1 Chronicles 4:27 net — Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters. But his brothers did not have many sons, so their whole clan was not as nume…

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"Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters. But his brothers did not have many sons, so their whole clan was not as numerous as the sons of Judah."

— 1 Chronicles 4:27, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 4 — Context

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Simeon’s Descendants The descendants of Simeon:Nemuel, Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, Shaul,

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his son Shallum, his son Mibsam, and his son Mishma.

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The descendants of Mishma:His son Hammuel, his son Zaccur, and his son Shimei.

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Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters. But his brothers did not have many sons, so their whole clan was not as numerous as the sons of Judah.

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They lived in Beer Sheba, Moladah, Hazar Shual,

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Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad,

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Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

1 Chronicles 4:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 4:27 say?
1 Chronicles 4:27 in the NET Bible reads: “Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters. But his brothers did not have many sons, so their whole clan was not as numerous as the sons of Judah.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 4:27 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 4:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 4, verse 27.
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 4:27.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 4:27 in?
1 Chronicles 4:27 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 4:27?
1 Chronicles 4:27 reads (NET): “Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters. But his brothers did not have many sons, so their whole clan was not as numerous as the sons of Judah.” 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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