1 Chronicles 8:7
New International Version
Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who deported them and who was the father of Uzza and Ahihud.

New Living Translation
Ehud’s sons were Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera. Gera, who led them into exile, was the father of Uzza and Ahihud.

English Standard Version
Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, that is, Heglam, who fathered Uzza and Ahihud.

Berean Standard Bible
Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who carried them into exile and who was the father of Uzza and Ahihud.

King James Bible
And Naaman, and Ahiah, and Gera, he removed them, and begat Uzza, and Ahihud.

New King James Version
Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera who forced them to move. He begot Uzza and Ahihud.

New American Standard Bible
namely, Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera—he exiled them; and he fathered Uzza and Ahihud.

NASB 1995
namely, Naaman, Ahijah and Gera— he carried them into exile; and he became the father of Uzza and Ahihud.

NASB 1977
namely, Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera—he carried them into exile; and he became the father of Uzza and Ahihud.

Legacy Standard Bible
namely, Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera—he took them away into exile; and he became the father of Uzza and Ahihud.

Amplified Bible
Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera—he forced them into exile; he became the father of Uzza and Ahihud.

Christian Standard Bible
Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera. Gera deported them and was the father of Uzza and Ahihud.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera. Gera deported them and was the father of Uzza and Ahihud.

American Standard Version
and Naaman, and Ahijah, and Gera, he carried them captive: and he begat Uzza and Ahihud.

English Revised Version
and Naaman, and Ahijah, and Gera, he carried them captive; and he begat Uzza and Ahihud:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera. Gera led the rest of them away as captives. He was the father of Uzza and Ahihud.

International Standard Version
Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera (also known as Heglam), who fathered Uzza and Ahihud.

Majority Standard Bible
Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who carried them into exile and who was the father of Uzza and Ahihud.

NET Bible
Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who moved them. Gera was the father of Uzzah and Ahihud.

New Heart English Bible
And Naaman, and Ahijah, and Gera, he sent them into exile. And Gera became the father of Uzza and Ahihud.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Naaman, and Ahiah, and Gera, he removed them, and begat Uzza, and Ahihud.

World English Bible
Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who carried them captive; and he became the father of Uzza and Ahihud.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
even Naaman, and Ahiah, and Gera, who removed them and begot Uzza and Ahihud.

Young's Literal Translation
and Naaman, and Ahiah, and Gera, he removed them, and begat Uzza and Ahihud.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Naaman and Ahiah and Gera, he carried them away captive; and he begat Uzza and Ahihud.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Naaman, and Achia, and Gera he removed them, and beget Oza, and Ahiud.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Naaman, and Ahijah, and Gera, he also moved them away; and he conceived Uzza and Ahihud.

New American Bible
Also Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera. The last, who led them into exile, became the father of Uzza and Ahihud.

New Revised Standard Version
Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, that is, Heglam, who became the father of Uzza and Ahihud.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Abishua, Naaman, and Ahiah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The Peshitta omits this verse.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Naaman, and Ahijah, and Gera, were they that carried them captive--and he begot Uzza, and Ahihud.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Nooma, and Achia and Gera, he removed them, and he begot Aza, and Jachicho.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Genealogy from Benjamin to Saul
6These were the descendants of Ehud who were the heads of the families living in Geba and were exiled to Manahath: 7Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who carried them into exile and who was the father of Uzza and Ahihud. 8Shaharaim had sons in the country of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara.…

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.

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 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 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 3:6-10
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! ...

2 Samuel 4:5-12
Now Rechab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, set out and arrived at the house of Ish-bosheth in the heat of the day, while the king was taking his midday nap. / They entered the interior of the house as if to get some wheat, and they stabbed him in the stomach. Then Rechab and his brother Baanah slipped away. / They had entered the house while Ish-bosheth was lying on his bed, and having stabbed and killed him, they beheaded him, took his head, and traveled all night by way of the Arabah. ...

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 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 Chronicles 13:1-4
Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. / And he said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if this is of the LORD our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our brothers in all the land of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites in their cities and pasturelands, so that they may join us. / Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.” ...

1 Chronicles 15:1-3
David constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it. / Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.” / And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.

1 Chronicles 23:1-2
When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites.

1 Chronicles 26:1-3
These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. / Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, / Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh.


