Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version During Saul’s reign they waged war against the Hagrites, who were defeated at their hands; they occupied the dwellings of the Hagrites throughout the entire region east of Gilead. New Living Translation During the reign of Saul, the Reubenites defeated the Hagrites in battle. Then they moved into the Hagrite settlements all along the eastern edge of Gilead. English Standard Version And in the days of Saul they waged war against the Hagrites, who fell into their hand. And they lived in their tents throughout all the region east of Gilead. Berean Standard Bible During the days of Saul they waged war against the Hagrites, who were defeated at their hands, and they occupied the dwellings of the Hagrites throughout the region east of Gilead. Berean Literal Bible And in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagrites, and they fell by their hands, and they dwelt in their tents over all the face of the east of Gilead. King James Bible And in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagarites, who fell by their hand: and they dwelt in their tents throughout all the east land of Gilead. New King James Version Now in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagrites, who fell by their hand; and they dwelt in their tents throughout the entire area east of Gilead. New American Standard Bible In the days of Saul they made war with the Hagrites, who fell by their hand, so that they occupied their tents throughout the land east of Gilead. NASB 1995 In the days of Saul they made war with the Hagrites, who fell by their hand, so that they occupied their tents throughout all the land east of Gilead. NASB 1977 And in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagrites, who fell by their hand, so that they occupied their tents throughout all the land east of Gilead. Legacy Standard Bible In the days of Saul they made war with the Hagrites, and they fell by their hand. So they lived in their tents throughout all the land east of Gilead. Amplified Bible In the days of King Saul they made war with the Hagrites, who fell by their hands; and they lived in their tents throughout all the land east of Gilead. Berean Annotated Bible During the days of Saul (desired) they waged war against the Hagrites (wanderer), who were defeated at their hands, and they occupied the dwellings of the Hagrites throughout the region east of Gilead (rocky region). Christian Standard Bible During Saul’s reign they waged war against the Hagrites, who were defeated by their power. And they lived in their tents throughout the region east of Gilead. Holman Christian Standard Bible During Saul’s reign they waged war against the Hagrites, who were defeated by their power. And they lived in their tents throughout the region east of Gilead. American Standard Version And 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. Contemporary English Version When Saul was king, the Reuben tribe attacked and defeated the Hagrites, then took over their land east of Gilead. English Revised Version And 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation In Saul's day they fought a war against the Hagrites, defeated them, and lived in their tents throughout the entire region east of Gilead. Good News Translation In the time of King Saul the tribe of Reuben attacked the Hagrites, killed them in battle, and occupied their land in the eastern part of Gilead. International Standard Version During the reign of Saul they declared war on the Hagrites, who fell in battle by their hand. They lived in their tents throughout all of east Gilead. NET Bible During the time of Saul they attacked the Hagrites and defeated them. They took over their territory in the entire eastern region of Gilead. New Heart English Bible In the days of Saul, they made war with the Hagrites, who fell by their hand; and they lived in their tents throughout all the land east of Gilead. Webster's Bible Translation And in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagarites, who fell by their hand: and they dwelt in their tents throughout all the east land of Gilead. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleDuring the days of Saul they waged war against the Hagrites, who were defeated at their hands, and they occupied the dwellings of the Hagrites throughout the region east of Gilead. World English Bible In the days of Saul, they made war with the Hagrites, who fell by their hand; and they lived in their tents throughout all the land east of Gilead. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they have made war with the Hagarites in the days of Saul, who fall by their hand, and they dwell in their tents over all the face of the east of Gilead. Berean Literal Bible And in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagrites, and they fell by their hands, and they dwelt in their tents over all the face of the east of Gilead. Young's Literal Translation And in the days of Saul they have made war with the Hagarites, who fall by their hand, and they dwell in their tents over all the face of the east of Gilead. Smith's Literal Translation And in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagarites, and they will fall by their hand: and they dwelt in their tents upon all the face from the sunrising to Gilead. