with its villages; / in Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he begat of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcham,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/8-8.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-11.htm">Begetteth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-8.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-45.htm">Jobab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-30.htm">Malcam</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-5.htm">Malcham</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-42.htm">Mesha</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-23.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/8-11.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-3.htm">Begetteth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-11.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-18.htm">Jobab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-2.htm">Malcam</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-5.htm">Malcham</a> <a href="/genesis/10-30.htm">Mesha</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-29.htm">Wife</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>His sons by his wife Hodesh:</b><br>This phrase introduces the offspring of Shaharaim, a Benjamite, by his wife Hodesh. The mention of Hodesh, which means "new moon" or "month" in Hebrew, may indicate a time of renewal or a new beginning in Shaharaim's life. The genealogical records in 1 Chronicles often emphasize the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite society, reflecting the cultural and religious significance of family and tribal connections.<p><b>Jobab:</b><br>Jobab is a name that appears several times in the Old Testament, often associated with leaders or kings. The name means "howler" or "shouter," which could imply a person of prominence or influence. In the context of genealogies, Jobab's inclusion highlights the continuation of the Benjamite line, which is significant given the tribe's role in Israel's history, including the first king of Israel, Saul, who was a Benjamite.<p><b>Zibia:</b><br>Zibia, meaning "roe" or "gazelle," is a name that suggests beauty or swiftness. The use of animal imagery in names was common in ancient cultures, often reflecting desirable traits or characteristics. Zibia's mention in the genealogy underscores the diversity and richness of the Benjamite lineage.<p><b>Mesha:</b><br>Mesha, meaning "salvation" or "deliverance," is a name that carries theological significance. It reflects the hope and expectation of divine intervention and deliverance, themes prevalent throughout the Old Testament. The name Mesha also appears in other biblical contexts, such as the Moabite king in <a href="/2_kings/3.htm">2 Kings 3</a>, highlighting the interconnectedness of biblical narratives.<p><b>Malcam:</b><br>Malcam, meaning "their king" or "king," is a name that denotes leadership and authority. It may also be a variant of Milcom, the god of the Ammonites, though in this context, it likely emphasizes the royal or noble aspirations within the Benjamite tribe. The name Malcam serves as a reminder of the tribe's potential for leadership and influence within the broader narrative of Israel's history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hodesh.htm">Hodesh</a></b><br>The wife of Shaharaim, mentioned in this verse as the mother of his sons. Her name means "new moon" or "month" in Hebrew, which may symbolize renewal or a new beginning.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shaharaim.htm">Shaharaim</a></b><br>Although not mentioned directly in this verse, he is the father of the sons listed. His name means "dawn" or "morning" in Hebrew, suggesting a time of new beginnings or enlightenment.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jobab.htm">Jobab</a></b><br>One of the sons of Shaharaim and Hodesh. The name Jobab can mean "howler" or "shouter," possibly indicating a person of strong voice or presence.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/z/zibia.htm">Zibia</a></b><br>Another son of Shaharaim and Hodesh. His name means "roe" or "gazelle," which could symbolize swiftness or grace.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/mesha.htm">Mesha</a></b><br>A son of Shaharaim and Hodesh. The name Mesha means "salvation" or "deliverance," which is a significant theme throughout the Bible.<br><br>6. <b><a href="/topical/m/malcam.htm">Malcam</a></b><br>Another son of Shaharaim and Hodesh. His name means "their king," which could imply leadership or authority.<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, like the one in <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">1 Chronicles 8</a>, remind us of God's faithfulness through generations. They show how God works through families and lineages to fulfill His promises.<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 carry significant spiritual insights. Reflecting on the names in this passage can inspire us to consider the spiritual legacy we are building.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_family_lines.htm">God's Sovereignty in Family Lines</a></b><br>Despite human flaws and failures, God sovereignly works through family lines to accomplish His purposes. This encourages us to trust in God's plan for our own families.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/renewal_and_new_beginnings.htm">Renewal and New Beginnings</a></b><br>The name Hodesh, meaning "new moon," symbolizes renewal. This can remind us of the new beginnings God offers us through His grace and mercy.<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_can_2_chr_8_2_and_1_kgs_9_11-13_align.htm">In 2 Chronicles 8:2, Solomon rebuilds cities given by Hiram, yet 1 Kings 9:11-13 implies those cities were unacceptable to him; how can both accounts be accurate?</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/evidence_of_solomon's_tadmor_project.htm">2 Chronicles 8:4 says Solomon built Tadmor (Palmyra) in the wilderness--what historical or archaeological proof exists for such an extensive project at that location?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_1_chr_26_1_and_9_17_lists_align.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1 compared to 1 Chronicles 9:17: Do these genealogies for the gatekeepers align, or do they present contradictory lists?</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>(9) <span class= "bld">Hodesh his wife.</span>--The new Moabite wife or settlement of Shaharaim. The names of two of the sons begotten in Moab have a Moabite cast--viz., <span class= "ital">Mesha',</span> comp. Mesha' king of Moab, <a href="/2_kings/3-4.htm" title="And Mesha king of Moab was a sheep master, and rendered to the king of Israel an hundred thousand lambs, and an hundred thousand rams, with the wool.">2Kings 3:4</a>; and <span class= "ital">Malcham,</span> comp. Malcham (Milcom) as a title of the god of Moab and Ammon, <a href="/jeremiah/49-1.htm" title="Concerning the Ammonites, thus said the LORD; Has Israel no sons? has he no heir? why then does their king inherit Gad, and his people dwell in his cities?">Jeremiah 49:1</a> (Heb.).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 9-11.</span> - These verses give seven unknown sons of Ehud, Gera, or Shaharaim, as the case may be, by the wife <span class="cmt_word">Hodesh</span>, whom one would have been glad to identify with Baara, and two unknown sons of the wife <span class="cmt_word">Hushim</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/8-9.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">His sons by</span><br /><span class="heb">מִן־</span> <span class="translit">(min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his wife</span><br /><span class="heb">אִשְׁתּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(’iš·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> </span><span class="str2">Woman, wife, female</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hodesh:</span><br /><span class="heb">חֹ֣דֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥō·ḏeš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2321.htm">Strong's 2321: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hodesh -- an Israelite woman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jobab,</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹבָב֙</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·ḇāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">Zibia,</span><br /><span class="heb">צִבְיָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(ṣiḇ·yā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6644.htm">Strong's 6644: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zibia -- a Benjamite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mesha,</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵישָׁ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(mê·šā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4331.htm">Strong's 4331: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mesha -- a Benjamite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Malcam,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְכָּֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(mal·kām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4445.htm">Strong's 4445: </a> </span><span class="str2">Malcham -- a Benjamite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/8-9.htm">1 Chronicles 8:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/8-9.htm">1 Chronicles 8:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/8-9.htm">1 Chronicles 8:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8-9.htm">1 Chronicles 8:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8-9.htm">1 Chronicles 8:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/8-9.htm">1 Chronicles 8:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/8-9.htm">1 Chronicles 8:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/8-9.htm">1 Chronicles 8:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/8-9.htm">1 Chronicles 8:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/8-9.htm">1 Chronicles 8:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/8-9.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 8:9 He became the father of Hodesh his (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:10" /></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>