1 Chronicles 8:18
1 Chronicles 8:18 Meaning and Explanation
“Ishmerai also, and Jezliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The descendants of Elpaal continue with Ishmerai, Jezliah, and Jobab.
What Does 1 Chronicles 8:18 Mean?
More of Elpaal's house is recorded, rounding out this set of his sons. The repetition of 'the sons of Elpaal' shows how carefully the chronicler organizes each cluster of names.
Ishmerai means 'the LORD keeps' -- a confession that God watches over His people. Tucked among the names is the assurance that the Lord is a keeper, guarding those who are His. He neither slumbers nor forgets the ones He has gathered.
1 Chronicles 8:18 in the Original Language
Yishmerai (יִשְׁמְרַי), 'the LORD keeps' -- a name confessing God as the watchful guardian of His people.
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What does 1 Chronicles 8:18 mean?
The descendants of Elpaal continue with Ishmerai, Jezliah, and Jobab.