1 Chronicles 4:32
1 Chronicles 4:32 in Multiple Translations
And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five towns—
And their villages were, Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities:
And their villages were Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities;
And their small towns were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen and Ashan, five towns;
They also lived in Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Token, and Ashan—a total of five towns,
And their townes were Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, fiue cities.
And their villages [are] Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities,
Their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan, five cities;
And their villages were , Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities:
Their towns also were Etam, and Aen, Remmon, and Thochen, and Asan, five cities.
They also lived in villages near those towns: Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Token, and Ashan.
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1 Chronicles 4:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/חַצְרֵי/הֶם֙
עֵיטָ֣ם
וָ/עַ֔יִן
רִמּ֥וֹן
וְ/תֹ֖כֶן
וְ/עָשָׁ֑ן
עָרִ֖ים
חָמֵֽשׁ
וְ/חַצְרֵי/הֶם֙
châtsêr
H2691
court
Conj | N-cp | Suff
עֵיטָ֣ם
ʻÊyṭâm
H5862
Etam
N-proper
וָ/עַ֔יִן
ʻAyin
H5871
Ain
Conj | N-proper
רִמּ֥וֹן
Rimmôwn
H7417
Rimmon
N-proper
וְ/תֹ֖כֶן
Tôken
H8507
Tochen
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עָשָׁ֑ן
ʻÂshân
H6228
Ashan
Conj | N-proper
עָרִ֖ים
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
חָמֵֽשׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 4:32
וְ/חַצְרֵי/הֶם֙
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
Conj | N-cp | Suff
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
עֵיטָ֣ם
ʻÊyṭâm
H5862
"Etam"
N-proper
Etam was a fortified town in Judah, built by King Rehoboam, located between Bethlehem and Tekoa. Its name means lair of wild beasts, indicating a strong and secure place. It is mentioned in the Bible as a strategic location.
Definition: § Etam = "lair of wild beasts" a town in Judah fortified and garrisoned by king Rehoboam of Judah and located between Bethlehem and Tekoa
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Etam. See also: Judges 15:8; 1 Chronicles 4:3; 2 Chronicles 11:6.
וָ/עַ֔יִן
ʻAyin
H5871
"Ain"
Conj | N-proper
Ain is a place in southern Judah, named for its spring, and allotted to the tribe of Simeon and given to the priests. It is also known as En-rimmon, meaning spring of the pomegranate. The Bible mentions Ain in the book of Joshua.
Definition: Ain = "spring" one of the southernmost cities of Judah in the Nekeb and allotted to the tribe of Simeon and given to the priests Also named: en rim.mon (עֵין רִמּוֹן "En-rimmon" H5884)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ain. See also: Numbers 34:11; Joshua 19:7; 1 Chronicles 4:32.
רִמּ֥וֹן
Rimmôwn
H7417
"Rimmon"
N-proper
Rimmon, a Syrian deity, was also the name of several cities in Palestine, including a Levitical city in Zebulun.
Definition: § Rimmon = "pomegranate" n pr dei the deity of wind, rain, and storm, worshipped by the Syrians of Damascus
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Remmon, Rimmon. See also: Joshua 15:32; 2 Samuel 4:2; Zechariah 14:10.
וְ/תֹ֖כֶן
Tôken
H8507
"Tochen"
Conj | N-proper
Tochen was a town in Palestine, in the area of Simeon, existing until the time of King David. It means measurement. The town is mentioned in the Bible as a place in ancient Israel.
Definition: § Tochen = "measurement" a town in Simeon until the time of David
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Tochen. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:32.
וְ/עָשָׁ֑ן
ʻÂshân
H6228
"Ashan"
Conj | N-proper
Ashan was a city in ancient Palestine, located in the lowland of Judah. It is mentioned in the book of Joshua as a place allocated to the tribe of Simeon. The city's name means 'smoke' in Hebrew, possibly due to its location near a volcanic area.
Definition: § Ashan = "smoke" a city in the lowland of Judah later mentioned as belonging to Simeon
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Ashan. See also: Joshua 15:42; 1 Chronicles 4:32; 1 Chronicles 6:44.
עָרִ֖ים
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
חָמֵֽשׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 4:32
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 4:32
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 4:32
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:32
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:32
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 4:32
Context — The Descendants of Simeon
30Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,
31Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until the reign of David.
