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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 />Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,<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 Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,<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 Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />at Bethuel, at Hormah, at Ziklag, <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 Bethuel, and in Hormah, and in Ziklag,<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 Bethuel, and in Hormah, and in Ziklag,<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 Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,<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 Bathuel, and in Horma, and in Siceleg, <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 Bethuel, and in Hormah, and in Ziklag,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Bansel, Hirmah, Hazar-gadah, Heshmon, Hethpelet, and Zinglag,<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 Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and in Bathuel, and in Herma, and in Sikelag,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/4-30.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=1216" 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">29</span>Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1328.htm" title="1328: ū·ḇiḇ·ṯū·’êl (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Apparently from the same as bathah and 'el; destroyed of God; Bethuel, the name of a nephew of Abraham, and of a place in Palestine.">Bethuel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2767.htm" title="2767: ū·ḇə·ḥā·rə·māh (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Asylum, a place in Simeon. From charam; devoted; Chormah, a place in Palestine.">Hormah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6860.htm" title="6860: ū·ḇə·ṣî·qə·lāḡ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- A city assigned to Judah, also to Simeon. Or Tsiyqlag; of uncertain derivation: Tsiklag or Tsikelag, a place in Palestine.">Ziklag,</a> </span><span class="reftext">31</span>Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until the reign of David.…<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/19-2.htm">Joshua 19:2-9</a></span><br />and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, / Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah, ...<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="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13</a></span><br />Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/34-2.htm">Numbers 34:2-5</a></span><br />“Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: / Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, / cross south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and go south of Kadesh-barnea. Then it will go on to Hazar-addar and proceed to Azmon, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-24.htm">Deuteronomy 33:24</a></span><br />And concerning Asher he said: “May Asher be the most blessed of sons; may he be the most favored among his brothers and dip his foot in oil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-31.htm">Judges 1:31-32</a></span><br />Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob. / So the Asherites lived among the Canaanite inhabitants of the land, because they did not drive them out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">1 Kings 4:7-19</a></span><br />Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-29.htm">2 Kings 15:29</a></span><br />In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/48-1.htm">Ezekiel 48:1-7</a></span><br />“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. ...<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/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-16</a></span><br />Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-14.htm">Luke 4:14-15</a></span><br />Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region. / He taught in their synagogues and was glorified by everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-3.htm">John 4:3-5</a></span><br />He left Judea and returned to Galilee. / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a></span><br />Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-19.htm">Romans 15:19</a></span><br />by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,</p><p class="hdg">Bethuel.</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">Bethul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1</a></b></br> Now these <i>are</i> they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they <i>were</i> among the mighty men, helpers of the war.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-31.htm">Joshua 15:31</a></b></br> And Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-5.htm">Joshua 19:5</a></b></br> And Ziklag, and Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusah,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/28-5.htm">Bethuel</a> <a href="/genesis/28-5.htm">Bethu'el</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-30.htm">Hormah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-10.htm">Ziklag</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/22-22.htm">Bethuel</a> <a href="/genesis/22-22.htm">Bethu'el</a> <a href="/numbers/14-45.htm">Hormah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">Ziklag</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>Bethuel</b><br>Bethuel is a town mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Simeon. It is important to note that the Simeonites were originally allocated land within the territory of Judah, as seen in <a href="/joshua/19.htm">Joshua 19:1-9</a>. This reflects the close relationship between the tribes of Simeon and Judah. The name Bethuel means "house of God," which is significant in biblical nomenclature, often indicating a place of worship or divine encounter. While not much is known archaeologically about Bethuel, its inclusion in the genealogical records underscores the importance of each town in the tribal inheritance and settlement patterns of ancient Israel.<p><b>Hormah</b><br>Hormah, originally known as Zephath, was a city in the Negev region. It holds historical significance due to its mention in the context of Israel's wilderness wanderings. In <a href="/numbers/21.htm">Numbers 21:1-3</a>, the Israelites vowed to the Lord to destroy the Canaanite cities if He delivered them into their hands, and Hormah was one of the cities they devoted to destruction. The name Hormah means "destruction" or "devotion to destruction," reflecting its fate. This city serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Israel, as well as the consequences of disobedience and the importance of following divine commands.