Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The sons of Bela were: Addar, Gera, Abihud, New Living Translation The sons of Bela were Addar, Gera, Abihud, English Standard Version And Bela had sons: Addar, Gera, Abihud, Berean Standard Bible The sons of Bela: Addar, Gera, Abihud, Berean Literal Bible And the sons of Bela: Addar, and Gera, and Abihud, King James Bible And the sons of Bela were, Addar, and Gera, and Abihud, New King James Version The sons of Bela were Addar, Gera, Abihud, New American Standard Bible Bela had sons: Addar, Gera, Abihud, NASB 1995 Bela had sons: Addar, Gera, Abihud, NASB 1977 And Bela had sons: Addar, Gera, Abihud, Legacy Standard Bible Bela had sons: Addar, Gera, Abihud, Amplified Bible Bela had sons: Addar, Gera, Abihud, Berean Annotated Bible The sons of Bela (destruction): Addar (exceedingly glorious), Gera (a grain), Abihud (my father is majesty), Christian Standard Bible Bela’s sons: Addar, Gera, Abihud, Holman Christian Standard Bible Bela’s sons: Addar, Gera, Abihud, American Standard Version And Bela had sons: Addar, and Gera, and Abihud, Contemporary English Version Bela was the father of Addar, Gera, Abihud, English Revised Version And Bela had sons, Addar, and Gera, and Abihud; GOD'S WORD® Translation Bela's sons were Addar, Gera, Abihud, Good News Translation The descendants of Bela were Addar, Gera, Abihud, International Standard Version Bela's descendants included Addar, Gera, Abihud, NET Bible Bela's sons were Addar, Gera, Abihud, New Heart English Bible And Bela had sons: Ard, and Gera, the father of Ehud. Webster's Bible Translation And the sons of Bela were Addar, and Gera, and Abihud, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe sons of Bela: Addar, Gera, Abihud, World English Bible Bela had sons: Addar, Gera, Abihud, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd there are sons to Bela: Addar, and Gera, Berean Literal Bible And the sons of Bela: Addar, and Gera, and Abihud, Young's Literal Translation And there are sons to Bela: Addar, and Gera, Smith's Literal Translation And the sons to Bela will be Adar and Gera and Abihud, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the sons of Bale were Addar, and Gera, and Abiud, Catholic Public Domain Version And the sons of Bela were: Addar, and Gera, and Abihud, New American Bible The sons of Bela were Addar and Gera, the father of Ehud. New Revised Standard Version And Bela had sons: Addar, Gera, Abihud, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAhai the sixth, Arosh the seventh, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And sons to Baala were Abdu and Gera and Abihur OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Bela had sons, Addar, and Gera, and Abihud; Brenton Septuagint Translation And the sons of Bale were, Adir, and Gera, and Abiud, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Genealogy from Benjamin to Saul…2Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. 3 The sons of Bela: Addar, Gera, Abihud, 4Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,… Cross References The sons of Bela: Numbers 26:38-40 These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans: The Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram, / the Shuphamite clan from Shupham, and the Huphamite clan from Hupham. / And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman. 1 Chronicles 7:6-7 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. Genesis 46:21 The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard. Addar, Numbers 34:4 cross south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and go south of Kadesh-barnea. Then it will go on to Hazar-addar and proceed to Azmon, Joshua 15:3 proceeded south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continued on to Zin, went over to the south of Kadesh-barnea, ran past Hezron up to Addar, and curved toward Karka. Joshua 19:12 From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. Gera, Judges 3:15 And again they cried out to the LORD, and He raised up Ehud son of Gera, a left-handed Benjamite, as their deliverer. So they sent him with tribute to Eglon king of Moab. 2 Samuel 16:5 As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and as he approached, he kept yelling out curses. 1 Kings 2:8 Keep an eye on Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim who is with you. He called down bitter curses against me on the day I went to Mahanaim, but when he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD: ‘I will never put you to the sword.’ Abihud, Matthew 1:13 Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor. 1 Chronicles 9:35-39 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 31:2 The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. 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! … Treasury of Scripture And the sons of Bela were, Addar, and Gera, and Abihud, Genesis 46:21 And the sons of Benjamin were Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard. Numbers 26:40 And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites: and of Naaman, the family of the Naamites. Ard Jump to Previous Abihud Addar Bela Ehud GeraJump to Next Abihud Addar Bela Ehud Gera1 Chronicles 8 1. The sons and chief men of Benjamin33. The stock of Saul and Jonathan The sons of Bela: Bela is identified as the firstborn son of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Benjamin held a significant position in Israel's history, being the tribe of King Saul, the first king of Israel. The listing of Bela's sons in 1 Chronicles 8 emphasizes the genealogical records that were crucial for maintaining tribal identities and inheritance rights. This genealogical focus underscores the importance of lineage in the biblical narrative, reflecting God's covenantal promises to the patriarchs. Addar: Gera: Abihud: Persons / Places / Events 1. BelaBela is the firstborn son of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. His lineage is significant in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin. 2. Addar Addar is listed as one of the sons of Bela. His name means "mighty" or "glorious," reflecting a characteristic that might have been valued in his family or tribe. 