1 Chronicles 8:14
New International Version
Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,

New Living Translation
Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,

English Standard Version
and Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth.

Berean Standard Bible
Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,

Berean Literal Bible
and Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth,

King James Bible
And Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth,

New King James Version
Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,

New American Standard Bible
and Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth.

NASB 1995
and Ahio, Shashak and Jeremoth.

NASB 1977
and Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth.

Legacy Standard Bible
and Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth.

Amplified Bible
and Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth.

Berean Annotated Bible
Ahio (brotherly), Shashak (longing), Jeremoth (He is Most High),

Christian Standard Bible
Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth.

American Standard Version
and Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth,

English Revised Version
and Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Their brothers were Shashak and Jeremoth.

Good News Translation
Beriah's descendants included Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,

International Standard Version
Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,

NET Bible
Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,

New Heart English Bible
and their brothers, Shashak and Jeremoth.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth,
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,

World English Bible
and Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth,

Berean Literal Bible
and Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth,

Young's Literal Translation
and Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Ahio, and Sesac, and Jerimoth,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Ahio, and Shashak, and Jeremoth,

New American Bible
Their relatives were Elpaal, Shashak, and Jeremoth.

New Revised Standard Version
and Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Mahshim begat Hobat and Elipaleg.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Shishaq and Yarmuth.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And his brethren were Sosec, and Arimoth,

Additional Translations ...



Context
Genealogy from Benjamin to Saul
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, 15Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,…

Cross References
Ahio,

1 Chronicles 13:7
So they carried the ark of God from the house of Abinadab on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding the cart.

2 Samuel 6:3
They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart,

2 Samuel 6:4
bringing with it the ark of God. And Ahio was walking in front of the ark.
Shashak,

1 Chronicles 7:6-12
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. …

Numbers 26:38-41
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. …

Genesis 46:21
The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.
Jeremoth,

Ezra 10:26
From the descendants of Elam: Mattaniah, Zechariah, Jehiel, Abdi, Jeremoth, and Elijah.

Ezra 10:27
From the descendants of Zattu: Elioenai, Eliashib, Mattaniah, Jeremoth, Zabad, and Aziza.
1 Chronicles 9:44
And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.

1 Chronicles 12:2
they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):

1 Samuel 9:1-2
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.

1 Samuel 14:47-52
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. / Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter). …

1 Samuel 31:1-13
Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. / The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. / When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. …

2 Samuel 1:17-27
Then David took up this lament for Saul and his son Jonathan, / and he ordered that the sons of Judah be taught the Song of the Bow. It is written in the Book of Jashar: / “Your glory, O Israel, lies slain on your heights. How the mighty have fallen! …

2 Samuel 21:1-14
During the reign of David there was a famine for three successive years, and David sought the face of the LORD. And the LORD said, “It is because of the blood shed by Saul and his family, because he killed the Gibeonites.” / At this, David summoned the Gibeonites and spoke to them. (Now the Gibeonites were not Israelites, but a remnant of the Amorites. The Israelites had taken an oath concerning them, but in his zeal for Israel and Judah, Saul had sought to kill them.) / So David asked the Gibeonites, “What shall I do for you? How can I make amends so that you may bless the inheritance of the LORD?” …

1 Kings 11:26-40
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, / and this is the account of his rebellion against the king. Solomon had built the supporting terraces and repaired the gap in the wall of the city of his father David. / Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph. …


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1 Chronicles 8
1. The sons and chief men of Benjamin
33. The stock of Saul and Jonathan












Ahio,

Ahio, whose name means “brotherly” or “his brother,” is listed among the sons of Beriah, a leading Benjamite family associated with Aijalon and its defense against the men of Gath.

1Ch 13:7 So they carried the ark of God from the house of Abinadab…
2Sa 6:3 They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it…
2Sa 6:4 bringing with it the ark of God.…

Shashak,

Shashak belonged to the same household, preserving the record of Beriah’s descendants within the tribe of Benjamin.

1Ch 7:6-12 The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael.…
Num 26:38-41 These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans:…
Gen 46:21 The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera,…

Jeremoth,

Jeremoth completes this part of the family list before additional sons of Beriah are named, marking the continuity of Benjamin’s clans and inheritance in Israel.

