1 Chronicles 1:34 bbe — And Abraham was the father of Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel.

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"And Abraham was the father of Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel."

— 1 Chronicles 1:34, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 1 — Context

Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These are the sons of Ishmael.

And the sons of Keturah, Abraham's servant-wife: she was the mother of Zimran and Jokshan and Medan and Midian and Ishbak and Shuah. And the sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan.

And the sons of Midian: Ephah and Epher and Hanoch and Abida and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah.

And Abraham was the father of Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel.

The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel and Jeush and Jalam and Korah.

The sons of Eliphaz: Teman and Omar, Zephi and Gatam, Kenaz and Timna and Amalek.

The sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah and Mizzah.

1 Chronicles 1:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 1:34 say?

1 Chronicles 1:34 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Abraham was the father of Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel.”

Where is 1 Chronicles 1:34 in the Bible?

1 Chronicles 1:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 1, verse 34.

Who wrote 1 Chronicles?

1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.

What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?

1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.

What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?

1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 1:34.

What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 1:34 in?

1 Chronicles 1:34 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 1:34?

1 Chronicles 1:34 reads (BBE): “And Abraham was the father of Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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