What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 8:11? He also had sons “He also had sons” reminds us that the chronicler is recording literal, historical lineage. God’s covenant promises to Israel (Genesis 12:2–3; 2 Samuel 7:12–16) depend on real people living in real time, so every son listed matters. • The phrase links back to Shaharaim, a Benjamite who already had several children (1 Chronicles 8:8–10). • By adding two more sons, the text underscores God’s ongoing blessing of fruitfulness (Psalm 127:3–5). • Genealogies like this one ground the reader in the continuity between the patriarchs and later generations, a theme echoed in Matthew 1:1–16 where each name advances the promise toward Christ. by Hushim “Hushim” is specifically mentioned, highlighting her place in the family story. • Scripture often records the mothers of key figures—think of Sarah (Genesis 17:19) or Ruth (Ruth 4:13–22)—to show God’s faithfulness through both men and women. • Earlier, Shaharaim had divorced Hushim and Baara in Moab (1 Chronicles 8:8), yet Hushim’s children are still honored in the genealogy. This illustrates God’s grace in less-than-ideal circumstances, similar to how He used Hagar’s line (Genesis 16:10) or Bathsheba’s (2 Samuel 12:24). • Mentioning Hushim by name also secures her sons’ legal standing within Benjamin’s tribe (Numbers 1:18), ensuring their inheritance and role in Israel’s future. Abitub and Elpaal “Abitub and Elpaal” are listed without fanfare, but later verses show their importance. • Elpaal’s sons build Ono and Lod (1 Chronicles 8:12), towns that reappear in the return from exile (Nehemiah 6:2; Ezra 2:33), demonstrating long-term influence. • Their presence fleshes out Benjamin’s expansion south of Ephraim and west toward the Philistine plain, fulfilling God’s promise of land (Joshua 18:11–28). • Though Abitub’s descendants are not detailed here, his inclusion signals that every branch of the family serves God’s larger tapestry, just as obscure names in Romans 16 support Paul’s ministry. summary 1 Chronicles 8:11 records two more sons of Shaharaim, born to Hushim. This brief note shows God’s unwavering commitment to preserve His people’s lineage, honors a mother who might otherwise be forgotten, and points ahead to descendants who will shape Israel’s geography and history. Even the smallest genealogical detail testifies that the Lord keeps His promises through ordinary families, generation after generation. |
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