King James Version

What Does 1 Chronicles 2:29 Mean?

And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail, and she bare him Ahban, and Molid.

Context

27

And the sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel were, Maaz, and Jamin, and Eker.

28

And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, and Abishur.

29

And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail, and she bare him Ahban, and Molid.

30

And the sons of Nadab; Seled, and Appaim: but Seled died without children.

31

And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. And the children of Sheshan; Ahlai.

Commentary

Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 2 Genealogies. --We are now come to the register of the children of Israel, that distinguished people, who were to dwell alone, and not be reckoned among the nations. But now, in Christ, all are welcome to his salvation who come to him; all have equal privileges according to their faith in him, their love and devotedness to him. All that is truly valuable consists in the favour, peace, and image of God, and a life spent to his glory, in promoting the welfare of our fellow-creatures.

Matthew Henry (1662–1714). Public Domain.

Historical Context

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Theological Significance

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