1 Chronicles 7:29 net — On the border of Manasseh’s territory were Beth Shean and its surrounding towns, Taanach and its surrounding towns, Meg…

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"On the border of Manasseh’s territory were Beth Shean and its surrounding towns, Taanach and its surrounding towns, Megiddo and its surrounding towns, and Dor and its surrounding towns. The descendants of Joseph, Israel’s son, lived here."

— 1 Chronicles 7:29, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 7 — Context

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his son Ladan, his son Ammihud, his son Elishama,

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his son Nun, and his son Joshua.

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Their property and settlements included Bethel and its surrounding towns, Naaran to the east, Gezer and its surrounding towns to the west, and Shechem and its surrounding towns as far as Ayyah and its surrounding towns.

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On the border of Manasseh’s territory were Beth Shean and its surrounding towns, Taanach and its surrounding towns, Megiddo and its surrounding towns, and Dor and its surrounding towns. The descendants of Joseph, Israel’s son, lived here.

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Asher’s Descendants The sons of Asher:Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah. Serah was their sister.

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The sons of Beriah:Heber and Malkiel, who was the father of Birzaith.

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Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and Shua their sister.

1 Chronicles 7:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 7:29 say?
1 Chronicles 7:29 in the NET Bible reads: “On the border of Manasseh’s territory were Beth Shean and its surrounding towns, Taanach and its surrounding towns, Megiddo and its surrounding towns, and Dor and its surrounding towns. The descendants of Joseph, Israel’s son, lived here.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 7:29 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 7:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 7, verse 29.
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 7:29.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 7:29 in?
1 Chronicles 7:29 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 7:29?
1 Chronicles 7:29 reads (NET): “On the border of Manasseh’s territory were Beth Shean and its surrounding towns, Taanach and its surrounding towns, Megiddo and its surrounding towns, and Dor and its surrounding towns. The descendants of Joseph, Israel’s son, lived here.” 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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