1 Chronicles 4:38-40
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
38 these just named were princes in their clans, and their ancestral houses spread out to such an extent(A) 39 that they went to the approaches of Gedor,[a] east of the valley, seeking pasture for their flocks. 40 They found abundant and good pastures, and the land was spacious, quiet, and peaceful—for the Hamites dwelt there formerly.
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- 4:39 Gedor: the Greek reads Gerar, probably correctly.
1 Chronicles 4:38-40
New International Version
38 The men listed above by name were leaders of their clans. Their families increased greatly, 39 and they went to the outskirts of Gedor(A) to the east of the valley in search of pasture for their flocks. 40 They found rich, good pasture, and the land was spacious, peaceful and quiet.(B) Some Hamites had lived there formerly.
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