Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 1. These are the sons of Israel] For this genealogy see the parallel places pointed out in the margin.
Matthew Henry Commentary
- Genealogies.
--We are now come to the register of the children of Israel, tha distinguished people, who were to dwell alone, and not be reckone among the nations. But now, in Christ, all are welcome to his salvatio who come to him; all have equal privileges according to their faith in him, their love and devotedness to him. All that is truly valuabl consists in the favour, peace, and image of God, and a life spent to his glory, in promoting the welfare of our fellow-creatures _________________________________________________
Original Hebrew אלה428 בני1121 ישׂראל3478 ראובן7205 שׁמעון8095 לוי3878 ויהודה3063 ישׂשכר3485 וזבלון׃2074