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She bore also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbena, and the father of Gibea; and the daughter of Caleb was Achsah.
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Fathers of Cities, Not Just Sons
Commentators explain that these lists are often more geographical than genealogical. When the text says someone was the "father of" a place like Madmannah or Gibea, it likely means they were the founder or prince of that city. This shows God's detailed providence in the settlement and organization of the tribes of Judah.
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1 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
II.— 1 Chronicles 2:46–49: The sons of Ephah and Maachah, two concubines of Caleb.
Ephah, Caleb’s concu…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah Prince of a place so called, in the tribe of Judah, ([Reference Joshua …
Presbyterian
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…