1 Chronicles 1:49 web — Shaul died, and Baal Hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his place.

World English Bible

"Shaul died, and Baal Hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his place."

— 1 Chronicles 1:49, World English Bible

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1 Chronicles 1 — Context

46

Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad, who struck Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his place; and the name of his city was Avith.

47

Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his place.

48

Samlah died, and Shaul of Rehoboth by the River reigned in his place.

49

Shaul died, and Baal Hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his place.

50

Baal Hanan died, and Hadad reigned in his place; and the name of his city was Pai: and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.

51

Hadad died. The chiefs of Edom were: chief Timna, chief Aliah, chief Jetheth,

52

chief Oholibamah, chief Elah, chief Pinon,

1 Chronicles 1:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 1:49 say?
1 Chronicles 1:49 in the World English Bible reads: “Shaul died, and Baal Hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his place.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 1:49 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 1:49 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 1, verse 49.
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 1:49.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 1:49 in?
1 Chronicles 1:49 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 1:49?
1 Chronicles 1:49 reads (WEB): “Shaul died, and Baal Hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his place.” 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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