1 Chronicles 4:30
New International Version
Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

New Living Translation
Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

English Standard Version
Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

Berean Standard Bible
Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

Berean Literal Bible
and Bethuel, and Hormah, and Ziklag,

King James Bible
And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,

New King James Version
Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

New American Standard Bible
Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

NASB 1995
Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

NASB 1977
Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

Legacy Standard Bible
Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

Amplified Bible
Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

Berean Annotated Bible
Bethuel (dweller in God), Hormah (destruction), Ziklag (winding),

Christian Standard Bible
Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

American Standard Version
and at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,

English Revised Version
and at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

Good News Translation
Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

International Standard Version
Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

NET Bible
Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

New Heart English Bible
and at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,

Webster's Bible Translation
And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

World English Bible
at Bethuel, at Hormah, at Ziklag,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and in Bethuel, and in Hormah, and in Ziklag,

Berean Literal Bible
and Bethuel, and Hormah, and Ziklag,

Young's Literal Translation
and in Bethuel, and in Hormah, and in Ziklag,

Smith's Literal Translation
And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And in Bathuel, and in Horma, and in Siceleg,

Catholic Public Domain Version
and in Bethuel, and in Hormah, and in Ziklag,

New American Bible
Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,

New Revised Standard Version
Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Bansel, Hirmah, Hazar-gadah, Heshmon, Hethpelet, and Zinglag,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and in Bathuel, and in Herma, and in Sikelag,

Additional Translations ...



Context
More Descendants of Judah
29Bilhah, Ezem, Tolad, 30Bethuel, Hormah, Ziklag, 31Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until the reign of David.…

Cross References
Bethuel,

Joshua 19:4
Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,

Genesis 24:15
Before the servant had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her jar on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, the wife of Abraham’s brother Nahor.
Hormah,

Joshua 15:30
Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah,

Judges 1:17
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.

Numbers 21:3
And the LORD heard Israel’s plea and delivered up the Canaanites. Israel devoted them and their cities to destruction; so they named the place Hormah.
Ziklag,

Joshua 15:31
Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,

1 Samuel 27:6
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.
Joshua 19:2-9
and included Beersheba (or Sheba), Moladah, / Hazar-shual, Balah, Ezem, / Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah, …

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, …

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

Numbers 34:2-5
“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, / cross south of the Ascent of Akrabbim, continue to Zin, and go south of Kadesh-barnea. Then it will go on to Hazar-addar and proceed to Azmon, …

Deuteronomy 33:24
And concerning Asher he said: “May Asher be the most blessed of sons; may he be the most favored among his brothers and dip his foot in oil.

Judges 1:31-32
Asher failed to drive out the inhabitants of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphik, and Rehob. / So the Asherites lived among the Canaanite inhabitants of the land, because they did not drive them out.

1 Kings 4:7-19
Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; …

2 Kings 15:29
In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria.


Treasury of Scripture

And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,

Bethuel.

Joshua 19:4
And Eltolad, and Bethul, and Hormah,

Bethul.

1 Chronicles 12:1
Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war.

Joshua 15:31
And Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,

Joshua 19:5
And Ziklag, and Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusah,

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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.












Bethuel,

Bethuel, meaning “house of God,” was among the towns occupied by Simeon within the larger territory of Judah, reflecting Simeon’s inheritance among Judah’s cities.

Jos 19:4 Eltolad, Bethul, Hormah,
Gen 24:15 Before the servant had finished praying, Rebekah came out…

Hormah,

Hormah stood in the Negev and was associated with Israel’s conflict against the Canaanites during the wilderness period, when the city was devoted to destruction. Its name means “destruction” or “devotion to destruction.”

Jos 15:30 Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah,
Jdg 1:17 Then the men of Judah went with their brothers…
Num 21:3 And the LORD heard Israel’s plea and delivered up…

Ziklag,

Ziklag later became known as David’s refuge while he fled from Saul. Given to him by Achish of Gath, it was raided and burned by the Amalekites before David recovered the captives and defeated the raiders.

Jos 15:31 Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,
1Sa 27:6 That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day…
1Sa 30:1 On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag,…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Bethuel
A town in the territory of the tribe of Simeon, which was located within the larger allotment of the tribe of Judah. The name "Bethuel" means "house of God" in Hebrew, indicating a place of spiritual significance.

2. Hormah
Originally a Canaanite city, Hormah became significant in Israel's history as a place of victory and judgment. The name "Hormah" means "devotion" or "destruction," reflecting its history of being devoted to destruction in the conquest accounts.

3. Ziklag
A town given to the tribe of Simeon but later associated with David, who used it as a base during his time fleeing from King Saul. Ziklag holds historical importance as a place of refuge and strategic planning.
Teaching Points
Significance of Place Names
The names of places in the Bible often carry deep spiritual meanings and historical significance. Understanding these can enrich our comprehension of biblical accounts and God's work in history.

God's Faithfulness in History
The mention of these towns in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles reminds us of God's faithfulness to His people throughout history, fulfilling His promises despite human failures.

Spiritual Refuge and Strategy
Ziklag, as a place of refuge for David, symbolizes God's provision of safety and strategic planning in times of distress. Believers can trust God to provide refuge and guidance in their own lives.

Devotion and Destruction
The dual meaning of Hormah as both "devotion" and "destruction" serves as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the call to devote ourselves wholly to God, avoiding the path that leads to spiritual destruction.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 4:30?

2. How does 1 Chronicles 4:30 fit into the broader genealogical context of Chronicles?

3. What significance do the towns listed in 1 Chronicles 4:30 hold for Israel's history?

4. How can understanding 1 Chronicles 4:30 deepen our appreciation for God's faithfulness to Israel?

5. What lessons from 1 Chronicles 4:30 can we apply to our community involvement?

6. How does 1 Chronicles 4:30 encourage us to value our spiritual heritage today?

7. What is the historical significance of the locations mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:30?

8. How does 1 Chronicles 4:30 fit into the broader genealogical context of the chapter?

9. What archaeological evidence supports the existence of the towns listed in 1 Chronicles 4:30?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 4?


(30) Bethuel.--Called Chesil in Joshua 15:30; Joshua 19:4 has Beth-l, a contraction like Hamul for Hamuel (1Chronicles 4:26; comp. 1Chronicles 2:5).

Hormah.--The ancient Zephath (Judges 1:17), now Sepata. . . .

1 Chronicles 4:30 is more than a string of ancient place-names. Bethuel reaffirms God’s meticulous care for every tribe; Hormah testifies to His power to reverse defeat through obedience; Ziklag shows how He transforms out-of-the-way locations into stages for kingdom advancement. Together they spotlight the Lord’s unfailing faithfulness—past, present, and future.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Bethuel,
וּבִבְתוּאֵ֥ל (ū·ḇiḇ·ṯū·’êl)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1328: Bethuel -- perhaps 'man of God', a nephew of Abraham

Hormah,
וּבְחָרְמָ֖ה (ū·ḇə·ḥā·rə·māh)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2767: Hormah -- 'asylum', a place in Simeon

Ziklag,
וּבְצִֽיקְלָֽג׃ (ū·ḇə·ṣî·qə·lāḡ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6860: Ziklag -- a city assigned to Judah, also to Simeon


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OT History: 1 Chronicles 4:30 And at Bethuel and at Hormah (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)

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