1 Chronicles 2:55 And the families of the scribes which dwelled at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites… : — I. A NOBLE CALLING. To study and expound sacred books, inform society, and spread the will of God. II. A FAMILY CALLING. "The families of the scribes." mere ditary pursuits in all communities. III. A NEEDFUL CALLING. A literary profession useful to society. A learned ministry the want of the times. (James Wolfendale.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. These are the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab. |
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