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These were their towns until the reign of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These towns were under their control until the time of King David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until David reigned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until the reign of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And at Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusim, and at Bethbirei, and at Shaaraim. These <i>were</i> their cities unto the reign of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Beth Marcaboth, Hazar Susim, Beth Biri, and at Shaaraim. These <i>were</i> their cities until the reign of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These <i>were</i> their cities until the reign of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri and Shaaraim. These were their cities until the reign of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These <i>were</i> their cities until the reign of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These <i>were</i> their cities until the reign of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities until the reign of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until David became king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until David became king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and at Beth-marcaboth, and Hazar-susim, and at Beth-biri, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities unto the reign of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and at Beth-marcaboth, and Hazar-susim, and at Beth-biri, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities unto the reign of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Beth Marcaboth, Hazar Susim, Beth Biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until David became king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Beth Marcaboth, Hazarsusim, Bethbiri, and Shaaraim. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until David began to reign.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until the reign of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Beth Marcaboth, Hazar Susim, Beth Biri, and Shaaraim. These were their towns until the reign of David.<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 Beth Marcaboth, and Hazar Susim, and at Beth Biri, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities until David became king.<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 Beth-marcaboth, and Hazar-susim, and at Beth-birei, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities to the reign of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />at Beth Marcaboth, Hazar Susim, at Beth Biri, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities until David’s reign. <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 Beth-Marcaboth, and in Hazar-Susim, and in Beth-Birei, and in Shaarim; these [are] their cities until the reigning of David.<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 Beth-Marcaboth, and in Hazar-Susim, and in Beth-Birei, and in Shaarim; these are their cities till the reigning of David.<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 the house of Chariots, and at the enclosure of horses, and at the house of my creation, and at the gates. These their cities even to king David.<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 Bethmarchaboth, and in Hasarsusim, and in Bethberai, and in Saarim. These were their cities unto the reign of David. <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 Beth-marcaboth, and in Hazarsusim, and in Bethbiri, and in Shaaraim. These were their cities until king David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Bethbiri, and Shaaraim. Until the reign of David, these were their cities<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their towns until David became king.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And in Marmeranah and Samsalah. These were their cities until the reign of David.<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 Beth-marcaboth, and Hazar-susim, and at Beth-biri, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities unto the reign of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and in Baethmarimoth, and Hemisuseosin, and the house of Baruseorim: these <i>were</i> their cities until <i>the time of</i> king David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/4-31.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=1219" 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">30</span>Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1024.htm" title="1024: ū·ḇə·ḇêṯOr Beyth Mar-kabowth; from bayith and the plural of merkabah; place of chariots; Beth-ham-Markaboth or Beth-Markaboth, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1024.htm" title="1024: mar·kā·ḇō·wṯ (Conj-w, Prep:: N-proper-fs) -- Or Beyth Mar-kabowth; from bayith and the plural of merkabah; place of chariots; Beth-ham-Markaboth or Beth-Markaboth, a place in Palestine.">Beth-marcaboth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2702.htm" title="2702: ū·ḇa·ḥă·ṣarFrom chatser and the plural of cuwc; village of horses; Chatsar-Susim, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2702.htm" title="2702: sū·sîm (Conj-w, Prep:: N-proper-fs) -- From chatser and the plural of cuwc; village of horses; Chatsar-Susim, a place in Palestine.">Hazar-susim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1011.htm" title="1011: ū·ḇə·ḇêṯ House of a creative one, a place in Pal. From bayith and bara'; house of a creative one; Beth-Biri, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1011.htm" title="1011: bir·’î (Conj-w, Prep:: N-proper-fs) -- House of a creative one, a place in Pal. From bayith and bara'; house of a creative one; Beth-Biri, a place in Palestine.">Beth-biri,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8189.htm" title="8189: ū·ḇə·ša·‘ă·rā·yim (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Two cities in Isr. Dual of sha'ar; double gates; Shaarajim, a place in Palestine.">and Shaaraim.</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">These</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘ā·rê·hem (N-fpc:: 3mp) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">were their cities</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.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: mə·lōḵ (V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">the reign</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David.