King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And these [are] the sons of Ehud: these are the heads of the fathers of the inhabitants of Geba, and they removed them to Manahath:
Complete Jewish Bible:
These are the sons of Ehud, the heads of fathers' clans among the inhabitants of Geva (they were carried away captive to Manachat;
Berean Standard Bible:
These were the descendants of Ehud who were the heads of the families living in Geba and were exiled to Manahath:
American Standard Version:
And these are the sons of Ehud: these are the heads of fathers’ houses of the inhabitants of Geba, and they carried them captive to Manahath:
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And these are the sons{H1121} of Ehud{H261}: these are the heads{H7218} of the fathers{H1} of the inhabitants{H3427} of Geba{H1387}, and they removed{H1540} them to Manahath{H4506}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Judges 3:20
- And Ehud came unto him; and he was sitting in a summer parlour, which he had for himself alone. And Ehud said, I have a message from God unto thee. And he arose out of [his] seat.
Judges 3:30
- So Moab was subdued that day under the hand of Israel. And the land had rest fourscore years.
1 Chronicles 2:54
- The sons of Salma; Bethlehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of Joab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites.
Judges 4:1
- ¶ And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD, when Ehud was dead.
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.
1 Chronicles 2:52
- And Shobal the father of Kirjathjearim had sons; Haroeh, [and] half of the Manahethites.
1 Chronicles 2:25
- And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were, Ram the firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, [and] Ahijah.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 8:6
1 Chronicles 8:6 is a verse that falls within a larger genealogical section of the book, which meticulously outlines the family lines of the Israelite tribes. The verse specifically mentions the sons of Ehud, who are described as the heads of the fathers of the inhabitants of Geba. Geba was a town located in the territory of Benjamin, which was significant as it was one of the cities allotted to the priestly class (Joshua 21:17).
The historical context of this verse is set during the period after the conquest of Canaan and the establishment of the Israelite tribes in their respective territories. The mention of Ehud's sons as heads of families suggests that they held positions of leadership or prominence within their community.
The verse also notes that these descendants of Ehud "removed them to Manahath." This likely refers to a relocation or expansion of the family group from Geba to another settlement named Manahath. The reason for this move is not specified in the verse, but such relocations were not uncommon in the ancient world, often driven by factors such as population growth, economic opportunities, or political and military strategic considerations.
The themes present in this verse include the importance of genealogical records in establishing identity and inheritance rights, the movement and settlement patterns of ancient Israelite clans, and the continuity of tribal leadership within the community. It also reflects the broader biblical interest in tracing lineage to maintain a historical record of God's promises and faithfulness to His people throughout generations.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H261
There are 274 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵחוּד
Transliteration: ʼÊchûwd
Pronunciation: ay-khood'
Description: from אָחַד; united; Echud, the name of three Israelites; Ehud. - Strong's Number: H7218
There are 548 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹאשׁ
Transliteration: rôʼsh
Pronunciation: roshe
Description: from an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.); band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. - Strong's Number: H1
There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָב
Transliteration: ʼâb
Pronunciation: awb
Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. - Strong's Number: H3427
There are 980 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָשַׁב
Transliteration: yâshab
Pronunciation: yaw-shab'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry; (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. - Strong's Number: H1387
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גֶּבַע
Transliteration: Gebaʻ
Pronunciation: gheh'-bah
Description: from the same as גְּבִיעַ, a hillock; Geba, a place in Palestine; Gaba, Geba, Gibeah. - Strong's Number: H1540
There are 168 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גָּלָה
Transliteration: gâlâh
Pronunciation: gaw-law'
Description: a primitive root; to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal; [phrase] advertise, appear, bewray, bring, (carry, lead, go) captive (into captivity), depart, disclose, discover, exile, be gone, open, [idiom] plainly, publish, remove, reveal, [idiom] shamelessly, shew, [idiom] surely, tell, uncover. - Strong's Number: H4506
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָנַחַת
Transliteration: Mânachath
Pronunciation: maw-nakh'-ath
Description: from נוּחַ; rest; Manachath, the name of an Edomite and of a place in Moab; Manahath.