1 Chronicles 7:8 nasb — The sons of Becher were Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth and Alemeth. All these were…

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"The sons of Becher were Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher."

— 1 Chronicles 7:8, NASB

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1 Chronicles 7 — Context

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Their relatives among all the families of Issachar were mighty men of valor, enrolled by genealogy, in all 87,000.

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The sons of Benjamin were three: Bela and Becher and Jediael.

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The sons of Bela were five: Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth and Iri. They were heads of fathers' households, mighty men of valor, and were 22,enrolled by genealogy.

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The sons of Becher were Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher.

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They were enrolled by genealogy, according to their generations, heads of their fathers' households, 20,mighty men of valor.

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The son of Jediael was Bilhan. And the sons of Bilhan were Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Chenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish and Ahishahar.

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All these were sons of Jediael, according to the heads of their fathers' households, 17,mighty men of valor, who were ready to go out with the army to war.

1 Chronicles 7:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 7:8 say?
1 Chronicles 7:8 in the NASB reads: “The sons of Becher were Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 7:8 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 7:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 7, verse 8.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 7:8.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 7:8 in?
1 Chronicles 7:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 7:8?
1 Chronicles 7:8 reads (NASB): “The sons of Becher were Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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