A second genealogy of Judah, vv. 1-23. The account of Jabez, 1Chr 4:9, 1Chr 4:10. The genealogy of Simeon, 1Chr 4:24-27. Their cities, 1Chr 4:28-31. Their villages, and where situated, 1Chr 4:32, 1Chr 4:33. The heads of families, 1Chr 4:34-38. Where they settled; and what was their occupation, 1Chr 4:39-43.
Verse 1
The sons of Judah - A genealogy of this tribe has already been given in the second chapter. It is here introduced again, with some variations. Probably there were different copies in the public registers; and the writer of this book, finding that this second one contained some remarkable particulars, thought proper to insert it in this place: and no reader will regret the insertion, when he carefully considers the matter.