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Meonothai became the father of Ophrah: and Seraiah became the father of Joab the father of Ge-harashim; for they were craftsmen.
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The Valley of Craftsmen
Commentators explain that 'Ge-harashim' translates to 'the valley of craftsmen.' The verse notes that the inhabitants, descended from a man named Joab (not David's general), were skilled artisans like carpenters and smiths. This detail shows how a community's identity and even its location's name could be defined by the work and skills of its people.
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Presbyterian
The words “and Meonothai” should be added to the end of 1 Chronicles 4:13, but they should also be retained at the beginning of [Refere…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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