I Chronicles 8:14

Misinterpretations of this verse often involve seeking hidden prophetic meanings or gematria in the names Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth, treating them as symbolic rather than straightforward historical figures; assuming the genealogies are exhaustive and literal father-son lists when they frequently employ telescoping or representative naming conventions; or dismissing them as irrelevant filler text, ignoring their vital role in validating post-exilic Jewish community structure, priestly lines, and claims to the Promised Land.

This verse lists Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth as descendants within the tribe of Benjamin, specifically under the family of Elpaal, as part of the extensive genealogical records in 1 Chronicles that trace the lineages of Israel from Adam through the twelve tribes. These lists affirm God's covenant faithfulness by preserving the identities and inheritances of His people, providing a foundation for tribal organization, land allotments, and the historical context leading to the monarchy and eventual Messiah from Judah and Benjamin.