1 Chronicles 8:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 8:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 8:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 8:1 — KJV
“Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third,”
— 1 Chronicles 8:1 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 8:1 in Context — About the Book of 1 Chronicles
1 Chronicles retells David's story for a generation returning from exile, anchoring their identity in genealogy, worship, and covenant. Its highlights are musical and devotional: David appoints singers, organizes temple worship, and prays one of Scripture's greatest thanksgiving prayers — including the famous prayer of Jabez.
Cross-References for 1 Chronicles 8:1
“The sons of Benjamin after their families: of Bela, the family of the Belaites: of Ashbel, the family of the Ashbelites: of Ahiram, the family of the Ahiramites: Ahiram: also called, Ehi, or, Aharah”
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“And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third, Shimma: or, Shammah”
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“And the sons of Benjamin were Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard. Ehi: or, Ahiram Muppim: or, Shupham or, Shuppim Huppim: or, Hupham”
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“Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beersheba.”
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“Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess: Daniel: or, Chileab”
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