1 Chronicles 4:38 kjv — These mentioned by their names were princes in their families: and the house of their fathers increased greatly.

King James Version

"These mentioned by their names were princes in their families: and the house of their fathers increased greatly."

— 1 Chronicles 4:38, King James Version

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1 Chronicles 4 — Context

35

And Joel, and Jehu the son of Josibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel,

36

And Elioenai, and Jaakobah, and Jeshohaiah, and Asaiah, and Adiel, and Jesimiel, and Benaiah,

37

And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah;

38

These mentioned by their names were princes in their families: and the house of their fathers increased greatly.

39

And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.

40

And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable; for they of Ham had dwelt there of old.

41

And these written by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and smote their tents, and the habitations that were found there, and destroyed them utterly unto this day, and dwelt in their rooms: because there was pasture there for their flocks.

1 Chronicles 4:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 4:38 say?
1 Chronicles 4:38 in the King James Version reads: “These mentioned by their names were princes in their families: and the house of their fathers increased greatly.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 4:38 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 4:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 4, verse 38.
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 4:38.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 4:38 in?
1 Chronicles 4:38 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 4:38?
1 Chronicles 4:38 reads (KJV): “These mentioned by their names were princes in their families: and the house of their fathers increased greatly.” 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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