John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 4:38
These mentioned by their names were princes in their families ,.... The principal men of them, heads of their fathers' houses: and the house of their fathers increased greatly ; by them, so that they were obliged to seek out for new habitations, as follows. read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 4:24-43
We have here some of the genealogies of the tribe of Simeon (though it was not a tribe of great note), especially the princes of that tribe, 1 Chron. 4:38. Of this tribe it is said that they increased greatly, but not like the children of Judah, 1 Chron. 4:27. Those whom God increases ought to be thankful, though they see others that are more increased. Here observe, 1. The cities allotted them (1 Chron. 4:28), of which see Josh. 19:1-9 When it is said that they were theirs unto the reign of... read more