1 Chronicles 7:28 · KJV

"And their possessions and habitations were, Beth-el and the towns thereof, and eastward Naaran, and westward Gezer, with the towns thereof; Shechem also and the towns thereof, unto Gaza and the towns thereof:"

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁶Laadan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son,

²⁷Non his son, Jehoshua his son.

²⁸And their possessions and habitations were, Beth-el and the towns thereof, and eastward Naaran, and westward Gezer, with the towns thereof; Shechem also and the towns thereof, unto Gaza and the towns thereof:

²⁹And by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Beth-shean and her towns, Taanach and her towns, Megiddo and her towns, Dor and her towns. In these dwelt the children of Joseph the son of Israel.

³⁰The sons of Asher; Imnah, and Isuah, and Ishuai, and Beriah, and Serah their sister.

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Reflection Questions

How do your possessions reflect your values?

What does it mean for you to have a place to call home?

When have you felt a strong sense of belonging?

Life Application

home

Create a welcoming environment in your home for others.

community

Get involved in local initiatives that enhance your neighborhood.

Places in This Verse

Beth-el(Bethel today)

Beth-el was a significant religious center in ancient Israel, known for its association with Jacob's dream and later as a place of worship.

Naaran

Naaran was a town mentioned in the territory of Ephraim, contributing to the tribal identity.

Gezer

Gezer was a strategically located city in the territory of Ephraim, significant for its trade routes.

Shechem(Nablus today)

Shechem was a historic city in Israel, known for its central role in the covenant renewal and as a place of worship.

Gaza(Gaza Strip today)

Gaza was an important coastal city and trade center, known for its strategic significance in ancient times.

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