</a> </span><span class="reftext">32</span>And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five towns—…<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="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">1 Samuel 30:26-31</a></span><br />When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.” / He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir; / to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-1.htm">2 Samuel 2:1-4</a></span><br />Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD. / So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel. / David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/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="/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_kings/23-8.htm">2 Kings 23:8</a></span><br />Then Josiah brought all the priests from the cities of Judah and desecrated the high places, from Geba to Beersheba, where the priests had burned incense. He tore down the high places of the gates at the entrance of the gate of Joshua the governor of the city, which was to the left of the city gate.<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="/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="/matthew/10-5.htm">Matthew 10:5-6</a></span><br />These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go onto the road of the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. / Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.<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/4-4.htm">John 4:4-5</a></span><br />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 at Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusim, and at Bethbirei, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities to the reign of David.</p><p class="hdg">and Hazar-susim.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-5.htm">Joshua 19:5,6</a></b></br> And Ziklag, and Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusah, … </p><p class="hdg">Hazar-susah, Beth-lebaoth, Sharuhen.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/4-21.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/joshua/19-5.htm">Bethmarcaboth</a> <a href="/joshua/19-5.htm">Beth-Marcaboth</a> <a href="/joshua/19-5.htm">Beth-Mar'caboth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-23.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-9.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-28.htm">Hazar</a> <a href="/joshua/19-5.htm">Marcaboth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-50.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-4.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-18.htm">Reigning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-52.htm">Shaaraim</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-23.htm">Towns</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-59.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/joshua/19-5.htm">Bethmarcaboth</a> <a href="/joshua/19-5.htm">Beth-Marcaboth</a> <a href="/joshua/19-5.htm">Beth-Mar'caboth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-32.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-31.htm">David</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-27.htm">Hazar</a> <a href="/joshua/19-5.htm">Marcaboth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-10.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-31.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-5.htm">Reigning</a> <a href="/joshua/15-36.htm">Shaaraim</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-32.htm">Towns</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>Beth-marcaboth</b><br>Beth-marcaboth, meaning "house of chariots," suggests a location associated with military or transportation significance. This name implies a place where chariots were either manufactured, stored, or maintained, indicating its strategic importance. The mention of chariots connects to the broader biblical narrative where chariots were a symbol of military power, as seen in <a href="/exodus/14-7.htm">Exodus 14:7</a> with Pharaoh's chariots. The presence of such a site in the tribal allotments of Simeon reflects the tribe's role in Israel's defense and territorial expansion.<p><b>Hazar-susim</b><br>Hazar-susim translates to "village of horses," indicating a settlement known for horse breeding or stabling. Horses were crucial for chariots and cavalry, underscoring the military theme in this passage. This location's name highlights the economic and strategic value of horse breeding in ancient Israel, aligning with Solomon's later accumulation of horses and chariots (<a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">1 Kings 10:26</a>). The emphasis on horses and chariots in these cities suggests a focus on military readiness and infrastructure.<p><b>Beth-biri</b><br>Beth-biri, meaning "house of my creation" or "house of my well," is less clear in its specific function or significance. However, the name suggests a place of personal or divine significance, possibly indicating a site of worship or a well-known landmark. The ambiguity of its name invites reflection on the personal and communal aspects of settlement life in ancient Israel, where names often carried spiritual or historical meanings.<p><b>Shaaraim</b><br>Shaaraim, meaning "two gates," suggests a fortified city with significant defensive structures. The dual gates imply a city of considerable size and importance, possibly serving as a regional administrative or military center. The name evokes the imagery of protection and security, themes prevalent throughout the Old Testament, such as in Nehemiah's rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and gates (Nehemiah 3). Shaaraim's mention here underscores the importance of fortified cities in maintaining tribal territories and security.<p><b>These were their cities until the reign of David.</b><br>This phrase indicates a transition in territorial control or significance during David's reign. David's consolidation of power and establishment of Jerusalem as the capital marked a shift in Israel's political and military landscape. The mention of these cities until David's reign suggests changes in administrative boundaries or military strategies, reflecting David's centralization efforts and the unification of the tribes. This transition period is crucial in understanding the development of the Israelite monarchy and the fulfillment of God's promises to David, as seen in <a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/beth-marcaboth.htm">Beth-marcaboth</a></b><br>A town mentioned in the territory of the tribe of Simeon. The name means "house of chariots," indicating a possible military significance or a place where chariots were kept or manufactured.