1 Chronicles 5:4 web — The sons of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

World English Bible

"The sons of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,"

— 1 Chronicles 5:4, World English Bible

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KJV
“The sons of Joel; Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,”
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ASV
“The sons of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son, ”
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NET
“The descendants of Joel:His son Shemaiah, his son Gog, his son Shimei,”
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DRB
“The sons of Joel: Samaia his son, Gog his son, Semei his son,”
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BBE
“The sons of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,”
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KJVA
“The sons of Joel; Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,”
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1 Chronicles 5 — Context

The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel (for he was the firstborn; but, because he defiled his father's couch, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph the son of Israel; and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.

For Judah prevailed above his brothers, and of him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph's:)

the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.

The sons of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,

Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,

Beerah his son, whom Tilgath Pilneser king of Assyria carried away captive: he was prince of the Reubenites.

His brothers by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,

1 Chronicles 5:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 5:4 say?

1 Chronicles 5:4 in the World English Bible reads: “The sons of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,”

Where is 1 Chronicles 5:4 in the Bible?

1 Chronicles 5:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 5, verse 4.

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 5:4.

What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 5:4 in?

1 Chronicles 5:4 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 5:4?

1 Chronicles 5:4 reads (WEB): “The sons of Joel: Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son,” 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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