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A Line of Leaders
Commentators explain that this list of names isn't random. It traces a specific, princely line within the tribe of Reuben, establishing the lineage of its leaders down to a significant historical event: the exile to Assyria. This shows the Bible's concern for orderly history and leadership.
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1 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 5:4
18th Century
Theologian
The sons of Joel - The line of succession given here must be broken by one great gap or several smaller ones, since nine generations before …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 5:4
19th Century
Bishop
The Septuagint read: Sons of Joel Shemaiah, and Banaia (Benaiah) his son; and sons of Gog, son of Shemaiah, his son Micah, etc.
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 5:4
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 4,5. The sons of Joel
Who was either the son of Carmi last mentioned, or rather of Hanoch, Reuben's firstborn, …
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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…