1 Chronicles 8:24
New International Version
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,

New Living Translation
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,

English Standard Version
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,

Berean Standard Bible
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,

King James Bible
And Hananiah, and Elam, and Antothijah,

New King James Version
Hananiah, Elam, Antothijah,

New American Standard Bible
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,

NASB 1995
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,

NASB 1977
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,

Legacy Standard Bible
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,

Amplified Bible
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,

Christian Standard Bible
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,

American Standard Version
and Hananiah, and Elam, and Anthothijah,

English Revised Version
and Hananiah, and Elam, and Anthothijah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,

Good News Translation
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,

International Standard Version
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,

Majority Standard Bible
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,

NET Bible
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,

New Heart English Bible
and Hananiah, and Omri, and Elam, and Anthothijah,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Hananiah, and Elam, and Antothijah,

World English Bible
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Hananiah, and Elam, and Antothijah,

Young's Literal Translation
and Hananiah, and Elam, and Antothijah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Hananiah, and Elam, and Antothijah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Hanania, and Elam, and Anathothia.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Hananiah, and Elam, and Anthothijah,

New American Bible
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,

New Revised Standard Version
Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And in Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, whose wife's name was Maachah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Khaneni and KhanenYah and Ulam and Anathuth.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Hananiah, and Elam, and Anthothiah;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Anania, and Ambri, and Aelam, and Anathoth,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Genealogy from Benjamin to Saul
23Abdon, Zichri, Hanan, 24Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah, 25Iphdeiah, and Penuel were the sons of Shashak.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 9:35-44
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. ...

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. ...

1 Chronicles 12:1-7
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; ...

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 14:49-51
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.

2 Samuel 21:14
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.

1 Kings 11:26
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,

1 Kings 12:20
When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David.

2 Kings 15:10
Then Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah, struck him down and killed him in front of the people, and reigned in his place.

2 Kings 15:25
Then his officer, Pekah son of Remaliah, conspired against him along with Argob, Arieh, and fifty men of Gilead. And at the citadel of the king’s palace in Samaria, Pekah struck down and killed Pekahiah and reigned in his place.

1 Chronicles 2:1-2
These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

1 Chronicles 5:1-2
These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph.

1 Chronicles 6:1-2
The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

1 Chronicles 11:10-47
Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...

1 Chronicles 27:16-22
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; ...


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1 Chronicles 8
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Hananiah
The name Hananiah means "Yahweh is gracious." This name is common in the Old Testament, appearing in various genealogies and narratives. Hananiah is a reminder of God's grace and favor, a theme prevalent throughout the Bible. In the context of 1 Chronicles 8, Hananiah is listed among the descendants of Benjamin, highlighting the tribe's significance in Israel's history. The name also appears in the book of Daniel, where Hananiah, also known as Shadrach, is one of the faithful companions of Daniel who remains steadfast in his faith despite persecution. This connection underscores the theme of faithfulness to God.

Elam
Elam is both a personal name and a geographical location in the Bible. As a name, Elam means "eternity" or "hidden." In the genealogical context of 1 Chronicles 8, Elam is a descendant of Benjamin, indicating the continuity and preservation of the tribe. Geographically, Elam was an ancient civilization located east of Mesopotamia, often mentioned in the context of prophecy and judgment (e.g., Isaiah 11:11, Jeremiah 49:34-39). The dual use of the name may symbolize the far-reaching influence and connections of the Israelite tribes.

Anthothijah
Anthothijah is a name that appears only in this genealogical list, and its meaning is not entirely clear, though it may be related to the town of Anathoth. Anathoth was a Levitical city in the territory of Benjamin, known as the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:1). The mention of Anthothijah may suggest a connection to the priestly or prophetic tradition within the tribe of Benjamin. This connection highlights the spiritual heritage and responsibilities of the tribe, as well as the importance of maintaining a lineage that honors God's covenant.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Hananiah
A descendant of Benjamin, Hananiah is listed among the sons of Benjamin, indicating his place within the tribe and his role in the genealogical record of Israel.

2. Elam
Another descendant of Benjamin, Elam is part of the genealogical record that traces the lineage and heritage of the tribe of Benjamin.

3. Anthothijah
Also a descendant of Benjamin, Anthothijah is included in the genealogical listing, emphasizing the importance of family lineage in the history of Israel.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture
Genealogies in the Bible serve to connect individuals to the larger account of God's people, emphasizing the continuity of God's promises through generations.

Understanding Our Spiritual Heritage
Just as the Israelites valued their genealogical records, Christians are encouraged to understand and appreciate their spiritual heritage, tracing their faith back to the early church and the teachings of Christ.

The Role of Each Individual in God's Plan
Every name in the genealogical records, including those in 1 Chronicles 8:24, represents a life that contributed to the unfolding of God's plan. This reminds us that each person has a role to play in God's kingdom.

Faithfulness Across Generations
The listing of names serves as a reminder of the faithfulness required to pass down the knowledge and worship of God from one generation to the next.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Hananiah,
וַחֲנַנְיָ֥ה (wa·ḥă·nan·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2608: Hananiah -- 'Yah has been gracious', the name of a number of Israelites

Elam,
וְעֵילָ֖ם (wə·‘ê·lām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5867: Elam -- a son of Shem, also his descendants and their country

Anthothijah,
וְעַנְתֹתִיָּֽה׃ (wə·‘an·ṯō·ṯî·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6070: Anthothijah -- a Benjamite


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