1 Chronicles 8:37
New International Version
Moza was the father of Binea; Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son and Azel his son.

New Living Translation
Moza was the father of Binea. Binea was the father of Rephaiah. Rephaiah was the father of Eleasah. Eleasah was the father of Azel.

English Standard Version
Moza fathered Binea; Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

Berean Standard Bible
Moza was the father of Binea. Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son.

Berean Literal Bible
and Moza begat Binea, Raphah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

King James Bible
And Moza begat Binea: Rapha was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son:

New King James Version
Moza begot Binea, Raphah his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son.

New American Standard Bible
Moza fathered Binea; Raphah was his son, Eleasah, his son, and Azel, his son.

NASB 1995
Moza became the father of Binea; Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

NASB 1977
And Moza became the father of Binea; Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

Legacy Standard Bible
Moza became the father of Binea; Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

Amplified Bible
Moza became the father of Binea; Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

Berean Annotated Bible
Moza (fountain) was the father of Binea. Raphah (Rephaiah) was his son, Eleasah (God has made) his son, and Azel (proximity) his son.

Christian Standard Bible
Moza fathered Binea. His son was Raphah, his son Elasah, and his son Azel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Moza fathered Binea. His son was Raphah, his son Elasah, and his son Azel.

American Standard Version
And Moza begat Binea; Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

Contemporary English Version
Binea, Raphah, Eleasah, Azel,

English Revised Version
And Moza begat Binea; Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Moza was the father of Binea. Binea's son was Raphah. Raphah's son was Eleasah. Eleasah's son was Azel.

Good News Translation
Moza the father of Binea, Binea of Raphah, Raphah of Eleasah, and Eleasah of Azel.

International Standard Version
Moza fathered Binea, and Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son.

NET Bible
and Moza was the father of Binea. His son was Raphah, whose son was Eleasah, whose son was Azel.

New Heart English Bible
Moza became the father of Binea; Rephaiah was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Moza begat Bineah: Rapha was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son:
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Moza was the father of Binea. Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son.

World English Bible
Moza became the father of Binea. Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Moza begot Binea, Raphah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

Berean Literal Bible
and Moza begat Binea, Raphah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

Young's Literal Translation
and Moza begat Binea, Raphah is his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Moza begat Binea: Rapha his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Mesa beget Banaa, whose son was Rapha, of whom was born Elasa, who beget Asel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Moza conceived Binea, whose son was Raphah, of whom was born Eleasah, who conceived Azel.

New American Bible
Moza became the father of Binea, whose son was Raphah, whose son was Eleasah, whose son was Azel.

New Revised Standard Version
Moza became the father of Binea; Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valour, archers,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Mutsiya begot Keneniya, and Keneniya begot Zupha, and Elassa his son, Atsal his son.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Moza begot Binea; Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Maesa begot Baana: Rhaphaea was his son, Elasa his son, Esel his son.

Additional Translations ...



Context
Genealogy from King Saul
36Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah, Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri, and Zimri was the father of Moza. 37Moza was the father of Binea. Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son. 38Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.…

Cross References
Moza was the father of Binea,

1 Chronicles 9:42-43
Ahaz was the father of Jarah; Jarah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri was the father of Moza. / Moza was the father of Binea. Rephaiah was his son, Elasah his son, and Azel his son.

Genesis 46:21
The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.
Raphah was his son,

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. …

Numbers 26:38-41
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. …
Eleasah his son,

1 Chronicles 9:39-41
Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul, and Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Esh-baal. / The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, who was the father of Micah. / The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.

Nehemiah 11:4-9
while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez; / and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah. / The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor. …
and Azel his son.

1 Chronicles 9:44
And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.

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 Chronicles 9:43
Moza was the father of Binea. Rephaiah was his son, Elasah his son, and Azel his son.

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.

2 Samuel 9:1
Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?”

2 Samuel 4:4
And Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the report about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she was hurrying to escape, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth.

2 Samuel 2:8
Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim,

2 Samuel 3:1
Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.

2 Samuel 19:24-30
Then Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, went down to meet the king. He had not cared for his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day the king had left until the day he returned safely. / And he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, who asked him, “Mephibosheth, why did you not go with me?” / “My lord the king,” he replied, “because I am lame, I said, ‘I will have my donkey saddled so that I may ride on it and go with the king.’ But my servant Ziba deceived me, …

2 Samuel 16:1-4
When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred clusters of raisins, a hundred summer fruits, and a skin of wine. / “Why do you have these?” asked the king. Ziba replied, “The donkeys are for the king’s household to ride, the bread and summer fruit are for the young men to eat, and the wine is to refresh those who become exhausted in the wilderness.” / “Where is your master’s grandson?” asked the king. And Ziba answered, “Indeed, he is staying in Jerusalem, for he has said, ‘Today, the house of Israel will restore to me the kingdom of my grandfather.’” …


Treasury of Scripture

And Moza begat Binea: Rapha was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son:

Rapha

1 Chronicles 9:43
And Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

Rephiah

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1 Chronicles 8
1. The sons and chief men of Benjamin
33. The stock of Saul and Jonathan












Moza was the father of Binea.

