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1 Chronicles 1:51

1 Chronicles 1:52-1964 bbe — The chief of Oholibamah, the chief of Elah, the chief of Pinon, The chief of Kenaz, the chief of Teman, the chief of Mi…

Bible in Basic English

52

The chief of Oholibamah, the chief of Elah, the chief of Pinon,

53

The chief of Kenaz, the chief of Teman, the chief of Mibzar,

54

The chief of Magdiel, the chief of Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom.

— 1 Chronicles 1:52-1964, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 1 — Context

49

And at the death of Shaul, Baal-hanan, the son of Achbor, became king in his place.

50

And at the death of Baal-hanan, Hadad became king in his place; his town was named Pai, and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.

51

And Hadad came to his end. Now the chiefs of Edom were: the chief of Timna, the chief of Aliah, the chief of Jetheth,

52

The chief of Oholibamah, the chief of Elah, the chief of Pinon,

53

The chief of Kenaz, the chief of Teman, the chief of Mibzar,

54

The chief of Magdiel, the chief of Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom.

1 Chronicles 1:52-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 1:52-1964 say?
1 Chronicles 1:52-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The chief of Oholibamah, the chief of Elah, the chief of Pinon, The chief of Kenaz, the chief of Teman, the chief of Mibzar, The chief of Magdiel, the chief of Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 1:52-1964 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 1:52-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 1, verses 52–1964.
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 1:52-1964.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 1:52-1964 in?
1 Chronicles 1:52-1964 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 1:52-1964?
1 Chronicles 1:52-1964 reads (BBE): “The chief of Oholibamah, the chief of Elah, the chief of Pinon, The chief of Kenaz, the chief of Teman, the chief of Mibzar, The chief of Magdiel, the chief of Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom.” 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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