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They settled in the area from Aroer to Nebo and Baal Meon. <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> and Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel. The Reubenites lived in the area that stretches from Aroer to Nebo and Baal-meon. <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> and Bela the son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel, who lived in Aroer, as far as Nebo and Baal-meon. <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and Bela son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel. They settled in Aroer and as far as Nebo and Baal-meon. <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/5.htm">King James Bible</a> And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baalmeon: <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/5.htm">New King James Version</a> and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroer, as far as Nebo and Baal Meon. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and Bela, the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who lived in Aroer, as far as Nebo and Baal-meon. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who lived in Aroer, even to Nebo and Baal-meon. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who lived in Aroer, even to Nebo and Baal-meon. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who lived in Aroer, even to Nebo and Baal-meon. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who lived in Aroer as far as Nebo and Baal-meon. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel. They settled in Aroer as far as Nebo and Baal-meon. <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel. They settled in Aroer as far as Nebo and Baal-meon. <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baal-meon: <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baal-meon: <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> and Bela (son of Azaz, grandson of Shema, and great-grandson of Joel). Reuben's descendants lived in Aroer as far as Nebo and Baal Meon. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> and Bela, the son of Azaz and grandson of Shema, of the clan of Joel. This clan lived in Aroer and in the territory from there north to Nebo and Baal Meon. <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> and Azaz's son Bela, grandson of Shema, and great-grandson of Joel, who lived in Aroer, near Nebo and Baal-meon. <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and Bela son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel. They settled in Aroer and as far as Nebo and Baal-meon. <a href="/net/1_chronicles/5.htm">NET Bible</a> and Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel. They lived in Aroer as far as Nebo and Baal Meon. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who lived in Aroer, even to Nebo and Baal Meon: <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroer, even to Nebo, and Baal-meon: <a href="/web/1_chronicles/5.htm">World English Bible</a> and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who lived in Aroer, even to Nebo and Baal Meon; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel—he is dwelling in Aroer, even to Nebo and Ba‘al-Meon; <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel -- he is dwelling in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baal-Meon; <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema son of Joel, he will dwell in Aroer, and even to Nebo, and Baal-Meon:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Bala the son of Azaz, the son of Samma, the son of Joel, dwelt in Aroer as far as Nebo, and Beelmeon. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now Bela, the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, lived in Aroer, as far as Nebo and Baalmeon. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/5.htm">New American Bible</a> and Bela, son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel. The Reubenites lived in Aroer and as far as Nebo and Baal-meon; <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and Bela son of Azaz, son of Shema, son of Joel, who lived in Aroer, as far as Nebo and Baal-meon.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Bela and the son of Uzai, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Adoer and as far as Nebo and the plain of Meon, <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Bela, son of Uzi, son of Shemei, son of Yoel, was dwelling in Aduir, and unto Nebu and to the Plain of Maun.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baal-meon; <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Balec the son of Azuz, the son of Sama, the son of Joel: he dwelt in Aroer, and even to Naban, and Beelmasson. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/5-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=1397" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/5.htm">The Descendants of Reuben</a> …7His relatives by their clans are recorded in their genealogy: Jeiel the chief, Zechariah, 8<a href="/hebrew/1106.htm" title="1106: ū·ḇe·la‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The same as bela'; Bela, the name of a place, also of an Edomite and of two Israelites.">and Bela</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5811.htm" title="5811: ‘ā·zāz (N-proper-ms) -- Strong, a Reubenite. From azaz; strong; Azaz, an Israelite.">of Azaz,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/8087.htm" title="8087: še·ma‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Shema -- a sound. For the same as shema'; Shema, the name of a place in Palestine and of four Israelites.">of Shema,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3100.htm" title="3100: yō·w·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and 'el; Jehovah God; Joel, the name of twelve Israelites.">of Joel.