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These are the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun,
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A Purposeful Order
Commentators note that the order of Jacob's sons in this list is not random. It seems to follow a specific structure, likely based on the sons' mothers and legitimacy of birth. Scholars point out that the placement of Dan is unusual compared to other lists in Genesis, suggesting the Chronicler may have had a particular reason for this arrangement, though the exact reason is a matter of scholarly discussion.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The sons of Israel - The order of the names here approximates an order determined by legitimacy of birth. A single change—the removal of Dan…
19th Century
Anglican
The sons of Israel. —The list is apparently taken from Genesis 35:23-26, where the heading is, Now the sons of Jacob were twel…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Ver. 1,2 These are the sons of Israel Or Jacob, the other 1 Chronicles 2:2
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We have now come to the register of the children of Israel, that distinguished people, who were to dwell alone, and not be reckoned among the natio…