Bilhan בִּלְהָן
Benjamite, son of Jediael and father of seven sons
Biography
Bilhan was a member of the tribe of Benjamin, the son of Jediael (1 Ch. 7:10). He had seven sons: Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Chenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish, and Ahishahar. These sons were described as mighty warriors and heads of their families, indicating their strength, leadership, and importance within the tribe of Benjamin. The genealogy of Benjamin in Chronicles highlights the significance of family lineage and the preservation of tribal records. It also demonstrates the military prowess of the Benjamites, who were known for their skill in battle and their strategic location in the land of Israel.
Family
Parents
Offspring
- Jeush Tribe of LeviSon of ShimeiA Levite, son of Shimei or ShubaelView full profile →
- Benjamin Tribe of BenjaminSon of BilhanSon of Bilhan, descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
- Ehud Tribe of BenjaminSon of BilhanA Benjamite, son of Bilhan.View full profile →
- Chenaanah Tribe of BenjaminSon of BilhanSon of Bilhan, descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
- Zethan Tribe of BenjaminSon of BilhanSon of Bilhan, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Tarshish Tribe of BenjaminSon of BilhanSon of Bilhan from the tribe of BenjaminView full profile →
- Ahishahar Tribe of BenjaminSon of BilhanSon of Bilhan, a BenjamiteView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:10
"The son of Jediael: Bilhan. The sons of Bilhan: Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Chenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish, and Ahishahar."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | בִּלְהָן | H1092H |