21 These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun,
21 These are the sons of Israel;
21 These are the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun,
21 Israel's (that is, Jacob's) sons: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun,
21 These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun,
21 The sons of Israel were Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:1
Chapter Contents
Genealogies.
We are now come to the register of the children of Israel, that distinguished people, who were to dwell alone, and not be reckoned among the nations. But now, in Christ, all are welcome to his salvation who come to him; all have equal privileges according to their faith in him, their love and devotedness to him. All that is truly valuable consists in the favour, peace, and image of God, and a life spent to his glory, in promoting the welfare of our fellow-creatures.