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1 Benjamin fathered Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third,
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Benjamin was the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second son, Aharah the third,
2 Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.
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Nohah the fourth and Rapha the fifth.
3 And Bela had sons: Addar, Gera, Abihud,
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The sons of Bela were: Addar, Gera, Abihud,
4 Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,
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Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah,
5 Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram.
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Gera, Shephuphan and Huram.
6 These are the sons of Ehud (they were heads of fathers' houses of the inhabitants of Geba, and they were carried into exile to Manahath):
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These were the descendants of Ehud, who were heads of families of those living in Geba and were deported to Manahath:
7 Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, that is, Heglam, who fathered Uzza and Ahihud.
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Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who deported them and who was the father of Uzza and Ahihud.
8 And Shaharaim fathered sons in the country of Moab after he had sent away Hushim and Baara his wives.
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Sons were born to Shaharaim in Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara.
9 He fathered sons by Hodesh his wife: Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,
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By his wife Hodesh he had Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malkam,
10 Jeuz, Sachia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of fathers' houses.
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Jeuz, Sakia and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of families.
11 He also fathered sons by Hushim: Abitub and Elpaal.
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By Hushim he had Abitub and Elpaal.
12 The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod with its towns,
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The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod with its surrounding villages),
13 and Beriah and Shema (they were heads of fathers' houses of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who caused the inhabitants of Gath to flee);
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and Beriah and Shema, who were heads of families of those living in Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath.
14 and Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth.
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Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth,
15 Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,
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Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,
16 Michael, Ishpah, and Joha were sons of Beriah.
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Michael, Ishpah and Joha were the sons of Beriah.
17 Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber,
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Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber,
18 Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.
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Ishmerai, Izliah and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.
19 Jakim, Zichri, Zabdi,
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Jakim, Zikri, Zabdi,
20 Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,
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Elienai, Zillethai, Eliel,
21 Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.
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Adaiah, Beraiah and Shimrath were the sons of Shimei.
22 Ishpan, Eber, Eliel,
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Ishpan, Eber, Eliel,
23 Abdon, Zichri, Hanan,
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Abdon, Zikri, Hanan,
24 Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,
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Hananiah, Elam, Anthothijah,
25 Iphdeiah, and Penuel were the sons of Shashak.
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Iphdeiah and Penuel were the sons of Shashak.
26 Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,
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Shamsherai, Shehariah, Athaliah,
27 Jaareshiah, Elijah, and Zichri were the sons of Jeroham.
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Jaareshiah, Elijah and Zikri were the sons of Jeroham.
28 These were the heads of fathers' houses, according to their generations, chief men. These lived in Jerusalem.
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All these were heads of families, chiefs as listed in their genealogy, and they lived in Jerusalem.
29 Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon, and the name of his wife was Maacah.
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Jeiel the father of Gibeon lived in Gibeon. His wife’s name was Maakah,
30 His firstborn son: Abdon, then Zur, Kish, Baal, Nadab,
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and his firstborn son was Abdon, followed by Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,
31 Gedor, Ahio, Zecher,
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Gedor, Ahio, Zeker
32 and Mikloth (he fathered Shimeah). Now these also lived opposite their kinsmen in Jerusalem, with their kinsmen.
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and Mikloth, who was the father of Shimeah. They too lived near their relatives in Jerusalem.
33 Ner was the father of Kish, Kish of Saul, Saul of Jonathan, Malchi-shua, Abinadab and Eshbaal;
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Ner was the father of Kish, Kish the father of Saul, and Saul the father of Jonathan, Malki-Shua, Abinadab and Esh-Baal.
34 and the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.
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The son of Jonathan: Merib-Baal, who was the father of Micah.
35 The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.
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The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melek, Tarea and Ahaz.
36 Ahaz fathered Jehoaddah, and Jehoaddah fathered Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri fathered Moza.
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Ahaz was the father of Jehoaddah, Jehoaddah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth and Zimri, and Zimri was the father of Moza.
37 Moza fathered Binea; Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.
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Moza was the father of Binea; Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son and Azel his son.
38 Azel had six sons, and these are their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.
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Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.
39 The sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.
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The sons of his brother Eshek: Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second son and Eliphelet the third.
40 The sons of Ulam were men who were mighty warriors, bowmen, having many sons and grandsons, 150. All these were Benjaminites.
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The sons of Ulam were brave warriors who could handle the bow. They had many sons and grandsons—150 in all. All these were the descendants of Benjamin.
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