Benjamin was the father of Bela, his firstborn; Ashbel was born second, Aharah third,

Naaman, Ahijah, and Gera, who moved them. Gera was the father of Uzzah and Ahihud.

By his wife Hodesh he fathered Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malkam,

The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod, as well as its surrounding towns),

Beriah, and Shema. They were leaders of the families living in Aijalon and chased out the inhabitants of Gath.

Mikloth was the father of Shimeah. They also lived near their relatives in Jerusalem.

The son of Jonathan: Meribbaal. Meribbaal was the father of Micah.

and Moza was the father of Binea. His son was Raphah, whose son was Eleasah, whose son was Azel.

Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. They also lived near their relatives in Jerusalem.

The son of Jonathan: Meribbaal, who was the father of Micah.

and Moza was the father of Binea. His son was Rephaiah, whose son was Eleasah, whose son was Azel.

They placed his armor in the temple of their gods and hung his head in the temple of Dagon.

When all the residents of Jabesh Gilead heard about everything the Philistines had done to Saul,

He did not seek the Lord’s guidance, so the Lord killed him and transferred the kingdom to David son of Jesse.

He built up the city around it, from the terrace to the surrounding walls; Joab restored the rest of the city.

but then they made a stand in the middle of that area. They defended it and defeated the Philistines; the Lord gave them a great victory.

Let’s move the ark of our God back here, for we did not seek his will throughout Saul’s reign.”

David did just as God commanded him, and they struck down the Philistine army from Gibeon to Gezer.

So David became famous in all the lands; the Lord caused all the nations to fear him.

The priests and Levites consecrated themselves so they could bring up the ark of the Lord God of Israel.