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Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant as wife; and she bore him Attai.

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A Servant Joins the Family

Sheshan, having no sons, took the extraordinary step of marrying his daughter to his Egyptian servant, Jarha. Commentators note that Jarha was likely granted his freedom first. This act demonstrates God's principle of inclusion, showing that a foreigner could be grafted into the lineage of God's people, a theme ultimately fulfilled in Christ.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 2:35–41

19th Century

Bishop

The line of Sheshan-Jarha is pursued for thirteen generations of direct descent, but nothing is known of any of its members from any other source. …

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 2:35

17th Century

Pastor

And Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant to wife ,
&c.] Having first given him his freedom, as the Targum …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 2:1–55

17th Century

Minister

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…