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1 Chronicles chapter 8 contains Scripture that reveals important truths about God's character and His relationship with His people.

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1 Chronicles chapter 8 contains verses that offer wisdom and guidance for daily living and spiritual growth.

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Read 1 Chronicles 8 slowly and prayerfully, asking God to speak to you. Consider how the themes relate to your current circumstances and journal about what God is teaching you.

1 Chronicles Chapter 8

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1 Chronicles 8 Summary: Meaning, Themes & Reflection

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1. Benjamin was the father of Bela, his firstborn; Ashbel was the second born, Aharah the third, 2. Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. 3. The sons of Bela: 4. Addar, Gera, Abihud, Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah, 5. Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram. 6. These were the descendants of Ehud who were the heads of the families living in Geba and were exiled to Manahath: 7. Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who carried them into exile and who was the father of Uzza and Ahihud. 8. Shaharaim had sons in the country of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara. 9. His sons by his wife Hodesh: 10. Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, Jeuz, Sachia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of families. 11. He also had sons by Hushim: Abitub and Elpaal. 12. The sons of Elpaal: 13. Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod with its villages), and Beriah and Shema (who were the heads of families of the inhabitants of Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath). 14. Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth, 15. Zebadiah, Arad, Eder, 16. Michael, Ishpah, and Joha were the sons of Beriah. 17. Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber, 18. Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal. 19. Jakim, Zichri, Zabdi, 20. Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel, 21. Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei. 22. Ishpan, Eber, Eliel, 23. Abdon, Zichri, Hanan, 24. Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah, 25. Iphdeiah, and Penuel were the sons of Shashak. 26. Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah, 27. Jaareshiah, Elijah, and Zichri were the sons of Jeroham. 28. All these were heads of families, the chiefs according to their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem. 29. Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maacah, 30. and Abdon was his firstborn son, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab, 31. Gedor, Ahio, Zecher, 32. and Mikloth, who was the father of Shimeah. These also lived alongside their relatives in Jerusalem. 33. Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. 34. The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah. 35. The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz. 36. Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah, Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri, and Zimri was the father of Moza. 37. Moza was the father of Binea. Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son. 38. Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. 39. The sons of his brother Eshek: 40. Ulam was his firstborn, Jeush second, and Eliphelet third. The sons of Ulam were mighty men of valor, archers, and they had many sons and grandsons—150 in all. All these were the descendants of Benjamin.

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This chapter of Scripture reveals important truths about God's character and His relationship with His people. The 40 Bible verses in this passage offer wisdom that applies to our daily lives.

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About These 40 Bible Verses

Reading the Bible is more than just checking off a task on your list. When you open these 40 Bible verses from 1 Chronicles, you are entering into a conversation with God that has spanned thousands of years.

This chapter of Scripture invites you to slow down and listen. The words on these pages have comforted, challenged, and guided countless believers throughout history. As you read this passage, remember that God speaks through His Word to meet you right where you are.

Many people find it helpful to read these verses multiple times. First, read to understand the overall message. Then read again to notice specific words or phrases that stand out. Finally, read once more asking God to show you how this Scripture applies to your life today.

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These 40 Bible verses offer wisdom for your journey. As you meditate on this passage, God uses His Word to shape your character, deepen your faith, and guide your decisions.

For Group Study

This chapter provides rich material for discussion. Reading these Bible verses with others allows you to gain new perspectives and encourage one another in faith.

For Teaching and Preaching

Pastors and teachers find in this passage timeless truths to share. The themes in these verses speak to people of all ages and backgrounds.

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Let these words become your prayer. As you read, turn the verses into conversations with God, thanking Him for His promises and seeking His guidance.

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