Moza belonged to the line of Saul through Jonathan, Merib-baal, and Micah. His descendants show that Saul’s family continued in Benjamin long after Saul’s death and the transfer of the kingdom to David.

1Ch 9:42-43 Ahaz was the father of Jarah; Jarah was the father…
Gen 46:21 The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera,…

Raphah was his son,

Raphah, whose name means “healed” or “recovered,” followed Binea in the family line. The genealogy preserves the household of Saul within the tribe of Benjamin and records its generations with care.

1Ch 7:6-12 The three sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael.…
Num 26:38-41 These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans:…

Eleasah his son,

Eleasah, meaning “God has made,” continued the descent of this branch of Saul’s family. Such records established family identity and inheritance among the Israelites.

1Ch 9:39-41 Ner was the father of Kish, Kish was the father of Saul,…
Neh 11:4-9 From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah…

and Azel his son.

Azel, whose name means “noble” or “reserved,” closes this portion of the genealogy. His inclusion reflects the enduring place of Saul’s descendants among the families of Benjamin.

1Ch 9:44 And Azel had six sons, and these were their names:…
1Sa 14:49-51 Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi,…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moza
A descendant of Benjamin, Moza is part of the genealogical record that traces the lineage of the tribe of Benjamin. His name means "departure" or "extract."

2. Binea
The son of Moza, Binea's name means "understanding" or "intelligence." He continues the lineage of Benjamin.

3. Raphah
The son of Binea, Raphah's name can mean "healed" or "giant." His place in the genealogy highlights the continuation of the family line.

4. Eleasah
The son of Raphah, Eleasah's name means "God has made" or "God has done." His inclusion in the genealogy emphasizes the divine orchestration of family lines.

5. Azel
The son of Eleasah, Azel's name means "noble" or "reserved." He represents the ongoing legacy of the tribe of Benjamin.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture
Genealogies in the Bible serve to connect God's people to His promises and covenants. They remind us of God's faithfulness through generations.

God's Sovereignty in Family Lines
The detailed genealogies reflect God's sovereign hand in history, orchestrating events and people according to His divine plan.

Legacy and Faithfulness
The record of names encourages believers to consider their own legacy and the impact of their faithfulness on future generations.

Identity and Belonging
Understanding one's spiritual heritage can provide a sense of identity and belonging within the larger account of God's people.

The Role of Individuals in God's Plan
Each person listed, though perhaps unknown to us, played a role in the unfolding of God's redemptive history, reminding us that every life has purpose.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 8:37?

2. How does 1 Chronicles 8:37 demonstrate God's faithfulness through genealogies?

3. What can we learn about legacy from 1 Chronicles 8:37?

4. How does 1 Chronicles 8:37 connect to God's promises in the Old Testament?

5. How can we apply the importance of family heritage in our Christian walk?

6. What role does genealogy play in understanding God's plan throughout the Bible?

7. What is the significance of 1 Chronicles 8:37 in the genealogy of Saul?

8. How does 1 Chronicles 8:37 contribute to understanding Israel's tribal history?

9. Why is Ner mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:37, and what is his importance?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 8?


Verse 37. - Rapha. This name appears as Rephaiah in next chapter (ver. 43).

1 Chronicles 8:37 is more than a string of names; it is a snapshot of God’s covenant faithfulness. By preserving the precise succession—Moza → Binea → Raphah → Eleasah → Azel—the Holy Spirit assures us that every family, generation, and individual life is known and valued. The verse strengthens confidence in the literal accuracy of Scripture and invites believers to treasure their own spiritual heritage, trusting the Lord who faithfully writes every name into His redemptive story.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Moza
וּמוֹצָ֖א (ū·mō·w·ṣā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4162: Moza -- a son of Caleb, also a descendant of Saul

was the father of
הוֹלִ֣יד (hō·w·lîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Binea.
בִּנְעָ֑א (bin·‘ā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1150: Binea -- a descendant of Jonathan

Rapha
רָפָ֥ה (rā·p̄āh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7498: Rapha -- a Benjamite

[was] his son,
בְנ֛וֹ (ḇə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Eleasah
אֶלְעָשָׂ֥ה (’el·‘ā·śāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 501: Eleasah -- 'God has made', the name of several Israelites

his son,
בְנ֖וֹ (ḇə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

[and] Azel
אָצֵ֥ל (’ā·ṣêl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 682: Azal -- a descendant of Jonathan

his son.
בְּנֽוֹ׃ (bə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son


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OT History: 1 Chronicles 8:37 Moza became the father of Binea (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)

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