50 And when Baalhanan was dead, Hadad
50 Baal-hanan died, and Hadad reigned in his place, the name of his city being Pai; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.
50 Baal-Hanan died; Hadad was the next king; his city was Pau and his wife was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-Zahab.
50 And when Baal-Hanan died, Hadad
50 When Baal-hanan died, Hadad became king in his place and ruled from the city of Pau. His wife was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred and granddaughter of Me-zahab.
51 Hadad also died. The chiefs of Edom were: Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,
51 Hadad died also. And the dukes of Edom were; duke Timnah, duke Aliah, duke Jetheth,
51 And Hadad died. The chiefs of Edom were: chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,
51 Last of all Hadad died.
51 Hadad died also. And the chiefs of Edom were Chief Timnah, Chief Aliah,
51 Then Hadad died. The clan leaders of Edom were Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,
(Read 1 Chronicles 1:28-54)
The genealogy is from hence confined to the posterity of Abraham. Let us take occasion from reading these lists of names, to think of the multitudes that have gone through this world, have done their parts in it, and then quitted it. As one generation, even of sinful men, passes away, another comes. Ecclesiastes 1:4; Numbers 32:14, and will do so while the earth remains. Short is our passage through time into eternity. May we be distinguished as the Lord's people.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:50
Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:28-54
(Read 1 Chronicles 1:28-54)
The genealogy is from hence confined to the posterity of Abraham. Let us take occasion from reading these lists of names, to think of the multitudes that have gone through this world, have done their parts in it, and then quitted it. As one generation, even of sinful men, passes away, another comes. Ecclesiastes 1:4; Numbers 32:14, and will do so while the earth remains. Short is our passage through time into eternity. May we be distinguished as the Lord's people.