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The sons of Shemida were Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam.
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Names with a History
Commentators explain that the names in this verse are not just a random list. Names like Shechem connect this genealogy to specific clans and geographical locations within the tribe of Manasseh, as recorded in other books like Joshua and Numbers. This shows the list is rooted in the real history of Israel.
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19th Century
Bishop
Shechem. — See Joshua 17:2. The name points to West Manasseh.
Ahian, Likhi, and Aniam, are…
17th Century
Pastor
And the sons of ShemidaAnother son of Gilead's sister, unless the same with Ishod; from him sprung the family of the…
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…
