1 Chronicles 7:28 kjv — And their possessions and habitations were, Beth–el and the towns thereof, and eastward Naaran, and westward Gezer, wit…

King James Version

"And their possessions and habitations were, Beth–el and the towns thereof, and eastward Naaran, and westward Gezer, with the towns thereof; Shechem also and the towns thereof, unto Gaza and the towns thereof:"

— 1 Chronicles 7:28, King James Version

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1 Chronicles 7 — Context

25

And Rephah was his son, also Resheph, and Telah his son, and Tahan his son,

26

Laadan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,

27

Non his son, Jehoshua his son.

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And their possessions and habitations were, Beth–el and the towns thereof, and eastward Naaran, and westward Gezer, with the towns thereof; Shechem also and the towns thereof, unto Gaza and the towns thereof:

29

And by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Beth–shean and her towns, Taanach and her towns, Megiddo and her towns, Dor and her towns. In these dwelt the children of Joseph the son of Israel.

30

The sons of Asher; Imnah, and Isuah, and Ishuai, and Beriah, and Serah their sister.

31

And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who is the father of Birzavith.

1 Chronicles 7:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 7:28 say?
1 Chronicles 7:28 in the King James Version reads: “And their possessions and habitations were, Beth–el and the towns thereof, and eastward Naaran, and westward Gezer, with the towns thereof; Shechem also and the towns thereof, unto Gaza and the towns thereof:”
Where is 1 Chronicles 7:28 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 7:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 7, verse 28.
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 7:28.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 7:28 in?
1 Chronicles 7:28 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 7:28?
1 Chronicles 7:28 reads (KJV): “And their possessions and habitations were, Beth–el and the towns thereof, and eastward Naaran, and westward Gezer, with the towns thereof; Shechem also and the towns thereof, unto Gaza and the towns thereof:” 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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