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A Link to Genesis
Scholars note that this list of Edomite kings is a direct transcript from Genesis 36. Commentators like Albert Barnes and Charles Ellicott explain that the writer of Chronicles is carefully using earlier, authoritative scripture, which demonstrates the internal consistency and historical continuity of the biblical narrative.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 1:43–54
18th Century
Theologian
The slight differences favor the view that the writer of Chronicles has here, as elsewhere, abridged from Genesis (see the marginal references).
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 1:44–45
19th Century
Bishop
(44, 45) Bozrah. —“Portress” (the Byrsa of Carthage); was one of the capitals of Edom, perhaps identical with Mibzar (for…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 1:45
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 1:43).
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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…