1 Chronicles 5:11 nasb — Now the sons of Gad lived opposite them in the land of Bashan as far as Salecah.

NASB

"Now the sons of Gad lived opposite them in the land of Bashan as far as Salecah."

— 1 Chronicles 5:11, NASB

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1 Chronicles 5 — Context

8

and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who lived in Aroer, even to Nebo and Baal-meon.

9

To the east he settled as far as the entrance of the wilderness from the river Euphrates, because their cattle had increased in the land of Gilead.

10

In the days of Saul they made war with the Hagrites, who fell by their hand, so that they occupied their tents throughout all the land east of Gilead.

11

Now the sons of Gad lived opposite them in the land of Bashan as far as Salecah.

12

Joel was the chief and Shapham the second, then Janai and Shaphat in Bashan.

13

Their kinsmen of their fathers' households were Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia and Eber, seven.

14

These were the sons of Abihail, the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz;

1 Chronicles 5:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 5:11 say?
1 Chronicles 5:11 in the NASB reads: “Now the sons of Gad lived opposite them in the land of Bashan as far as Salecah.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 5:11 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 5:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 5, verse 11.
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 5:11.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 5:11 in?
1 Chronicles 5:11 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 5:11?
1 Chronicles 5:11 reads (NASB): “Now the sons of Gad lived opposite them in the land of Bashan as far as Salecah.” 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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