1 Chronicles 1:9

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 1:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And the sons of Cush: Seba, and Havilah, and Sabta, and Raama, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba, and Dedan.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And the sons of Cush: Seba, and Havilah, and Sabta, and Raama, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba, and Dedan.
1 Chronicles 1:9 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
9And the sons of Cush: Seba, and Havilah, and Sabta, and Raama, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba, and Dedan.

What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Sabta: i.e. he compassed the chamber; to surround, \[Strong's H5454\]. Gen 10:7, Sabtechah, i.e. terror, \[Strong's H5455\], Gen 10:7 1 Chronicles 1:10”
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