Charles Ellicott Commentary Genesis 46:21

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Genesis 46:21

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Genesis 46:21

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And the sons of Benjamin: Bela, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard." — Genesis 46:21 (ASV)

Benjamin has ten sons:

Genesis 46:21: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, Ard.

Numbers 26:38–40: Bela, Ashbel, Ahiram, Shupham, Hupham. (Naaman and Ard appear as Bela’s sons.)

1 Chronicles 7:6 and 8:1–5: Bela, Becher, Jediael, Nohah, Rapha. Bela is father to Gera, Naaman, Abihud, Abishua, Ahoah, and others.

The lists differ significantly, suggesting evolving family records and genealogical purposes.