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1 Chronicles 5:3

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1 Chronicles 5:3

Verse 3 of 26

Scripture focus

The sons, [I say], of Reuben the firstborn of Israel [were], Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.

1 Chronicles 5:3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 5:3

Theological / Devotional

Hanoch. These names are also listed in Gen. 46:9; Ex. 6:14; Num. 26:5-7. Such names as Hezron and Canni are also prominent among the descendants of Judah (1 Chron. 2:7, 9 ; 4:1).

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Commentary on 1 Chronicles 5:3

Theological / Devotional

All the elders. The elders acted as the representatives and spokesmen of the people. With them came many of the warriors and the priests to acknowledge their allegiance to the son of Jesse (1 Chron. 12:23-38). Many thousands thronged to Hebron for the coronation ceremonies.

Made a league. The details of the agreement are not given, but there was evidently some understanding as to the prerogatives of the king and the rights of the subjects. There may have been reference to such matters as leadership in war, freedom from tribal partiality, political asylum for the remnant of the house of Saul, the size of the national army, and the manner of securing recruits, etc.

Over Israel. David had previously been anointed king over Judah (ch. 2:4).

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