Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, New Living Translation Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, English Standard Version Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, Berean Standard Bible Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, King James Bible And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad, New King James Version Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, New American Standard Bible in Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, NASB 1995 at Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, NASB 1977 at Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, Legacy Standard Bible at Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, Amplified Bible Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, Christian Standard Bible Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, Holman Christian Standard Bible Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, American Standard Version and at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad, English Revised Version and at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad; GOD'S WORD® Translation Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, Good News Translation Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, International Standard Version Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, Majority Standard Bible Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, NET Bible Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, New Heart English Bible and at Balah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad, Webster's Bible Translation And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad, World English Bible at Bilhah, at Ezem, at Tolad, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand in Bilhah, and in Ezem, and in Tolad, Young's Literal Translation and in Bilhah, and in Ezem, and in Tolad, Smith's Literal Translation And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd in Bala, and in Asom, and in Tholad, Catholic Public Domain Version and in Bilhah, and in Ezem, and in Tolad, New American Bible Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, New Revised Standard Version Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd in Bilhah, Ezem, and Tolad, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad; Brenton Septuagint Translation and in Balaa, and in Aesem, and in Tholad, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context More Descendants of Judah…28They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, 29Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, 30Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,… Cross References Joshua 19:1-9 The second lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Simeon: Their inheritance lay within the territory of Judah / and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, ... 1 Samuel 30:26-31 When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.” / He sent gifts to those in Bethel, Ramoth Negev, and Jattir; / to those in Aroer, Siphmoth, and Eshtemoa; ... 2 Samuel 2:1-4 Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD. / So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel. / David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron. ... 1 Kings 19:3 And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, 2 Chronicles 11:10 Zorah, Aijalon, and Hebron, the fortified cities in Judah and Benjamin. Genesis 46:12 The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul. Numbers 26:20-21 These were the descendants of Judah by their clans: The Shelanite clan from Shelah, the Perezite clan from Perez, and the Zerahite clan from Zerah. / And these were the descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron and the Hamulite clan from Hamul. Joshua 15:21-32 These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, / Kedesh, Hazor, Ithnan, ... Judges 1:16-17 Now the descendants of Moses’ father-in-law, the Kenite, went up with the men of Judah from the City of Palms to the Wilderness of Judah in the Negev near Arad. They went to live among the people. / Then the men of Judah went with their brothers the Simeonites, attacked the Canaanites living in Zephath, and devoted the city to destruction. So it was called Hormah. 1 Samuel 27:5-6 Then David said to Achish, “If I have found favor in your eyes, let me be assigned a place in one of the outlying towns, so I can live there. For why should your servant live in the royal city with you?” / That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah. 1 Samuel 30:1 On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. 2 Samuel 24:7 They went toward the fortress of Tyre and all the cities of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went on to the Negev of Judah, to Beersheba. Nehemiah 11:25-30 As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba, Dibon, Jekabzeel, and their villages; / in Jeshua, Moladah, and Beth-pelet; / in Hazar-shual; in Beersheba and its villages; ... Matthew 2:1-6 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” / When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. ... Luke 2:4 So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David. Treasury of Scripture And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad, Bilhah. Joshua 19:3 And Hazarshual, and Balah, and Azem, Balah-Azem. Joshua 19:4 And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah, Eltolad. Jump to Previous Bilhah EzemJump to Next Bilhah Ezem1 Chronicles 4 1. The posterity of Judah by Caleb, the son of Hur.5. Of Ashur, the posthumous son Hezron. 9. Of Jabez, and his prayer. 11. The other families of the same stock. 21. The sons of Shelah. 24. The posterity and cities of Simeon. 39. Their conquest of Gedor, and of the Amalekites in mount Seir. Bilhah Bilhah is mentioned here as a location, but it is also the name of a maidservant of Rachel, Jacob's wife, in Genesis. The name may indicate a connection to the tribe of Simeon, as the Simeonites are listed in this genealogical record. The use of personal names for places was common in ancient times, often indicating the founder or a significant event associated with the location. This reflects the tribal and familial nature of Israelite society, where lineage and heritage were crucial. Ezem Tolad Persons / Places / Events 1. BilhahA town mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Simeon. Its exact location is not definitively known, but it is part of the inheritance given to the tribe of Simeon within the territory of Judah. 2. Ezem Another town listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Simeon. Like Bilhah, its precise location is uncertain today, but it was part of the land allotted to Simeon. 3. Tolad A town included in the list of settlements belonging to the tribe of Simeon. The name Tolad is mentioned in the context of the genealogical records, emphasizing the historical and territorial claims of the tribe. Teaching Points Understanding Our HeritageJust as the towns of Bilhah, Ezem, and Tolad were part of the Simeonites' heritage, Christians are encouraged to understand and appreciate their spiritual heritage in Christ. This includes recognizing the importance of our spiritual lineage and the promises of God. The Importance of Place The mention of specific towns highlights the significance of place in God's plan. Believers are reminded that where God places us is part of His divine purpose, and we are called to serve Him faithfully in our current context. Faithfulness in the Small Things The seemingly obscure towns in the genealogical records remind us that every detail matters to God. We are encouraged to be faithful in the small and seemingly insignificant aspects of our lives, trusting that God sees and values our efforts. God's Sovereignty in History The allocation of land and the settlement of tribes reflect God's sovereign hand in history. Believers can trust that God is in control of the details of their lives, orchestrating events according to His perfect will.(29) Many of the places assigned to Simeon in this list are reckoned among the towns of the extreme south of Judah in Joshua 15:26, et seq. Bilhah, or Balah, is, perhaps, Baalah (Joshua 15:29); Ezem (Authorised Version, Azem) and Eltolad are also mentioned there. Their sites are unknown. Hebrew Bilhah,וּבְבִלְהָ֥ה (ū·ḇə·ḇil·hāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1090: Bilhah -- a concubine of Jacob Ezem, וּבְעֶ֖צֶם (ū·ḇə·‘e·ṣem) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6107: Ezem -- 'bone', a place in the Negev of Judah Tolad, וּבְתוֹלָֽד׃ (ū·ḇə·ṯō·w·lāḏ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8434: Tolad -- a city in Simeon Links 1 Chronicles 4:29 NIV1 Chronicles 4:29 NLT 1 Chronicles 4:29 ESV 1 Chronicles 4:29 NASB 1 Chronicles 4:29 KJV 1 Chronicles 4:29 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 4:29 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 4:29 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 4:29 French Bible 1 Chronicles 4:29 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 4:29 And at Bilhah and at Ezem (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |