1 Chronicles 2:23 web — Geshur and Aram took the towns of Jair from them, with Kenath, and its villages, even sixty cities. All these were the…

World English Bible

"Geshur and Aram took the towns of Jair from them, with Kenath, and its villages, even sixty cities. All these were the sons of Machir the father of Gilead."

— 1 Chronicles 2:23, World English Bible

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1 Chronicles 2 — Context

20

Hur became the father of Uri, and Uri became the father of Bezalel.

21

Afterward Hezron went in to the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead, whom he took [as wife] when he was sixty years old; and she bore him Segub.

22

Segub became the father of Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.

23

Geshur and Aram took the towns of Jair from them, with Kenath, and its villages, even sixty cities. All these were the sons of Machir the father of Gilead.

24

After that Hezron was dead in Caleb Ephrathah, then Abijah Hezron's wife bore him Ashhur the father of Tekoa.

25

The sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were Ram the firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, Ahijah.

26

Jerahmeel had another wife, whose name was Atarah; she was the mother of Onam.

1 Chronicles 2:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 2:23 say?
1 Chronicles 2:23 in the World English Bible reads: “Geshur and Aram took the towns of Jair from them, with Kenath, and its villages, even sixty cities. All these were the sons of Machir the father of Gilead.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 2:23 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 2:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 2, verse 23.
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 2:23.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 2:23 in?
1 Chronicles 2:23 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 2:23?
1 Chronicles 2:23 reads (WEB): “Geshur and Aram took the towns of Jair from them, with Kenath, and its villages, even sixty cities. All these were the sons of Machir the father 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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