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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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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…
17th Century
Pastor
Beriah also, and Shema
These were sons of Elpaal:
who were heads of the fathers of the inhabitant…