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Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,

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Imperfect Copies, Fuller Story

Commentators note that the names in this list, like 'Hurai' and 'Abiel,' differ from the parallel list in 2 Samuel. This is explained by common scribal errors in copying ancient texts and the Chronicler having access to a more complete historical source. It shows how God preserved the essential story of His people through imperfect but valuable records.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 11:26–47

19th Century

Bishop

A catalogue of forty-eight “valiant warriors.” Sixteen names are here added to the list as given in Samuel. The chronicler, therefore, possessed a …

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 11:32

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 11:1)

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 11:10–47

17th Century

Minister

An account is given of David's champions, the great men who served him. Yet David attributed his success not to the mighty men who were with him, b…