1 Chronicles 1:9 bbe — And the sons of Cush: Seba and Havilah and Sabta and Raama and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.

Bible in Basic English

"And the sons of Cush: Seba and Havilah and Sabta and Raama and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan."

— 1 Chronicles 1:9, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 1:9 in Other Translations

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1 Chronicles 1 — Context

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And the sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz and Diphath and Togarmah.

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And the sons of Javan: Elishah and Tarshish, Kittim and Rodanim.

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The sons of Ham: Cush and Egypt, Put and Canaan.

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And the sons of Cush: Seba and Havilah and Sabta and Raama and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.

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And Cush was the father of Nimrod: he was the first to be a great man in the earth.

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And Egypt was the father of the Ludim and the Anamim and the Lehabim and the Naphtuhim

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And the Pathrusim and the Casluhim and the Caphtorim (from whom came the Philistines).

1 Chronicles 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 1:9 say?
1 Chronicles 1:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the sons of Cush: Seba and Havilah and Sabta and Raama and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 1:9 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 1:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 1:9 in?
1 Chronicles 1:9 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 1:9?
1 Chronicles 1:9 reads (BBE): “And the sons of Cush: Seba and Havilah and Sabta and Raama and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.” 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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