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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/4.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" 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 />and they went to the outskirts of Gedor to the east of the valley in search of pasture for their flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />and they traveled to the region of Gerar, in the east part of the valley, seeking pastureland for their flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />They journeyed to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and they journeyed to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley, in search of pasture for their flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they went to the entrance of Gedor, <i>even</i> unto the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So they went to the entrance of Gedor, as far as the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />They went to the entrance of Gedor, as far as the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They went to the entrance of Gedor, even to the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even to the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />They went to the entrance of Gedor, even to the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So they journeyed to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They went to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley to seek pasture for their flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They went to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley to seek pasture for their flocks. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When the people needed more pastureland for their flocks and herds, they looked as far as the eastern side of the valley where the town of Gerar is located, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they went to the entering in of Gedor, even unto the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They moved to the outskirts of Gedor, on the east side of the valley, to find pasture for their flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />they spread out westward almost to Gerar and pastured their sheep on the eastern side of the valley in which that city is located. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They journeyed as far as the entrance of Gedor on the east side of the valley in order to find pasture for their flocks. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and they journeyed to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley, in search of pasture for their flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They went to the entrance of Gedor, to the east of the valley, looking for pasture for their sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They went to the entrance of Gerar, even to the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even to the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They went to the entrance of Gedor, even to the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks. <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 they go to the entrance of Gedor, to the east of the valley, to seek pasture for their flock,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they go to the entrance of Gedor, unto the east of the valley, to seek pasture for their flock,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will come to the entrance of Gedor, even to the sunrising of the valley to seek pasture for their sheep.<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 they went forth to enter into Gador as far as to the east side of the valley, to seek pastures for their flocks. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they set out, so that they might enter into Gedor, as far as the eastern valley, and so that they might seek pastures for their flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />that they went to the approaches of Gedor, east of the valley, seeking pasture for their flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They journeyed to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For they who dwelt in it were the first settlers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they came to the entrance of Gadar unto the east of the valley to seek pasture for their sheep.<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 they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they went till they came to Gerara, to the east of Gai, to seek pasture for their cattle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/4-39.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=1278" 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">38</span>These men listed by name were the leaders of their clans. Their families increased greatly, <span class="reftext">39</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·lə·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">and they journeyed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3996.htm" title="3996: lim·ḇō·w (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Entrance, a coming in, entering. From bow'; an entrance; specifically sunset or the west; also towards.">to the entrance</a> <a href="/hebrew/1446.htm" title="1446: ḡə·ḏōr (N-proper-fs) -- Or Gdowr; from gadar; inclosure; Gedor, a place in Palestine; also the name of three Israelites.">of Gedor,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ (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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4217.htm" title="4217: lə·miz·raḥ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Place of sunrise, the east. From zarach; sunrise, i.e. The east.">to the east side</a> <a href="/hebrew/1516.htm" title="1516: hag·gāy (Art:: N-cs) -- A valley. Or gay; probably from the same root as gevah; a gorge.">of the valley,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: lə·ḇaq·qêš (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">in search of</a> <a href="/hebrew/4829.htm" title="4829: mir·‘eh (N-ms) -- A pasturage, pasture. From ra'ah in the sense of feeding; pasture; also the haunt of wild animals.">pasture</a> <a href="/hebrew/6629.htm" title="6629: lə·ṣō·nām (Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock. Or tsaown; from an unused root meaning to migrate; a collective name for a flock; also figuratively.">for their flocks.</a> </span><span class="reftext">40</span>There they found rich, good pasture, and the land was spacious, peaceful, and quiet; for some Hamites had lived there formerly.…<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="/numbers/32-1.htm">Numbers 32:1-5</a></span><br />Now the Reubenites and Gadites, who had very large herds and flocks, surveyed the lands of Jazer and Gilead, and they saw that the region was suitable for livestock. / So the Gadites and Reubenites came to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the congregation, and said, / “Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/22-9.htm">Joshua 22:9</a></span><br />So the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh left the Israelites at Shiloh in the land of Canaan to return to their own land of Gilead, which they had acquired according to the command of the LORD through Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/18-7.htm">Judges 18:7-10</a></span><br />So the five men departed and came to Laish, where they saw that the people were living securely, like the Sidonians, quiet and unsuspecting. There was nothing lacking in the land and no oppressive ruler. And they were far away from the Sidonians and had no alliance with anyone. / When the men returned to Zorah and Eshtaol, their brothers asked them, “What did you find?” / They answered, “Come on, let us go up against them, for we have seen the land, and it is very good. Why would you fail to act? Do not hesitate to go there and take possession of the land! