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Recognized Leaders
Commentators explain that the phrase "princes in their families" refers to the chieftains or principal leaders of the Simeonite clans. This isn't just a list of names, but a record of the influential heads of households who were responsible for their people's welfare and led the subsequent migration.
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1 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 4:38
18th Century
Theologian
These mentioned by their names were princes: the registered chiefs of the cities in the first list (1 Chronicles 4:28–31), durin…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 4:38–39
19th Century
Bishop
These mentioned by their names. —Literally, these who have come (forward) with names, that is,…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 4:38
17th Century
Pastor
These mentioned by [their] names [were] princes in their
families
The principal men o…
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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…