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A List of Clans, Not Just Men
Commentators clarify that the seven names listed are not just individual brothers but represent seven prominent, subordinate clans within the tribe of Gad. This helps us understand that the genealogy is tracking the organization and structure of the entire tribe, not just a single family.
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1 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 5:11–17
19th Century
Bishop
THE SONS OF GAD, THEIR CLANS, TERRITORY, AND REGISTRATION.
And the children of Gad lived opposite them. Th…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 5:13
17th Century
Pastor
And their brethren of the house of their fathers
Who were also men of eminence and note in them:
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 5:1–26
17th Century
Minister
This chapter gives some account of the two tribes and a half seated on the east side of Jordan. They were taken captive by the king of Assyria beca…