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1 Chronicles 5

1 Chronicles 5:12

The Descendants of Gad · 1 Chronicles 5:11–22
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Translations

Modern
Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan.
Traditional
Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan.
Literal
Joel was the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan.
Latin
Joël in capite, et Saphan secundus: Janai autem et Saphat in Basan.

Original

Hebrew
English
Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan.

Notes

1 Chronicles 5:1–24

Chapter 5 lists the family histories for:

These are the tribes of Israel that settled in Transjordan (the area east of the Jordan River).

Theme notes and profiles

Ancestors of Jesus

People

Janai: Gadite leader who settled in Bashan Joel: A Gadite chief in Bashan Shapham: Gadite leader during the reign of Jotham Shaphat: Gadite leader during the reign of Jotham

Places

Bashan: Region east of the Jordan, known for its fertility

Glossary

Beerah Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Genealogy Jaanai Janai Joel (Person) Shapham Shaphat Tilgath-pilneser

Topics

Gad: A Tribe of Israel in the Reign of Jotham Jaanai: A Gadite Chief Joel: A Gadite Shapham: Chief of Gad Shaphat: A Gadite