13 Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; the second son was Abinadab, the third Shimea,
13 Jesse fathered Eliab his firstborn, Abinadab the second, Shimea the third,
13 Jesse's firstborn was Eliab, followed by Abinadab, Shimea,
13 Jesse begot Eliab his firstborn, Abinadab the second, Shimea the third,
13 Jesse's first son was Eliab, his second was Abinadab, his third was Shimea,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:13
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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.