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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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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…
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 …
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 11:1)
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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…