1 Chronicles 5:21 nasb — They took away their cattle: their 50,camels, 250,000 sheep, 2,000 donkeys; and 100,000 men.

NASB

"They took away their cattle: their 50,camels, 250,000 sheep, 2,000 donkeys; and 100,000 men."

— 1 Chronicles 5:21, NASB

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1 Chronicles 5 — Context

18

The sons of Reuben and the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh, consisting of valiant men, men who bore shield and sword and shot with bow and were skillful in battle, were 44,760, who went to war.

19

They made war against the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish and Nodab.

20

They were helped against them, and the Hagrites and all who were with them were given into their hand; for they cried out to God in the battle, and He answered their prayers because they trusted in Him.

21

They took away their cattle: their 50,camels, 250,000 sheep, 2,000 donkeys; and 100,000 men.

22

For many fell slain, because the war was of God. And they settled in their place until the exile.

23

Now the sons of the half-tribe of Manasseh lived in the land; from Bashan to Baal-hermon and Senir and Mount Hermon they were numerous.

24

These were the heads of their fathers' households, even Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah and Jahdiel, mighty men of valor, famous men, heads of their fathers' households.

1 Chronicles 5:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 5:21 say?
1 Chronicles 5:21 in the NASB reads: “They took away their cattle: their 50,camels, 250,000 sheep, 2,000 donkeys; and 100,000 men.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 5:21 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 5:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 5, verse 21.
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 5:21.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 5:21 in?
1 Chronicles 5:21 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 5:21?
1 Chronicles 5:21 reads (NASB): “They took away their cattle: their 50,camels, 250,000 sheep, 2,000 donkeys; and 100,000 men.” 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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