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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/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />in Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />at Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />at Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />at Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and at Balah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />at Bilhah, at Ezem, at Tolad, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and in Bilhah, and in Ezem, and in Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and in Bilhah, and in Ezem, and in Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And in Bala, and in Asom, and in Tholad, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and in Bilhah, and in Ezem, and in Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And in Bilhah, Ezem, and Tolad,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and in Balaa, and in Aesem, and in Tholad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/4-29.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=1213" 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/4.htm">More Descendants of Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1090.htm" title="1090: ū·ḇə·ḇil·hāh (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Bilhah -- a concubine of Jacob. From balahh; timid; Bilhah, the name of one of Jacob's concubines; also of a place in Palestine.">Bilhah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6107.htm" title="6107: ū·ḇə·‘e·ṣem (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Bone, a place in the Negev of Judah. The same as etsem; bone; Etsem, a place in Palestine.">Ezem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8434.htm" title="8434: ū·ḇə·ṯō·w·lāḏ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- A city in Simeon. From yalad; posterity; Tolad, a place in Palestine.">Tolad,</a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,…<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="/joshua/19-1.htm">Joshua 19:1-9</a></span><br />The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">1 Samuel 30:26-31</a></span><br />When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.” / He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir; / to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-1.htm">2 Samuel 2:1-4</a></span><br />Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD. / So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel. / David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-3.htm">1 Kings 19:3</a></span><br />And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-10.htm">2 Chronicles 11:10</a></span><br />Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, the fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-12.htm">Genesis 46:12</a></span><br />The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-20.htm">Numbers 26:20-21</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Judah by their clans: The Shelanite clan from Shelah, the Perezite clan from Perez, and the Zerahite clan from Zerah. / And these were the descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron and the Hamulite clan from Hamul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Joshua 15:21-32</a></span><br />These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, / Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-16.htm">Judges 1:16-17</a></span><br />Now the descendants of Moses’ father-in-law, the Kenite, went up with the men of Judah from the City of Palms to the Wilderness of Judah in the Negev near Arad. They went to live among the people. / Then the men of Judah went with their brothers the Simeonites, attacked the Canaanites living in Zephath, and devoted the city to destruction. So it was called Hormah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/27-5.htm">1 Samuel 27:5-6</a></span><br />Then David said to Achish, “If I have found favor in your eyes, let me be assigned a place in one of the outlying towns, so I can live there. For why should your servant live in the royal city with you?” / That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">1 Samuel 30:1</a></span><br />On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/24-7.htm">2 Samuel 24:7</a></span><br />They went toward the fortress of Tyre and all the cities of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went on to the Negev of Judah, to Beersheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-25.htm">Nehemiah 11:25-30</a></span><br />As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-1.htm">Matthew 2:1-6</a></span><br />After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” / When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-4.htm">Luke 2:4</a></span><br />So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad,</p><p class="hdg">Bilhah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-3.htm">Joshua 19:3</a></b></br> And Hazarshual, and Balah, and Azem,</p><p class="hdg">Balah-Azem.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-4.htm">Joshua 19:4</a></b></br> And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,</p><p class="hdg">Eltolad.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/46-25.htm">Bilhah</a> <a href="/joshua/19-3.htm">Ezem</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">Bilhah</a> <a href="/joshua/15-29.htm">Ezem</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-1.htm">The posterity of Judah by Caleb, the son of Hur.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-5.htm">Of Ashur, the posthumous son Hezron.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-9.htm">Of Jabez, and his prayer.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-11.htm">The other families of the same stock.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-21.htm">The sons of Shelah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-24.htm">The posterity and cities of Simeon.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">Their conquest of Gedor, and of the Amalekites in mount Seir.</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/4.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/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Bilhah</b><br>Bilhah is mentioned here as a location, but it is also the name of a maidservant of Rachel, Jacob's wife, in Genesis. The name may indicate a connection to the tribe of Simeon, as the Simeonites are listed in this genealogical record. The use of personal names for places was common in ancient times, often indicating the founder or a significant event associated with the location. This reflects the tribal and familial nature of Israelite society, where lineage and heritage were crucial.