Bible Commentary

And Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, the sons of Shimhi; [See comments on 1Ch 8:19]. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible Shimhi: 1Ch 8:13, Shema Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

And Elienai, and Zilthai, and Eliel, 20. Elienai ] Read, perhaps, Elioenai, a name meaning, “My eyes look towards Jehovah.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on 1Ch 8:19]. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible Reciprocal: 1Ch 6:34 – Eliel Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

And Jakim, and Zichri, and Zabdi, Ver. 19-21. And Jakim,…. With all the rest in these verses, namely, Zichri, Zabdi, Elienai, Zilthai, Eliel, Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath, were the sons of Shimhi, the same with Shema brother of Beriah, and son of Elpaal, 1Ch 8:13. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (19-21) Nine … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 8:19”

Ishmerai also, and Jezliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal; [See comments on 1Ch 8:17]. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible Ishmerai = Ishmar-yah. The Yod = y, being the abbreviation for Yah = Jehovah. Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics Reciprocal: Gen 10:29 – Ophir Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

And Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hezeki, and Heber, Ver. 17,18. And Zebadiah, and Meshullam,…. These, with those that follow, Hezeki, Heber, Ishmerai, Jezliah, and Jobab, were the sons of Elpaal Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible Bertheau would identify three of the sons of Elpaal – Meshullam, Heber, and Ishmerai – with Misham, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 8:17”

And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah; [See comments on 1Ch 8:15] Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible Beriah: 1Ch 8:13 Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

And Zebadiah, and Arad, and Ader, Ver. 15,16. And Zebadiah,…. And all that follow in this and the next verse were the sons of Beriah the son of Elpaal; namely, Arad, Ader, Michael, Ispah, and Joha. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible Several of the names of these six sons of Beriah who … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 8:15”

And Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth, 14. And Ahio ] LXX., and his brother. This verse is probably corrupt. If however we read And Elpaal his brother for And Ahio (cp. 1Ch 8:18), and Jeroham for Jeremoth (cp. 1Ch 8:27), we then find in 1Ch 8:13 a and 1Ch 8:14 five names corresponding (with one transposition) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 8:14”

Beriah also, and Shema, who [were] heads of the fathers of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who drove away the inhabitants of Gath: 13. of the fathers ] R.V. of fathers ’ houses, as in 1Ch 8:10. drove away ] R.V. put to flight. Probably an allusion to some fight the memory of which was kept … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 8:13”

The sons of Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built Ono, and Lod, with the towns thereof: 12. Ono, and Lod ] Ezr 2:33; Neh 7:37; Neh 11:35. The two places were evidently well-known in post-exilic times, and were doubtless near together. Lod is the Lydda of the N.T. (Act 9:32). Targ. adds, which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 8:12”