1 Chronicles 4:29
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 Version
and 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 Bible
And 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 Bible
And in Bilhah, Ezem, and Tolad,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and in Balaa, and in Aesem, and in Tholad,
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.

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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.














Bilhah
The name "Bilhah" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "troubled" or "bashful." In the context of 1 Chronicles 4:29, Bilhah is not referring to the maidservant of Rachel, but rather a location within the territory of the tribe of Simeon. This highlights the historical practice of naming places after people or events, a common tradition in ancient Israel. The mention of Bilhah in this genealogical record underscores the importance of land and heritage in Israelite society, reflecting God's promise of land to the descendants of Abraham. It serves as a reminder of the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises, encouraging believers to trust in God's providence and timing.

Ezem
The name "Ezem" is derived from the Hebrew root meaning "bone" or "strength." This location, like Bilhah, is part of the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon. The mention of Ezem in the genealogical records signifies the strength and stability that comes from being rooted in God's promises. Archaeological evidence suggests that Ezem was a fortified city, which would have provided security and refuge for its inhabitants. Spiritually, this can be seen as a metaphor for the believer's life, where God is our fortress and strength, providing protection and stability amidst life's challenges.

Tolad
The name "Tolad" is less clear in its etymology, but it is another location within the Simeonite territory. The inclusion of Tolad in this list of cities emphasizes the completeness of the Simeonite inheritance. Historically, the tribe of Simeon was absorbed into the larger tribe of Judah, yet these records preserve their distinct identity and heritage. This serves as a reminder of the value of each tribe and individual in God's eyes, encouraging believers to recognize their unique place and purpose within the body of Christ. The mention of Tolad, along with Bilhah and Ezem, highlights the interconnectedness of God's people and the importance of community and shared history in the journey of faith.

(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.



Parallel Commentaries ...


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


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