Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsASV
When ye were but a few men in number, Yea, very few, and sojourners in it;
WEB
When they were few in number, few indeed, and strangers in the land,
YLT
When ye are few of number, As a little thing, and sojourners in it.
DBT
When ye were a few men in number, Of small account, and strangers in it.
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament1 Chronicles — A post-exilic retelling of Israel's story through the Davidic line — genealogies from Adam to Saul, then David's reign reframed around temple preparation. The priestly history that answers the exile's question: what does it mean to return?
- Author
- The Chronicler (traditional — Ezra, per rabbinic tradition)
- Date
- Post-exilic, c. 450–400 BC