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ADam, &c.] The ten first were the long-living Patriarchs before the flood (Gen. 5. 1, &c.) and in their degrees Progenitours of Christ, Luke 3. 36, &c.

Sheth] Genesis 5:3; Genesis 5:9.

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Shem, &c.] These three were the sons of Noah, by whom the world was encreased after the flood. Gen. 10. 1, &c.

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The sons of Japheth] Genesis 10:2. He begins with the last, that ending with the first, he might more fitly continue the pedigree of Shem, from whom the Jews, who were the peculiar people of God, descended, Gen. 11. 10, &c.

Gomer, &c.] The names following were also given to the countries where they lived.

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Riphath] Or, Diphath, as it is in some copies.

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Dodanim] Or, Rodanim, according to some copies.

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begat Nimrod] Genesis 10:8.

began, &c.] First made himself a monarch over others.

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of whom] Or, whence.

Caphthorim] Deuteronomy 2:23.

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Jebusite, &c.] These names following are names of nations.

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Shem] Genesis 10:22. and 11. 10.

Meshech] Or, Mash, Genesis 10:23.

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Eber] From him came the Hebrews, Genesis 14:13.

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Peleg] That is, division, Genesis 10:25.

divided] By variety of languages, Genesis 11:7-8.

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Joktan] Genesis 10:26.

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Shem, &c.] Luke 3. 36. These nine to Abram were the Patriarchs after the flood (Gen. 11. 10, &c.) Progenitours of Christ, Luke 3. 34, &c.

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Eber] Genesis 11:25.

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Abram] See the difference betwixt Abram and Abraham, in Genesis 17:5.

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Isaac] Gen. 21. 2, 3.

Ishmael] Genesis 16:11.

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first born of Ishmael, &c.] Genesis 25:13. to 17. The genealogy of aliens is first set down, that the succession of the Church might be continued with ut interruption.

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Hadad] Or, Hadar, Genesis 25:15.

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concubine] See the notes on 1 Kings 11:3.

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Esau] Gen. 36. 9, 10.

Eliphaz, &c.] These were by three mothers, Genesis 36:10; Genesis 36:12.

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Zephi] Or, Zepho, Genesis 36:11.

Timna] Timna was Ameleks mother, Genesis 36:12. It may be also that Amelek had a son of that name, v. 51. Genesis 36:40.

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Seir] He and his posterity were cast out of Seir by Esau and his posterity, Genesis 36:20. Deuteronomy 2:22.

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Homam] Or, Heman, Genesis 36:22.

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Alian] Or, Alvan, Genesis 36:23.

Shephi] Or, Shepho, Genesis 36:23.

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Dishon] Genesis 36:25.

Amram] Or, Hemdan, Genesis 36:26.

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Jakan] Or, Achan, Genesis 36:27.

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kings that reigned in the land of Edom] Genesis 36:31. Who had a sole, supreme authority, and royall dignity, Deuteronomy 17:14. 1 Sam. 8. 5, 11.

before] See 1 Samuel 8:5.

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And when Samlah was dead] Genesis 36:37.

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Hadad] Or, Hadar, Genesis 36:39.

Pai] Or, Pan, Genesis 36:39.

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dukes, &c.] Genesis 36:40. Who had a sole and supreme authority, as kings: but in royall dignity and sundry prerogatives were inferiour to kings.