And Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah,

1 CHRONICLES 8:4KJV
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1 Chronicles 8:4 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 8:4 mean?

1 Chronicles 8:4 lists the names of three sons—Abishua, Naaman, and Ahoah—as part of a genealogy. This verse is simply naming descendants in a family line, without adding further detail about their lives or actions.

The book of 1 Chronicles was written to record the genealogies of Israel’s tribes, especially those connected to Benjamin in this chapter. The verse is part of a longer list tracing family heritage, showing the continuity and importance of lineage for the people of Israel. The chronicler is speaking to the returned exiles, helping them reconnect with their ancestral roots.

Where else these words appear

“Abishua” Hebrew H50 · used in 5 verses

“Naaman” Hebrew H5283 · used in 14 verses

  • Genesis 46:21 And the sons of Benjamin were Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard.
  • 2 Kings 5:6 And he brought the letter to the king of Israel, saying, Now when this letter is come unto thee, behold, I have therewith sent Naaman my servant to thee, that thou mayest recover him of his leprosy.
  • 2 Kings 5:20 But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.