They went to the entrance of Gedor, as far as the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.
Parallel translations
- WEB They went to the entrance of Gedor, even to the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.
- KJV And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.
- BSB and they journeyed to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley, in search of pasture for their flocks.
- NKJV So they went to the entrance of Gedor, as far as the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.
- NLT and they traveled to the region of Gerar, in the east part of the valley, seeking pastureland for their flocks.
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Quick answer
Because of their growth, the Simeonites journeyed toward Gedor seeking pasture for their flocks. It explains their search for new grazing land.
Overview
Driven by expanding herds, these Simeonites traveled to the region of Gedor in search of good pasture. The account portrays a pastoral people taking practical steps to provide for their livestock. It sets the stage for the conquest of fertile land that follows, framed as part of God's provision for his people.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- 1 Chr 4:18His wife the Jewess bore Jered the father of Gedor, Heber the father of Soco, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah. These are the sons of Bithiah the daughter of Pharaoh, whom Mered took.
- 1 Chr 4:4Penuel was the father of Gedor and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah, the father of Bethlehem.
- Josh 15:58Halhul, Beth Zur, Gedor,
- Josh 12:13the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;
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