1 Chronicles 4:39 bbe — And they went to the opening into Gedor, as far as the east side of the valley, in search of grass-land for their flock…

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"And they went to the opening into Gedor, as far as the east side of the valley, in search of grass-land for their flocks."

— 1 Chronicles 4:39, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 4 — Context

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, whose names are given, were chiefs in their families, and their families became very great in number.

39

And they went to the opening into Gedor, as far as the east side of the valley, in search of grass-land for their flocks.

40

And they came to some good fertile grass-land, in a wide quiet country of peace-loving people; for the people who were living there before were of the offspring of Ham.

41

And these whose names are given came in the days of Hezekiah, king of Judah, and made an attack on the Meunim who were living there, and put an end to them to this day, and took their place, because there was grass there for their flocks.

42

And some of them, five hundred of the sons of Simeon, went to the hill-country of Seir, with Pelatiah and Neariah and Rephaiah and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi, at their head.

1 Chronicles 4:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 4:39 say?
1 Chronicles 4:39 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they went to the opening into Gedor, as far as the east side of the valley, in search of grass-land for their flocks.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 4:39 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 4:39 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 4, verse 39.
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 4:39.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 4:39 in?
1 Chronicles 4:39 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 4:39?
1 Chronicles 4:39 reads (BBE): “And they went to the opening into Gedor, as far as the east side of the valley, in search of grass-land for their flocks.” 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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