1 Chronicles 8:29
1 Chronicles 8:29 Meaning and Explanation
“And at Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon; whose wife’s name was Maachah:”
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Read Full Chapter →At Gibeon lived its founding father, whose wife was named Maachah.
What Does 1 Chronicles 8:29 Mean?
The record shifts to Gibeon, a notable town in Benjamin's territory, and names its founding 'father' along with his wife Maachah. This family will lead directly toward Israel's first king.
The chronicler is laying the groundwork for the line of Saul. What seems an ordinary household in a hill-country town stands at the threshold of the nation's history. God often hides the seeds of great events in plain, domestic places no one would think to watch.
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What does 1 Chronicles 8:29 mean?
At Gibeon lived its founding father, whose wife was named Maachah.