And Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, the sons of Shimhi;

1 CHRONICLES 8:21KJV
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1 Chronicles 8:21 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 8:21 mean?

1 Chronicles 8:21 lists three individuals—Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath—who are identified as the sons of Shimhi. This verse is part of a genealogy, simply recording family relationships within the tribe of Benjamin.

This verse appears in a section where the writer is carefully documenting the descendants of Benjamin, one of the tribes of Israel. The purpose is to preserve the lineage and family history, which was very important for identity and inheritance in ancient Israel. The verse does not tell a story or give instructions; it serves to connect these individuals to their ancestor, Shimhi, and to the larger family line.

Where else these words appear

“Adaiah” Hebrew H5718 · used in 9 verses

  • 2 Kings 22:1 Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty and one years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jedidah, the daughter of Adaiah of Boscath.
  • 1 Chronicles 9:12 And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;
  • Ezra 10:39 And Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah,

“Shimhi” Hebrew H8096 · used in 39 verses

  • Exodus 6:17 The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.
  • 1 Kings 2:38 And Shimei said unto the king, The saying is good: as my lord the king hath said, so will thy servant do. And Shimei dwelt in Jerusalem many days.
  • 1 Chronicles 6:42 The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,