And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable; for they of Ham had dwelt there of old.
They discovered rich, fertile pastureland that was excellent for their flocks. The land was spacious, peaceful, and calm, because the descendants of Ham had lived there for a long time.
This verse describes how God's people found abundant, peaceful land that had previously been inhabited by Ham's descendants.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the genealogical records in Chronicles, specifically describing the expansion of the tribe of Simeon during King Hezekiah's reign (around 715-686 BC). The 'descendants of Ham' likely refers to various Canaanite peoples who had settled in this region generations earlier, as Ham was considered the ancestor of many African and Canaanite nations according to biblical genealogy.
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