1 Chronicles 5:19
New International Version
They waged war against the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish and Nodab.

New Living Translation
They waged war against the Hagrites, the Jeturites, the Naphishites, and the Nodabites.

English Standard Version
They waged war against the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab.

Berean Standard Bible
They waged war against the Hagrites, as well as Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab.

King James Bible
And they made war with the Hagarites, with Jetur, and Nephish, and Nodab.

New King James Version
They made war with the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab.

New American Standard Bible
They made war against the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab.

NASB 1995
They made war against the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish and Nodab.

NASB 1977
And they made war against the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab.

Legacy Standard Bible
They made war against the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab.

Amplified Bible
And these Israelites, [on the east side of the Jordan River] made war with the Hagrites [a tribe of northern Arabia], Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab.

Christian Standard Bible
They waged war against the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They waged war against the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab.

American Standard Version
And they made war with the Hagrites, with Jetur, and Naphish, and Nodab.

Contemporary English Version
They fought against the Hagrites and the tribes of Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab.

English Revised Version
And they made war with the Hagrites, with Jetur, and Naphish, and Nodab.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They went to war against Hagar's descendants (including Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab)

Good News Translation
They went to war against the Hagrite tribes of Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab.

International Standard Version
They fought in battle against the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab.

Majority Standard Bible
They waged war against the Hagrites, as well as Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab.

NET Bible
They attacked the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab.

New Heart English Bible
They made war with the Hagrites, with Jetur, and Naphish, and Nodab.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they made war with the Hagarites, with Jetur, and Nephish, and Nodab.

World English Bible
They made war with the Hagrites, with Jetur, and Naphish, and Nodab.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they make war with the Hagarites, and Jetur, and Naphish, and Nodab,

Young's Literal Translation
And they make war with the Hagarites, and Jetur, and Naphish, and Nodab,

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will make war with the Hagarites, and Jetur and Nephish, and Nodab.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They fought against the Agarites: but the Itureans, and Naphis, and Nodab,

Catholic Public Domain Version
They struggled against the Hagarites, yet truly the Jetureans, and Naphish, and Nodab offered assistance to them.

New American Bible
When they waged war against the Hagrites and against Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab,

New Revised Standard Version
They made war on the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they were delivered into their hands, for they prayed to the LORD in the battle, and he heard their voice because they put their trust in him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they made war with the dwellers of Saka.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they made war with the Hagrites, with Jetur, and Naphish, and Nodab.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they made war with the Agarenes, and Itureans, and Naphiseans, and Nadabeans,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Gad
18The Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors—valiant men who carried the shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for battle. 19They waged war against the Hagrites, as well as Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. 20And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers.…

Cross References
Genesis 14:1-2
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).

Judges 6:3
Whenever the Israelites planted their crops, the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east would come up and invade them,

Judges 6:33
Then all the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east gathered together, crossed over the Jordan, and camped in the Valley of Jezreel.

Judges 7:12
Now the Midianites, Amalekites, and all the other people of the east had settled in the valley like a swarm of locusts, and their camels were as countless as the sand on the seashore.

Judges 8:10
Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor with their army of about fifteen thousand men—all that were left of the armies of the people of the east. A hundred and twenty thousand swordsmen had already fallen.

2 Kings 24:2
And the LORD sent Chaldean, Aramean, Moabite, and Ammonite raiders against Jehoiakim in order to destroy Judah, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servants the prophets.

1 Chronicles 1:12
the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites.

1 Chronicles 4:41
These who were noted by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah. They attacked the Hamites in their dwellings as well as the Meunites who were there, devoting them to destruction even to this day. Then they settled in their place, because there was pasture for their flocks.

1 Chronicles 12:8
Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains:

2 Chronicles 26:7
God helped him against the Philistines, against the Arabs living in Gur-baal, and against the Meunites.

Isaiah 9:4
For as in the day of Midian You have shattered the yoke of their burden, the bar across their shoulders, and the rod of their oppressor.

Isaiah 10:26
And the LORD of Hosts will brandish a whip against them, as when He struck Midian at the rock of Oreb. He will raise His staff over the sea, as He did in Egypt.

Isaiah 15:1
This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night!

Jeremiah 49:28
Concerning Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor, which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon defeated, this is what the LORD says: “Rise up, advance against Kedar, and destroy the people of the east!

