1 Chronicles 7:28
1 Chronicles 7:28 in Multiple Translations
Their holdings and settlements included Bethel and its villages, Naaran to the east, Gezer and its villages to the west, and Shechem and its villages as far as Ayyah and its villages.
¶ 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:
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 Azzah and the towns thereof;
Their heritage and their living-places were Beth-el and its daughter-towns, and Naaran to the east, and Gezer to the west, with its daughter-towns, as well as Shechem and its daughter-towns as far as Azzah and its daughter-towns;
The land they owned and the places they lived included Bethel and nearby towns, from Naaran to the east to Gezer and its towns to the west, and Shechem and its towns up to Ayyah and its towns.
And their possessions and their habitations were Beth-el, and the villages thereof, and Eastward Naaran, and Westwarde Gezer with the villages thereof, Shechem also and the villages thereof, vnto Azzah, and the villages thereof,
And their possession and their dwellings [are] Beth-El and its small towns, and to the east Naaran, and to the west Gezer and its small towns, and Shechem and its small towns, unto Gaza and its small towns;
Their possessions and settlements were Bethel and its towns, and eastward Naaran, and westward Gezer with its towns; Shechem also and its towns, to Azzah and its towns;
And their possessions and habitations were , Beth-el, and its towns, and eastward Naaram, and westward Gezer, with its towns; Shechem also and its towns, to Gaza and its towns:
And their possessions and habitations were Bethel with her daughters, and eastward Noran, and westward Gazer and her daughters, Sichem also with her daughters, as far as Ass with her daughters.
This is a list of the cities and areas where the descendants of Ephraim lived: Bethel and the nearby villages; Naaran to the east; Gezer to the west and the nearby villages; and Shechem and the nearby villages. Those villages extended north as far as Ayyah and the nearby villages.
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1 Chronicles 7:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/אֲחֻזָּתָ/ם֙
וּ/מֹ֣שְׁבוֹתָ֔/ם
בֵּֽית
אֵ֖ל
וּ/בְנֹתֶ֑י/הָ
וְ/לַ/מִּזְרָ֣ח
נַעֲרָ֔ן
וְ/לַֽ/מַּעֲרָ֗ב
גֶּ֤זֶר
וּ/בְנֹתֶ֨י/הָ֙
וּ/שְׁכֶ֣ם
וּ/בְנֹתֶ֔י/הָ
עַד
עַיָּ֖ה
וּ/בְנֹתֶֽי/הָ
וַ/אֲחֻזָּתָ/ם֙
ʼăchuzzâh
H272
possession
Conj | N-fs | Suff
וּ/מֹ֣שְׁבוֹתָ֔/ם
môwshâb
H4186
seat
Conj | N-mp | Suff
בֵּֽית
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
Bethel
N-proper
אֵ֖ל
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
Bethel
N-proper
וּ/בְנֹתֶ֑י/הָ
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Conj | N-fp | Suff
וְ/לַ/מִּזְרָ֣ח
mizrâch
H4217
east
Conj | Prep | N-ms
נַעֲרָ֔ן
Naʻărân
H5295
Naaran
N-proper
וְ/לַֽ/מַּעֲרָ֗ב
maʻărâb
H4628
west
Conj | Prep | N-ms
גֶּ֤זֶר
Gezer
H1507
Gezer
N-proper
וּ/בְנֹתֶ֨י/הָ֙
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Conj | N-fp | Suff
וּ/שְׁכֶ֣ם
Shᵉkem
H7927
Shechem
Conj | N-proper
וּ/בְנֹתֶ֔י/הָ
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Conj | N-fp | Suff
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
עַיָּ֖ה
ʻAzzâh
H5804
Gaza
N-proper
וּ/בְנֹתֶֽי/הָ
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Conj | N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 7:28
וַ/אֲחֻזָּתָ/ם֙
ʼăchuzzâh
H272
"possession"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to something owned or possessed, often land inherited from family. It appears in various books, including Genesis and Leviticus. This concept of possession is important in biblical times.
Definition: 1) possession, property 1a) land 1b) possession by inheritance
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: possession. See also: Genesis 17:8; Numbers 32:5; Psalms 2:8.
וּ/מֹ֣שְׁבוֹתָ֔/ם
môwshâb
H4186
"seat"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
A seat can refer to a physical place of sitting or a gathering of people, like an assembly. It can also mean a dwelling place or location, and is sometimes used to describe a group of people living together.
Definition: 1) seat, assembly, dwelling-place, dwelling, dwellers 1a) seat, sitting, those sitting, sitting company or assembly 1b) dwelling place, dwelling 1c) situation, location 1d) time of dwelling 1e) those dwelling, dweller
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: assembly, dwell in, dwelling(-place), wherein (that) dwelt (in), inhabited place, seat, sitting, situation, sojourning. See also: Genesis 10:30; 1 Samuel 20:25; Psalms 1:1.
