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Shuppim also, and Huppim, the sons of Ir, Hushim, the sons of Aher.

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Understanding 'Sons' in Genealogies

Commentators explain that names like Shuppim and Huppim appear with different fathers (Ir, Benjamin, Bela) in various genealogies. This isn't a contradiction, but a reflection of lineage. 'Son' can mean grandson or descendant, and names often had slight variations, assuring readers of the Bible's underlying consistency despite surface-level complexities.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 7:12

19th Century

Bishop

Shuppim also, and Huppim, the children of Ir. —Literally, and Shuppim and Huppim sons of Ir; Hushim sons of Aher. The cop…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 7:12

17th Century

Pastor

Shuppim also, and Huppim, the children of Ir
The same with Iri, (1 Chronicles 7:7) so that these were no…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 7:1–40

17th Century

Minister

No account is given here of either Zebulun or Dan. We can assign no reason why they alone should be omitted; but it is the disgrace of the tribe of…