Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and Beriah and Shema, who were heads of families of those living in Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath. New Living Translation Beriah, and Shema. They were the leaders of the clans living in Aijalon, and they drove out the inhabitants of Gath. English Standard Version and Beriah and Shema (they were heads of fathers’ houses of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who caused the inhabitants of Gath to flee); Berean Standard Bible and Beriah and Shema (who were the heads of families living in Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath). King James Bible Beriah also, and Shema, who were heads of the fathers of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who drove away the inhabitants of Gath: New King James Version and Beriah and Shema, who were heads of their fathers’ houses of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who drove out the inhabitants of Gath. New American Standard Bible and Beriah and Shema, who were heads of fathers’ households of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who put the inhabitants of Gath to flight; NASB 1995 and Beriah and Shema, who were heads of fathers’ households of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who put to flight the inhabitants of Gath; NASB 1977 and Beriah and Shema, who were heads of fathers’ households of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who put to flight the inhabitants of Gath; Legacy Standard Bible and Beriah and Shema, who were heads of fathers’ households of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who made the inhabitants of Gath flee; Amplified Bible and Beriah and Shema, who were heads of fathers’ households of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who drove out the inhabitants of Gath; Christian Standard Bible Beriah and Shema, who were the family heads of Aijalon’s residents and who drove out the residents of Gath, Holman Christian Standard Bible Beriah and Shema, who were the heads of families of Aijalon’s residents and who drove out the residents of Gath, American Standard Version and Beriah, and Shema, who were heads of fathers' houses of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who put to flight the inhabitants of Gath; Contemporary English Version Beriah and Shema were family leaders in the clan that lived in the town of Aijalon and that forced out the people of Gath. English Revised Version and Beriah, and Shema, who were heads of fathers' houses of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who put to flight the inhabitants of Gath; GOD'S WORD® Translation Beriah and Shema were the heads of the families who lived in Aijalon. They forced out the people living in Gath. Good News Translation Beriah and Shema were heads of families that settled in the city of Aijalon and drove out the people who lived in the city of Gath. International Standard Version Beriah and Shema, leaders of ancestral households in Aijalon who put to flight the inhabitants of Gath, Majority Standard Bible and Beriah and Shema (who were the heads of families living in Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath). NET Bible Beriah, and Shema. They were leaders of the families living in Aijalon and chased out the inhabitants of Gath. New Heart English Bible and Beriah, and Shema, who were heads of ancestral houses of the inhabitants of Aijalon (who put to flight the inhabitants of Gath); Webster's Bible Translation Beriah also, and Shema, who were heads of the fathers of the inhabitants of Ajalon, who drove away the inhabitants of Gath: World English Bible and Beriah and Shema, who were heads of fathers’ households of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who put to flight the inhabitants of Gath; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Beriah and Shema (they [are] the heads of fathers to the inhabitants of Aijalon—they caused the inhabitants of Gath to flee), Young's Literal Translation and Beriah and Shema, (they are the heads of fathers to the inhabitants of Aijalon -- they caused to flee the inhabitants of Gath), Smith's Literal Translation And Beriah and Shema, they the heads of the fathers to the inhabitants of Ajalon, they chased away the inhabitants of Gath: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Baria, and Sama were heads of their kindreds that dwelt in Aialon: these drove away the inhabitants of Geth. Catholic Public Domain Version Now Beriah and Shema were leaders of their families living in Aijalon; these put to flight the inhabitants of Gath. New American Bible and Beriah, and Shema. They were family heads of those who dwelt in Aijalon, and they put the inhabitants of Gath to flight. New Revised Standard Version and Beriah and Shema (they were heads of ancestral houses of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who put to flight the inhabitants of Gath); Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThese were his sons, heads of the fathers. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he was the head of the fathers over the dwellers of Gath. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Beriah, and Shema, who were heads of fathers' houses of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who put to flight the inhabitants of Gath. Brenton Septuagint Translation and Beria, and Sama; these were heads of families among the dwellers in Elam, and they drove out the inhabitants of Geth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Genealogy from Benjamin to Saul…12The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod with its villages), 13and Beriah and Shema (who were the heads of families of the inhabitants of Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath). 14Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,… Cross References Judges 20:35 The LORD defeated Benjamin in the presence of Israel, and on that day the Israelites slaughtered 25,100 Benjamites, all armed with swords. Judges 20:43-48 They surrounded the Benjamites, pursued them, and easily overtook them in the vicinity of Gibeah on the east. / And 18,000 Benjamites fell, all men of valor. / Then the Benjamites turned and fled toward the wilderness to the rock of Rimmon, and Israel cut down 5,000 men on the roads. And they overtook them at Gidom and struck down 2,000 more. ... 1 Samuel 14:47-48 After Saul had assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side—the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he routed them. / He fought valiantly and defeated the Amalekites, delivering Israel from the hands of its plunderers. 2 Samuel 8:1-2 Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. 