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title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Obal, Abimael, Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Obal, Abimael, Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Obal, Abimael, Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Obal, Abimael, Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Ebal, and Abimael, and Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Ebal, Abimael, Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ebal, Abimael, Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Ebal, Abimael, Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Ebal, Abimael, Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Ebal, Abimael, Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Ebal, Abimael, Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ebal, Abimael, Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ebal, Abimael, Sheba, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Ebal, and Abimael, and Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Ebal, and Abimael, and Sheba;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Ebal, Abimael, Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Ebal, Abimael, Sheba, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Ebal, Abimael, Sheba, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Obal, Abimael, Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Ebal, Abimael, Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Ebal, and Abimael, and Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Ebal, Abimael, Sheba, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Ebal, and Abimael, and Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Ebal, and Abimael, and Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Ebal, and Abimael, and Sheba,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Hebal, and Abimael, and Saba, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and then Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba, indeed <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Ebal, Abimael, Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Ebal, Abimael, Sheba,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Ebal, Abimael, Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Ubal and Abimel and Shaba.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Ebal, and Abimael, and Sheba;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/1-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=120" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">From Adam to Abraham</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5858.htm" title="5858: ‘ê·ḇāl (N-proper-ms) -- An Edomite name. Perhaps from an unused root probably meaning to be bald; bare; Ebal, a mountain of Palestine.">Obal,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/39.htm" title="39: ’ă·ḇî·mā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From 'ab and an elsewhere unused word; father of Mael; Abimael, a son of Joktan.">Abimael,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7614.htm" title="7614: šə·ḇā (N-proper-ms) -- Of foreign origin; Sheba, the name of three early progenitors of tribes and of an Ethiopian district.">Sheba,</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-22.htm">Genesis 10:22-23</a></span><br />The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. / The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-6.htm">Genesis 10:6-8</a></span><br />The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. / The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. / Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one on the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-10.htm">Genesis 11:10-26</a></span><br />This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad. / And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters. / When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13-16</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, / Mishma, Dumah, Massa, / Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-1.htm">Genesis 36:1-5</a></span><br />This is the account of Esau (that is, Edom). / Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah daughter of Elon the Hittite, Oholibamah daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite, / and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/1-1.htm">Exodus 1:1-5</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: / Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; / Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-5.htm">Numbers 26:5-51</a></span><br />Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu, / the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi. / These were the clans of Reuben, and their registration numbered 43,730. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-8.htm">Deuteronomy 32:8</a></span><br />When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when He divided the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-30.htm">1 Kings 4:30-31</a></span><br />Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. / He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-12.htm">2 Kings 19:12</a></span><br />Did the gods of the nations destroyed by my fathers rescue those nations—the gods of Gozan, Haran, and Rezeph, and of the people of Eden in Telassar?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-11.htm">Isaiah 11:11</a></span><br />On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-19.htm">Isaiah 66:19</a></span><br />I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/25-25.htm">Jeremiah 25:25</a></span><br />all the kings of Zimri, Elam, and Media;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/27-10.htm">Ezekiel 27:10</a></span><br />Men of Persia, Lydia, and Put served as warriors in your army. They hung their shields and helmets on your walls; they gave you splendor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/10-1.htm">Daniel 10:1</a></span><br />In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, a message was revealed to Daniel, who was called Belteshazzar. The message was true, and it concerned a great conflict. And the understanding of the message was given to him in a vision.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Ebal, and Abimael, and Sheba,</p><p class="hdg">Ebal.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/10-28.htm">Genesis 10:28</a></b></br> And Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,</p><p class="hdg">Obal.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/10-28.htm">Abimael</a> <a href="/genesis/10-28.htm">Abim'a-El</a> <a href="/joshua/8-33.htm">Ebal</a> <a href="/genesis/10-28.htm">Obal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-9.htm">Sheba</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/10-28.htm">Abimael</a> <a href="/genesis/10-28.htm">Abim'a-El</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-40.htm">Ebal</a> <a href="/genesis/10-28.htm">Obal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-32.htm">Sheba</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-1.htm">Adam's line to Noah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">The sons of Japheth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-8.htm">The sons of Ham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm">The sons of Shem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-24.htm">Shem's line to Abraham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-29.htm">Ishmael's sons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-32.htm">The sons of Keturah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-34.htm">The posterity of Abraham by Esau.