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These were their settlements. And they kept a genealogical record.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />and their surrounding villages as far away as Baalath. This was their territory, and these names are listed in their genealogical records.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />along with all their villages that were around these cities as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And all their villages that <i>were</i> round about the same cities, unto Baal. These <i>were</i> their habitations, and their genealogy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and all the villages that <i>were</i> around these cities as far as Baal. These <i>were</i> their dwelling places, and they maintained their genealogy:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and all their settlements that <i>were</i> around the same cities as far as Baal. These <i>were</i> their dwellings, and they have their genealogy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and all their villages that were around the same cities as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they have their genealogy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and all their villages that <i>were</i> around the same cities as far as Baal. These <i>were</i> their settlements, and they have their genealogy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and all their villages that <i>were</i> all around these cities as far as Baal. These <i>were</i> their settlements, and they have their genealogy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and all their villages that were around these towns as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they have their genealogical record.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record for themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record for themselves. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto Baal. These were their habitations, and they have their genealogy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />as well as in the nearby villages as far as the town of Baal. These are the places where Simeon's descendants had settled, according to their own family records. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto Baal. These were their habitations, and they have their genealogy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They also had all the villages around these cities as far as the city of Baal. These places were where they lived, and they had their own genealogical records:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and the surrounding villages, as far southwest as the town of Baalath. These are the records which they kept of their families and of the places where they lived. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />along with all their settlements that surrounded these cities as far as Baal—this is their settlement history. They kept this genealogical record for themselves: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They also lived in all the settlements that surrounded these towns as far as Baal. These were their settlements; they kept genealogical records. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and all their villages that were around the same cities as far as Baal. These were their habitations, and they have their genealogy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And all their villages that were around the same cities to Baal. These were their habitations, and their genealogy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and all their villages that were around the same cities, as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept their genealogy. <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 all their villages that [are] around these cities to Ba‘al; these [are] their dwellings, and they have their genealogy:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and all their villages that are round about these cities unto Baal; these are their dwellings, and they have their genealogy:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And all their villages which were round about these cities even to Baal These their habitations and their enrolling for them.<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 all their villages round about these cities as far as Baal. This was their habitation, and the distribution of their dwellings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />with all their villages, on every side of these cities, as far as Baal. This is their habitation and the distribution of the settlements.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />together with all their outlying villages as far as Baal. Here is where they dwelt, and so it was inscribed of them in their family records.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />along with all their villages that were around these towns as far as Baal. These were their settlements. And they kept a genealogical record.<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 all the villages that were round about the same cities of Arkites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And in Ansel and in Kherma and in Khatsragada and in Kheshmun and in Khethplet and in Tsnaqlag<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 all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto Baal. These were their habitations, and they have their genealogy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And all their villages <i>were</i> round about these cities, as far as Baal: this <i>was</i> their possession, and their distribution.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/4-33.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=1235" 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">32</span>And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five towns— <span class="reftext">33</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sə·ḇî·ḇō·wṯ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">their surrounding</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: he·‘ā·rîm (Art:: N-fp) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense."></a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: hā·’êl·leh (Art:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2691.htm" title="2691: ḥaṣ·rê·hem (N-cpc:: 3mp) -- A yard, a hamlet.">villages</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></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.">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/1168.htm" title="1168: bā·‘al (N-proper-fs) -- Baal -- a heathen god. The same as ba'al; Baal, a Phoenician deity.">far as Baal.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: zōṯ (Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">These</a> <a href="/hebrew/4186.htm" title="4186: mō·wō·šə·ḇō·ṯām (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Or moshab; from yashab; a seat; figuratively, a site; abstractly, a session; by extension an abode; by implication, population.">were their settlements,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3187.htm" title="3187: wə·hiṯ·yaḥ·śām (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-Inf:: 3mp) -- A primitive root; to sprout; used only as denominative from yachas; to enroll by pedigree.">and they kept a genealogical record:</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- "></a> </span><span class="reftext">34</span>Meshobab, Jamlech, Joshah son of Amaziah,…<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/27-6.htm">1 Samuel 27:6</a></span><br />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="/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="/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="/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="/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="/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="/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/34-1.htm">Numbers 34:1-12</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “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, ...<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.<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/8-1.htm">Acts 8:1</a></span><br />And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and 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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And all their villages that were round about the same cities, to Baal. These were their habitations, and their genealogy.</p><p class="hdg">Baal.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-8.htm">Joshua 19:8</a></b></br> And all the villages that <i>were</i> round about these cities to Baalathbeer, Ramath of the south. This <i>is</i> the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.</p><p class="hdg">Baalath-beer.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/1-50.htm">Baal</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-16.htm">Ba'al</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-32.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/numbers/35-29.htm">Dwellings</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-14.htm">Far</a> <a href="/numbers/1-42.htm">Genealogical</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-6.htm">Genealogy</a> <a href="/numbers/31-10.htm">Habitations</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-18.htm">High</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-2.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/numbers/35-3.htm">Living-Places</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-23.htm">Places</a> <a href="/joshua/24-26.htm">Record</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-4.htm">Register</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-23.htm">Round</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-23.htm">Settlements</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-32.htm">Small</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-11.htm">South</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-32.