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These were the potters, and the inhabitants of Netaim and Gederah: there they lived with the king for his work.

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Royal Service in Ordinary Jobs

Commentators explain that these were not just independent craftsmen but were employed directly by the king. Their potteries and plantations were essentially a "royal establishment." This shows that even seemingly ordinary work like pottery or gardening was seen as a valuable service to the kingdom, reminding believers that all work can be done for God's glory.

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1 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 4:23

18th Century

Theologian

Among plants and hedges - Rather, “in Netaim and Gederah” (Joshua 15:36).

With the king - Or, probably, “on the kin…

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 4:23

17th Century

Pastor

These were the potters
Or are the potters; the posterity of those men, who were so famous in their day, are now of me…

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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…