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and Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah-

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A Prince of Simeon

This verse continues a list of names that might seem obscure. However, commentators identify Ziza as one of thirteen Simeonite princes. These leaders, though not mentioned elsewhere in Scripture, headed a significant migration and conquest for their tribe during the reign of King Hezekiah around 710 B.C. This reminds us that even brief genealogical entries can represent important historical figures and events in Israel's story.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 4:34–37

19th Century

Bishop

III.—EMIGRATION OF THE SIMEONITES: THEIR CONQUESTS (1 Chronicles 4:34–43).

The thirteen princes (emirs) of Simeo…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 4:37

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 4:34).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 4:1–43

17th Century

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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…