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The sons of Zerah: Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara; five of them in all.
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Wisdom in the Family Tree
Commentators widely agree that four of Zerah's sons—Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara—are the same men of legendary wisdom mentioned in 1 Kings 4:31, surpassed only by Solomon. This genealogy isn't just a list of names; it includes some of the most renowned wise men and sacred musicians in Israel's history.
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1 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The sons of Zerah - Here, for the first time, the writer of Chronicles draws from sources not otherwise known to us, recording facts not men…
19th Century
Anglican
The sons of Zerah. —From this point, our narrative ceases to depend entirely upon the data of Genesis.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the sons of Zerah The other twin of Judah:
Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara<…
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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…
