- Bible
- 1 Chronicles
- Chapter 4
- Verse 38
1 Chronicles 4:38
These mentioned by their names were princes in their families: and the house of their fathers increased greatly.
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And they found fat pasture and good,.... In or near the valley of Gedor:
and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable; there was room enough for them and their flocks, and they had no enemies on…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
These mentioned by their names were princes - The registered chiefs of the cities in the first list 1Ch 4:28-31, in the time of Hezekiah 1Ch 4:41.
We have here some of the genealogies of the tribe of Simeon (though it was not a tribe of great note), especially the princes of that tribe, Ch1 4:38. Of this tribe it is said that they increased…
The Heroes of Simeon and their Exploits
38. the house of their fathers R.V. their fathers" houses.