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/27-8.htm">1 Samuel 27:8</a></span><br />Now David and his men went up and raided the Geshurites, the Girzites, and the Amalekites. (From ancient times these people had inhabited the land extending to Shur and Egypt.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-24.htm">2 Kings 17:24</a></span><br />Then the king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim and settled them in the towns of Samaria to replace the Israelites. They took possession of Samaria and lived in its towns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-10.htm">2 Chronicles 30:10-11</a></span><br />And the couriers traveled from city to city through the land of Ephraim and Manasseh as far as Zebulun, but the people scorned and mocked them. / Nevertheless, some from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></span><br />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:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/47-13.htm">Ezekiel 47:13-23</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions. / You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance. / This shall be the boundary of the land: On the north side it will extend from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon through Lebo-hamath to Zedad, ...<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="/john/4-3.htm">John 4:3-4</a></span><br />He left Judea and returned to Galilee. / Now He had to pass through Samaria.<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="/acts/11-19.htm">Acts 11:19-21</a></span><br />Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews. / But some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks as well, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus. / The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3</a></span><br />Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.<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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-16.htm">2 Corinthians 10:16</a></span><br />so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you. Then we will not be boasting in the work already done in another man’s territory.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even to the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.</p><p class="hdg">they went.</p><p class="hdg">Gedor.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">1 Chronicles 4:4,18</a></b></br> And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These <i>are</i> the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Bethlehem… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/12-13.htm">Joshua 12:13</a></b></br> The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;</p><p class="hdg">Geder.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-58.htm">Joshua 15:58</a></b></br> Halhul, Bethzur, and Gedor,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/13-17.htm">East</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-11.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-33.htm">Far</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-4.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-26.htm">Flocks</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-18.htm">Gedor</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-6.htm">Grass-Land</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-8.htm">Journeyed</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-8.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-5.htm">Outskirts</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">Pasture</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-23.htm">Search</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-18.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-10.htm">Side</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-14.htm">Valley</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/5-9.htm">East</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-9.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-8.htm">Far</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-31.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-41.htm">Flocks</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-31.htm">Gedor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-40.htm">Grass-Land</a> <a href="/ezra/8-31.htm">Journeyed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-21.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-16.htm">Outskirts</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-40.htm">Pasture</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-8.htm">Search</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-9.htm">Side</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-7.htm">Valley</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>and they journeyed to the entrance of Gedor</b><br>This phrase refers to the descendants of Simeon, who were seeking new territory due to population growth and the need for more resources. Gedor is believed to be a location in the southern part of Judah, possibly near the hill country. The journey signifies a movement towards expansion and settlement, a common theme in the Old Testament as tribes sought to establish themselves in the Promised Land. This reflects the broader narrative of Israel's history, where the tribes often moved to claim and settle in areas that were part of God's covenant promise to Abraham.<p><b>to the east side of the valley</b><br>The mention of the "east side of the valley" provides a geographical marker that helps identify the specific area the Simeonites were exploring. Valleys in biblical times were often fertile and suitable for agriculture and grazing, making them desirable locations for settlement. This detail underscores the practical considerations of the tribe as they sought land that could sustain their growing numbers and livestock. The east side may also imply a strategic choice, as eastern regions were often associated with sunrise and new beginnings, symbolizing hope and prosperity.<p><b>in search of pasture for their flocks</b><br>The search for pasture highlights the pastoral lifestyle of the Simeonites, who, like many other tribes of Israel, relied heavily on livestock for their livelihood. This search is reminiscent of the nomadic traditions of the patriarchs, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who also moved in search of fertile land for their herds. The need for pasture reflects the dependence on God's provision and the fulfillment of His promises to provide for His people. This quest for sustenance can also be seen as a metaphor for spiritual nourishment, drawing parallels to Jesus as the Good Shepherd who provides for His flock.