1 Chronicles 8:30
1 Chronicles 8:30 Meaning and Explanation
“And his firstborn son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Nadab,”
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Read Full Chapter →The sons of Gibeon's founder are named, including Kish, who stands in Saul's line.
What Does 1 Chronicles 8:30 Mean?
The sons of the Gibeonite father are listed in order, the firstborn Abdon heading the list. Among them is Kish, a name that points forward to the family of King Saul.
Within this ordinary roll sits the ancestor of a king. The chronicler is tracing the river back to its spring. God's purposes for a nation were carried quietly in a single household, long before any crown appeared -- a reminder that He prepares far in advance what He means to do.
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What does 1 Chronicles 8:30 mean?
The sons of Gibeon's founder are named, including Kish, who stands in Saul's line.