1 Chronicles 8:26
New International Version
Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,

New Living Translation
Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,

English Standard Version
Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,

Berean Standard Bible
Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,

King James Bible
And Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah,

New King James Version
Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,

New American Standard Bible
Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,

NASB 1995
Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,

NASB 1977
And Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,

Legacy Standard Bible
Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,

Amplified Bible
Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,

Christian Standard Bible
Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,

American Standard Version
and Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah,

English Revised Version
and Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jeroham's sons were Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,

Good News Translation
Jeroham's descendants included Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,

International Standard Version
Jeroham's descendants included Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,

NET Bible
Shamsherai, Shechariah, Athaliah,

New Heart English Bible
And Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah,
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,

World English Bible
Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah,

Young's Literal Translation
And Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Samsari, and Sohoria and Otholia,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then Shamsherai, and Shehariah and Athaliah,

New American Bible
Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,

New Revised Standard Version
Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Good, Ahib, Ezabar, and Mikloth.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Samsari, and Saarias, and Gotholia,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Genealogy from Benjamin to Saul
25Iphdeiah, and Penuel were the sons of Shashak. 26Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah, 27Jaareshiah, Elijah, and Zichri were the sons of Jeroham.…

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 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.

1 Samuel 31:1-6
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 2:8-9
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.

2 Samuel 3:1
Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.

2 Samuel 5:4-5
David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years. / In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.

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 11:14-16
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.

1 Kings 15:25-31
In the second year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Nadab son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned two years. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and walked in the way of his father and in his sin, which he had caused Israel to commit. / Then Baasha son of Ahijah of the house of Issachar conspired against Nadab, and Baasha struck him down at Gibbethon of the Philistines while Nadab and all Israel were besieging the city. ...

2 Kings 8:16-22
In the fifth year of the reign of Joram son of Ahab over Israel, Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat succeeded his father as king of Judah. / Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. / And Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done. For he married a daughter of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD. ...

2 Kings 24:8-17
Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. His mother’s name was Nehushta daughter of Elnathan; she was from Jerusalem. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his father had done. / At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched up to Jerusalem, and the city came under siege. ...

1 Chronicles 5:10
During the days of Saul they waged war against the Hagrites, who were defeated at their hands, and they occupied the dwellings of the Hagrites throughout the region east of Gilead.

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; ...


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1 Chronicles 8
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Shamsherai
Shamsherai is listed among the descendants of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name Shamsherai is not widely mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, which suggests that he may not have been a prominent figure in biblical narratives. However, the inclusion of his name in the genealogies underscores the importance of family lineage and heritage in Israelite culture. Genealogies served to establish tribal identity and inheritance rights, which were crucial in maintaining the social and religious structure of ancient Israel.

Shehariah
Shehariah, like Shamsherai, is part of the genealogical record of the tribe of Benjamin. The name Shehariah means "dawn" or "morning," which could symbolize hope or new beginnings. This is significant in the context of the post-exilic period when Chronicles was likely compiled, as the Israelites were re-establishing their identity and heritage after returning from Babylonian exile. The genealogies in Chronicles often emphasize continuity and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people, highlighting the faithfulness of God throughout generations.

Athaliah
Athaliah is a name that appears in various contexts in the Bible, most notably as the name of a queen who ruled Judah and attempted to exterminate the royal line of David (2 Kings 11). However, the Athaliah mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:26 is a different individual, a descendant of Benjamin. The repetition of names in biblical genealogies can sometimes lead to confusion, but it also reflects the common practice of naming children after ancestors or notable figures. This practice helped preserve family history and honor past generations. The inclusion of Athaliah in the genealogy of Benjamin highlights the interconnectedness of the tribes of Israel and the shared heritage of God's chosen people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Shamsherai
A descendant of Benjamin, listed among the sons of Jeroham. His name means "sun-like" or "dawn," which may symbolize hope or new beginnings.

2. Shehariah
Another descendant of Benjamin, his name means "dawn" or "the Lord has considered." This name reflects a sense of divine attention or favor.

3. Athaliah
Also a descendant of Benjamin, Athaliah's name means "afflicted by the Lord" or "the Lord is exalted." This name can signify both humility before God and the exaltation of His name.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Lineage and Heritage
Understanding our spiritual heritage can provide a sense of identity and purpose. Just as the Benjamites were part of God's chosen people, believers today are part of a spiritual lineage through faith in Christ.