2 Samuel 10:18 But the Arameans fled before Israel, and David killed seven hundred charioteers and forty thousand foot soldiers. He also struck down Shobach the commander of their army, who died there. 2 Samuel 21:15-22 Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” ... 1 Chronicles 18:1 Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. 1 Chronicles 19:6-19 When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench to David, Hanun and the Ammonites sent a thousand talents of silver to hire for themselves chariots and horsemen from Aram-naharaim, Aram-maacah, and Zobah. / So they hired for themselves thirty-two thousand chariots, as well as the king of Maacah with his troops, who came and camped near Medeba while the Ammonites were mustered from their cities and marched out for battle. / On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men. ... 1 Chronicles 20:4-8 Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued. / Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, ... 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 After this, the Moabites and Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. / Then some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the Sea; they are already in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, En-gedi). / Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah. ... Psalm 60:8 Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.” Psalm 108:9 Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.” Isaiah 9:4 For as in the day of Midian You have shattered the yoke of their burden, the bar across their shoulders, and the rod of their oppressor. Isaiah 10:26 And the LORD of Hosts will brandish a whip against them, as when He struck Midian at the rock of Oreb. He will raise His staff over the sea, as He did in Egypt. Jeremiah 49:1-6 Concerning the Ammonites, this is what the LORD says: “Has Israel no sons? Is he without heir? Why then has Milcom taken possession of Gad? Why have his people settled in their cities? / Therefore, behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will sound the battle cry against Rabbah of the Ammonites. It will become a heap of ruins, and its villages will be burned. Then Israel will drive out their dispossessors, says the LORD. / Wail, O Heshbon, for Ai has been destroyed; cry out, O daughters of Rabbah! Put on sackcloth and mourn; run back and forth within your walls, for Milcom will go into exile together with his priests and officials. ... Treasury of Scripture Beriah also, and Shema, who were heads of the fathers of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who drove away the inhabitants of Gath: Shema 1 Chronicles 8:21 And Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, the sons of Shimhi; Shimhi 1 Chronicles 2:49,50,52 She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb was Achsah… 1 Chronicles 4:4 And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Bethlehem. Ajalon Joshua 19:42 And Shaalabbin, and Ajalon, and Jethlah, Ajalon Jump to Previous Aijalon Ai'jalon Ajalon Beriah Beri'ah Caused Chief Drove Families Fathers Flee Flight Gath Heads Households Houses Inhabitants ShemaJump to Next Aijalon Ai'jalon Ajalon Beriah Beri'ah Caused Chief Drove Families Fathers Flee Flight Gath Heads Households Houses Inhabitants Shema1 Chronicles 8 1. The sons and chief men of Benjamin33. The stock of Saul and Jonathan Beriah and Shema These names are significant in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin. "Beriah" can be understood as "in misfortune" or "a gift," reflecting the dual nature of human experience in the biblical narrative. "Shema" means "hear" or "obey," which is a recurring theme in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of listening to God's word and commandments. These names remind us of the importance of both enduring hardship and being attentive to divine guidance. were the heads of the families living in Aijalon and drove out the inhabitants of Gath Who were heads of the fathers. . . .--Rather, "THEY were heads of the clans of the inhabitants of Aijalon; THEY put to flight the inhabitants of Gath." The pronoun is emphatic in both cases. The clans of Beriah and Shema, who were settled at Ajalon (Yalo), near Gibeon, appear to have expelled a Gittite population from Ajalon, and dwelt in their stead. At all events, there is evident allusion to some famous exploit, in which the two Benjamite houses were more fortunate than the Ephraimites Ezer and Elead (1Chronicles 7:21). We must not identify this Benjamite Beriah with the Ephraimite Beriah of 1Chronicles 7:23. There was also an Asherite clan of Beriah (1Chronicles 7:30). . . . Verse 13. - Aijalon. A similar kind of history belongs to this place. It was assigned to Dan (Joshua 19:40-48). Unsubdued by them (Judges 1:34-36), the Ephraimites possessed it awhile (1 Chronicles 6:47-49), until it came to be more like the common property or care of Benjamin and Judah, situated as it was on their boundary line (1 Samuel 14:31; 2 Chronicles 11:10; 2 Chronicles 28:18).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Beriahוּבְרִעָ֣ה (ū·ḇə·ri·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1283: Beriah -- four Israelites and Shema וָשֶׁ֔מַע (wā·še·ma‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8087: Shema -- a sound (who הֵ֚מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They were the heads רָאשֵׁ֣י (rā·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7218: The head of families הָאָב֔וֹת (hā·’ā·ḇō·wṯ) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1: Father of the inhabitants לְיוֹשְׁבֵ֖י (lə·yō·wō·šə·ḇê) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of Aijalon אַיָּל֑וֹן (’ay·yā·lō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 357: Aijalon -- 'deer', the name of several cities in Palestine and who הֵ֥מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They drove out הִבְרִ֖יחוּ (hiḇ·rî·ḥū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1272: To bolt, to flee suddenly the inhabitants י֥וֹשְׁבֵי (yō·wō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of Gath). גַֽת׃ (ḡaṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1661: Gath -- 'wine press', a Philistine city Links 1 Chronicles 8:13 NIV1 Chronicles 8:13 NLT 1 Chronicles 8:13 ESV 1 Chronicles 8:13 NASB 1 Chronicles 8:13 KJV 1 Chronicles 8:13 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 8:13 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 8:13 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 8:13 French Bible 1 Chronicles 8:13 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 8:13 And Beriah and Shema who were heads (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |