1 Chronicles 4:33
New International Version
and all the villages around these towns as far as Baalath. These were their settlements. And they kept a genealogical record.

New Living Translation
and their surrounding villages as far away as Baalath. This was their territory, and these names are listed in their genealogical records.

English Standard Version
along with all their villages that were around these cities as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record.

Berean Standard Bible
and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record:

King James Bible
And all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto Baal. These were their habitations, and their genealogy.

New King James Version
and all the villages that were around these cities as far as Baal. These were their dwelling places, and they maintained their genealogy:

New American Standard Bible
and all their settlements that were around the same cities as far as Baal. These were their dwellings, and they have their genealogy.

NASB 1995
and all their villages that were around the same cities as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they have their genealogy.

NASB 1977
and all their villages that were around the same cities as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they have their genealogy.

Legacy Standard Bible
and all their villages that were all around these cities as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they have their genealogy.

Amplified Bible
and all their villages that were around these towns as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they have their genealogical record.

Christian Standard Bible
and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record for themselves.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record for themselves.

American Standard Version
and all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto Baal. These were their habitations, and they have their genealogy.

Contemporary English Version
as well as in the nearby villages as far as the town of Baal. These are the places where Simeon's descendants had settled, according to their own family records.

English Revised Version
and all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto Baal. These were their habitations, and they have their genealogy.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They also had all the villages around these cities as far as the city of Baal. These places were where they lived, and they had their own genealogical records:

Good News Translation
and the surrounding villages, as far southwest as the town of Baalath. These are the records which they kept of their families and of the places where they lived.

International Standard Version
along with all their settlements that surrounded these cities as far as Baal—this is their settlement history. They kept this genealogical record for themselves:

Majority Standard Bible
and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record:

NET Bible
They also lived in all the settlements that surrounded these towns as far as Baal. These were their settlements; they kept genealogical records.

New Heart English Bible
and all their villages that were around the same cities as far as Baal. These were their habitations, and they have their genealogy.

Webster's Bible Translation
And all their villages that were around the same cities to Baal. These were their habitations, and their genealogy.

World English Bible
and all their villages that were around the same cities, as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept their genealogy.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and all their villages that [are] around these cities to Ba‘al; these [are] their dwellings, and they have their genealogy:

Young's Literal Translation
and all their villages that are round about these cities unto Baal; these are their dwellings, and they have their genealogy:

Smith's Literal Translation
And all their villages which were round about these cities even to Baal These their habitations and their enrolling for them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And all their villages round about these cities as far as Baal. This was their habitation, and the distribution of their dwellings.

Catholic Public Domain Version
with all their villages, on every side of these cities, as far as Baal. This is their habitation and the distribution of the settlements.

New American Bible
together with all their outlying villages as far as Baal. Here is where they dwelt, and so it was inscribed of them in their family records.

New Revised Standard Version
along with all their villages that were around these towns as far as Baal. These were their settlements. And they kept a genealogical record.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And all the villages that were round about the same cities of Arkites.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And in Ansel and in Kherma and in Khatsragada and in Kheshmun and in Khethplet and in Tsnaqlag
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto Baal. These were their habitations, and they have their genealogy.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And all their villages were round about these cities, as far as Baal: this was their possession, and their distribution.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
More Descendants of Judah
32And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five towns— 33and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal. These were their settlements, and they kept a genealogical record: 34Meshobab, Jamlech, Joshah son of Amaziah,…

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 27:6
That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah.

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.

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, ...

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.

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; ...

Ezekiel 47:13-23
This is what the Lord GOD says: “These are the boundaries by which you are to divide the land as an inheritance among the twelve tribes of Israel; Joseph shall receive two portions. / You are to divide it equally among them. Because I swore with an uplifted hand to give it to your forefathers, this land will fall to you as an inheritance. / This shall be the boundary of the land: On the north side it will extend from the Great Sea by way of Hethlon through Lebo-hamath to Zedad, ...

Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon.

Numbers 34:1-12
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Command the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land of Canaan, it will be allotted to you as an inheritance with these boundaries: / Your southern border will extend from the Wilderness of Zin along the border of Edom. On the east, your southern border will run from the end of the Salt Sea, ...

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.

John 4:3-5
He left Judea and returned to Galilee. / Now He had to pass through Samaria. / So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.

Acts 8:1
And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.

Acts 9:31
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.


Treasury of Scripture

And all their villages that were round about the same cities, to Baal. These were their habitations, and their genealogy.

Baal.

Joshua 19:8
And all the villages that were round about these cities to Baalathbeer, Ramath of the south. This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families.

Baalath-beer.

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1 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.














and all their surrounding villages as far as Baal.
This phrase indicates the extent of the territory occupied by the descendants of Simeon. The mention of "surrounding villages" suggests a network of smaller communities that supported the main settlements. "Baal" here likely refers to a location rather than the Canaanite deity, possibly Baalath-Beer, a town in the Negev region. This area was part of the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon, which was within the larger territory of Judah (Joshua 19:1-9). The geographical reference underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites regarding the land distribution. The mention of Baal also highlights the cultural and religious challenges faced by the Israelites, as they were often tempted to adopt the worship practices of the surrounding nations.

These were their settlements,
This phrase emphasizes the established nature of the Simeonite communities. The term "settlements" indicates permanent habitation, suggesting stability and continuity for the tribe. This stability was crucial for maintaining their identity and fulfilling their role within the larger context of Israel. The settlements also reflect the fulfillment of God's covenant promises, as the land was a significant aspect of the covenant with Abraham (Genesis 15:18-21). The permanence of these settlements contrasts with the nomadic lifestyle of their ancestors, marking a transition to a more settled and organized society.

and they kept a genealogical record:
The keeping of genealogical records was vital for the Israelites, as it ensured the preservation of tribal identity and inheritance rights. This practice was particularly important for the tribe of Simeon, which was one of the smaller tribes and at risk of being absorbed into Judah. Genealogies served not only as a record of ancestry but also as a means of validating claims to land and leadership positions. In a broader biblical context, genealogies are significant in tracing the lineage of Jesus Christ, as seen in the genealogies presented in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. The emphasis on genealogical records reflects the importance of heritage and continuity in God's redemptive plan.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Baal
A location mentioned in the context of the settlements of the tribe of Simeon. It is important to note that "Baal" can also refer to a Canaanite deity, but in this context, it is a geographical reference.

2. Villages
The surrounding villages mentioned are part of the inheritance and settlements of the tribe of Simeon. These villages were integral to the daily life and sustenance of the tribe.

3. Genealogical Record
The keeping of genealogical records was crucial for the Israelites, as it established tribal identity, inheritance rights, and fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham.
Teaching Points
Importance of Heritage
The genealogical records emphasize the importance of knowing one's heritage and identity in God's plan. As Christians, understanding our spiritual heritage in Christ is vital.

Faithfulness in Small Things
The mention of villages and settlements highlights the significance of faithfulness in everyday life and responsibilities. God values our stewardship of what may seem small or insignificant.

God's Promises Fulfilled
The detailed records and settlements are a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the tribes of Israel. This encourages believers to trust in God's promises today.

Community and Belonging
The emphasis on settlements and genealogies underscores the importance of community and belonging. As believers, we are called to be part of a spiritual family, the body of Christ.(33) Unto Baal.--Called in Joshua 19:8 Baalathbeer ("lady of the well"). The same passage adds what appears to be the name of this group of villages, viz., Ramath-negeb, or Ramah of the southland. (Comp. 1Samuel 30:27.)

These (Heb., this) were their habitations.--A conclusion of the list of towns of Simeon.

And their genealogy.--Heb., and they had their own registration (or, enrolment); that is, though their settlements lay within the territory of Judah, their clans were registered as belonging to a distinct tribe.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and all
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

their surrounding
סְבִיב֛וֹת (sə·ḇî·ḇō·wṯ)
Adverb
Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around

villages
חַצְרֵיהֶ֗ם (ḥaṣ·rê·hem)
Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

as
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

far as Baal.
בָּ֑עַל (bā·‘al)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1168: Baal -- a heathen god

These
זֹ֚את (zōṯ)
Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

were their settlements,
מוֹשְׁבֹתָ֔ם (mō·wō·šə·ḇō·ṯām)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4186: A seat, assembly, dwelling place, dwelling, dwellers

and they kept a genealogical record:
וְהִתְיַחְשָׂ֖ם (wə·hiṯ·yaḥ·śām)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3187: To enroll oneself or be enrolled by genealogy


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