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">They</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·wō·šêḇ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">settled</a> <a href="/hebrew/6177.htm" title="6177: ba·‘ă·rō·‘êr (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Or 'Aro'er; or 'Ar'owr; the same as arow'er; nudity of situation; Aroer, the name of three places in or near Palestine.">in Aroer</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">and as far as</a> <a href="/hebrew/5015.htm" title="5015: nə·ḇōw (N-proper-fs) -- Probably of foreign derivation; Nebo, the name of a Babylonian deity, also of a mountain in Moab, and of a place in Palestine.">Nebo</a> <a href="/hebrew/1186.htm" title="1186: ū·ḇa·‘alFrom Ba'al and ma'own; Baal of habitation; Baal-Meon, a place East of the Jordan."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1186.htm" title="1186: mə·‘ō·wn (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- From Ba'al and ma'own; Baal of habitation; Baal-Meon, a place East of the Jordan.">and Baal-meon.</a> 9They also settled in the east as far as the edge of the desert that extends to the Euphrates River, because their livestock had increased in the land of Gilead.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/46-16.htm">Genesis 46:16</a> The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. <a href="/numbers/26-15.htm">Numbers 26:15-18</a> These were the descendants of Gad by their clans: The Zephonite clan from Zephon, the Haggite clan from Haggi, the Shunite clan from Shuni, / the Oznite clan from Ozni, the Erite clan from Eri, / the Arodite clan from Arod, and the Arelite clan from Areli. ... <a href="/joshua/13-15.htm">Joshua 13:15-23</a> This is what Moses had given to the clans of the tribe of Reuben: / The territory from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the middle of the valley, to the whole plateau beyond Medeba, / to Heshbon and all its cities on the plateau, including Dibon, Bamoth-baal, Beth-baal-meon, ... <a href="/judges/5-14.htm">Judges 5:14-15</a> Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek; Benjamin came with your people after you. The commanders came down from Machir, the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun. / The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision. <a href="/2_kings/10-33.htm">2 Kings 10:33</a> from the Jordan eastward through all the land of Gilead (the region of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh), and from Aroer by the Arnon Valley through Gilead to Bashan. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">1 Chronicles 12:37</a> And from east of the Jordan, from Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh there: 120,000 armed with every kind of weapon of war. <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16-22</a> These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ... <a href="/2_chronicles/30-11.htm">2 Chronicles 30:11</a> Nevertheless, some from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem. <a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a> Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations: <a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1-7</a> “Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ... <a href="/matthew/4-15.htm">Matthew 4:15</a> “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— <a href="/luke/2-36.htm">Luke 2:36</a> There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years, <a href="/john/4-4.htm">John 4:4-5</a> Now He had to pass through Samaria. / So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. <a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Acts 26:7</a> the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews. <a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Romans 11:1</a> I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelled in Aroer, even to Nebo and Baalmeon:Bela.<a href="/genesis/14-2.htm">Genesis 14:2</a> That these made war with Bera king of Sodom, and with Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, and Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, which is Zoar.Azaz.Shema.<a href="/joshua/15-26.htm">Joshua 15:26</a> Amam, and Shema, and Moladah,or, Shemaiah.<a href="/1_chronicles/5-4.htm">1 Chronicles 5:4</a> The sons of Joel; Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,Aroer.<a href="/numbers/32-34.htm">Numbers 32:34</a> And the children of Gad built Dibon, and Ataroth, and Aroer,<a href="/deuteronomy/2-36.htm">Deuteronomy 2:36</a> From Aroer, which is by the brink of the river of Arnon, and from the city that is by the river, even unto Gilead, there was not one city too strong for us: the LORD our God delivered all unto us:<a href="/joshua/13-15.htm">Joshua 13:15-21</a> And Moses gave unto the tribe of the children of Reuben inheritance according to their families… Nebo.<a href="/numbers/32-3.htm">Numbers 32:3</a> Ataroth, and Dibon, and Jazer, and Nimrah, and Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Shebam, and Nebo, and Beon,<a href="/numbers/32-38.htm">Numbers 32:38</a> And Nebo, and Baalmeon, (their names being changed,) and Shibmah: and gave other names unto the cities which they builded.<a href="/deuteronomy/32-49.htm">Deuteronomy 32:49</a> Get thee up into this mountain Abarim, unto mount Nebo, which is in the land of Moab, that is over against Jericho; and behold the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel for a possession:<a href="/deuteronomy/34-1.htm">Deuteronomy 34:1</a> And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. And the LORD shewed him all the land of Gilead, unto Dan,Baal-meon.<a href="/numbers/32-38.htm">Numbers 32:38</a> And Nebo, and Baalmeon, (their names being changed,) and Shibmah: and gave other names unto the cities which they builded.