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The sons of Dan: Hushim.

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A Curious Plural

Commentators note that the text says "sons of Dan" (plural) but then lists only one son, Hushim. This is explained not as an error, but as a feature of Hebrew grammar. The plural can be used as a general heading, as if to say, "As for the descendants of Dan, there was..." This shows how understanding the original language helps clarify potential confusion.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Genesis 46:1–34

18th Century

Theologian

פלוּא pallû' — Pallu, “distinguished.” חצרן chetsrôn — Chetsron, of the “court,” or “village.” כרמי

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Genesis 46:23

19th Century

Bishop

Dan has one son: Hushim.

Numbers 26:42: Shuham.

No genealogy is given in Chronicles.<…

John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 46:23

17th Century

Pastor

And the sons of Dan, Hushim .
] He had but one son, therefore the plural is put for the singular, see ([Reference Ge…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Genesis 46:5–27

17th Century

Minister

We have here a particular account of Jacob's family. Though the fulfilling of promises is always sure, yet it is often slow. It was now 215 years s…