1 Chronicles 5:9 kjva — And eastward he inhabited unto the entering in of the wilderness from the river Euphrates: because their cattle were mu…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And eastward he inhabited unto the entering in of the wilderness from the river Euphrates: because their cattle were multiplied in the land of Gilead."

— 1 Chronicles 5:9, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Chronicles 5 — Context

6

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

7

And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,

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And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baal–meon:

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And eastward he inhabited unto the entering in of the wilderness from the river Euphrates: because their cattle were multiplied in the land of Gilead.

10

And in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagarites, who fell by their hand: and they dwelt in their tents throughout all the east land of Gilead.

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And the children of Gad dwelt over against them, in the land of Bashan unto Salchah:

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Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan.

1 Chronicles 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 5:9 say?
1 Chronicles 5:9 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And eastward he inhabited unto the entering in of the wilderness from the river Euphrates: because their cattle were multiplied in the land of Gilead.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 5:9 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 5:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 5, verse 9.
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 5:9.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 5:9 in?
1 Chronicles 5:9 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 5:9?
1 Chronicles 5:9 reads (KJVA): “And eastward he inhabited unto the entering in of the wilderness from the river Euphrates: because their cattle were multiplied in the land of Gilead.” 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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