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd in the days of Saul they fought against the Agarites, and slew them, and dwelt in their tents in their stead, in all the country, that looketh to the east of Galaad. Catholic Public Domain Version Then, in the days of Saul, they battled against the Hagarites and put them to death. And they lived in place of them, in their dwellings, throughout the entire region that looks to the east of Gilead. New American Bible In Saul’s time they waged war with the Hagrites, and when they had defeated them they dwelt in their tents throughout the region east of Gilead. New Revised Standard Version And in the days of Saul they made war on the Hagrites, who fell by their hand; and they lived in their tents throughout all the region east of Gilead. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd in the days of Saul they made war against the Arabians, the inhabitants of Sekah, and were delivered into their hands; and they dwelt in their tents throughout all the east land of Gilead. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And in the days of Shaul they made war with Arabians dwellers of Saka, and they were given into their hands, and they dwelt in their tents on all the face of the east of the land of Gelad. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation And in the days of Saul they made war upon the sojourners in the land; and they fell into their hands, all of them dwelling in their tents eastward of Galaad. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Descendants of Reuben…9They also settled in the east as far as the edge of the desert that extends to the Euphrates River, because their livestock had increased in the land of Gilead. 10During the days of Saul they waged war against the Hagrites, who were defeated at their hands, and they occupied the homes of the Hagrites throughout the region east of Gilead. Cross References During the days of Saul 1 Samuel 14:47-48 After Saul had assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side—the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he routed them. / He fought valiantly and defeated the Amalekites, delivering Israel from the hands of its plunderers. 1 Samuel 11:1-11 Then Nahash the Ammonite came up and laid siege to Jabesh-gilead. All the men of Jabesh said to him, “Make a treaty with us, and we will serve you.” / But Nahash the Ammonite replied, “I will make a treaty with you on one condition, that I may put out everyone’s right eye and bring reproach upon all Israel.” / “Hold off for seven days,” replied the elders of Jabesh, “and let us send messengers throughout Israel. If there is no one to save us, we will surrender to you.” … Acts 13:21 Then the people asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years. they waged war against the Hagrites Psalm 83:6-8 the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites, / of Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, of Philistia with the people of Tyre. / Even Assyria has joined them, lending strength to the sons of Lot. Selah Psalm 83:13-18 Make them like tumbleweed, O my God, like chaff before the wind. / As fire consumes a forest, as a flame sets the mountains ablaze, / so pursue them with Your tempest, and terrify them with Your storm. … 1 Chronicles 27:31 Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks. All these officials were in charge of King David’s property. who were defeated at their hands Judges 7:19-22 Gideon and the hundred men with him reached the outskirts of the camp at the beginning of the middle watch, just after the changing of the guard. They blew their horns and broke the jars that were in their hands. / The three companies blew their horns and shattered their jars. Holding the torches in their left hands and the horns in their right hands, they shouted, “A sword for the LORD and for Gideon!” / Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran. … 2 Chronicles 20:22-24 The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. / The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction. And when they had finished off the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. / When the men of Judah came to a place overlooking the wilderness, they looked for the vast army, but there were only corpses lying on the ground; no one had escaped. 1 Samuel 17:45-51 But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.” … and they occupied the dwellings of the Hagrites Joshua 13:24-28 This is what Moses had given to the clans of the tribe of Gad: / The territory of Jazer, all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the Ammonites as far as Aroer, near Rabbah; / the territory from Heshbon to Ramath-mizpeh and Betonim, and from Mahanaim to the border of Debir; … Deuteronomy 3:12-17 So at that time we took possession of this land. To the Reubenites and Gadites I gave the land beyond Aroer along the Arnon Valley, and half the hill country of Gilead, along with its cities. / To the half-tribe of Manasseh I gave the rest of Gilead and all of Bashan, the kingdom of Og. (The entire region of Argob, the whole territory of Bashan, used to be called the land of the Rephaim.) / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. … Numbers 32:1-5 Now the Reubenites and Gadites, who had very large herds and flocks, surveyed the lands of Jazer and Gilead, and they saw that the region was suitable for livestock. / So the Gadites and Reubenites came to Moses, Eleazar the priest, and the leaders of the congregation, and said, / “Ataroth, Dibon, Jazer, Nimrah, Heshbon, Elealeh, Sebam, Nebo, and Beon, … throughout the region east of Gilead 2 Kings 10:32-33 In those days the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory / from the Jordan eastward through all the land of Gilead (the region of Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh), and from Aroer by the Arnon Valley through Gilead to Bashan. Joshua 12:1-6 Now these are the kings of the land whom the Israelites struck down and whose lands they took beyond the Jordan to the east, from the Arnon Valley to Mount Hermon, including all the Arabah eastward: / Sihon king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon. He ruled from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along the middle of the valley, up to the Jabbok River (the border of the Ammonites), that is, half of Gilead, / as well as the Arabah east of the Sea of Chinnereth to the Sea of the Arabah (the Salt Sea), eastward through Beth-jeshimoth, and southward below the slopes of Pisgah. … Judges 11:12-18 Then Jephthah sent messengers to the king of the Ammonites, saying, “What do you have against me that you have come to fight against my land?” / The king of the Ammonites answered Jephthah’s messengers, “When Israel came up out of Egypt, they seized my land, from the Arnon to the Jabbok and all the way to the Jordan. Now, therefore, restore it peaceably.” / Jephthah again sent messengers to the king of the Ammonites … Genesis 14:1-7 In those days Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim / went to war against Bera king of Sodom, Birsha king of Gomorrah, Shinab king of Admah, Shemeber king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar). / The latter five came as allies to the Valley of Siddim (that is, the Salt Sea). … Treasury of Scripture And in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagarites, who fell by their hand: and they dwelled in their tents throughout all the east land of Gilead. A. the Hagarites. 1 Chronicles 5:19,20 And they made war with the Hagarites, with Jetur, and Nephish, and Nodab… Genesis 21:9 And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking. Genesis 25:12 Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid, bare unto Abraham: Hagarenes. 1 Chronicles 5:10 And in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagarites, who fell by their hand: and they dwelt in their tents throughout all the east land of Gilead. 1 Chronicles 5:19 And they made war with the Hagarites, with Jetur, and Nephish, and Nodab. 1 Chronicles 5:20 And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was intreated of them; because they put their trust in him. Haggeri. 1 Chronicles 27:31 And over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagerite. All these were the rulers of the substance which was king David's. throughout, etc. Jump to Previous Defeated Dwell Dwellings Dwelt East Face Fall Fell Gilead Hagarites Hagrites Hand Hands Occupied Overcame Region Reign Saul Saul's Side Tents Throughout Waged WarJump to Next Defeated Dwell Dwellings Dwelt East Face Fall Fell Gilead Hagarites Hagrites Hand Hands Occupied Overcame Region Reign Saul Saul's Side Tents Throughout Waged War1 Chronicles 5 1. Judah and Joseph preferred before Reuben, who forfeited his birthright.3. Ruben's descendants; some of whom vanquish the Hagarites. 11. The chief men of Gad, and their habitations. 18. Ruben, Gad, and half of Manasseh, obtain a victory over the Hagarites. 23. The habitations and chief men of that half of Manasseh. 