<a href="/joshua/13-17.htm">Joshua 13:17</a> Heshbon, and all her cities that are in the plain; Dibon, and Bamothbaal, and Bethbaalmeon,<a href="/ezekiel/25-9.htm">Ezekiel 25:9</a> Therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his cities which are on his frontiers, the glory of the country, Bethjeshimoth, Baalmeon, and Kiriathaim,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/5-9.htm">Area</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-33.htm">Aroer</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-33.htm">Aro'er</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-5.htm">Baal</a> <a href="/numbers/32-38.htm">Baalmeon</a> <a href="/numbers/32-38.htm">Baal-Meon</a> <a href="/numbers/32-38.htm">Ba'al-Me'on</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-44.htm">Bela</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-43.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">Far</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-4.htm">Joel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-4.htm">Jo'el</a> <a href="/joshua/13-17.htm">Meon</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/34-1.htm">Nebo</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-41.htm">Settled</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-44.htm">Shema</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">Area</a> <a href="/isaiah/17-2.htm">Aroer</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-19.htm">Aro'er</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-23.htm">Baal</a> <a href="/ezekiel/25-9.htm">Baalmeon</a> <a href="/ezekiel/25-9.htm">Baal-Meon</a> <a href="/ezekiel/25-9.htm">Ba'al-Me'on</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-6.htm">Bela</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-9.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-9.htm">Far</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-12.htm">Joel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-12.htm">Jo'el</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-23.htm">Meon</a> <a href="/ezra/2-29.htm">Nebo</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-9.htm">Settled</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-13.htm">Shema</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 5</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm">Judah and Joseph preferred before Reuben, who forfeited his birthright.</a> 3. <a href="/1_chronicles/5-3.htm">Ruben's descendants; some of whom vanquish the Hagarites.</a> 11. <a href="/1_chronicles/5-11.htm">The chief men of Gad, and their habitations.</a> 18. <a href="/1_chronicles/5-18.htm">Ruben, Gad, and half of Manasseh, obtain a victory over the Hagarites.</a> 23. <a href="/1_chronicles/5-23.htm">The habitations and chief men of that half of Manasseh.</a> 25. <a href="/1_chronicles/5-25.htm">The captivity of the two tribes and half, for their sins.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/5.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/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>and Bela son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel. Bela is a descendant of Reuben, the firstborn of Jacob, whose tribe settled east of the Jordan River. The genealogy here emphasizes the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite society, tracing Bela's ancestry back to Joel. This lineage highlights the continuity of God's promises to the tribes of Israel. The mention of these ancestors underscores the importance of family and tribal identity in maintaining the covenant relationship with God. The genealogical record also serves to establish the historical legitimacy of the Reubenite claims to their land.They settled in Aroer Aroer is a city located on the northern bank of the Arnon River, marking the southern boundary of the territory of Reuben. This location is significant as it was part of the land conquered by the Israelites under Moses' leadership before they crossed into the Promised Land. Aroer served as a strategic location for controlling trade routes and defending against enemies. The settlement in Aroer reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to give the Israelites a land of their own, as well as the Reubenites' role in securing and maintaining this territory.and as far as Nebo Nebo is a mountain and a city located in the territory of Moab, east of the Jordan River. It is famously known as the place where Moses viewed the Promised Land before his death. The inclusion of Nebo in the Reubenite territory indicates the extent of their settlement and influence. This area was significant for its agricultural potential and strategic location. The mention of Nebo also serves as a reminder of Moses' leadership and the transition of Israel from the wilderness to the settled life in the Promised Land.and Baal-meon. Baal-meon, also known as Beth-meon, was a city in the territory of Reuben. The name suggests a connection to the Canaanite god Baal, indicating the syncretistic challenges the Israelites faced in maintaining their distinct worship of Yahweh. The settlement in Baal-meon reflects the Reubenites' efforts to establish their presence in the region, despite the cultural and religious influences surrounding them. This highlights the ongoing struggle for the Israelites to remain faithful to their covenant with God amidst external pressures. The mention of Baal-meon serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance in upholding the worship of the one true God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/b/bela.htm">Bela</a> A descendant of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel. Bela is noted as a leader among the Reubenites. 2. <a href="/topical/a/azaz.htm">Azaz</a> The father of Bela, part of the genealogy that traces the lineage of the tribe of Reuben. 3. <a href="/topical/s/shema.htm">Shema</a> The grandfather of Bela, further establishing the family line within the tribe of Reuben. 