1 Chronicles 5:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the children of Gad dwelt over against them, in the land of Bashan unto Salcah:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The descendants of Gad lived across from them in the land of Bashan, all the way to Salcah.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes where the tribe of Gad settled, in the fertile region of Bashan, extending to the city of Salcah.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of 1 Chronicles, the author is compiling genealogies and historical records of the Israelite tribes during the period after their settlement in the Promised Land. The tribe of Gad, one of the twelve tribes descended from Jacob, was allocated the region of Bashan east of the Jordan River as part of the land divisions following the conquest under Joshua. This verse highlights the specific boundaries, such as Salcah, to emphasize God's orderly fulfillment of His promises to the tribes.

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