1 Chronicles 8:40 Meaning and Explanation
“And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valour, archers, and had many sons, and sons’ sons, an hundred and fifty. All these are of the sons of Benjamin.”
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Read Full Chapter →Ulam's sons were valiant archers with many descendants -- a hundred and fifty -- and the chapter closes by naming them all sons of Benjamin.
What Does 1 Chronicles 8:40 Mean?
The chapter ends with Ulam's descendants, 'mighty men of valour' skilled with the bow, whose offspring numbered a hundred and fifty. Benjamin was long known for its archers, and the closing line gathers the whole chapter under one banner: 'all these are of the sons of Benjamin.'
From a small tribe came strength, skill, and a multitude of children -- visible signs of God's blessing. The chapter that began with a single father closes with a flourishing people. So the Lord takes the least and makes it fruitful, keeping His promise to multiply those who are His across every generation.
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What does 1 Chronicles 8:40 mean?
Ulam's sons were valiant archers with many descendants -- a hundred and fifty -- and the chapter closes by naming them all sons of Benjamin.