1 Chronicles 2:22 cpdv — And then Segub conceived Jair, and he possessed twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And then Segub conceived Jair, and he possessed twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead. "

— 1 Chronicles 2:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Chronicles 2 — Context

19

And when Azubah had died, Caleb took as wife Ephratha, who bore to him Hur.

20

Now Hur conceived Uri. And Uri conceived Bezalel.

21

And afterwards, Hezron entered to the daughter of Machir, father of Gilead. And he took her when he was sixty years old. And she bore to him Segub.

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And then Segub conceived Jair, and he possessed twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.

23

And he seized Geshur and Aram, towns of Jair, and Kenath and its villages, sixty cities. All these were sons of Machir, father of Gilead.

24

Then, when Hezron had died, Caleb entered to Ephratha. Also, Hezron had as wife Abia, who bore to him Ashhur, the father of Tekoa.

25

Now sons were born to Jerahmeel, the firstborn of Hezron: Ram, his firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah.

1 Chronicles 2:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 2:22 say?
1 Chronicles 2:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And then Segub conceived Jair, and he possessed twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 2:22 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 2:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 2, verse 22.
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 2:22.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 2:22 in?
1 Chronicles 2:22 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 2:22?
1 Chronicles 2:22 reads (CPDV): “And then Segub conceived Jair, and he possessed twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead. ” 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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