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
In the book of 1 Chronicles, which records the genealogies and history of Israel, this verse describes the Simeonites, a tribe seeking new land, who discovered fertile pastures in areas previously inhabited by descendants of Ham. This reflects the period of Israelite expansion and settlement in the promised land after the conquest of Canaan, highlighting God's provision for His people amidst their migrations. It underscores the biblical theme of inheritance and rest in territories once occupied by other groups.
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