בֵּֽית
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
"Bethel"
N-proper
Bethel, meaning house of God, is a significant location in the Bible, particularly in the book of Genesis. It was a place of worship and sacrifice, where Jacob had a vision of a ladder reaching to heaven. The name Bethel signifies its importance as a spiritual site, where God was believed to dwell.
Definition: § Bethel = "house of God" a place in south country of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: Beth-el. See also: Genesis 12:8; 1 Samuel 30:27; Jeremiah 48:13.
אֵ֖ל
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
"Bethel"
N-proper
Bethel, meaning house of God, is a significant location in the Bible, particularly in the book of Genesis. It was a place of worship and sacrifice, where Jacob had a vision of a ladder reaching to heaven. The name Bethel signifies its importance as a spiritual site, where God was believed to dwell.
Definition: § Bethel = "house of God" a place in south country of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: Beth-el. See also: Genesis 12:8; 1 Samuel 30:27; Jeremiah 48:13.
וּ/בְנֹתֶ֑י/הָ
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
וְ/לַ/מִּזְרָ֣ח
mizrâch
H4217
"east"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
This word means the direction of the sunrise, or east. It is used in the Bible to describe the direction of the sun and the east side of something.
Definition: 1) place of sunrise, east 1a) sunrise, east (with 'sun') 1b) the east (without 'sun') 1b1) to or toward the place of sunrise 1b2) to the east, eastward
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: east (side, -ward), (sun-) rising (of the sun). See also: Exodus 27:13; 1 Kings 7:25; Psalms 50:1.
נַעֲרָ֔ן
Naʻărân
H5295
"Naaran"
N-proper
Naaran is a town on the eastern limit of the territory of Ephraim, also referred to as Naarah. It is mentioned in the Bible as a place in Palestine.
Definition: Naaran = "juvenile" a town on the eastern limit of the territory of Ephraim Also named: na.a.rah (נַעֲרָה "Naarah" H5292A)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Naaran. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:28.
וְ/לַֽ/מַּעֲרָ֗ב
maʻărâb
H4628
"west"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for the west, referring to the direction of the evening sun. It is used to describe a region or location, such as the western part of a land. In the Bible, it appears in descriptions of geography and direction.
Definition: setting place, west, westward
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: west. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:28; Psalms 75:7; Psalms 103:12.
גֶּ֤זֶר
Gezer
H1507
"Gezer"
N-proper
Gezer is a place in the Bible, a city in Palestine near Ephraim. The name Gezer means portion, and it was a special city for the Levites. It is mentioned in the books of Joshua and Kings.
Definition: Gazer or Gezer = "portion" a Levitical city on the border of Ephraim Also named: gov (גֹּב "Gob" H1359)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Gazer, Gezer. See also: Joshua 10:33; 1 Kings 9:15; 1 Chronicles 20:4.
וּ/בְנֹתֶ֨י/הָ֙
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
וּ/שְׁכֶ֣ם
Shᵉkem
H7927
"Shechem"
Conj | N-proper
Shechem refers to a city in Palestine and a man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 33:19. He was the son of Hamor, a Hivite chieftain. The city was located between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.33.19; son of: Hamor (H2544) § Shechem = "back" or "shoulder" 1) son of Hamor, the chieftain of the Hivites at Shechem at the time of Jacob's arrival 2) a city in Manasseh; located in a valley between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim, 34 miles (54 km) north of Jerusalem and 7 miles (10.5 km) south- east of Samaria
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: Shechem. See also: Genesis 12:6; Judges 9:6; Psalms 60:8.
וּ/בְנֹתֶ֔י/הָ
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
עַיָּ֖ה
ʻAzzâh
H5804
"Gaza"
N-proper
Azzah is another name for Gaza, a Philistine city in southwest Palestine, meaning 'the strong' in Hebrew.
Definition: § Azzah = "the strong" another name for 'Gaza', a city of the Philistines located in the extreme southwest of Palestine close to the Mediterranean
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Azzah, Gaza. See also: Genesis 10:19; 1 Kings 5:4; Jeremiah 25:20.
וּ/בְנֹתֶֽי/הָ
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 7:28
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 7:28
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- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:28
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Context — The Descendants of Ephraim
26Ladan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,
27Nun his son, and Joshua his son.
28Their holdings and settlements included Bethel and its villages, Naaran to the east, Gezer and its villages to the west, and Shechem and its villages as far as Ayyah and its villages.
