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The sons of Shemer: Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram.

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God Remembers the Forgotten

Commentators like John Gill and Charles Ellicott point out that, aside from their names, nothing is known about the individuals listed in this verse. Their inclusion in Scripture, despite their historical obscurity, serves as a powerful reminder that God knows and remembers each of His people. Every person within the covenant community has a place in God's grand story, even if their specific deeds are not recorded for posterity.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 7:34

18th Century

Theologian

Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah - This should be translated as: “The sons of Shamer (1 Chronicles 7:32), his brother, Rohgah, etc.”

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 7:34

19th Century

Bishop

Shamer (pausal form of Shemer) is probably identical with Shomer, the second son of Heber (1 Chronicles 7:32).

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 7:34

17th Century

Pastor

And the sons of Shamer
Or Shomer, the brother of Japhlet, (1 Chronicles 7:32) .

Ahi, …

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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…