And at Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon; whose wife’s name was Maachah:
The verse stands within the long record of names and chronology running through 1 Chronicles 4-19, taking its place as one entry in the genealogical records. Those records are kept with attention to particular persons and households, preserving specific details about people and families rather than general outlines alone. Their preservation shows that the records of God's children are preserved, and it safeguards the integrity of the tribes.
The verse stands within the long record of names and chronology running through 1 Chronicles 4-19, taking its place as one entry in the genealogical records. Those records are kept with attention to particular persons and households, preserving specific details about people and families rather than general outlines alone. Their preservation shows that the records of God's children are preserved, and it safeguards the integrity of the tribes.