1 Chronicles 7:17 net — The son of Ulam:Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead, son of Makir, son of Manasseh.

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"The son of Ulam:Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead, son of Makir, son of Manasseh."

— 1 Chronicles 7:17, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 7 — Context

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Manasseh’s Descendants The sons of Manasseh:Asriel, who was born to Manasseh’s Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Makir the father of Gilead.

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Now Makir married a wife from the Huppites and Shuppites.(His sister’s name was Maacah.)Zelophehad was Manasseh’s second son; he had only daughters.

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Maacah, Makir’s wife, gave birth to a son, whom she named Peresh. His brother was Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem.

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The son of Ulam:Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead, son of Makir, son of Manasseh.

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His sister Hammoleketh gave birth to Ishhod, Abiezer, and Mahlah.

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The sons of Shemida were Ahian, Shechem, Likhi, and Aniam.

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Ephraim’s Descendants The descendants of Ephraim:Shuthelah, his son Bered, his son Tahath, his son Eleadah, his son Tahath,

1 Chronicles 7:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 7:17 say?
1 Chronicles 7:17 in the NET Bible reads: “The son of Ulam:Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead, son of Makir, 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 (NET): “The son of Ulam:Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead, son of Makir, 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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