1 Chronicles 4:40 nasb — They found rich and good pasture, and the land was broad and quiet and peaceful; for those who lived there formerly wer…

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"They found rich and good pasture, and the land was broad and quiet and peaceful; for those who lived there formerly were Hamites."

— 1 Chronicles 4:40, NASB

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1 Chronicles 4 — Context

37

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 name were leaders in their families; and their fathers' houses increased greatly.

39

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

40

They found rich and good pasture, and the land was broad and quiet and peaceful; for those who lived there formerly were Hamites.

41

These, recorded by name, came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and attacked their tents and the Meunites who were found there, and destroyed them utterly to this day, and lived in their place, because there was pasture there for their flocks.

42

From them, from the sons of Simeon, five hundred men went to Mount Seir, with Pelatiah, Neariah, Rephaiah and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi, as their leaders.

43

They destroyed the remnant of the Amalekites who escaped, and have lived there to this day.

1 Chronicles 4:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 4:40 say?
1 Chronicles 4:40 in the NASB reads: “They found rich and good pasture, and the land was broad and quiet and peaceful; for those who lived there formerly were Hamites.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 4:40 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 4:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 4, verse 40.
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 4:40.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 4:40 in?
1 Chronicles 4:40 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 4:40?
1 Chronicles 4:40 reads (NASB): “They found rich and good pasture, and the land was broad and quiet and peaceful; for those who lived there formerly were Hamites.” 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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