1 Chronicles 4:28
1 Chronicles 4:28 in Multiple Translations
They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual,
And they dwelt at Beer-sheba, and Moladah, and Hazar-shual,
And they dwelt at Beer-sheba, and Moladah, and Hazar-shual,
And they were living at Beer-sheba and Moladah and Hazar-shual,
They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar Shual,
And they dwelt at Beer-sheba, and at Moladah, and at Hazar Shual,
And they dwell in Beer-Sheba, and Moladah, and Hazar-Shaul,
They lived at Beersheba, Moladah, Hazarshual,
And they dwelt at Beer-sheba, and Moladah, and Hazar-shual,
And they dwelt in Bersabee, and Molada, and Hasarsuhal,
The descendants of Simeon lived in these cities and towns: Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-Shual,
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1 Chronicles 4:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּֽשְׁב֛וּ
בִּ/בְאֵֽר
שֶׁ֥בַע
וּ/מוֹלָדָ֖ה
וַ/חֲצַ֥ר
שׁוּעָֽל
וַ/יֵּֽשְׁב֛וּ
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בִּ/בְאֵֽר
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
Beersheba
Prep | N-proper
שֶׁ֥בַע
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
Beersheba
Adj
וּ/מוֹלָדָ֖ה
Môwlâdâh
H4137
Moladah
Conj | N-proper
וַ/חֲצַ֥ר
Chătsar Shûwʻâl
H2705
Hazar-shual
Conj | N-proper
שׁוּעָֽל
Chătsar Shûwʻâl
H2705
Hazar-shual
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 4:28
וַ/יֵּֽשְׁב֛וּ
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
בִּ/בְאֵֽר
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
"Beersheba"
Prep | N-proper
Beersheba was a city in Palestine, located at the south edge of Israel, and its name means 'well of the sevenfold oath'. It was an important place in the Bible.
Definition: § Beer-sheba = "well of the sevenfold oath" a city at the south edge of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: Beer-shebah. See also: Genesis 21:14; 2 Samuel 17:11; Amos 8:14.
שֶׁ֥בַע
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
"Beersheba"
Adj
Beersheba was a city in Palestine, located at the south edge of Israel, and its name means 'well of the sevenfold oath'. It was an important place in the Bible.
Definition: § Beer-sheba = "well of the sevenfold oath" a city at the south edge of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: Beer-shebah. See also: Genesis 21:14; 2 Samuel 17:11; Amos 8:14.
וּ/מוֹלָדָ֖ה
Môwlâdâh
H4137
"Moladah"
Conj | N-proper
Moladah is a town in southern Canaan given to Judah, then Simeon. It means birth or race, and is mentioned as a place in Palestine. This town is part of biblical history.
Definition: § Moladah = "birth" or "race" a town in the south of Canaan allocated to Judah then reallocated to Simeon
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Moladah. See also: Joshua 15:26; 1 Chronicles 4:28; Nehemiah 11:26.
וַ/חֲצַ֥ר
Chătsar Shûwʻâl
H2705
"Hazar-shual"
Conj | N-proper
Hazar-shual means jackal village, a town in southern Judah. It is mentioned in the Bible as a place in Palestine and refers to a location with many jackals. The town is part of the region of Judah.
Definition: § Hazar-shual = "jackal village" a town in southern Judah
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Hazar-shual. See also: Joshua 15:28; 1 Chronicles 4:28; Nehemiah 11:27.
שׁוּעָֽל
Chătsar Shûwʻâl
H2705
"Hazar-shual"
N-proper
Hazar-shual means jackal village, a town in southern Judah. It is mentioned in the Bible as a place in Palestine and refers to a location with many jackals. The town is part of the region of Judah.
Definition: § Hazar-shual = "jackal village" a town in southern Judah
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Hazar-shual. See also: Joshua 15:28; 1 Chronicles 4:28; Nehemiah 11:27.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 4:28
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- 1 Chronicles 4:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 4:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 4:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:28
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:28
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 4:28
Context — The Descendants of Simeon
26The sons of Mishma: Hammuel, Zaccur, and Shimei.
27Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters, but his brothers did not have many children, so their whole clan did not become as numerous as the sons of Judah.
28They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual,
29Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, 30Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 19:2–3 | and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, |
| 2 | Joshua 15:28–29 | Hazar-shual, Beersheba, Biziothiah, Baalah, Iim, Ezem, |
| 3 | Joshua 19:9 | The inheritance of the Simeonites was taken from the territory of Judah, because the share for Judah’s descendants was too large for them. So the Simeonites received an inheritance within Judah’s portion. |
1 Chronicles 4:28 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 4:28, tells us about the cities where the sons of Mishma lived, which were Beersheba, Moladah, and Hazar-shual. These cities were part of the territory given to the Israelites, as seen in Joshua 19:1-9, and were likely important centers for trade, agriculture, and community life. Just as the Israelites were called to settle in these cities and make them their homes, we are called to be faithful stewards of the places and communities where God has placed us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:7. By trusting in God's guidance and provision, we can build strong, vibrant communities that reflect His love and care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn about the family dynamics of the sons of Mishma from 1 Chronicles 4:28?
From 1 Chronicles 4:28, we see that the sons of Mishma lived in specific cities, but to understand their family dynamics, we need to look at the preceding verses, such as 1 Chronicles 4:26-27, which tells us about their descendants and the number of children they had.
Why are the cities of Beersheba, Moladah, and Hazar-shual significant in the Bible?
These cities are significant because they were part of the territory inhabited by the Israelites, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:28, and are also referenced in other parts of the Bible, such as Genesis 21:31, which talks about Beersheba being a place where Abraham and Abimelech made a covenant.
How does 1 Chronicles 4:28 relate to the overall narrative of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles 4:28 is part of a larger genealogy that helps establish the family lines and territories of the Israelites, which is important for understanding the kingdom of Israel and its history, as seen in 1 Chronicles 1-9.
What can we infer about the lifestyle of the people living in these cities?
Based on 1 Chronicles 4:28 and other biblical references, such as Deuteronomy 1:19, which talks about the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, we can infer that the people living in these cities were likely involved in agriculture, trade, and other activities that supported their communities.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for us today to 'dwell' in a particular place, and how can we apply the concept of settling in a community to our own lives?
- How can we learn from the examples of the Israelites in the Bible, such as their experiences in Beersheba, Moladah, and Hazar-shual, to trust in God's provision and guidance?
- In what ways can we, like the sons of Mishma, contribute to the well-being and growth of our own communities, and what role can faith play in this process?
- What can we learn from the biblical account of the Israelites' history, including their experiences in various cities, about perseverance, faith, and God's sovereignty?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 4:28
And they dwelt at Beersheba,.... posterity of Simeon; and this and the other places of their habitation are mentioned in the same order, and with very little variation of names to the end of 1
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 4:28
And they dwelt at Beersheba, and Moladah, and Hazar-shual, And they dwelt at Beer-sheba ... - (see the notes at Joshua 19:1-51.)
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:28
These and the following cities are mentioned , &c., with no great alterations.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:28
1 Chronicles 4:28 And they dwelt at Beersheba, and Moladah, and Hazarshual,Ver. 28. And Hazarshual,] i.e., In vico vulpis, Vat.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 4:28
II.—THE SEATS OF THE UNTIL THE REIGN OF DAVID (1 Chronicles 4:28-33). This list is parallel to Joshua 19:2-8. There are some variations, partly accidental. (28) Beer-sheba, and Moladah, and Hazar-shual.—Joshua 19:2 adds Sheba after Beer-sheba—an obviously mistaken repetition, making fourteen towns in all, whereas 1 Chronicles 4:6 concludes, “thirteen cities and their villages.” Beer-sheba is Bir-esseba; Moladah, Tel-Milh, south of Hebron; Hazar-shual (fox-village) is unknown.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 4:28
28–33 (= Joshua 19:1-8). The Territory of Simeon 28. Beer-sheba] at the southern extremity of Palestine, as Dan was at the northern (1 Samuel 3:20).