32And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five towns—
33and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record: 34Meshobab, Jamlech, Joshah son of Amaziah,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 19:7 | Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan—four cities, along with their villages, |
1 Chronicles 4:32 Summary
This verse lists five villages that were part of the tribe of Judah's territory, highlighting the importance of community and geography in the Bible. Just as these villages were significant to the tribe of Judah, our own communities and locations are important to God's plan for our lives (Acts 17:26-27). By studying this verse, we can learn to trust God's sovereignty over the details of our lives and to be faithful in our own communities, just as the Israelites were. As we reflect on this verse, we can remember that God is always working out His plan, even in the smallest details, to bring about His kingdom (Matthew 6:10).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the villages listed in 1 Chronicles 4:32 and why are they significant?
The villages listed in 1 Chronicles 4:32 are Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan, which were part of the settlements of the tribe of Judah, as recorded in the Bible (1 Chronicles 4:28-33). These villages were likely important for the tribe's economy, trade, and defense.
How do these villages relate to the overall history of the Israelites?
The villages mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:32 were part of the territory inhabited by the tribe of Judah, which played a significant role in the history of the Israelites, as seen in the book of Judges and 1 Samuel 16:1, where the prophet Samuel anointed David, a Judahite, as the future king of Israel.
What can we learn from the way the villages are listed in this verse?
The listing of villages in 1 Chronicles 4:32 demonstrates the importance of genealogical records and geographical details in the Bible, highlighting God's concern for the specific lives and histories of His people, as also seen in the book of Nehemiah 7:4-73, where the people of Israel are recorded by their genealogies.
How does this verse contribute to our understanding of God's plan for His people?
This verse, in the context of 1 Chronicles 4, shows how God is working out His plan for the nation of Israel, preparing the way for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who would be born in the town of Bethlehem, in the tribe of Judah (Matthew 2:1, Luke 2:4-7).
Reflection Questions
- What does the specific mention of these villages in 1 Chronicles 4:32 teach me about God's attention to detail in my own life?
- How can I apply the concept of being part of a larger community, like the tribe of Judah, to my own life and relationships?
- What role do I play in the larger story of God's people, and how can I be faithful in my own 'village' or community?
- In what ways can I trust God's sovereignty over the details of my life, just as He was sovereign over the villages and tribes of Israel?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 4:32
And their villages were Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 4:32
And their villages were, Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities: Their villages were Etam - or Ether (Joshua 19:7). Tochen. There is no trace of this place in the parallel list of Joshua.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:32
1 Chronicles 4:32 And their villages [were], Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities:Ver. 32. Five cities.] Called before villages, because unwalled, haply. The Hague in Holland hath two thousand households in it: the inhabitants will not wall it, they say, as desiring to have it counted rather the principal village of Europe, than a lesser city.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:32
(32) And their villages.—This belongs to 1 Chronicles 4:31. The verb should be cancelled. Etam, and Ain, Rimmon . . .—Why are these five cities separated from the former thirteen? The old Jewish expositors Rashi and Kimchi assert, that whereas the thirteen were lost to the Simeonites from the time of David, these five remained in their possession. The separation is made in Joshua 19 as well as here. (Many MSS. read “and Rimmon.”) Five cities.—Joshua 19:7 : “Ain, Rimmon, and Ether, and Ashan; four cities and their villages.” Etam may be a mistake for Ether. But there were two Etams, one in the hills of Judah, south of Bethlehem (see 1 Chronicles 4:3, Note; 2 Chronicles 11:6), and one in the south of Judah (Judges 15:8)—perhaps the place intended here. Ether occurs in Joshua 15:42 along with Ashan. Both were in the lowlands of Judah. Ain and Rimmon are spoken of as one place (Nehemiah 11:29): they must have been close to each other (comp.
Buda-Pesth). Tochen only here.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 4:32
32. And their villages were] These villages (ḥ ?ǎ ?ηκrξm) are called at the end of the verse cities, but sometimes ḥ ?ǎ ?ηκrξm are described as un-walled (Leviticus 25:31) and sometimes as dependencies of cities (1 Chronicles 4:33 of this ch.). In these two cases ḥ ?ǎ ?ηκrξm would be distinguished from cities. Etam] In the parallel passage, Joshua 19:7, Etam is omitted and the villages (“cities”) are reckoned as four not five.