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hazar-susim.htm">Hazar-susim</a></b><br>Another town in the Simeonite territory. The name translates to "village of horses," suggesting a place associated with horse breeding or stabling.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/beth-biri.htm">Beth-biri</a></b><br>A town whose name means "house of my creation" or "house of my well," indicating a place of personal or divine significance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/shaaraim.htm">Shaaraim</a></b><br>A town meaning "two gates," possibly indicating a fortified city with significant defenses.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/reign_of_david.htm">Reign of David</a></b><br>Refers to the period when David was king over Israel, a time of consolidation and expansion for the nation.<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 often carry historical and spiritual significance. Understanding these can deepen our appreciation of biblical accounts and God's work in history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_territorial_changes.htm">God's Sovereignty in Territorial Changes</a></b><br>The transition of these towns until the reign of David illustrates God's hand in the shifting of territories and leadership. It reminds us of His control over nations and leaders.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_heritage.htm">Legacy and Heritage</a></b><br>The mention of these towns in the context of Simeon's inheritance encourages us to consider our spiritual heritage and the legacy we leave for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a></b><br>David's reign marked a significant period of change and consolidation. This highlights the importance of godly leadership in guiding and shaping communities and nations.<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/ellicott/1_chronicles/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(31) <span class= "bld">Beth-marcaboth</span> = "house of chariots."<p><span class= "bld">Hazar - susim</span> = "village of horses;" for which Hazarsusah is an equivalent (<span class= "ital">susah</span> being used as a collective word).<p><span class= "bld">Beth-birei.</span>--Probably a corrupt writing of Beth-lebaoth, "house of lionesses" (<a href="/joshua/19-6.htm" title="And Bethlebaoth, and Sharuhen; thirteen cities and their villages:">Joshua 19:6</a>), for which <a href="/joshua/15-32.htm" title="And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities are twenty and nine, with their villages:">Joshua 15:32</a> has the contraction Lebaoth. There were lions in the wilds of Judah (<a href="/1_samuel/17-34.htm" title="And David said to Saul, Your servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock:">1Samuel 17:34</a>). (Comp. <a href="/judges/14-5.htm" title="Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him.">Judges 14:5</a>; <a href="/1_kings/13-24.htm" title="And when he was gone, a lion met him by the way, and slew him: and his carcass was cast in the way, and the ass stood by it, the lion also stood by the carcass.">1Kings 13:24</a>.) . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/4-31.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">Beth-marcaboth,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַרְכָּבוֹת֙</span> <span class="translit">(mar·kā·ḇō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1024.htm">Strong's 1024: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beth-marcaboth -- 'place of chariots', a place in Simeon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hazar-susim,</span><br /><span class="heb">סוּסִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(sū·sîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2702.htm">Strong's 2702: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hazar-susim -- 'village of horses', a place in Simeon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Beth-biri,</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּרְאִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(bir·’î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1011.htm">Strong's 1011: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beth-biri -- 'house of a creative one', a place in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Shaaraim.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽבְשַׁעֲרָ֑יִם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·ša·‘ă·rā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8189.htm">Strong's 8189: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shaaraim -- two cities in Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">These</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֥לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were their cities</span><br /><span class="heb">עָרֵיהֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·rê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">until</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">the reign</span><br /><span class="heb">מְלֹ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(mə·lōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of David.</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִֽיד׃</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/4-31.htm">1 Chronicles 4:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/4-31.htm">1 Chronicles 4:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/4-31.htm">1 Chronicles 4:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/4-31.htm">1 Chronicles 4:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/4-31.htm">1 Chronicles 4:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/4-31.htm">1 Chronicles 4:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/4-31.htm">1 Chronicles 4:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/4-31.htm">1 Chronicles 4:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/4-31.htm">1 Chronicles 4:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/4-31.htm">1 Chronicles 4:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/4-31.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 4:31 And at Beth Marcaboth and Hazar Susim (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 4:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 4:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 4:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 4:32" /></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>