1 Chronicles 4:40

“And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable; for they of Ham had dwelt there of old.”

"And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable; for they of Ham had dwelt there of old." - 1 Chronicles 4:40
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What does 1 Chronicles 4:40 mean?

1 Chronicles 4:40 (KJV) reads, "And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable; for they of Ham had dwelt there of old." This verse is a part of the genealogy of Judah in the book of 1 Chronicles and describes the migration of the…

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In Search of Fat Pastures: A Journey to Peace and Provision

As I reflect on the simple yet profound verse of 1 Chronicles 4:40, "And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable; for they of Ham had dwelt there of old," I am struck by the imagery it paints of God's provision and the blessings that can…

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Prayer for Abundant Blessing and Peaceful Rest

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence for Your mighty presence in our lives. As we reflect on the words written in 1 Chronicles 4:40, we are reminded of the grace You generously bestow upon those who seek You. The verse states…

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1 Chronicles 4:40 - "And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable; for they of Ham had dwelt there of old."
1 Chronicles 11:40 - "Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,"
Isaiah 40:4
1 Chronicles 2:40 - "And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum,"
1 Chronicles 6:40 - "The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah,"
1 Chronicles 1:40 - "The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah."
1 Chronicles 9:40 - "And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal: and Merib-baal begat Micah."
"Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite," - 1 Chronicles 11:40
"The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah," - 1 Chronicles 6:40
1 Chronicles 4 : 10
"And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum," - 1 Chronicles 2:40
1 Chronicles 8:40 - "And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valour, archers, and had many sons, and sons' sons, an hundred and fifty. All these are of the sons of Benjamin."
1 Chronicles 1:4 - "Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth."
"And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal: and Merib-baal begat Micah." - 1 Chronicles 9:40
"The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah." - 1 Chronicles 1:40
2 Chronicles 4:22
1 Chronicles 16:40 - "To offer burnt offerings unto the LORD upon the altar of the burnt offering continually morning and evening, and to do according to all that is written in the law of the LORD, which he commanded Israel;"
1 Chronicles 4:29 - "And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad,"
1 Chronicles 4:30 - "And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,"
1 Chronicles 8:4 - "And Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah,"
1 Chronicles 4:1 - "The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal."
1 Chronicles 4:34 - "And Meshobab, and Jamlech, and Joshah the son of Amaziah,"
1 Chronicles 15:4 - "And David assembled the children of Aaron, and the Levites:"
1 Chronicles 7:40 - "All these were the children of Asher, heads of their father's house, choice and mighty men of valour, chief of the princes. And the number throughout the genealogy of them that were apt to the war and to battle was twenty and six thousand men."
1 Chronicles 4:25 - "Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son."
1 Chronicles 4:28 - "And they dwelt at Beer-sheba, and Moladah, and Hazar-shual,"
1 Chronicles 4:16 - "And the sons of Jehaleleel; Ziph, and Ziphah, Tiria, and Asareel."
1 Chronicles 4:7 - "And the sons of Helah were, Zereth, and Jezoar, and Ethnan."
1 Chronicles 6:4 - "¶ Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,"