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Genesis 25:3

Genesis 25:3
And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Jokshan begat Sheba and Dedan,.... Bochart (o) is of opinion, that the posterity of this Sheba are the same with the Sabeans who inhabited at the entrance of Arabia Felix, not far from the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Genesis 25:1-11

- The Death of Abraham 1. קטוּרה qeṭûrâh, “Qeturah, incense.” 2. זמרן zı̂mrān, “Zimran, celebrated in song.” יקשׁן yāqshān, “Joqshan, fowler.” מדן medān, “Medan, judge.” מדין mı̂dyān, “Midian,…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Sheba - From whom sprang the Sabeans, who robbed Job of his cattle. See Bochart and Calmet.

Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim - We know not who these were, but as each name is plural they must have…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 25:1-10

Abraham lived, after the marriage of Isaac, thirty-five years, and all that is recorded concerning him during the time lies here in a very few verses. We hear no more of God's extraordinary…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Sheba … Dedan These places have already been mentioned by P in a different connexion (Gen 10:7). The identity of the names illustrates the fact, that there were different Israelite traditions…