31 Appaim had Ishi; Ishi had Sheshan; and Sheshan had Ahlai. 32 Jada, Shammai's brother, had Jether and Jonathan. Jether died leaving no sons. 33 Jonathan had Peleth and Zaza. This is the family tree of the sons of Jerahmeel. 34 Sheshan had no sons, only daughters. But Sheshan had an Egyptian servant, Jarha. 35 Sheshan married his daughter to Jarha and she gave birth to Attai. 36 Attai had Nathan, Nathan had Zabad, 37 Zabad had Ephlal, Ephlal had Obed,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:31-37
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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.