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-32.htm">Villages</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/5-5.htm">Baal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-5.htm">Ba'al</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-57.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-41.htm">Dwellings</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">Far</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm">Genealogical</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm">Genealogy</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-41.htm">Habitations</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-23.htm">High</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-2.htm">Living-Places</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-32.htm">Places</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-9.htm">Record</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-7.htm">Register</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-55.htm">Round</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">Settlements</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-16.htm">Small</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-24.htm">South</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-16.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-16.htm">Villages</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 all their surrounding villages as far as Baal.</b><br>This phrase indicates the extent of the territory occupied by the descendants of Simeon. The mention of "surrounding villages" suggests a network of smaller communities that supported the main settlements. "Baal" here likely refers to a location rather than the Canaanite deity, possibly Baalath-Beer, a town in the Negev region. This area was part of the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon, which was within the larger territory of Judah (<a href="/joshua/19.htm">Joshua 19:1-9</a>). The geographical reference underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites regarding the land distribution. The mention of Baal also highlights the cultural and religious challenges faced by the Israelites, as they were often tempted to adopt the worship practices of the surrounding nations.<p><b>These were their settlements,</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the established nature of the Simeonite communities. The term "settlements" indicates permanent habitation, suggesting stability and continuity for the tribe. This stability was crucial for maintaining their identity and fulfilling their role within the larger context of Israel. The settlements also reflect the fulfillment of God's covenant promises, as the land was a significant aspect of the covenant with Abraham (<a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18-21</a>). The permanence of these settlements contrasts with the nomadic lifestyle of their ancestors, marking a transition to a more settled and organized society.<p><b>and they kept a genealogical record:</b><br>The keeping of genealogical records was vital for the Israelites, as it ensured the preservation of tribal identity and inheritance rights. This practice was particularly important for the tribe of Simeon, which was one of the smaller tribes and at risk of being absorbed into Judah. Genealogies served not only as a record of ancestry but also as a means of validating claims to land and leadership positions. In a broader biblical context, genealogies are significant in tracing the lineage of Jesus Christ, as seen in the genealogies presented in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. The emphasis on genealogical records reflects the importance of heritage and continuity in God's redemptive plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/baal.htm">Baal</a></b><br>A location mentioned in the context of the settlements of the tribe of Simeon. It is important to note that "Baal" can also refer to a Canaanite deity, but in this context, it is a geographical reference.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/v/villages.htm">Villages</a></b><br>The surrounding villages mentioned are part of the inheritance and settlements of the tribe of Simeon. These villages were integral to the daily life and sustenance of the tribe.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/genealogical_record.htm">Genealogical Record</a></b><br>The keeping of genealogical records was crucial for the Israelites, as it established tribal identity, inheritance rights, and fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_heritage.htm">Importance of Heritage</a></b><br>The genealogical records emphasize the importance of knowing one's heritage and identity in God's plan. As Christians, understanding our spiritual heritage in Christ is vital.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_things.htm">Faithfulness in Small Things</a></b><br>The mention of villages and settlements highlights the significance of faithfulness in everyday life and responsibilities. God values our stewardship of what may seem small or insignificant.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_promises_fulfilled.htm">God's Promises Fulfilled</a></b><br>The detailed records and settlements are a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the tribes of Israel. This encourages believers to trust in God's promises today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_belonging.htm">Community and Belonging</a></b><br>The emphasis on settlements and genealogies underscores the importance of community and belonging. As believers, we are called to be part of a spiritual family, the body of Christ.<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/who_is_heman_the_ezrahite.htm">Who is Heman the Ezrahite in the Bible?</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/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/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>(33) <span class= "bld">Unto Baal.</span>--Called in <a href="/joshua/19-8.htm" title="And all the villages that were round about these cities to Baalathbeer, Ramath of the south. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.">Joshua 19:8</a> Baalathbeer ("lady of the well"). The same passage adds what appears to be the name of this group of villages, viz., Ramath-negeb, or Ramah of the southland. (Comp. <a href="/1_samuel/30-27.htm" title="To them which were in Bethel, and to them which were in south Ramoth, and to them which were in Jattir,">1Samuel 30:27</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">These</span> (Heb., <span class= "ital">this</span>) <span class= "bld">were their habitations.</span>--A conclusion of the list of towns of Simeon.<p><span class= "bld">And their genealogy.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">and they had their own registration</span> (or, <span class= "ital">enrolment</span>)<span class= "ital">;</span> that is, though their settlements lay within the territory of Judah, their clans were registered as belonging to a distinct tribe.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/4-33.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 all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their surrounding</span><br /><span class="heb">סְבִיב֛וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(sə·ḇî·ḇō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circle, neighbour, environs, around</span><br /><br /><span class="word">villages</span><br /><span class="heb">חַצְרֵיהֶ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḥaṣ·rê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2691.htm">Strong's 2691: </a> </span><span class="str2">A yard, a hamlet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">far as Baal.</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֑עַל</span> <span class="translit">(bā·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1168.htm">Strong's 1168: </a> </span><span class="str2">Baal -- a heathen god</span><br /><br /><span class="word">These</span><br /><span class="heb">זֹ֚את</span> <span class="translit">(zōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, </span><br /><br /><span class="word">were their settlements,</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹשְׁבֹתָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(mō·wō·šə·ḇō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4186.htm">Strong's 4186: </a> </span><span class="str2">A seat, assembly, dwelling place, dwelling, dwellers</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and they kept a genealogical record:</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִתְיַחְשָׂ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hiṯ·yaḥ·śām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3187.htm">Strong's 3187: </a> </span><span class="str2">To enroll oneself or be enrolled by genealogy</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/4-33.htm">1 Chronicles 4:33 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/4-33.htm">1 Chronicles 4:33 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/4-33.htm">1 Chronicles 4:33 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/4-33.htm">1 Chronicles 4:33 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/4-33.htm">1 Chronicles 4:33 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/4-33.htm">1 Chronicles 4:33 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/4-33.htm">1 Chronicles 4:33 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/4-33.htm">1 Chronicles 4:33 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/4-33.htm">1 Chronicles 4:33 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/4-33.htm">1 Chronicles 4:33 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/4-33.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 4:33 And all their villages that were around (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-32.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 4:32"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 4:32" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-34.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 4:34"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 4:34" /></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>