I Chronicles 8:24

Common misinterpretations treat this genealogical entry as a narrative with symbolic spiritual meanings, such as assigning prophetic significance to the names (e.g., Hananiah meaning 'God has been gracious' implying divine favor), or viewing it as irrelevant 'filler' text unworthy of study; in reality, it serves a precise historical purpose in tracing Benjamin's descendants for legal and covenantal reasons, not allegory or moral lesson, and overlooking it disconnects the biblical story from its foundational family structures.

This verse lists three individuals—Hananiah, Elam, and Antothijah—as part of the genealogy of the Benjaminite clan descended from Shaharaim through his wife Hushim, emphasizing the meticulous preservation of tribal lineages in ancient Israel to maintain inheritance rights, tribal identity, and historical continuity from the time of the exodus through the monarchy, highlighting God's faithfulness in fulfilling promises to the patriarchs by documenting the growth of His people.