Names Reflecting Divine Purpose
The meanings of names in the Bible often reflect God's purpose or character. Reflect on how God has given each of us a unique identity and calling.

God's Attention and Favor
Shehariah's name reminds us that God considers and favors His people. We can trust that God is attentive to our needs and circumstances.

Humility and Exaltation
Athaliah's name teaches us about the balance of humility before God and the exaltation of His name. In our lives, we should seek to humble ourselves and glorify God in all we do.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 8:26?

2. How does 1 Chronicles 8:26 highlight the importance of genealogies in Scripture?

3. What can we learn about God's faithfulness from 1 Chronicles 8:26?

4. How does 1 Chronicles 8:26 connect to God's covenant with Israel?

5. Why is it important to remember our spiritual heritage, as seen in 1 Chronicles 8:26?

6. How can we apply the lessons from 1 Chronicles 8:26 in our lives today?

7. What is the significance of 1 Chronicles 8:26 in the genealogy of Benjamin?

8. How does 1 Chronicles 8:26 contribute to understanding Israel's tribal history?

9. Why is the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8:26 important for biblical lineage?

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

11. How old was Ahaziah when he became king? (2 Kings 8:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 22:2)

12. Who was the father of Uzziah? Joram (Matthew 1:8) Amaziah (2 Chronicles 26:1)

13. How old was Ahaziah when he began to rule over Jerusalem? Twenty-two (2 Kings 8:26) Forty-two (2 Chronicles 22:2)

14. In 1 Chronicles 8:1-2, how can these names and lineages of Benjamin be reconciled with variations in other Old Testament genealogies?
What Does 1 Chronicles 8:26 Mean
Shamsherai

• Nestled in the Benjamite genealogy (1 Chron 8:1–28), Shamsherai’s name is recorded to show that God tracks every branch of His covenant people, not merely the famous ones.

• This brief mention assures us that the promise to Benjamin (Genesis 49:27) kept unfolding through ordinary lives.

• Other Benjamite lists, like 1 Chron 9:8 and Nehemiah 11:7–9, echo the same theme: individual Israelites mattered because each helped preserve the line through which the Messiah’s forerunner, the apostle Paul, would later come (Acts 13:21; Philippians 3:5).

• The verse reminds today’s believer that the Lord values faithfulness in obscurity just as much as public ministry (Luke 16:10).


Shehariah

• Shehariah follows immediately, reinforcing that the chronicler is recounting actual men with real families, not myth or symbolism (see 1 Chron 9:1).

• By preserving Shehariah’s name, Scripture underlines God’s meticulous care in fulfilling His word to restore Israel after exile (Jeremiah 32:37–41).

• The flow of names builds a bridge from the pre-exilic community to the post-exilic readers who first received Chronicles, proving God kept His people intact (Ezra 2:1; Romans 11:1–2).

• For us, these “hidden” saints illustrate Hebrews 6:10: “God is not unjust; He will not forget your work.”


Athaliah

• This Athaliah is male and Benjamite, distinct from the infamous queen of Judah (2 Kings 11). His inclusion shows how one name can carry both shame and honor in Scripture, depending on the life attached to it.

• The chronicler places him among “the heads of families” who “lived in Jerusalem” (1 Chron 8:28), highlighting the tribe’s strategic role in supporting the future kingdom centered there (Psalm 48:1–2).

• Athaliah’s appearance also signals that God can reclaim a name once tarnished; what evil distorted, covenant faithfulness can redeem (Genesis 50:20; Isaiah 61:7).


summary

1 Chronicles 8:26 records three otherwise unknown Benjamites—Shamsherai, Shehariah, and Athaliah—to affirm that God’s promises unfold through real people, even those who never gain earthly fame. Their brief listing testifies to the Lord’s exact memory, His preservation of Israel’s lineage, and His delight in everyday faithfulness.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Shamsherai,
וְשַׁמְשְׁרַ֥י (wə·šam·šə·ray)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8125: Shamsherai -- a Benjamite

Shehariah,
וּשְׁחַרְיָ֖ה (ū·šə·ḥar·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7841: Shehariah -- 'Yah has sought', a Benjamite

Athaliah,
וַעֲתַלְיָֽה׃ (wa·‘ă·ṯal·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6271: Athaliah -- daughter of Ahab, also three Israelites


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