Translations
Modern
The descendants of Benjamin from Geba lived in Michmash, Aija, and Bethel with its villages;
Traditional
The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelt at Michmash, and Aija, and Beth–el, and in their villages,
Literal
And the sons of Benjamin from Geba, Michmash, and Aija, and Bethel and its villages,
Latin
Filii autem Benjamin, a Geba, Mechmas, et Hai, et Bethel, et filiabus ejus
Original
Hebrew
English
The descendants of Benjamin from Geba lived in Michmash, Aija, and Bethel with its villages;
Notes
The story goes back to the topic of bringing people back to live in the safe city of Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 7:1–5). The list of names is similar to the one in 1 Chronicles 9:2–17.
Theme notes and profiles
People
Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel
Places
Ai: A Canaanite city conquered by Joshua after initial defeat Bethel: Important city in Israel, associated with Abraham and Jacob Geba: A Levitical city in Benjamin Michmash: A town in Benjamin; site of Saul's camp and Jonathan's victory
Glossary
Topics
Ai: A Royal City of the Canaanites: Also Called Aija Geba: A City of the Tribe of Benjamin, Assigned to the Sons of Aaron Michmash: People of the Captivity Return To, and Dwell In Nob: A City of the Tribe of Benjamin