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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 2:6
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 2:6–8
19th Century
Bishop
The sons of Zerah. —From this point, our narrative ceases to depend entirely upon the data of Genesis.
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 2:6
17th Century
Pastor
And the sons of Zerah
The other twin of Judah:
Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara<…
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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…