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His sister Hammolecheth bore Ishhod, and Abiezer, and Mahlah.
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The Lineage of a Hero
Commentators like Albert Barnes and John Gill highlight that this verse is more than just a list of names. Abiezer, mentioned here, is the ancestor of one of Israel's greatest judges, Gideon. This genealogical entry serves to ground the famous story of Gideon (found in Judges 6) within the broader history of the tribe of Manasseh, showing how God works through specific families over generations.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Abiezer - His descendants formed one of the most important branches of the Manassites. They provided Israel with the greatest of the Judges,…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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