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1 Chronicles 5:16 · KJV

"And they dwelt in Gilead in Bashan, and in her towns, and in all the suburbs of Sharon, upon their borders."

King James Version

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Passage Context

14These are the children of Abihail the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz;
15Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house of their fathers.
16And they dwelt in Gilead in Bashan, and in her towns, and in all the suburbs of Sharon, upon their borders.
17All these were reckoned by genealogies in the days of Jotham king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam king of Israel.
18The sons of Reuben, and the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh, of valiant men, men able to bear buckler and sword, and to shoot with bow, and skilful in war, were four and forty thousand seven hundred and threescore, that went out to the war.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you create a sense of home in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to dwell in a place of safety?

3

When have you felt secure and at peace in your surroundings?

Life Application

safety

Consider ways to create a safe and nurturing environment for yourself and others.

belonging

Reflect on how you can foster a sense of belonging in your community.

Places in This Verse

Gilead

Gilead was a region known for its fertile land and strategic location, significant for the tribes of Israel.

Bashan

Bashan was a region known for its rich pastures and strong cattle, often associated with the strength of its inhabitants.

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