1 Chronicles 7:23 cpdv — And he entered to his wife; she conceived and bore a son. And he called his name Beriah, because he rose up during a ti…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he entered to his wife; she conceived and bore a son. And he called his name Beriah, because he rose up during a time of evil for his house."

— 1 Chronicles 7:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Chronicles 7 — Context

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And the sons of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son, whose son was Zabad,

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and his son was Shuthelah, and his son was Ezer, and also Elead. But the men indigenous to Gath killed them, because they had descended to invade their possessions.

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And so their father, Ephraim, mourned for many days; and his brothers arrived, so that they might console him.

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And he entered to his wife; she conceived and bore a son. And he called his name Beriah, because he rose up during a time of evil for his house.

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Now his daughter was Sheerah, who built lower and upper Beth-horon, and also Uzzen-sheerah.

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And Rephah was his son, and Resheph, and Telah, from whom was born Tahan,

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who conceived Ladan. And his son was Ammihud, who conceived Elishama,

1 Chronicles 7:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 7:23 say?
1 Chronicles 7:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he entered to his wife; she conceived and bore a son. And he called his name Beriah, because he rose up during a time of evil for his house.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 7:23 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 7:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 7, verse 23.
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 7:23.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 7:23 in?
1 Chronicles 7:23 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 7:23?
1 Chronicles 7:23 reads (CPDV): “And he entered to his wife; she conceived and bore a son. And he called his name Beriah, because he rose up during a time of evil for his house.” 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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