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They found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable; for those who lived there before were of Ham.

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A Picture of God's Provision

Commentators highlight that the description of the land—'fat pasture,' 'wide,' 'quiet,' and 'peaceable'—paints a picture of God's abundant provision. The Simeonites were led to a place that perfectly met their needs for sustenance, space, and security, illustrating how God can guide His people to places of blessing and rest.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 4:40

19th Century

Bishop

And they found fat pasture and good. — If Gerar was the correct reading in 1 Chronicles 4:39, we might compar…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 4:40

17th Century

Pastor

And they found fat pasture and good: In or near the valley of Gedor.

and the land was wide, and quiet,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 4:1–43

17th Century

Minister

In this chapter we have a further account of Judah, the most numerous and most famous of all the tribes; also an account of Simeon. The most remark…