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Ahaz became the father of Jarah; and Jarah became the father of Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri became the father of Moza;
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A Purposeful Repetition
Commentators note that this genealogy is a near-exact repeat of one from chapter 8. This isn't an error, but a deliberate choice by the author. It serves as a literary bridge, connecting the book's long genealogical introduction (chapters 1-9) to the historical narrative that begins in chapter 10 with the death of King Saul.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This is an almost exact repetition of 1 Chronicles 8:29–38, likely included intentionally by the author. To connect the genealogical se…
19th Century
Anglican
A duplicate of 1 Chronicles 8:29–38. The genealogy of Saul seems to be repeated, according to the chronicler’s habit (compare [Referenc…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 9:35).
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