1 Chronicles 5:16 bbe — And they were living in Gilead in Bashan, in its small towns and in all the grass-land of Sirion as far as its limits.

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"And they were living in Gilead in Bashan, in its small towns and in all the grass-land of Sirion as far as its limits."

— 1 Chronicles 5:16, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 5 — Context

13

And their brothers, the men of their family: Michael and Meshullam and Sheba and Jorai and Jacan and Zia and Eber, seven of them.

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;

15

Ahi, the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, head of their families.

16

And they were living in Gilead in Bashan, in its small towns and in all the grass-land of Sirion as far as its limits.

17

All these were listed under the names of their families, in the time of Jotham, king of Judah, and in the time of Jeroboam, king of Israel.

18

There were forty-four thousand, seven hundred and sixty of the sons of Reuben and of the Gadites and of the half-tribe of Manasseh, all strong men, expert in the use of the body-cover, the sword, and the bow, and in the art of war, all able to take up arms.

19

And they went to war against the Hagarites, with Jetur and Naphish and Nodab.

1 Chronicles 5:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 5:16 say?
1 Chronicles 5:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they were living in Gilead in Bashan, in its small towns and in all the grass-land of Sirion as far as its limits.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 5:16 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 5:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 5, verse 16.
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 5:16.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 5:16 in?
1 Chronicles 5:16 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 5:16?
1 Chronicles 5:16 reads (BBE): “And they were living in Gilead in Bashan, in its small towns and in all the grass-land of Sirion as far as its limits.” 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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