52 The descendants of Shobal the father of Kiriath Jearim were: Haroeh, half the Manahathites,
52 And Shobal the father of Kirjathjearim had sons; Haroeh,
52 Shobal the father of Kiriath-jearim had other sons: Haroeh, half of the Menuhoth.
52 The family of Shobal, father of Kiriath Jearim: Haroeh, half of the population of Manahath,
52 And Shobal the father of Kirjath Jearim had descendants: Haroeh, and half of the families of Manuhoth.
52 The descendants of Shobal (the founder of Kiriath-jearim) were Haroeh, half the Manahathites,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:52
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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.