25. The captivity of the two tribes and half, for their sins. During the days of Saul This phrase situates the events within the reign of King Saul, Israel's first king, who ruled approximately from 1050 to 1010 BC. Saul's reign was marked by constant warfare, particularly against Israel's surrounding enemies. This period was crucial for the consolidation of the tribes of Israel into a unified nation. Saul's leadership, though flawed, was instrumental in establishing a monarchy that would later be solidified under David. they waged war against the Hagrites who were defeated at their hands and they occupied the dwellings of the Hagrites throughout the region east of Gilead Persons / Places / Events 1. SaulThe first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. His reign is marked by military campaigns and struggles with obedience to God. 2. The Reubenites A tribe of Israel, descendants of Reuben, the firstborn son of Jacob. They settled east of the Jordan River. 3. The Hagrites A nomadic tribe, possibly descendants of Hagar, who lived in the region east of Gilead. They were often in conflict with the Israelites. 4. Gilead A region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and fertile land. It was part of the territory allotted to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. 5. The War A conflict between the Reubenites and the Hagrites during the reign of King Saul, resulting in the defeat of the Hagrites and the occupation of their land by the Reubenites. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in BattlesThe victory over the Hagrites demonstrates God's hand in the battles of Israel. Believers can trust in God's sovereignty in their own struggles. Obedience and Leadership Saul's reign, marked by both obedience and disobedience, serves as a reminder of the importance of following God's commands in leadership roles. Inheritance and Promise The occupation of the Hagrites' land by the Reubenites reflects the fulfillment of God's promises regarding the land inheritance of the tribes of Israel. Spiritual Warfare Just as the Reubenites engaged in physical battles, Christians are called to engage in spiritual warfare, relying on God's strength and guidance. Community and Unity The collective action of the Reubenites in battle underscores the importance of unity and cooperation within the body of Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 5:10?2. How did the Reubenites' actions in 1 Chronicles 5:10 demonstrate God's provision? 3. What does 1 Chronicles 5:10 reveal about God's faithfulness to His promises? 4. How can we apply the Reubenites' victory over the Hagrites in our lives? 5. What other biblical battles show God's support for His people like 1 Chronicles 5:10? 6. How does trusting God's timing, as seen in 1 Chronicles 5:10, impact our faith? 7. What historical evidence supports the events described in 1 Chronicles 5:10? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 5:10 reflect God's sovereignty over nations? 9. Why did the Reubenites wage war against the Hagrites in 1 Chronicles 5:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 5? 11. Who were the Hagarites in historical context? 12. Who were the Hagarites in historical context? 13. Is there any evidence outside the Bible confirming the Hagrites mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:19-22 and their defeat? 14. Do the names and alliances in Psalm 83:6–8 reflect actual historical groups, or might they be anachronistic or symbolic references? What Does 1 Chronicles 5:10 Mean During the days of Saul– The chronicler anchors this event in the reign of Israel’s first king, Saul (1 Samuel 10–31). – Saul’s early years included uniting the tribes for military defense (1 Samuel 11:1-11; 14:47-48). – By noting Saul’s era, the text shows God’s ongoing faithfulness to the promises of land first given to Abraham (Genesis 15:18-21) and restated in Joshua’s conquests (Joshua 21:43-45). – It also reminds us that even amid Saul’s personal failings, the LORD still accomplished His purposes for His people (1 Samuel 13:13-14). they waged war against the Hagrites – The “they” refers to the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh living east of the Jordan (1 Chronicles 5:18). – The Hagrites were nomadic descendants of Hagar (Genesis 16:15; Psalm 83:6). Their herds and mobility posed recurring threats to Israel’s pasturelands. – Warfare, though difficult, became the God-ordained means of protecting covenant inheritance, just as Joshua had earlier fought Canaanite kings (Joshua 10–12). – Trusting the LORD in battle foreshadows believers’ call to spiritual warfare today (Ephesians 6:10-18), relying on God, not human strength. who were defeated at their hands – Victory is attributed to the eastern tribes, yet 1 Chronicles 5:20 stresses, “the battle was God’s,” for they “cried out to Him … and He answered their prayers.” – This echoes Gideon’s triumph with only 300 men (Judges 7:2-7) and David’s declaration, “The battle belongs to the LORD” (1 Samuel 17:47). – The chronicler’s intent is to show that obedience and reliance on God lead to tangible, historical success—evidence of His covenant faithfulness. and they occupied the dwellings of the Hagrites – Possessing enemy tents and pasturelands fulfilled God’s promise that Israel would enjoy the fruit of conquered territories (Deuteronomy 6:10-11). – Settlement secured economic stability for flocks and families, paralleling earlier allocations by Moses for these tribes east of the Jordan (Numbers 32:1-5, 33-42). – The permanence of occupation contrasts with the transience of nomadic Hagrites, illustrating how God grants lasting inheritance to His people (Psalm 37:9-11). throughout the region east of Gilead – “East of Gilead” pinpoints the Transjordan area stretching toward the Arabian Desert—a land previously viewed as secure because God granted it to Reuben, Gad, and half-Manasseh (Deuteronomy 3:12-17). – The victory safeguarded vital trade routes like the King’s Highway (Numbers 20:17-21), enabling prosperity and influence for these tribes. – This geographic note underlines the completeness of the triumph; the entire region remained under Israelite control until their later unfaithfulness led to Assyrian exile (1 Chronicles 5:26). summary 1 Chronicles 5:10 records a specific historical triumph of the eastern tribes during Saul’s reign. God empowered His people to defeat a nomadic threat, secure territory, and enjoy covenant blessings. The verse highlights (1) God’s faithfulness despite flawed leaders, (2) the necessity of trusting Him in battle, and (3) the tangible rewards of obedient faith. The literal victory over the Hagrites assures believers that the LORD still defends His promises and grants lasting inheritance to those who rely on Him. (10) And in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagarites.--The great extension of the tribe in an easterly direction took place in the reign of Saul, the first king of Israel. Bela and his clan victoriously fought with the Hagarites (Heb., Hagri'im) or Hagarenes (see Psalm 83:7, Hagrim), that is, the sons of Hagar, for possession of the pasture-grounds east of Gilead. This Arab nation is mentioned in the Assyrian inscriptions. (The LXX. has ???? ?????????, i.e., hagg?rim, u sojourners," "nomads.")They dwelt in their tents.--This phrase first occurs in Genesis 9:27. The Belaites occupied the territory of the Hagarites. Throughout all the east land of Gilead.--Rather, on the whole eastern side or border of Gilead. This includes the new settlements of Bela beyond the border. Verse 10. - Among such conflicts, one with a people descended presumably from Hagar or Ishmael (though 1 Chronicles 27:30, 31, and Psalm 83:6 are somewhat needlessly interpreted to be opposed to this) is here alluded to. It takes us to the time of Saul, and from that time up to the time of "the Captivity" (ver. 22) the victorious Reubenites, Gadites, and people of the half-tribe Manasseh had the benefit of enlarged domain at their expense: "They dwelt in their steads," after seizing great spoil. It is exceedingly likely that we have the perpetuation of the name Hagarenes in the Agraeei (modern Hejer) of Strabo, 16:767; Pliny, 'Hist. Nat.,' 6:32; Dionysius, 'Perieg.,' 956; Pt. 5:2 (see art. "Hagarenes" in Smith's 'Bible Dictionary').Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew During the daysוּבִימֵ֣י (ū·ḇî·mê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3117: A day of Saul שָׁא֗וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites they waged עָשׂ֤וּ (‘ā·śū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6213: To do, make war מִלְחָמָה֙ (mil·ḥā·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war against עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with the Hagrites, הַֽהַגְרִאִ֔ים (ha·haḡ·ri·’îm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 1905: Hagrites -- a Hagrite who were defeated וַֽיִּפְּל֖וּ (way·yip·pə·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5307: To fall, lie at their hands, בְּיָדָ֑ם (bə·yā·ḏām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand and they occupied וַיֵּשְׁבוּ֙ (way·yê·šə·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry the homes [of the Hagrites] בְּאָ֣הֳלֵיהֶ֔ם (bə·’ā·ho·lê·hem) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 168: A tent throughout עַֽל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the region פְּנֵ֖י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face east מִזְרָ֥ח (miz·rāḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4217: Place of sunrise, the east of Gilead. לַגִּלְעָֽד׃ (lag·gil·‘āḏ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1568: Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites Links 1 Chronicles 5:10 NIV1 Chronicles 5:10 NLT 1 Chronicles 5:10 ESV 1 Chronicles 5:10 NASB 1 Chronicles 5:10 KJV 1 Chronicles 5:10 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 5:10 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 5:10 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 5:10 French Bible 1 Chronicles 5:10 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 5:10 In the days of Saul they made (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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