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The Heir of the Promise
Commentators point out the significance of Isaac being listed before his older brother, Ishmael. This deliberate ordering emphasizes Isaac's role as the legitimate heir of God's covenant promises, as he was born to Abraham's true wife, Sarah. The genealogy prioritizes the line of promise over the natural birth order.
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1 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 1:28
18th Century
Theologian
Isaac and Ishmael - Isaac, though younger than Ishmael, is placed first, as the legitimate heir, since Sarah alone was Abraham’s true wife (…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 1:28
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 28-34. The sons of Abraham
The famous and well known ancestor of the Jews; of Ishmael his firstborn, and his posteri…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 1:28–54
17th Century
Minister
The genealogy is from this point confined to the posterity of Abraham. From reading these lists of names, let us take the opportunity to think of t…