4. <a href="/topical/j/joel.htm">Joel</a> The great-grandfather of Bela, anchoring the genealogy in the history of Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/a/aroer,_nebo,_and_baal-meon.htm">Aroer, Nebo, and Baal-meon</a> Locations where the descendants of Reuben settled. These places are significant as they represent the territorial inheritance of the tribe of Reuben east of the Jordan River.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/genealogies_and_god's_faithfulness.htm">Genealogies and God's Faithfulness</a> The genealogies in the Bible, such as the one in <a href="/1_chronicles/5-8.htm">1 Chronicles 5:8</a>, remind us of God's faithfulness to His promises. Each name represents a link in the chain of God's covenant with His people. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage.htm">The Importance of Heritage</a> Understanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith. Just as the Reubenites had a physical inheritance, believers have a spiritual inheritance in Christ. <a href="/topical/s/settling_in_god's_promises.htm">Settling in God's Promises</a> The Reubenites settled in the land God promised them. Believers today are called to "settle" in the promises of God, trusting in His provision and guidance. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a> Bela, as a leader among the Reubenites, exemplifies the importance of godly leadership in guiding and establishing communities in faith.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) Bela.--His descent is traced, like that of Beerah. but through fewer names. This does not necessarily imply that Bela and Beerah were not contemporaries. Intermediate names are often omitted in genealogies. (See <a href="/joshua/7-18.htm" title="And he brought his household man by man; and Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was taken.">Joshua 7:18</a> : "Achan son of Carmi son of Zabdi son of Zerah," and <a href="/1_chronicles/5-24.htm" title="And these were the heads of the house of their fathers, even Epher, and Ishi, and Eliel, and Azriel, and Jeremiah, and Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of the house of their fathers.">1Chronicles 5:24</a>, "Achan son of Zerah," and the different lengths of the pedigrees of Heman, Asaph, and Ethan in <a href="/context/1_chronicles/6-33.htm" title="And these are they that waited with their children. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman a singer, the son of Joel, the son of Shemuel,">1Chronicles 6:33-47</a>.) It is not likely that the Joel of <a href="/1_chronicles/5-8.htm" title="And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelled in Aroer, even to Nebo and Baalmeon:">1Chronicles 5:8</a> is the same as the Joel of <a href="/1_chronicles/5-4.htm" title="The sons of Joel; Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,">1Chronicles 5:4</a>, in spite of the further coincidence of Shema-Shemiah.Who dwelt.--He was dwelling, that is, he and his clan. . . . <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/5-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>and Bela וּבֶ֙לַע֙ (ū·ḇe·la‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1106.htm">Strong's 1106: </a> Bela -- an Edomite, also two Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Azaz, עָזָ֔ז (‘ā·zāz) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5811.htm">Strong's 5811: </a> Azaz -- 'strong', a Reubenite the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Shema, שֶׁ֖מַע (še·ma‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8087.htm">Strong's 8087: </a> Shema -- a sound the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Joel. יוֹאֵ֑ל (yō·w·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3100.htm">Strong's 3100: </a> Joel -- probably 'the LORD is God', the name of a number of Israelites They ה֚וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are settled יוֹשֵׁ֣ב (yō·wō·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in Aroer בַּעֲרֹעֵ֔ר (ba·‘ă·rō·‘êr) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6177.htm">Strong's 6177: </a> Aroer -- three cities in Israel and as far as וְעַד־ (wə·‘aḏ-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while Nebo נְב֖וֹ (nə·ḇōw) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5015.htm">Strong's 5015: </a> Nebo -- a city in Moab, also a mountain in Moab and וּבַ֥עַל (ū·ḇa·‘al) 0 <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> Baal-meon. מְעֽוֹן׃ (mə·‘ō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1186.htm">Strong's 1186: </a> Baal-meon -- 'Baal of (the) habitation', a place East of the Jordan <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/5-8.htm">1 Chronicles 5:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/5-8.htm">1 Chronicles 5:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/5-8.htm">1 Chronicles 5:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/5-8.htm">1 Chronicles 5:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/5-8.htm">1 Chronicles 5:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/5-8.htm">1 Chronicles 5:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/5-8.htm">1 Chronicles 5:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/5-8.htm">1 Chronicles 5:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/5-8.htm">1 Chronicles 5:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/5-8.htm">1 Chronicles 5:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-8.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 5:8 And Bela the son of Azaz (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 5:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 5:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 5:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 5:9" /></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>