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

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

— 1 Chronicles 7:8, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 7 — Context

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Altogether the genealogical records of the clans of Issachar listed 87,000 warriors.

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Benjamin’s Descendants The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Beker, and Jediael– three in all.

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The sons of Bela:Ezbon, Uzzi, Uzziel, Jerimoth, and Iri. The five of them were leaders of their families. There were 22,034 warriors listed in their genealogical records.

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

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There were 20,200 family leaders and warriors listed in their genealogical records.

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The son of Jediael:Bilhan.The sons of Bilhan:Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Kenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish, and Ahishahar.

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All these were the sons of Jediael. There were 17,200 family leaders and warriors who were capable of marching out to battle.

1 Chronicles 7:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 7:8 say?
1 Chronicles 7:8 in the NET Bible reads: “The sons of Beker:Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Beker.”
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 (NET): “The sons of Beker:Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Beker.” 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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