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The sons of Helem his brother: Zophah, and Imna, and Shelesh, and Amal.

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A Simple Historical Record

Commentators note that this verse is a straightforward genealogical entry. The sons of Helem listed here—Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal—are not mentioned anywhere else in the Bible. This highlights the Chronicler's detailed purpose of preserving the lineage of God's people, even for those not central to other biblical narratives.

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John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 7:35

17th Century

Pastor

And the sons of his brother Helem
Or Helem his brother, that is, the brother of Shomer, who, according to Hillerus <…

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…