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and Jokim, and the men of Cozeba, and Joash, and Saraph, who had dominion in Moab, and Jashubilehem. The records are ancient.

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Glimpses of Ancient History

This verse lists names and events that the text itself calls "ancient." Commentators explain that the Chronicler is drawing from very old records, some of which are not found elsewhere in the Bible. This list, though obscure to us, was a way of preserving the heritage of the tribe of Judah and showing God's hand throughout their long history.

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1 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 4:22

18th Century

Theologian

Who had the dominion in Moab - Moab was conquered by David (2 Samuel 8:2) and again by Omri, after which it remained subject to …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 4:21–23

19th Century

Bishop

II.—SONS OF SHELAH, THIRD SON OF JUDAH,
1 Chronicles 4:21–23 (omitted by Syriac version).

The Shelanite cla…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 4:22

17th Century

Pastor

And Jokim
The Vulgate Latin version is,

and he that made the sun to stand :
as…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 4:1–43

17th Century

Minister

In this chapter we have a further account of Judah, the most numerous and most famous of all the tribes; also an account of Simeon. The most remark…