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href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />These are the sons of Ehud: Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahijah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah, <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 Abihud, and Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Abihud, and Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah,<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 Abisue, and Naamar, and Ahoe, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />as well as Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Ehud were Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Mathim the eighth, Hasim the ninth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Abishu and Naman and Akhia<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 Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Abessue, and Noama, and Achia,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/8-4.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=2533" 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">3</span>The sons of Bela: Addar, Gera, Abihud, <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/50.htm" title="50: wa·’ă·ḇî·šū·a‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- My father is rescue, two Isr. From 'ab and showa'; father of plenty; Abishua, the name of two Israelites.">Abishua,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5283.htm" title="5283: wə·na·‘ă·mān (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The same as na'aman; Naaman, the name of an Israelite and of a Damascene.">Naaman,</a> <a href="/hebrew/265.htm" title="265: wa·’ă·ḥō·w·aḥ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A Benjamite. By reduplication from 'ach; brotherly; Achoach, an Israelite.">Ahoah,</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram.…<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="/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 26:38-41</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 9:1-2</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/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="/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_chronicles/9-35.htm">1 Chronicles 9:35-44</a></span><br />Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah. / Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab, / Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/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/8-10.htm">2 Chronicles 8:10</a></span><br />They were also the chief officers for King Solomon: 250 supervisors.<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:</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/8-3.htm">Abihud</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-50.htm">Abishua</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-50.htm">Abishu'a</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-27.htm">Naaman</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-27.htm">Na'aman</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/1-13.htm">Abihud</a> <a href="/ezra/7-5.htm">Abishua</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">Abishu'a</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-7.htm">Naaman</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-7.htm">Na'aman</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>Abishua</b><br>Abishua is a name that appears in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin. The name means "father of deliverance" or "my father is deliverance," which can be seen as a reflection of God's role as a deliverer in the history of Israel. Abishua is also mentioned in the lineage of the high priests, being the son of Phinehas and the father of Bukki, as recorded in <a href="/1_chronicles/6-4.htm">1 Chronicles 6:4-5</a>. This connection to the priestly line highlights the importance of maintaining a pure lineage for those who served in the temple, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant with Israel through the priesthood.<p><b>Naaman</b><br>Naaman is another descendant of Benjamin, and his name means "pleasant" or "gracious." This name is shared with a notable figure in <a href="/2_kings/5.htm">2 Kings 5</a>, Naaman the Syrian, who was healed of leprosy by the prophet Elisha. While the Naaman in <a href="/1_chronicles/8-4.htm">1 Chronicles 8:4</a> is not the same individual, the shared name may suggest a common cultural appreciation for the qualities of grace and favor. The mention of Naaman in the genealogies underscores the diversity and richness of the Benjamite lineage, which played a significant role in the history of Israel, particularly in the establishment of the monarchy under King Saul, who was also from the tribe of Benjamin.<p><b>Ahoah</b><br>Ahoah is a less commonly mentioned name in the Bible, and its meaning is uncertain, though it may be related to the Hebrew word for "brotherly" or "fraternal." The inclusion of Ahoah in the genealogical record of Benjamin highlights the detailed nature of these records, which served to preserve the heritage and identity of the tribes of Israel. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles are crucial for understanding the historical and familial context of the Israelites, as they provide a framework for the narrative of God's people and their covenant relationship with Him. The tribe of Benjamin, despite its small size, was significant in Israel's history, contributing leaders and warriors, and maintaining its identity through the exile and return.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abishua.htm">Abishua</a></b><br>Abishua is listed as one of the sons of Benjamin. His name means "father of deliverance" or "my father is rescue," which reflects a theme of divine intervention and salvation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/naaman.htm">Naaman</a></b><br>Naaman, another son of Benjamin, shares his name with a notable Syrian commander healed by Elisha in 2 Kings. The name means "pleasant" or "gracious."<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahoah.htm">Ahoah</a></b><br>Ahoah is also a son of Benjamin. His name is less frequently mentioned in the Bible, and its meaning is not as clear, but it may relate to "brotherly" or "fraternal."<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_heritage.htm">Understanding Our Heritage</a></b><br>Reflect on the importance of knowing our spiritual heritage and how it shapes our identity in Christ. Just as the sons of Benjamin were part of a larger account, we too are part of God's ongoing account.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/names_and_their_meanings.htm">Names and Their Meanings</a></b><br>Consider the significance of names in the Bible and how they often reflect character or destiny. Reflect on what your name or identity in Christ means for your life and witness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_lineage.htm">God's Sovereignty in Lineage</a></b><br>Recognize God's sovereignty in the lineage and history of His people. Even seemingly obscure names and genealogies have a purpose in God's redemptive plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_across_generations.htm">Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>Encourage faithfulness in your own life, knowing that your actions and faith can impact future generations, just as the sons of Benjamin contributed to the history of Israel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_tribe_of_benjamin.htm">The Role of the Tribe of Benjamin</a></b><br>Explore the role of the tribe of Benjamin in Israel's history, including its contributions and challenges, and consider how God uses both strengths and weaknesses for His purposes.<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/are_1_chronicles_4_lifespans_plausible.htm">Are the lifespans and generational spans implied in 1 Chronicles 4 scientifically plausible, or do they represent mythical or symbolic timelines?</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/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/how_can_a_temple_contain_god.htm">In 2 Chronicles 2:4, how can a temple truly contain God if other passages assert He cannot be confined?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/8-4.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">Abishua,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲבִישׁ֥וּעַ</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·ḇî·šū·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_50.htm">Strong's 50: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abishua -- 'my father is rescue', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Naaman,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנַעֲמָ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·na·‘ă·mān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5283.htm">Strong's 5283: </a> </span><span class="str2">Naaman -- a descendant of Benjamin, also an Aramean (Syrian) general</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ahoah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲחֽוֹחַ׃</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·ḥō·w·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_265.htm">Strong's 265: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahoah -- a Benjamite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/8-4.htm">1 Chronicles 8:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/8-4.htm">1 Chronicles 8:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/8-4.htm">1 Chronicles 8:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/8-4.htm">1 Chronicles 8:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/8-4.htm">1 Chronicles 8:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/8-4.htm">1 Chronicles 8:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/8-4.htm">1 Chronicles 8:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/8-4.htm">1 Chronicles 8:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/8-4.htm">1 Chronicles 8:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/8-4.htm">1 Chronicles 8:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/8-4.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 8:4 And Abishua and Naaman and Ahoah (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 8:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 8:5" /></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>