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The sons of Keturah, Abraham`s concubine: she bore Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba, and Dedan.
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A Reminder of Mortality
Matthew Henry encourages readers to view these long lists of names as a powerful reminder of the multitudes who have lived and passed away. This perspective prompts a personal reflection on the brevity of life and the ultimate importance of being distinguished as one of God's people.
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1 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Keturah, Abraham’s concubine - This passage, and Genesis 25:6, sufficiently prove that the position of Keturah was not that of a full wife, …
19th Century
Anglican
The sons of Keturah. —An extract from Genesis 25:1-4.
Medan is very likely a mere repetition of Midian, du…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 1:28).
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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…