3. Gera Another son of Bela, Gera's name means "a grain" or "pilgrimage." He is also mentioned in other genealogical records, indicating his importance in the lineage. 4. Abihud The third son of Bela mentioned in this verse. His name means "my father is majesty," which could reflect the reverence and honor attributed to God by his family. Teaching Points The Importance of Genealogy in ScriptureGenealogies in the Bible serve to connect historical events and people, showing God's faithfulness through generations. Names Reflecting Character and Faith The meanings of names like Addar, Gera, and Abihud can inspire us to consider the significance of our own names and identities in Christ. Legacy and Influence The descendants of Benjamin, including those listed in this verse, played crucial roles in Israel's history. Our own spiritual legacy can impact future generations. God's Sovereignty in Lineage The detailed genealogies remind us of God's sovereign plan and purpose for each family and individual, encouraging us to trust in His divine orchestration of our lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 8:3?2. How does 1 Chronicles 8:3 highlight the importance of family lineage in Scripture? 3. What can we learn about God's faithfulness through the descendants listed in 1 Chronicles 8:3? 4. How does 1 Chronicles 8:3 connect to God's covenant with Israel? 5. How can understanding genealogies in 1 Chronicles 8:3 strengthen our faith today? 6. What role does heritage play in our spiritual identity, as seen in 1 Chronicles 8:3? 7. What is the significance of 1 Chronicles 8:3 in the genealogy of Benjamin? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 8:3 contribute to understanding the tribe of Benjamin's history? 9. Why is the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8:3 important for biblical lineage? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 8? 11. In 1 Chronicles 8:1-2, how can these names and lineages of Benjamin be reconciled with variations in other Old Testament genealogies? 12. In 1 Chronicles 8:6-7, is the reference to Ehud a contradiction of Judges 3, or is it an entirely different person with the same name? 13. How does the forced labor mentioned in 2 Chronicles 8:7-8 reconcile with biblical portrayals of Solomon's wisdom and godly leadership? 14. Does the scale of Solomon's building program described in 2 Chronicles 8:1-6 align with known timelines and resources from that era? What Does 1 Chronicles 8:3 Mean The sons of Bela1 Chronicles 8 records the genealogy of Benjamin. Verse 3 begins, “The sons of Bela…”—a reminder that God keeps careful track of His people (Genesis 46:21; Numbers 26:38). Bela, Benjamin’s firstborn, fathered several lines that would produce warriors (1 Chronicles 8:40), kingship contenders (1 Samuel 9:1–2), and later, even the apostle Paul (Acts 22:3). By noting Bela’s sons, Scripture shows that every promise to the patriarchs was being faithfully advanced. Addar “The sons of Bela: Addar…” (1 Chronicles 8:3). Addar heads the list, indicating the prominence of his clan—paralleled by “Ard” in Numbers 26:40. Although no narrative follows, his inclusion proves: • God remembers names history forgets (Deuteronomy 29:10–13). • Ordinary families still anchor covenant continuity. • Hidden faithfulness can have generational impact. Gera Next is Gera. Later, “Ehud son of Gera” would rescue Israel from Moab (Judges 3:15), linking Bela’s branch to national deliverance (2 Samuel 16:5). Lessons surface: • God raises deliverers from small tribes (1 Samuel 9:21). • Present obedience can prepare future liberation. • Genealogies connect past heritage to future hope. Abihud Abihud closes the verse. A later Abihud appears in the Messiah’s ancestry (Matthew 1:13), underscoring God’s precise record-keeping. From this brief mention we see: • Every descendant has significance in God’s plan (Malachi 3:16). • Chronicles’ accuracy builds confidence in all Scripture (Proverbs 30:5). • Genealogies trace the steadfast path toward the promised King (2 Samuel 7:12–16). summary 1 Chronicles 8:3 is more than a list; it showcases the Lord’s meticulous faithfulness. By naming Addar, Gera, and Abihud, God demonstrates that He sees and values every branch of His covenant family, preserves their legacy, and weaves even the most unheralded lives into the grand story that culminates in Christ. Vers. 3-5 - Nine sons are here assigned to Bela. Genesis (Genesis 44:41) only finds us clearly three of them, and these in very different order, viz. Gera, Naaman, and Arel; and Numbers (Numbers 26:39, 40) finds us only three, viz. Ard, Naaman, and Shupham. Yet our Huram may correspond with Hupham, and then the four pairs of names - Shephuphan and Huram, Shupham and Hupham, Shuppim and Huppim, and Muppim and Huppim - may be interpreted as designating one and the same couple of persons. The recurrence of the name Gera in ver. 5, so close upon the same name in ver. 3, would of course be more remarkable, and point inevitably to the disordered state of the text, if it were necessary to suppose that these nine persons were really brothers, as well as called sons of Bela.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The sonsבָנִ֖ים (ḇā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son of Bela: לְבָ֑לַע (lə·ḇā·la‘) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1106: Bela -- an Edomite, also two Israelites Addar, אַדָּ֥ר (’ad·dār) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 146: Addar -- a descendant of Benjamin, also a city in Judah Gera, וְגֵרָ֖א (wə·ḡê·rā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1617: Gera -- the name of several Israelites, also a Benjamite family Abihud, וַאֲבִיהֽוּד׃ (wa·’ă·ḇî·hūḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 31: Abihud -- 'my father is majesty', a Benjamite Links 1 Chronicles 8:3 NIV1 Chronicles 8:3 NLT 1 Chronicles 8:3 ESV 1 Chronicles 8:3 NASB 1 Chronicles 8:3 KJV 1 Chronicles 8:3 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 8:3 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 8:3 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 8:3 French Bible 1 Chronicles 8:3 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 8:3 Bela had sons: Addar and Gera (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |



