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and Ishmerai, and Izliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal,

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A Continued Family Record

Scholarly commentary on this verse is minimal, noting that it simply continues the list of Elpaal's sons from the previous verse. In total, seven sons are named across verses 17 and 18. This highlights the Bible's meticulous preservation of genealogical records for the tribe of Benjamin, reminding readers that these were real individuals within God's covenant people.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 8:17–18

19th Century

Bishop

Seven sons of Elpaal.

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 8:18

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 8:17).