1 Chronicles 4:31

And at Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusim, and at Bethbirei, and at Shaaraim. These were their cities unto the reign of David.

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This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of memory and worship in 1 Chronicles.

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This thought runs through 1 Chronicles 4:29-33.

Beth-biri Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jebel el Biri.
Beth-marcaboth Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Khirbet Tatrit.
David Person: Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .
Hazar-susah Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Khirbet esh Shamsaniyat.
Shaaraim Place: Two gates. (1. ) A city in the plain of Judah ( 1 Sam. 17:52 ); called also Sharaim ( Josh. 15:36 ). (2. ) A town in Simeon ( 1 Chr. 4:31 ). Modern identification: Tall al Ajjul.