Matthew Henry on 1 Chronicles 4:11-23
We may observe in these verses, 1. That here is a whole family of craftsmen, handicraft tradesmen, that applied themselves to all sorts of manufactures, in which they were ingenious and industrious above their neighbours, Ch1 4:14. There was a valley where they lived which was, from them, called the valley of craftsmen. Those that are craftsmen are not therefore to be looked upon as mean men. These craftsmen, though two of a trade often disagree, yet chose to live together, for the improving of arts by comparing notes, and that they might support one another's reputation. 2. That one of these married the daughter of Pharaoh (Ch1 4:18), which was the common name of the kings of Egypt. If an I…
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the sons of Kenaz--the grandfather of Caleb, who from that relationship is called a Kenezite (Num 32:12).
Adam Clarke on 1 Chronicles 4:12
These are the men of Rechah - "These are the men of the great Sanhedrin." - T.
John Gill on 1 Chronicles 4:13
And the sons of Kenaz,.... Who was either the son of Chelub, or of Eshton:
Othniel, and Seraiah; the first of these is he who is mentioned, Joshua 15:17 and was the first judge in Israel:
and the son of Othniel, Hathath; and the next mentioned.
Keil & Delitzsch on 1 Chronicles 4:13
And the sons of Kenaz,.... Who was either the son of Chelub, or of Eshton:
Othniel, and Seraiah; the first of these is he who is mentioned, Jos 15:17 and was the first judge in Israel:
and the son of Othniel, Hathath; and the next mentioned.
Tyndale Open Study Notes on 1 Chronicles 4:13-15
