1 Chronicles 4:40 net — They found fertile and rich pasture; the land was very broad, undisturbed and peaceful. Indeed some Hamites had been li…

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"They found fertile and rich pasture; the land was very broad, undisturbed and peaceful. Indeed some Hamites had been living there prior to that."

— 1 Chronicles 4:40, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 4 — Context

37

Ziza son of Shipi(son of Allon, son of Jedaiah, son of Shimri, son of Shemaiah).

38

These who are named above were the leaders of their clans. Their extended families increased greatly in numbers.

39

They went to the entrance of Gedor, to the east of the valley, looking for pasture for their sheep.

40

They found fertile and rich pasture; the land was very broad, undisturbed and peaceful. Indeed some Hamites had been living there prior to that.

41

The men whose names are listed came during the time of King Hezekiah of Judah and attacked the Hamites’ settlements, as well as the Meunites they discovered there, and they wiped them out to this very day. They dispossessed them, for they found pasture for their sheep there.

42

Five hundred men of Simeon, led by Pelatiah, Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi, went to the hill country of Seir

43

and defeated the rest of the Amalekite refugees; they live there to this very day.

1 Chronicles 4:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 4:40 say?
1 Chronicles 4:40 in the NET Bible reads: “They found fertile and rich pasture; the land was very broad, undisturbed and peaceful. Indeed some Hamites had been living there prior to that.”
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 (NET): “They found fertile and rich pasture; the land was very broad, undisturbed and peaceful. Indeed some Hamites had been living there prior to that.” 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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