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The 'Father' of a City
Commentators explain that when the text says someone was the 'father of' a place (like Raham being the 'father of Jorkeam'), it often means they were the founder, prince, or principal clan that settled that city. This list is as much about geography as it is about genealogy.
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1 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 2:42–45
19th Century
Bishop
I.— 1 Chronicles 2:42–45: Caleb brother of Jerahmeel = Caleb son of Hezron (1 Chronicles 2:18) = Chelubai …
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 2:44
17th Century
Pastor
And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam
Which Hillerus F19 takes to be the name of a city in the tri…
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…