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the sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan the son of Shagee the Hararite,

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When Scribes Slipped

Commentators widely agree that the phrase 'the sons of Hashem' is likely a scribal error from centuries of copying. The original text almost certainly named a single warrior, but the exact name has been obscured over time. This highlights the human element in the transmission of ancient texts and the careful work scholars do to reconstruct the most accurate readings.

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1 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 11:34

18th Century

Theologian

The sons of Hashem - It is impossible that this can be the true reading, since an individual warrior must be spoken of. Comparing [Reference…

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 11:34

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 11:1)

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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…