29And along the borders of Manasseh were Beth-shean, Taanach, Megiddo, and Dor, together with their villages. The descendants of Joseph son of Israel lived in these towns. 30The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 28:19 | and he called that place Bethel, though previously the city had been named Luz. |
| 2 | Joshua 16:2–3 | It went on from Bethel (that is, Luz) and proceeded to the border of the Archites in Ataroth. Then it descended westward to the border of the Japhletites as far as the border of Lower Beth-horon and on to Gezer, and it ended at the Sea. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 6:66–67 | And some of the clans of the Kohathites were given cities from the tribe of Ephraim for their territory: They were given Shechem (a city of refuge) with its pasturelands in the hill country of Ephraim, and Gezer, |
| 4 | Judges 1:22 | The house of Joseph also attacked Bethel, and the LORD was with them. |
1 Chronicles 7:28 Summary
This verse is talking about the places where the tribe of Ephraim lived, including cities like Bethel and Shechem, and the villages around them. It's like a big family tree, showing where all the different relatives lived. Just like how God provided for the Israelites and gave them a place to live, He provides for us today and gives us a place in His family, as seen in John 1:12-13 and Ephesians 1:3-14. We can trust God to take care of us, just like He took care of the Israelites, and be grateful for the 'holdings and settlements' He has given us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the locations listed in 1 Chronicles 7:28?
The locations listed, such as Bethel and Shechem, are important because they were part of the inheritance of the tribe of Ephraim, as described in Joshua 16:1-10, and held spiritual significance as places of worship and gathering, as seen in Genesis 28:10-22 and Judges 9:1-57.
Why are the villages mentioned along with the cities in 1 Chronicles 7:28?
The villages are mentioned to emphasize the extent of the territory and the fact that the Israelites not only controlled the cities but also the surrounding areas, as God had promised in Leviticus 26:3-5 and Deuteronomy 11:31.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles, which serve to establish the heritage and legacy of the Israelites, highlighting God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in 1 Chronicles 17:1-15 and 2 Samuel 7:1-17.
What can we learn about God's character from this verse?
We can learn about God's attention to detail and His care for His people, as He provides for their physical and spiritual needs, as seen in Matthew 6:25-34 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are the 'villages' in my life where I need to trust God for provision and protection, just as the Israelites did in the villages surrounding their cities?
- How can I, like the Israelites, be a good steward of the 'holdings and settlements' God has given me, whether that be my family, my job, or my community?
- In what ways can I, like Joshua, be a leader who trusts in God's promises and provision, as seen in Joshua 1:1-9?
- What are some 'east' and 'west' boundaries in my life that I need to trust God to guide me through, just as He guided the Israelites through their territories?
- How can I, like the Israelites, remember and honor God's faithfulness to me in the 'Bethels' and 'Shechems' of my life, where He has met with me and blessed me?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 7:28
And their possessions and habitations,.... That is, of the sons of Ephraim, when come into the land of Canaan: were Bethel, and the towns thereof; the villages belonging to it, which was formerly
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 7:28
Laadan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:28
Their possessions, i.e. the portion allotted to the tribe of Ephraim. Beth-el; which stood in the border of Benjamin, but belonged to Ephraim. Unto Gaza, not that of the Philistines, which belonged to another tribe, and was remote from Ephraim; but another of the same name. Or rather Adasa, as it is in the margin of our Bible; the particle ad, here rendered unto, being a part of the name; for why should unto be put to this town, which is not put to any of the other?
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 7:28
THE BOUNDS OF EPHRAIM AND WEST (1 Chronicles 7:28-29). Comp. 1 Chronicles 6:54, sqq., where a list of the cities of the Levites is similarly added to their tribal registers. (28) And their possessions.—Heb., and their domain and their seats were Bethel and her daughters; “their domain,” that is, the domain of both divisions of the tribe of Joseph. Bethel—originally assigned to Benjamin (Joshua 18:22), belonged later to the northern kingdom. The present list appears therefore to be younger than the disruption of Solomon’s empire. Naaran, or Naarah (Naapα) (Joshua 16:7) was a town north-east of Jericho. Gezer lay on the southwest border of Ephraim (Joshua 16:3), Shechem (Nablϋs, Νεάπολις) on the north. Gaza: so the LXX„ Vulg. (Aza which represents the Hebrew ‘Azzβh, i.e., Gaza), and Targum; but a great number of MSS. and seventeen editions read Ayyah, a place not mentioned elsewhere, but doubtless lying on the north-west border of Ephraim. (29) And by the borders of the children of Manasseh.—Literally, and upon the hands of the sons of Manasseh, a favourite phrase with the chronicler, occurring nine times in Chronicles and once in Ezra.
(See Note on 1 Chronicles 6:31.) The four cities lay within the territory of Issachar and Asher, but were assigned to Manassen (Joshua 17:11). They mark the northward marches of the two houses of Joseph, as the cities of 1 Chronicles 7:28 mark the southward. They long withstood the Israelite occupation (Joshua 17:12-16; see also Judges 5:19. “Then fought the kings of Canaan, in Taanach, by the waters of Megiddo.”)
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 7:28
The treatment of different tribes is unequal in this chapter. In the case of Issachar (1 Chronicles 7:1-5), Benjamin (1 Chronicles 7:6-12), and Asher (1 Chronicles 7:30-40), genealogies are given and the number of fighting-men of each tribe is stated. To Naphtali is devoted a single verse, giving only the names of his sons. For Manasseh and Ephraim genealogies are given and their possessions are shortly enumerated. The mention of Dan is obliterated, owing to the state of the text of 1 Chronicles 7:12.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 7:28
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