1 Chronicles 4:32
New International Version
Their surrounding villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Token and Ashan—five towns—

New Living Translation
Their descendants also lived in Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Token, and Ashan—five towns

English Standard Version
And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan, five cities,

Berean Standard Bible
And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five towns—

King James Bible
And their villages were, Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities:

New King James Version
And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five cities—

New American Standard Bible
Their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan, five cities,

NASB 1995
Their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen and Ashan, five cities;

NASB 1977
And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan, five cities;

Legacy Standard Bible
Their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan, five cities;

Amplified Bible
These were their villages: Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five cities—

Christian Standard Bible
Their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five cities,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five cities,

American Standard Version
And their villages were Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities;

Contemporary English Version
They also lived in the five villages of Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan,

English Revised Version
And their villages were Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Their five cities were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan.

Good News Translation
They also lived in five other places: Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan,

International Standard Version
Their cities were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan, for a total of five cities,

Majority Standard Bible
And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five towns—

NET Bible
Their settlements also included Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan--five towns.

New Heart English Bible
Their villages were Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Token, and Ashan, five cities;

Webster's Bible Translation
And their villages were, Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities:

World English Bible
Their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan, five cities;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And their villages [are] Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan—five cities,

Young's Literal Translation
And their villages are Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities,

Smith's Literal Translation
And their villages Etam and Ain, Rimmon and Tochen, and Ashan; five cities.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Their towns also were Etam, and Aen, Remmon, and Thochen, and Asan, five cities.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And their towns were Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities,

New American Bible
and their villages. Etam, also, and Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan—five cities,

New Revised Standard Version
And their villages were Etam, Ain, Rimmon, Tochen, and Ashan, five towns,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And their villages were Akim, Ekin, Rimmon, Athchen, and Ashan, five cities;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And in Alha and in Etsrem and in Elathlad.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And their villages were Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And their villages were Aetan, and En, Remnon, and Thocca, and Aesar, five cities.
Audio Bible



Context
More Descendants of Judah
31Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susim, Beth-biri, and Shaaraim. These were their cities until the reign of David. 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:…

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, ...

Joshua 15:20-32
This is the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Judah. / These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, / Kinah, Dimonah, Adadah, ...

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, ...

Joshua 21:1-42
Now the family heads of the Levites approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the other tribes of Israel / at Shiloh in the land of Canaan and said to them, “The LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities in which to live, together with pasturelands for our livestock.” / So by the command of the LORD, the Israelites gave the Levites these cities and their pasturelands out of their own inheritance: ...

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 11:5-10
Rehoboam lived in Jerusalem, and he built up cities for defense in Judah. / He built up Bethlehem, Etam, Tekoa, / Beth-zur, Soco, Adullam, ...

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 48:1-29
“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

Luke 3:23-38
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...

Acts 13:17-23
The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers. He made them into a great people during their stay in Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He led them out of that land. / He endured their conduct for about forty years in the wilderness. / And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance. ...

Romans 9:4-5
the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. / Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.

Galatians 3:16
The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ.


Treasury of Scripture

And their villages were, Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five cities:

Etam.

Joshua 19:7
Ain, Remmon, and Ether, and Ashan; four cities and their villages:

Ether, Remmon.

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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 their villages
The term "villages" in the Hebrew context often refers to smaller settlements or hamlets that are associated with larger cities. These villages were integral to the tribal and familial structures of ancient Israel, serving as centers of agricultural and communal life. The Hebrew word used here, "חַצְרֵיהֶם" (chatzerayhem), implies a sense of enclosure or community, highlighting the close-knit nature of these settlements.

Etam
Etam is mentioned in several places in the Old Testament, and its name means "lair of wild beasts" or "place of birds." This suggests a rugged or natural setting, possibly a place of refuge or strategic importance. Historically, Etam is associated with the region of Judah, and it is noted for its springs and caves, which provided water and shelter.

Ain
The name "Ain" means "spring" or "fountain" in Hebrew, indicating a location with a vital water source. In the arid climate of the ancient Near East, springs were crucial for survival and prosperity, making Ain a significant settlement. The presence of a spring would have made Ain a desirable location for agriculture and habitation.

Rimmon
Rimmon, meaning "pomegranate," is a name that evokes fertility and abundance. The pomegranate was a symbol of prosperity and blessing in ancient Israel, often associated with the Promised Land's fruitfulness. This town's name suggests a place of agricultural richness and divine favor.

Tochen
Little is known about Tochen, as it is not frequently mentioned in biblical texts. However, its inclusion in this list signifies its importance to the tribe of Simeon. The name may derive from a root meaning "to weigh" or "to balance," possibly indicating a place of trade or judgment.

Ashan
Ashan means "smoke" or "cloud" in Hebrew, which could refer to its geographical features or its role in religious practices, such as burnt offerings. Ashan was a Levitical city, indicating its religious significance and its role in the spiritual life of the community.

five towns
The mention of "five towns" underscores the completeness and sufficiency of the settlements allotted to the tribe of Simeon. In biblical numerology, the number five often symbolizes grace and God's provision. This phrase highlights the divine order and blessing upon the tribe's inheritance.

(32) And their villages.--This belongs to 1Chronicles 4:31. The verb should be cancelled.

Etam, and Ain, Rimmon . . .--Why are these five cities separated from the former thirteen? The old Jewish expositors Rashi and Kimchi assert, that whereas the thirteen were lost to the Simeonites from the time of David, these five remained in their possession. The separation is made in Joshua 19 as well as here. (Many MSS. read "and Rimmon.")

Five cities.--Joshua 19:7 : "Ain, Rimmon, and Ether, and Ashan; four cities and their villages." Etam may be a mistake for Ether. But there were two Etams, one in the hills of Judah, south of Bethlehem (see 1Chronicles 4:3, Note; 2Chronicles 11:6), and one in the south of Judah (Judges 15:8)--perhaps the place intended here. Ether occurs in Joshua 15:42 along with Ashan. Both were in the lowlands of Judah. Ain and Rimmon are spoken of as one place (Nehemiah 11:29): they must have been close to each other (comp. Buda-Pesth). Tochen only here. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And their villages
וְחַצְרֵיהֶם֙ (wə·ḥaṣ·rê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet

were Etam,
עֵיטָ֣ם (‘ê·ṭām)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5862: Etam -- three places in Israel

Ain,
וָעַ֔יִן (wā·‘a·yin)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5871: Ain -- a spring (of water)

Rimmon,
רִמּ֥וֹן (rim·mō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7417: A Syrian god

Tochen,
וְתֹ֖כֶן (wə·ṯō·ḵen)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8507: Tochen -- 'measurement', a city in Simeon

and Ashan—
וְעָשָׁ֑ן (wə·‘ā·šān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6228: Ashan -- a place in Judah and later in Simeon

five
חָמֵֽשׁ׃ (ḥā·mêš)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 2568: Five

[towns]—
עָרִ֖ים (‘ā·rîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5892: Excitement


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