Ezr 10:26 From the descendants of Elam: Mattaniah, Zechariah…
Ezr 10:27 From the descendants of Zattu: Elioenai, Eliashib…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ahio
A descendant of Benjamin, mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe. His name means "brotherly" or "fraternal," which may indicate a role of support or kinship within his family or tribe.

2. Shashak
Another descendant of Benjamin, listed among the genealogies. The meaning of his name is uncertain, but he is part of the lineage that contributes to the history and legacy of the tribe of Benjamin.

3. Jeremoth
Also a descendant of Benjamin, his name means "heights" or "elevations," possibly signifying a person of stature or importance within his family or community.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Genealogies
Genealogies in the Bible serve to connect individuals to the larger account of God's people. They remind us of our place in God's account and the importance of family and heritage.

Understanding Our Spiritual Heritage
Just as the Israelites valued their genealogies, Christians are encouraged to understand their spiritual heritage. This includes recognizing the legacy of faith passed down through generations.

The Role of Individuals in God's Plan
Each name in a genealogy represents a life that contributed to God's unfolding plan. We are reminded that every person has a role to play in God's kingdom, no matter how small it may seem.

Community and Kinship
The names Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth remind us of the importance of community and kinship. In the body of Christ, we are called to support and uplift one another as brothers and sisters in faith.

Legacy and Influence
Our actions and faith can leave a lasting legacy for future generations. We are encouraged to live in a way that honors God and influences others positively.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 8:14?

2. How does 1 Chronicles 8:14 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His people?

3. What can we learn about leadership from the men listed in 1 Chronicles 8:14?

4. How does 1 Chronicles 8:14 connect to God's promises to the tribes of Israel?

5. How can we apply the example of "mighty men of valor" in our lives?

6. What role does family lineage play in God's plan according to 1 Chronicles 8:14?

7. What is the significance of 1 Chronicles 8:14 in the genealogy of Benjamin's descendants?

8. How does 1 Chronicles 8:14 contribute to understanding the historical context of the tribe of Benjamin?

9. Why is the mention of "Aijalon" important in 1 Chronicles 8:14?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 8?


(14-16) Apparently nine sons of Beriah. But (1) in 1Chronicles 8:14, the LXX. reads ? ??????? ????? instead of Ahio. With different vowels the Hebrew term would mean this. (2) All the other names in this list are connected by the conjunctive particle. It is therefore likely that this was once the case with Shashak. (3) 1Chronicles 8:14-27 give five groups of Benjamite clans--viz., the sons of Beriah, the sons of Elpaal, the sons of Shimhi, the sons of Shashak, and the sons of Jeroham, all dwelling in Jerusalem. Apparently, their eponymous heads are named in 1Chronicles 8:13-14--viz., Beriah (Elpaal? omitted by accident), Shema (the same as Shimhi; there is no h in the Heb.), Shashak, and Jeremoth (probably the same as Jeroham).

If this combination hold, the text of 1Chronicles 8:14 may be thus restored: "And Elpaal his brother, and Shashak and Jeroham." Elpaal will then be brother of Beriah (1Chronicles 8:13), and perhaps son of Elpaal (1Chronicles 8:12). Shashak and Jeremoth-Jeroham, and the six following names, are sons of Beriah. . . .

1 Chronicles 8:14 may read like a simple roll call, yet in naming Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth the Spirit highlights three truths: God faithfully preserves every branch of His covenant family, He weaves those branches into His redemptive plan long before their public moment arrives, and He records even the quiet lives to prove that none of His promises fail.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Ahio,
וְאַחְי֥וֹ (wə·’aḥ·yōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 283: Ahio -- 'brotherly', the name of several Israelites

Shashak,
שָׁשָׁ֖ק (šā·šāq)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8349: Shashak -- a Benjamite

Jeremoth,
וִירֵמֽוֹת׃ (wî·rê·mō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3406: Jeremoth -- the name of a number of Israelites


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