Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third,
Now Benjamin begat ... This chapter contains some supplementary particulars, in addition to what has been already said, regarding the tribe of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 7:6). This statement is at variance with that contained, 1 Chronicles 7:6; Genesis 46:21. But this is most probably the correct reading, and the text in the other two passages is corrupt х Binyaamin (H1144) howliyd (H3205) 'et (H853) Bela` (H1106) bªkowrow (H1060) 'Ashbeel (H788). [It is extremely likely that, beker was considered a proper name (Becher) by a transcriber mistaking it for bªkor (H1060), first-born.] Benjamin had, according to this view, no son called Becher, and all the Scripture notices admit of being explained consistently with it.
Ashbel, х 'Ashbeel (H788) (opinion of God) (cf. Numbers 26:38) = Yªdiy`ª'eel (H3043), Jediael (known of God) (1 Chronicles 7:6).]
Aharah, [= 'Achrach (H315), Ehi and Rosh (combined) (Genesis 46:21), and Ahiram (Numbers 26:38)]. The names of many of the persons mentioned in the course of the chapter are different from those given by Moses-a diversity which may be accounted for in part on grounds formerly stated-namely, either that the person had more than one name, or that the word "sons" is used in a loose sense for grandsons or descendants (cf. 1 Chronicles 8:3-4 with Genesis 46:21 and Numbers 26:40).