1 Chronicles 9:35 Meaning and Explanation
“And in Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, Jehiel, whose wife’s name was Maachah,”
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Read Full Chapter →The account turns to Gibeon, where Jehiel its founder lived with his wife Maachah.
What Does 1 Chronicles 9:35 Mean?
The chronicler now shifts from the temple servants to a particular family line, beginning at Gibeon. Jehiel is named as the father, or founder, of Gibeon, and his wife is recorded as Maachah.
This brief introduction opens the lineage that leads to King Saul, Israel's first king. By recalling it here, the chronicler prepares to tell the story of the monarchy, which begins in earnest in the next chapter. Even a single household at Gibeon has its place in God's unfolding purpose. The Lord weaves the lives of ordinary families into the great account of His dealings with His people.
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What does 1 Chronicles 9:35 mean?
The account turns to Gibeon, where Jehiel its founder lived with his wife Maachah.