And of Hushim he begat Abitub, and Elpaal.

1 CHRONICLES 8:11KJV
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1 Chronicles 8:11 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 8:11 mean?

1 Chronicles 8:11 records that Hushim had two sons named Abitub and Elpaal. This verse is part of a genealogy, listing descendants within the tribe of Benjamin.

The book of 1 Chronicles was written to document the family lines of Israel, especially after the return from exile. In this section, the writer is listing the descendants of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, to show the continuity of the people and their leaders. This verse specifically notes the children of Hushim, connecting them to the broader family history.

Where else these words appear

“Elpaal” Hebrew H508 · used in 3 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 8:12 The sons of Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built Ono, and Lod, with the towns thereof:
  • 1 Chronicles 8:18 Ishmerai also, and Jezliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal;

“Hushim” Hebrew H2366 · used in 4 verses

  • Genesis 46:23 And the sons of Dan; Hushim.
  • 1 Chronicles 7:12 Shuppim also, and Huppim, the children of Ir, and Hushim, the sons of Aher.
  • 1 Chronicles 8:8 And Shaharaim begat children in the country of Moab, after he had sent them away; Hushim and Baara were his wives.