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The families of Kiriath-jearim: The Ithrites, and the Puthites, and the Shumathites, and the Mishraites; of them came the Zorathites and the Eshtaolites.
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A Map, Not Just a Family Tree
Commentators explain that lists like this are not merely genealogical but also 'tribal and topographical.' They describe the relationships between clans and, crucially, where they settled. This verse, for example, maps out the families that inhabited the region of Kiriath-jearim, showing God's hand in the settlement of the promised land.
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1 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
III.— 1 Chronicles 2:50–55: A third register of Calebite clans and settlements.
The sons of Caleb t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the families of Kirjathjearim That dwelt there, of which Shobal was prince, and who sprung from him, are as follow:
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…