Ezekiel 25:4
therefore I will indeed give you as a possession to the people of the East. They will set up their camps and pitch their tents among you. They will eat your fruit and drink your milk.


Treasury of Scripture

And they made war with the Hagarites, with Jetur, and Nephish, and Nodab.

made war.

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.

the Hagarites.

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.

Jetur.

1 Chronicles 1:31
Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These are the sons of Ishmael.

Genesis 25:15
Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:

Nephish.

1 Chronicles 1:31
Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These are the sons of Ishmael.

Genesis 25:15
Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:

Genesis 5:19
And Jared lived after he begat Enoch eight hundred years, and begat sons and daughters:

Naphish.

(1) A son of Ishmael,

Genesis 25:25
And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.

1 Chronicles 5:19
And they made war with the Hagarites, with Jetur, and Nephish, and Nodab.

Nodab.

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1 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.














They waged war
This phrase indicates a proactive and aggressive action taken by the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. The Hebrew root for "waged war" is "לחם" (lacham), which means to fight or engage in battle. This reflects the historical context of the Israelites, who were often in conflict with surrounding nations. The act of waging war in the Old Testament is frequently seen as a means of securing the land promised by God, emphasizing the importance of obedience and trust in God's promises.

against the Hagrites
The Hagrites were a nomadic tribe mentioned several times in the Old Testament. Their name is derived from Hagar, the mother of Ishmael, suggesting a connection to the Ishmaelites. Historically, the Hagrites were known to inhabit the region east of the Jordan River. This conflict highlights the ongoing struggles between the descendants of Isaac and Ishmael, reflecting the broader narrative of God's chosen people facing opposition from surrounding nations.

Jetur
Jetur is one of the sons of Ishmael, as listed in Genesis 25:15. The mention of Jetur here signifies the specific groups within the larger Ishmaelite confederation that the Israelites encountered. The historical context suggests that these groups were well-established and posed a significant threat to the Israelites' security and territorial integrity.

Naphish
Naphish is another son of Ishmael, also mentioned in Genesis 25:15. The inclusion of Naphish in this verse underscores the persistent enmity between the Israelites and the descendants of Ishmael. This enmity is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, symbolizing the spiritual and physical battles God's people must endure to fulfill their divine mission.

and Nodab
Nodab is a less frequently mentioned group, and little is known about them outside of this context. Their inclusion in the list of adversaries suggests that they were part of the coalition of tribes opposing Israel. This highlights the reality that God's people often face opposition from unexpected or lesser-known sources, reminding believers of the need for vigilance and reliance on God's strength in all circumstances.

Verse 19. - The name of Nodab we have not elsewhere; but those of Jetur and Nephish are names from the very origin of the tribe of Ishmael (Genesis 25:13-16; 1 Chronicles 1:29-31). It would be possible to consider them here as in apposition with the description, the Hagarites (respecting whom see note on ver. 10); but they may more probably be regarded as favourite names, still repeated in the descendants of the tribe. The people of Nephish have not made their mark deep on the page of ethnographic history; but the people of Jetur have done so. Their stinted territory appears in the name Ituraea (Luke 3:1). Their people reappear also (Josephus, 'Ant.,' 13. e. 11, § 3; Strabo, 16:518, 520). Nor is it an unnoticeable contribution to the truth of our history here to put, side by side with the description of the qualities and of the arms and weapons of warfare of the Manassites and their helpers of Reuben and Gad (ver. 18), those of the Ituraeans, their antagonists (Virgil, 'Georg.,' 2:448; Cicero, 'Philippians,' 2:44; Luean, 'Pharsalia,' 7:230; see Smith's 'Bible Dictionary,' 1:905).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They waged
וַיַּעֲשׂ֥וּ (way·ya·‘ă·śū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 6213: To do, make

war
מִלְחָמָ֖ה (mil·ḥā·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4421: A battle, war

against
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

the Hagrites,
הַֽהַגְרִיאִ֑ים (ha·haḡ·rî·’îm)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 1905: Hagrites -- a Hagrite

Jetur,
וִיט֥וּר (wî·ṭūr)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3195: Jetur -- a son of Ishmael, also his descendants and the region where they lived

Naphish,
וְנָפִ֖ישׁ (wə·nā·p̄îš)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5305: Naphish -- a son of Ishmael

and Nodab.
וְנוֹדָֽב׃ (wə·nō·w·ḏāḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5114: Nodab -- an Arab tribe


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