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and all their villages that were round about the same cities, to Baal. These were their habitations, and they have their genealogy.
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A Distinct Tribal Identity
Commentators explain that the phrase “and they have their genealogy” refers to an official registration or enrollment. This was significant because it affirmed that the Simeonites maintained their distinct tribal identity, even though their settlements were located within the territory of Judah.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And their genealogy - Rather, the phrase means “and their register was made accordingly”—that is, they were registered according to the plac…
19th Century
Anglican
To Baal. —Called in Joshua 19:8 Baalathbeer (“lady of the well”). The same passage adds what appears to be the name of this group …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto Baal The same with…
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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…
