1 Chronicles 5:22

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

Modern
…and many others fell slain, because the battle belonged to God. And they occupied the land until the exile.
Traditional
For there fell down many slain, because the war was of God. And they dwelt in their steads until the captivity.
Literal
For many fell slain, because the battle was of God. And they dwelt in their place until the exile.
Latin
Vulnerati autem multi corruerunt: fuit enim bellum Domini. Habitaveruntque pro eis usque ad transmigrationem.

Original

Hebrew
English
…and many others fell slain, because the battle belonged to God. And they occupied the land until the exile.

Notes

The story of the war against the Hagrites expands on the elements introduced in 1 Chronicles 5:10. It was a conflict among shepherds over grazing land. All three tribes took part. The Chronicler describes their skills, military abilities, and numbers. With God fighting against the enemy, they won a great victory, gaining huge spoils and complete control of the territory.

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

Glossary

Beerah Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Genealogy Tilgath-pilneser

Topics

Gilead: Reubenites Expel the Hagarites From Hagar: Descendants of the Tribe of Gad: Spoiled the Hagarites the Tribe of Gad: Taken Captive to Assyria the Tribe of Reuben: Took Land of the Hagarites War: Frequently Sore and Bloody War: God Uses, As a Judgment