<p><b>Ziklag</b><br>Ziklag is a town with a notable history, particularly during the time of King David. Initially, it was a Philistine city given to David by Achish, the king of Gath, as recorded in <a href="/1_samuel/27-5.htm">1 Samuel 27:5-6</a>. David used Ziklag as a base of operations while he was fleeing from King Saul. It later became part of the territory of Judah. Ziklag's history is marked by a significant event when the Amalekites raided and burned it, taking captive the families of David and his men (<a href="/1_samuel/30.htm">1 Samuel 30:1-6</a>). This event led to David's pursuit and eventual victory over the Amalekites, demonstrating God's providence and David's leadership. Ziklag's inclusion in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles highlights its importance in the narrative of Israel's history and God's unfolding plan for His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethuel.htm">Bethuel</a></b><br>A town in the territory of the tribe of Simeon, which was located within the larger allotment of the tribe of Judah. The name "Bethuel" means "house of God" in Hebrew, indicating a place of spiritual significance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hormah.htm">Hormah</a></b><br>Originally a Canaanite city, Hormah became significant in Israel's history as a place of victory and judgment. The name "Hormah" means "devotion" or "destruction," reflecting its history of being devoted to destruction in the conquest accounts.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/z/ziklag.htm">Ziklag</a></b><br>A town given to the tribe of Simeon but later associated with David, who used it as a base during his time fleeing from King Saul. Ziklag holds historical importance as a place of refuge and strategic planning.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_place_names.htm">Significance of Place Names</a></b><br>The names of places in the Bible often carry deep spiritual meanings and historical significance. Understanding these can enrich our comprehension of biblical accounts and God's work in history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_history.htm">God's Faithfulness in History</a></b><br>The mention of these towns in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles reminds us of God's faithfulness to His people throughout history, fulfilling His promises despite human failures.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_refuge_and_strategy.htm">Spiritual Refuge and Strategy</a></b><br>Ziklag, as a place of refuge for David, symbolizes God's provision of safety and strategic planning in times of distress. Believers can trust God to provide refuge and guidance in their own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/devotion_and_destruction.htm">Devotion and Destruction</a></b><br>The dual meaning of Hormah as both "devotion" and "destruction" serves as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the call to devote ourselves wholly to God, avoiding the path that leads to spiritual destruction.<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/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doubt_1_chronicles_4_41's_event.htm">In 1 Chronicles 4:41, why is there no clear historical record of the destruction of these inhabitants, raising doubts about the event's authenticity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_4_1-8_with_ot_lineages.htm">How do we reconcile the genealogies in 1 Chronicles 4:1-8 with other Old Testament passages that record different names and lineages?</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>(30) <span class= "bld">Bethuel.</span>--Called Chesil in <a href="/joshua/15-30.htm" title="And Eltolad, and Chesil, and Hormah,">Joshua 15:30</a>; <a href="/joshua/19-4.htm" title="And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,">Joshua 19:4</a> has Beth-l, a contraction like Hamul for Hamuel (<a href="/1_chronicles/4-26.htm" title="And the sons of Mishma; Hamuel his son, Zacchur his son, Shimei his son.">1Chronicles 4:26</a>; comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/2-5.htm" title="The sons of Pharez; Hezron, and Hamul.">1Chronicles 2:5</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Hormah.</span>--The ancient Zephath (<a href="/judges/1-17.htm" title="And Judah went with Simeon his brother, and they slew the Canaanites that inhabited Zephath, and utterly destroyed it. And the name of the city was called Hormah.">Judges 1:17</a>), now <span class= "ital">Sepata.</span> . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/4-30.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">Bethuel,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבִבְתוּאֵ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇiḇ·ṯū·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1328.htm">Strong's 1328: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bethuel -- perhaps 'man of God', a nephew of Abraham</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hormah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְחָרְמָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·ḥā·rə·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2767.htm">Strong's 2767: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hormah -- 'asylum', a place in Simeon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ziklag,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְצִֽיקְלָֽג׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·ṣî·qə·lāḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6860.htm">Strong's 6860: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ziklag -- a city assigned to Judah, also to Simeon</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/4-30.htm">1 Chronicles 4:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/4-30.htm">1 Chronicles 4:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/4-30.htm">1 Chronicles 4:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/4-30.htm">1 Chronicles 4:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/4-30.htm">1 Chronicles 4:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/4-30.htm">1 Chronicles 4:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/4-30.htm">1 Chronicles 4:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/4-30.htm">1 Chronicles 4:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/4-30.htm">1 Chronicles 4:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/4-30.htm">1 Chronicles 4:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/4-30.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 4:30 And at Bethuel and at Hormah (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 4:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 4:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 4:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 4:31" /></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>