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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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19th Century
Anglican
Shuppim also, and Huppim, the children of Ir. —Literally, and Shuppim and Huppim sons of Ir; Hushim sons of Aher. The cop…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Shuppim also, and Huppim, the children of Ir The same with Iri, (1 Chronicles 7:7) so that these were no…
Presbyterian
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…