1 Chronicles 2:44

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 2:44 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkeam; and Rekem begat Shammai.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkeam; and Rekem begat Shammai.
1 Chronicles 2:44 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
44And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkeam; and Rekem begat Shammai.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam, etc.] Which Hillerus f18 takes to be the name of a city in the tribe of Judah; and Jarchi’s note is, that wherever the word “father” is here used, it is to be understood of the prince of a city that follows: and Rekem begat Shammai; there is a descendant of Jerahmeel, the brother of Caleb, of this name, (<130228>1 Chronicles 2:28).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Raham: i.e. compassionate, \[Strong's H7357\] Jorkoam: i.e. paleness or spreading of the people, \[Strong's H3421\]. Ch1 2:44 1 Chronicles 2:45”
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