The sons of Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built Ono, and Lod, with the towns thereof:
Elpaal's sons were Eber, Misham, and Shamed. Shamed built the cities of Ono and Lod, along with the smaller towns around them.
This verse records that Shamed, one of Elpaal's sons, was a city builder who established Ono and Lod with their surrounding communities.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is a book that records the genealogies of Israel's tribes, compiled after the Babylonian exile to help the returning exiles reconnect with their ancestral heritage and identity. In this verse, we see a list of descendants from the tribe of Benjamin, specifically the sons of Elpaal, including Shamed who is noted for building the towns of Ono and Lod, which were part of the Benjamite territory. These genealogical details underscore the ancient Israelites' emphasis on family lineage and the establishment of settlements as a way to maintain their tribal inheritance.
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