2:42 Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel [were], Mesha his firstborn, which was the {l} father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron.
(l) That is, the chief governor or prince of the Ziphims, because the prince should have a fatherly care and affection for his people.
2:1-55 Genealogies. - We are now come to the register of the children of Israel, that distinguished people, who were to dwell alone, and not be reckoned among the nations. But now, in Christ, all are welcome to his salvation who come to him; all have equal privileges according to their faith in him, their love and devotedness to him. All that is truly valuable consists in the favour, peace, and image of God, and a life spent to his glory, in promoting the welfare of our fellow-creatures.