<p><b>Ezem</b><br>Ezem is a town in the Negev region of Judah, allocated to the tribe of Simeon. The Negev was a semi-arid region, and towns like Ezem were vital for the survival of the tribes due to their strategic locations and resources. The mention of Ezem highlights the territorial inheritance of the Simeonites, which was within the larger allotment of Judah. This reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites regarding the land, as seen in the book of Joshua.<p><b>Tolad</b><br>Tolad is another town associated with the tribe of Simeon. Its mention alongside Ezem and Bilhah suggests a cluster of settlements that were part of Simeon's inheritance. The listing of these towns underscores the importance of land distribution among the tribes, a key aspect of Israel's identity and covenant relationship with God. The allocation of land was not only a practical matter but also a spiritual one, as it represented God's provision and faithfulness to His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bilhah.htm">Bilhah</a></b><br>A town mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Simeon. Its exact location is not definitively known, but it is part of the inheritance given to the tribe of Simeon within the territory of Judah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezem.htm">Ezem</a></b><br>Another town listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Simeon. Like Bilhah, its precise location is uncertain today, but it was part of the land allotted to Simeon.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tolad.htm">Tolad</a></b><br>A town included in the list of settlements belonging to the tribe of Simeon. The name Tolad is mentioned in the context of the genealogical records, emphasizing the historical and territorial claims of the tribe.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_heritage.htm">Understanding Our Heritage</a></b><br>Just as the towns of Bilhah, Ezem, and Tolad were part of the Simeonites' heritage, Christians are encouraged to understand and appreciate their spiritual heritage in Christ. This includes recognizing the importance of our spiritual lineage and the promises of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_place.htm">The Importance of Place</a></b><br>The mention of specific towns highlights the significance of place in God's plan. Believers are reminded that where God places us is part of His divine purpose, and we are called to serve Him faithfully in our current context.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_the_small_things.htm">Faithfulness in the Small Things</a></b><br>The seemingly obscure towns in the genealogical records remind us that every detail matters to God. We are encouraged to be faithful in the small and seemingly insignificant aspects of our lives, trusting that God sees and values our efforts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a></b><br>The allocation of land and the settlement of tribes reflect God's sovereign hand in history. Believers can trust that God is in control of the details of their lives, orchestrating events according to His perfect will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_1_chronicles_4_groups_verified.htm">Is there any external verification for the groups listed in 1 Chronicles 4--especially those not mentioned elsewhere--suggesting they might be legendary or symbolic?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chron_29_4_with_archaeology.htm">How can 1 Chronicles 29:4's account of David's vast gold and silver donations be reconciled with the limited archaeological evidence of Israel's wealth in that era?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_verify_david's_authorship_in_1_chron.htm">How do we verify the legitimacy of David's authorship of prayers like the one in 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 when external corroboration is lacking?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_1_chronicles_4_lifespans_plausible.htm">Are the lifespans and generational spans implied in 1 Chronicles 4 scientifically plausible, or do they represent mythical or symbolic timelines?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) Many of the places assigned to Simeon in this list are reckoned among the towns of the extreme south of Judah in <a href="/joshua/15-26.htm" title="Amam, and Shema, and Moladah,">Joshua 15:26</a>, <span class= "ital">et seq.</span> Bilhah, or Balah, is, perhaps, Baalah (<a href="/joshua/15-29.htm" title="Baalah, and Iim, and Azem,">Joshua 15:29</a>); Ezem (Authorised Version, Azem) and Eltolad are also mentioned there. Their sites are unknown.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/4-29.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">Bilhah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְבִלְהָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·ḇil·hāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1090.htm">Strong's 1090: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bilhah -- a concubine of Jacob</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ezem,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְעֶ֖צֶם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·‘e·ṣem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6107.htm">Strong's 6107: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ezem -- 'bone', a place in the Negev of Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Tolad,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְתוֹלָֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·ṯō·w·lāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8434.htm">Strong's 8434: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tolad -- a city in Simeon</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/4-29.htm">1 Chronicles 4:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/4-29.htm">1 Chronicles 4:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/4-29.htm">1 Chronicles 4:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/4-29.htm">1 Chronicles 4:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/4-29.htm">1 Chronicles 4:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/4-29.htm">1 Chronicles 4:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/4-29.htm">1 Chronicles 4:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/4-29.htm">1 Chronicles 4:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/4-29.htm">1 Chronicles 4:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/4-29.htm">1 Chronicles 4:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/4-29.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 4:29 And at Bilhah and at Ezem (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 4:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 4:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 4:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 4:30" /></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>