Formation Journal Reading Plan

8:1 Benjamin became the father of Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third,

8:2 Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.

8:3 Bela had sons: Addar, and Gera, and Abihud,

8:4 and Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah,

8:5 and Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram.

8:6 These are the sons of Ehud: these are the heads of fathers’ households of the inhabitants of Geba, and they carried them captive to Manahath:

8:7 and Naaman, and Ahijah, and Gera, he carried them captive: and he became the father of Uzza and Ahihud.

8:8 Shaharaim became the father of children in the field of Moab, after he had sent them away; Hushim and Baara were his wives.

8:9 He became the father of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcam,

8:10 and Jeuz, and Shachia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of fathers’ households.

8:11 Of Hushim he became the father of Abitub and Elpaal.

8:12 The sons of Elpaal: Eber, and Misham, and Shemed, who built Ono and Lod, with its towns;

8:13 and Beriah, and Shema, who were heads of fathers’ households of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who put to flight the inhabitants of Gath;

8:14 and Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth,

8:15 and Zebadiah, and Arad, and Eder,

8:16 and Michael, and Ishpah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah,

8:17 and Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hizki, and Heber,

8:18 and Ishmerai, and Izliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal,

8:19 and Jakim, and Zichri, and Zabdi,

8:20 and Elienai, and Zillethai, and Eliel,

8:21 and Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, the sons of Shimei,

8:22 and Ishpan, and Eber, and Eliel,

8:23 and Abdon, and Zichri, and Hanan,

8:24 and Hananiah, and Elam, and Anthothijah,

8:25 and Iphdeiah, and Penuel, the sons of Shashak,

8:26 and Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah,

8:27 and Jaareshiah, and Elijah, and Zichri, the sons of Jeroham.

8:28 These were heads of fathers’ households throughout their generations, chief men: these lived in Jerusalem.

8:29 In Gibeon there lived the father of Gibeon, whose wife’s name was Maacah;

8:30 and his firstborn son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Nadab,

8:31 and Gedor, and Ahio, and Zecher.

8:32 Mikloth became the father of Shimeah. They also lived with their brothers in Jerusalem, over against their brothers.

8:33 Ner became the father of Kish; and Kish became the father of Saul; and Saul became the father of Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.

8:34 The son of Jonathan was Merib Baal; and Merib Baal became the father of Micah.

8:35 The sons of Micah: Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz.

8:36 Ahaz became the father of Jehoaddah; and Jehoaddah became the father of Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri became the father of Moza.

8:37 Moza became the father of Binea; Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

8:38 Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel.

8:39 The sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.

8:40 The sons of Ulam were mighty men of valor, archers, and had many sons, and sons’ sons, one hundred fifty. All these were of the sons of Benjamin.

29:14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

29:15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

29:16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

29:17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

29:18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.

29:19 A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.

29:20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

29:21 He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.

29:22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a wrathful man abounds in sin.

29:23 A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.

29:24 Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul. He takes an oath, but dares not testify.

29:25 The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.

29:26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.

29:27 A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.

9:1 But Saul, still breathing threats and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,

9:2 and asked for letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

9:3 As he traveled, it happened that he got close to Damascus, and suddenly a light from the sky shone around him.

9:4 He fell on the earth, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”

9:5 He said, “Who are you, Lord?” The Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.

9:6 But rise up, and enter into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”

9:7 The men who traveled with him stood speechless, hearing the sound, but seeing no one.

9:8 Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened, he saw no one. They led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.

9:9 He was without sight for three days, and neither ate nor drank.

9:10 Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias!” He said, “Behold, it’s me, Lord.”

9:11 The Lord said to him, “Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judah for one named Saul, a man of Tarsus. For behold, he is praying,

9:12 and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive his sight.”

9:13 But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he did to your saints at Jerusalem.

9:14 Here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on your name.”

9:15 But the Lord said to him, “Go your way, for he is my chosen vessel to bear my name before the nations and kings, and the children of Israel.

9:16 For I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name’s sake.”

9:17 Ananias departed, and entered into the house. Laying his hands on him, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord, who appeared to you on the road by which you came, has sent me, that you may receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

9:18 Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he received his sight. He arose and was baptized.

9:19 He took food and was strengthened. Saul stayed several days with the disciples who were at Damascus.