1 Chronicles 5:16 net — They lived in Gilead, in Bashan and its surrounding settlements, and in the pasturelands of Sharon to their very border…

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"They lived in Gilead, in Bashan and its surrounding settlements, and in the pasturelands of Sharon to their very borders."

— 1 Chronicles 5:16, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 5 — Context

13

Their relatives, listed according to their families, included Michael, Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia, and Eber– seven in all.

14

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

15

Ahi son of Abdiel, son of Guni, was the leader of the family.

16

They lived in Gilead, in Bashan and its surrounding settlements, and in the pasturelands of Sharon to their very borders.

17

All of them were listed in the genealogical records in the time of King Jotham of Judah and in the time of King Jeroboam of Israel.

18

The Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 men in their combined armies, warriors who carried shields and swords, were equipped with bows, and were trained for war.

19

They attacked the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab.

1 Chronicles 5:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 5:16 say?
1 Chronicles 5:16 in the NET Bible reads: “They lived in Gilead, in Bashan and its surrounding settlements, and in the pasturelands of Sharon to their very borders.”
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 (NET): “They lived in Gilead, in Bashan and its surrounding settlements, and in the pasturelands of Sharon to their very borders.” 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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