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1 Chronicles 5:8

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 5:8 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baal-meon:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baal-meon:
1 Chronicles 5:8 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 5

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5Micah his son, Reaiah his son, Baal his son,
6Beerah his son, whom Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria carried away captive: he was prince of the Reubenites.
7And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations was reckoned: the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah,
8and Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baal-meon:
9and eastward he dwelt even unto the entrance of the wilderness from the river Euphrates, because their cattle were multiplied in the land of Gilead.
10And in the days of Saul, they made war with the Hagrites, who fell by their hand; and they dwelt in their tents throughout all the [land] east of Gilead.
11And the sons of Gad dwelt over against them, in the land of Bashan unto Salecah:
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, etc.] The pedigree of Bela, another principal man in the tribe of Reuben, is traced up to Joel the father of Shema; the same with Shemaiah, according to Kimchi and Ben Melech, (<130504>1 Chronicles 5:4) who dwelt in Aroer; which belonged to the tribe of Gad, and was rebuilt by them, (<043234>Numbers 32:34) wherefore Kimchi observes, it may be interpreted, either from Aroer, or on the border of it, Bela dwelt: even unto Nebo, and Baalmeon; of which ((see Gill on “<043238>Numbers 32:38”)).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Bela: Gen 14:2 Azaz: i.e. the strong one, \[Strong's H5811\], Shema. Jos 15:26, or, Shemaiah, Ch1 5:4 Aroer: Num 32:34; Deu 2:36; Jos 13:15-21; Isa 17:2 Nebo: Num 32:3; The city of Nebo was doubtless situated on or near the celebrated mountain of the same name, east of Jordan. Num 32:38; Deu 32:49, Deu 34:1; Isa 15:2 Baalmeon: Num 32:38; Jos 13:17; Eze 25:9 1 Chronicles 5:9”
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