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1 Chronicles 8
1. The sons and chief men of Benjamin
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Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera
These names are part of the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin, which is significant in Israel's history. Naaman and Ahijah are not widely mentioned elsewhere, but Gera is noted as an ancestor of Ehud, the judge who delivered Israel from Moabite oppression (Judges 3:15). This connection highlights the ongoing influence of Benjamin's descendants in Israel's leadership and deliverance narratives.

who carried them into exile
This phrase suggests a forced relocation, possibly during a time of conflict or conquest. The context of exile in the Old Testament often refers to the Babylonian captivity, but this specific reference may indicate a smaller, localized event. Exile was a common consequence of war in the ancient Near East, often resulting in the displacement of populations to weaken resistance and assimilate conquered peoples.

and who was the father of Uzza and Ahihud
Uzza and Ahihud are lesser-known figures, but their mention here serves to continue the genealogical record of Benjamin. Genealogies in the Bible often emphasize the continuity of God's promises through specific lineages. The inclusion of these names underscores the importance of family heritage and the fulfillment of divine purposes through successive generations.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Naaman
A descendant of Benjamin, mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe. His name means "pleasant" or "gracious" in Hebrew.

2. Ahijah
Another descendant of Benjamin, whose name means "brother of Yahweh" or "Yahweh is my brother."

3. Gera
A Benjamite who played a role in the exile of his family. His name means "a grain" or "a kernel."

4. Uzza
A descendant of Gera, whose name means "strength" or "power."

5. Ahihud
Another descendant of Gera, with a name meaning "brother of majesty" or "brother of renown."

6. Exile
The event where Gera carried his family into exile, indicating a forced relocation or captivity.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Genealogy
Genealogies in the Bible serve to connect God's people to their heritage and His promises. They remind us of our spiritual lineage and the faithfulness of God through generations.

Understanding Exile
Exile represents a period of trial and separation from one's homeland. It can be a metaphor for spiritual exile, where believers may feel distant from God but are called to remain faithful.

Names and Their Meanings
The meanings of names in the Bible often reflect character or destiny. Understanding these can provide deeper insights into the text and God's purposes.

The Role of Family in Faith
The mention of family members highlights the importance of family in the transmission of faith and values. It encourages believers to nurture their spiritual heritage.

God's Sovereignty in History
The events and people listed in genealogies show God's hand in history, orchestrating events for His purposes. This reassures believers of His control over their lives.(7) And Naaman, and Ahiah, and Gera, he removed them.--The three clans here mentioned are commonly regarded as the authors of the expatriation of the people of Geba. Of Gera it is specially said "he removed them," because Gera was the leading clan of the three. According to this interpretation the two verses (6-7) may be rendered: "And these are the sons of Ehud. (These are heads of clans belonging to the inhabitants of Geba, and men carried them away to Manahath--both Naaman, and Ahijah, and Gera, he it was who carried them away.) He begat Uzza and Ahihud." That is to say, Uzza and Ahihud, two chiefs of clans settled at Geba (1Chronicles 6:45), were forcibly removed by three other Benjamite clans to Manahath (see 1Chronicles 2:52; 1Chronicles 2:54). 'Al manahath might perhaps be rendered "for the sake of peace," referring to feuds between the clans of Geba.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Naaman,
וְנַעֲמָ֧ן (wə·na·‘ă·mān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5283: Naaman -- a descendant of Benjamin, also an Aramean (Syrian) general

Ahijah,
וַאֲחִיָּ֛ה (wa·’ă·ḥî·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 281: Ahijah -- 'brother of Yah', an Israelite name

and Gera,
וְגֵרָ֖א (wə·ḡê·rā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1617: Gera -- the name of several Israelites, also a Benjamite family

who
ה֣וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

led them into exile
הֶגְלָ֑ם (heḡ·lām)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal

and was the father
וְהוֹלִ֥יד (wə·hō·w·lîḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

of Uzza
עֻזָּ֖א (‘uz·zā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5798: Uzza -- four Israelites

and Ahihud.
אֲחִיחֻֽד׃ (’ă·ḥî·ḥuḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 284: Ahihud -- 'brother of a riddle', a Benjamite


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