1 Chronicles 8:11 net — By Hushim he fathered Abitub and Elpaal.

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"By Hushim he fathered Abitub and Elpaal."

— 1 Chronicles 8:11, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 8 — Context

Shaharaim fathered sons in Moab after he divorced his wives Hushim and Baara.

By his wife Hodesh he fathered Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malkam,

Jeuz, Sakia, and Mirmah. These were his sons; they were family leaders.

By Hushim he fathered Abitub and Elpaal.

The sons of Elpaal:Eber, Misham, Shemed(who built Ono and Lod, as well as its surrounding towns),

Beriah, and Shema. They were leaders of the families living in Aijalon and chased out the inhabitants of Gath.

Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,

1 Chronicles 8:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 8:11 say?

1 Chronicles 8:11 in the NET Bible reads: “By Hushim he fathered Abitub and Elpaal.”

Where is 1 Chronicles 8:11 in the Bible?

1 Chronicles 8:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 8, verse 11.

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 8:11.

What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 8:11 in?

1 Chronicles 8:11 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 8:11?

1 Chronicles 8:11 reads (NET): “By Hushim he fathered Abitub and Elpaal.” 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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