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1 Chronicles 4

1 Chronicles 4:39

The Descendants of Simeon · 1 Chronicles 4:24–43
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Translations

Modern
…and they journeyed to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley, in search of pasture for their flocks.
Traditional
And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.
Literal
And they went to the entrance of Gedor, as far as the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.
Latin
Et profecti sunt ut ingrederentur in Gador usque ad orientem vallis, et ut quærerent pascua gregibus suis.

Original

Hebrew
English
…and they journeyed to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley, in search of pasture for their flocks.

Notes

1 Chronicles 4:39

Gedor: The exact location is unclear because Gedor (in Hebrew) is a common name. The Greek version, Gerar, likely refers to a city in Philistia, west of Judah (Genesis 10:19).

1 Chronicles 4:34–43

The list of men described as leaders of Simeon's wealthy clans (1 Chronicles 4:34–38) leads into the description of Simeon's geographic expansion (4:38–43). The tribe expanded with thirteen family leaders during Hezekiah's time (late 700s BC) in the Gerar area. This might have been part of Hezekiah's military action against Philistine territories (2 Kings 18:8).

1 Chronicles 4:24–43

Simeon was Jacob’s second son. His tribe's land was in southern Judah (Joshua 19:1–9).

Theme notes and profiles

Ancestors of Jesus

Places

Gedor: Region where Simeonites sought pasture for their flocks

Glossary

Adiel Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Gedor (Place) Genealogy Gerar Mishma Simeon, Tribe of

Topics

Gedor: Valley of, Taken by Simeonites Hezekiah: King of Judah: Military Operations of Shepherds: Care of the Sheep By, Exhibited in Seeking out Good Pasture for Them the Tribe of Simeon: Part of, Destroyed the Remnant of the Amalekites, and Dwelt Tribe of Simeon: Inheritance Allotted To