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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 4:33
18th Century
Theologian
And their genealogy - Rather, the phrase means “and their register was made accordingly”—that is, they were registered according to the plac…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 4:33
19th Century
Bishop
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 …
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 4:33
17th Century
Pastor
And all their villages that were round about the same cities,
unto Baal
The same with…
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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…