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Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context More Descendants of Judah…28They lived in Beersheba, Moladah, Hazar-shual, 29Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, 30Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,… Cross References Bilhah, Joshua 19:3 Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, Joshua 19:1-2 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, Ezem, Joshua 15:29 Baalah, Iim, Ezem, 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; … Tolad, Joshua 19:4 Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah, Joshua 15:30 Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah, 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. 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 was one of the southern towns occupied by Simeon within Judah’s territory. Jos 19:3 Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, Ezem, Ezem lay in the Negev, where settled communities depended on limited water, pasture, and access to trade routes. Jos 15:29 Baalah, Iim, Ezem, Tolad, Tolad belonged to the same Simeonite inheritance, marking the scattered settlements through which the tribe maintained its place in the land. Jos 19:4 Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah, 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 4:29?2. What significance do the listed towns hold in 1 Chronicles 4:29's context? 3. How does 1 Chronicles 4:29 reflect God's faithfulness to Israel's inheritance? 4. Connect 1 Chronicles 4:29 to God's promises in Genesis regarding land inheritance. 5. How can we apply the concept of inheritance in 1 Chronicles 4:29 today? 6. What lessons about God's provision can we learn from 1 Chronicles 4:29? 7. What is the historical significance of 1 Chronicles 4:29 in the context of Israel's tribal territories? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 4:29 contribute to understanding the genealogies in the Bible? 9. What archaeological evidence supports the locations mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:29? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 4? (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.1 Chronicles 4:29 is more than a bare list of three towns; it is a testimony that God keeps precise track of His people, their boundaries, and their homes. Bilhah, Ezem, and Tolad stand as monuments to the faithfulness that placed Simeon where He intended, sustained them through generations, and recorded their story for our encouragement today. 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 Additonal Resources 1 Chronicles 4:29 Blue Letter Bible1 Chronicles 4:29 Bible Gateway 1 Chronicles 4:29 Bible.com 1 Chronicles 4:29 NIV |
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