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and Beriah, and Shema, who were heads of fathers` [houses] of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who put to flight the inhabitants of Gath;

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A Famous Exploit

Commentators explain that this verse isn't just a list of names but a record of a 'famous exploit.' The clans of Beriah and Shema, leaders in Benjamin, successfully drove the inhabitants of Gath from the town of Aijalon. The text emphasizes their role, highlighting this as a significant military and territorial victory for their tribe.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 8:13

19th Century

Bishop

Beriah also, and Shema. — After these two names the Masoretic punctuators have put a stop. Thus 1 Chronicles 8:12–13 l…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 8:13

17th Century

Pastor

Beriah also, and Shema
These were sons of Elpaal:

who were heads of the fathers of the inhabitant…