1 Chronicles 7:17 asv — And the sons of Ulam: Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh.

American Standard Version

"And the sons of Ulam: Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh. "

— 1 Chronicles 7:17, American Standard Version

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1 Chronicles 7 — Context

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The sons of Manasseh: Asriel, whom his concubine the Aramitess bare; she bare Machir the father of Gilead.

15

And Machir took a wife of Huppim and Shuppim, whose sister’s name was Maacah; and the name of the second was Zelophehad: and Zelophehad had daughters.

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And Maacah the wife of Machir bare a son, and she called his name Peresh; and the name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and Rakem.

17

And the sons of Ulam: Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh.

18

And his sister Hammolecheth bare Ishhod, and Abiezer, and Mahlah.

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And the sons of Shemida were Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam.

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And the sons of Ephraim: Shuthelah, and Bered his son, and Tahath his son, and Eleadah his son, and Tahath his son,

1 Chronicles 7:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 7:17 say?
1 Chronicles 7:17 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the sons of Ulam: Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 7:17 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 7:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 7, verse 17.
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 7:17.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 7:17 in?
1 Chronicles 7:17 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 7:17?
1 Chronicles 7:17 reads (ASV): “And the sons of Ulam: Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh. ” 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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