1 Chronicles 4:33

Verse

and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record:

American Standard Version (1901)

and all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto Baal. These were their habitations, and they have their genealogy.

Bible in Basic English

And all the small places round these towns, as far as Baalath-beer, the high place of the South. These were their living-places, and they have lists of their generations.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And all their villages round about these cities as far as Baal. This was their habitation, and the distribution of their dwellings.

Free Bible Version

along with all the surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were the places where they lived and they recorded their genealogy.

Geneva Bible 1599

And all their townes that were rounde about these cities vnto Baal, These are their habitations and the declaration of their genealogie,

King James (Authorized) Version

And all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto Baal. These were their habitations, and their genealogy.

Translation for Translators

There were other villages where they lived, as far southwest as Baalath town. Those were the places where they lived, and their names, according to the family records.

Unlocked Literal Bible

together with the outlying villages as far as Baalath. These were their settlements, and they kept the genealogical records.

Noah Webster Bible

And all their villages that were around the same cities to Baal. These were their habitations, and their genealogy.

World English Bible

and all their villages that were around the same cities, as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept their genealogy.

Young's Literal Translation

and all their villages that [are] round about these cities unto Baal; these [are] their dwellings, and they have their genealogy:

Context

The Descendants of Simeon

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:

Summary

This verse lists the descendants of the clan of Simeon, highlighting the importance of genealogy and lineage in ancient Israel. It emphasizes the continuity of God's covenant promises through the generations, showing the faithfulness of God to His people. By recording these names, the verse preserves the history and heritage of the tribe of Simeon, reinforcing the significance of each individual within the community. This genealogy serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and providence in orchestrating the destinies of His chosen people. It also underscores the unity and interconnectedness of the Israelite tribes, reflecting the broader theme of communal identity and solidarity in the Old Testament.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

These mentioned by their names were princes in their families,.... The principal men of them, heads of their fathers' houses: and the house of their fathers increased greatly; by them, so that they were obliged to seek out for new habitations, as follows.

1 Chronicles 4:33

The Descendants of Simeon

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Berean Standard Bible

and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record:

American Standard Version (1901)

and all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto Baal. These were their habitations, and they have their genealogy.

Bible in Basic English

And all the small places round these towns, as far as Baalath-beer, the high place of the South. These were their living-places, and they have lists of their generations.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And all their villages round about these cities as far as Baal. This was their habitation, and the distribution of their dwellings.

Free Bible Version

along with all the surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were the places where they lived and they recorded their genealogy.

Geneva Bible 1599

And all their townes that were rounde about these cities vnto Baal, These are their habitations and the declaration of their genealogie,

King James (Authorized) Version

And all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto Baal. These were their habitations, and their genealogy.

Translation for Translators

There were other villages where they lived, as far southwest as Baalath town. Those were the places where they lived, and their names, according to the family records.

Unlocked Literal Bible

together with the outlying villages as far as Baalath. These were their settlements, and they kept the genealogical records.

Noah Webster Bible

And all their villages that were around the same cities to Baal. These were their habitations, and their genealogy.

World English Bible

and all their villages that were around the same cities, as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept their genealogy.

Young's Literal Translation

and all their villages that [are] round about these cities unto Baal; these [are] their dwellings, and they have their genealogy:

1 Chronicles 4:33

Verse

Context

The Descendants of Simeon

Summary

Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

1 Chronicles 4:33

The Descendants of Simeon

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary