1 Chronicles 4:31 bbe — And at Beth-marcaboth, and at Hazarsusim, and at Beth-biri, and at Shaaraim. These were their towns till David became k…

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"And at Beth-marcaboth, and at Hazarsusim, and at Beth-biri, and at Shaaraim. These were their towns till David became king."

— 1 Chronicles 4:31, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 4 — Context

28

And they were living at Beer-sheba and Moladah and Hazar-shual,

29

And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad,

30

And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,

31

And at Beth-marcaboth, and at Hazarsusim, and at Beth-biri, and at Shaaraim. These were their towns till David became king.

32

And their small towns were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen and Ashan, five towns;

33

And all the small places round these towns, as far as Baalath-beer, the high place of the South. These were their living-places, and they have lists of their generations.

34

And Meshobab and Jamlech and Joshah, the son of Amaziah,

1 Chronicles 4:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 4:31 say?
1 Chronicles 4:31 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And at Beth-marcaboth, and at Hazarsusim, and at Beth-biri, and at Shaaraim. These were their towns till David became king.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 4:31 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 4:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 4, verse 31.
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 4:31.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 4:31 in?
1 Chronicles 4:31 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 4:31?
1 Chronicles 4:31 reads (BBE): “And at Beth-marcaboth, and at Hazarsusim, and at Beth-biri, and at Shaaraim. These were their towns till David became king.” 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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