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1 Chronicles 8:39

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 8:39 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And the sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam his first-born, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And the sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam his first-born, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.
1 Chronicles 8:39 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
36And Ahaz begat Jehoaddah; and Jehoaddah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza.
37And Moza begat Binea; Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.
38And Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.
39And the sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam his first-born, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.
40And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valor, archers, and had many sons, and sons` sons, a hundred and fifty. All these were of the sons of Benjamin.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the sons of Eshek his brother, etc.] The brother of Azel; who he was is not known, unless he is the same with Elasah, as is conjectured: [were] Ulam his firstborn, Jehush the second, and Eliphelet the third.”
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