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_simeonites.htm">The Simeonites</a></b><br>This verse refers to the descendants of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. They were seeking new territory for their flocks.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gedor.htm">Gedor</a></b><br>A location mentioned in the context of the Simeonites' search for pasture. It is believed to be a place in the southern part of Judah, though its exact location is uncertain.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_valley.htm">The Valley</a></b><br>The specific valley is not named, but it is described as being on the east side, indicating a geographical direction in their search for resources.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a></b><br>The search for pasture by the Simeonites reminds us of God's provision for His people. Just as they sought resources for their flocks, we are encouraged to trust in God's provision for our needs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_new_opportunities.htm">Seeking New Opportunities</a></b><br>The journey to Gedor illustrates the importance of seeking new opportunities and being willing to move when necessary. In our lives, we should be open to God's leading into new ventures or areas of service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_cooperation.htm">Community and Cooperation</a></b><br>The Simeonites' collective effort to find pasture highlights the value of community and working together. In our faith communities, cooperation and unity are essential for growth and success.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>The act of seeking pasture demonstrates faith in action. It is not enough to trust God passively; we must also take steps in faith to pursue what He has promised.<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/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_chron_18_4_vs_2_sam_8_4__7,000_or_1,700.htm">In 1 Chronicles 18:4, how do we reconcile the figure of 7,000 horsemen with 2 Samuel 8:4, which mentions 1,700 instead?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 39.</span> - The place Gedor cannot be identified in this connection. There is a town of the name situated in the mountainous district of Judah between Halhul and Beth-zur, to the north of Hebron (<a href="/joshua/15-58.htm">Joshua 15:58</a>). It is evident that this cannot be the place we require here. There is another town of the name (<a href="/1_chronicles/12-7.htm">1 Chronicles 12:7</a>), probably belonging to Benjamin, and which as little admits of being fitted in here. Both the Alexandrine and the Vatican Codex of the Septuagint, however, evidently read <span class="hebrew">גְּדרָ</span> for <span class="hebrew">גְּדֹר</span>. Now, Gerar of the Philistines would suit well for position and description, and also (<a href="/genesis/10-14.htm">Genesis 10:14</a>) for the allusion found here (ver. 40) to the dwelling there "of old" of the people of Ham. The Hebrew word, however, generally applied to the valley of Gerar (<span class="hebrew">נַחַל</span>, wady) is not the word used here of Gedor (<span class="hebrew">הַגָיְא</span>, ravine). See Stanley's 'Syria and Palestine,' p. 159, and note. Not only are references frequent to the fertility of Gerar, but the significance of that in <a href="/2_chronicles/14-14.htm">2 Chronicles 14:14</a> speaks for itself. This alteration of reading, however, with acceptance of the Septuagint manuscripts, cannot be regarded as altogether satisfactory, and Keil ('Comm.,' <span class="accented">in loc</span>.) offers some suggestions of weight against those of Ewald, Bertheau, and others. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/4-39.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">and they journeyed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּלְכוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·lə·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the entrance</span><br /><span class="heb">לִמְב֣וֹא</span> <span class="translit">(lim·ḇō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3996.htm">Strong's 3996: </a> </span><span class="str2">An entrance, sunset, the west, towards</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Gedor,</span><br /><span class="heb">גְדֹ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(ḡə·ḏōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1446.htm">Strong's 1446: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gedor -- 'wall', three cities in Israel, also a Benjamite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the east side</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמִזְרַ֣ח</span> <span class="translit">(lə·miz·raḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4217.htm">Strong's 4217: </a> </span><span class="str2">Place of sunrise, the east</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the valley,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגָּ֑יְא</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1516.htm">Strong's 1516: </a> </span><span class="str2">A valley</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in search of</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבַקֵּ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇaq·qêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> </span><span class="str2">To search out, to strive after</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pasture</span><br /><span class="heb">מִרְעֶ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(mir·‘eh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4829.htm">Strong's 4829: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pasture, the haunt of wild animals</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for their flocks.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְצֹאנָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ṣō·nām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6629.htm">Strong's 6629: </a> </span><span class="str2">Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">1 Chronicles 4:39 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">1 Chronicles 4:39 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">1 Chronicles 4:39 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">1 Chronicles 4:39 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">1 Chronicles 4:39 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">1 Chronicles 4:39 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">1 Chronicles 4:39 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">1 Chronicles 4:39 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">1 Chronicles 4:39 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">1 Chronicles 4:39 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 4:39 They went to the entrance of Gedor (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-38.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 4:38"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 4:38" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-40.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 4:40"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 4:40" /></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>