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-38.htm">The sons of Seir.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-43.htm">The kings of Edom.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">51. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-51.htm">The dukes of Edom.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Obal</b><br>Obal is listed among the descendants of Joktan, a son of Eber, who is a descendant of Shem. This genealogy places Obal within the broader context of the Table of Nations, which outlines the spread of peoples and nations after the flood. The name Obal is sometimes associated with a region or tribe in Arabia, suggesting a connection to the Arabian Peninsula. This connection highlights the geographical spread of Joktan's descendants, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's command to fill the earth. The mention of Obal in this genealogy underscores the historical and cultural diversity present in the ancient Near East.<p><b>Abimael</b><br>Abimael is another descendant of Joktan, and his name is thought to mean "my father is God" or "God is a father." This name reflects the theistic culture of the time, where names often bore religious significance. Abimael's inclusion in the genealogy signifies the continuation of the Semitic line, which is significant in biblical history as it leads to the lineage of Abraham and ultimately to the nation of Israel. The mention of Abimael also serves to connect the genealogical record to the broader narrative of God's unfolding plan for humanity, as seen throughout the Old Testament.<p><b>Sheba</b><br>Sheba is a name that appears multiple times in the Bible, referring to different individuals and regions. In this context, Sheba is a descendant of Joktan, indicating a connection to the Arabian Peninsula. The region of Sheba is often associated with wealth and trade, as seen in the account of the Queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon. This connection to trade and prosperity highlights the economic interactions between different peoples in the ancient world. The mention of Sheba in this genealogy also foreshadows the later biblical narrative, where the wealth and wisdom of Solomon attract international attention, symbolizing the reach and influence of God's chosen people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ebal.htm">Ebal</a></b><br>Ebal is listed as a descendant of Joktan, who was a son of Eber. Ebal's name appears in genealogies that trace the lineage of various tribes and peoples in the ancient Near East.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abimael.htm">Abimael</a></b><br>Another descendant of Joktan, Abimael is part of the genealogical record that connects the peoples of the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding regions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sheba.htm">Sheba</a></b><br>Sheba is often associated with a region or people known for wealth and trade, particularly in spices and precious goods. The Queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon is a notable biblical event.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_genealogies.htm">Understanding Genealogies</a></b><br>Genealogies in the Bible serve to connect historical accounts and demonstrate God's unfolding plan through specific lineages. They remind us of the importance of heritage and God's faithfulness across generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_and_historical_context.htm">Cultural and Historical Context</a></b><br>Recognizing the historical and cultural context of names like Ebal, Abimael, and Sheba helps us appreciate the Bible's rich tapestry of human history and God's work among diverse peoples.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a></b><br>The inclusion of various peoples in biblical genealogies illustrates God's sovereignty over all nations and His purpose in using different groups to fulfill His divine plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_trade_and_wealth.htm">The Role of Trade and Wealth</a></b><br>The mention of Sheba highlights the role of trade and wealth in biblical times, reminding us of the importance of stewardship and the potential for wealth to be used for God's glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/interconnectedness_of_scripture.htm">Interconnectedness of Scripture</a></b><br>The genealogies demonstrate the interconnectedness of Scripture, encouraging us to study the Bible holistically and see how different parts contribute to the overall account of God's redemption.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_are_2_chr_18_and_1_kgs_22_inerrant.htm">Comparing 2 Chronicles 18 with 1 Kings 22, how can both accounts be inerrant if they present varying details about the same event?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_could_david_amass_so_much_gold_silver.htm">How is it historically or scientifically plausible for David to accumulate 'one hundred thousand talents of gold and a million talents of silver' (1 Chronicles 22:14)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_the_discrepancy_on_jehoshaphat's_actions.htm">In 1 Kings 22:43, why does the text imply Jehoshaphat removed high places when 2 Chronicles 20:33 suggests otherwise?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_david's_temple_ban_reason_given.htm">Why does God forbid David from building the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:8 but never give that explicit reason in the parallel accounts (e.g., 2 Samuel 7)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/1-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Obal,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵיבָ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·ḇāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5858.htm">Strong's 5858: </a> </span><span class="str2">An Edomite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abimael,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִימָאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·mā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_39.htm">Strong's 39: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abimael -- 'a father is El', a son of Joktan, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Sheba,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁבָֽא׃</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7614.htm">Strong's 7614: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sheba -- a territory in soutwest Arabia, also the name of one or more descendant of Noah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/1-22.htm">1 Chronicles 1:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/1-22.htm">1 Chronicles 1:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1-22.htm">1 Chronicles 1:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1-22.htm">1 Chronicles 1:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/1-22.htm">1 Chronicles 1:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/1-22.htm">1 Chronicles 1:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/1-22.htm">1 Chronicles 1:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/1-22.htm">1 Chronicles 1:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/1-22.htm">1 Chronicles 1:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/1-22.htm">1 Chronicles 1:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/1-22.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 1:22 And Ebal and Abimael and Sheba (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>