1 Chronicles 4:23

These were the potters who lived at Netaim and Gederah. They lived there in the service of the king.

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KJV

These were the potters, and those that dwelt among plants and hedges: there they dwelt with the king for his work.

ASV

These were the potters, and the inhabitants of Netaim and Gederah: there they dwelt with the king for his work.

YLT

They are the potters and inhabitants of Netaim and Gedera; with the king in his work they dwelt there.

DBT

These were the potters, and those that abode among plantations and enclosures: there they dwelt with the king for his work.

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John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)reformed

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Among plants and hedges - Rather, in Netaim and Gederah Jos 15:36. With the king - Or, probably, on the kings property. Both David and several of the later kings had large territorial possessions in various parts of Judaea 1Ch 27:25, 1Ch 27:31; 2Ch 26:10; 2Ch 27:4; 2Ch 32:28-29.

Albert Barnes· Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)evangelical

There are - He seems to oppose their present servitude to their former glory, and to shew their mean spirits that had rather tarry among the Heathen to do their drudgery, than return to Jerusalem to serve God and enjoy their freedom.

John Wesley· Explanatory Notes upon the Old Testament, 1765evangelical

(1.) It was found among the ancient things that they had the dominion in Moab. Probably in David's time, when that country was conquered, they transplanted themselves thither, and were put in places of power there, which they held for several generations; but this was a great while ago, time out of mind.

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

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Psalms 81:6
“I relieved his shoulder of the burden; his hands were freed from the basket.
1 Chronicles 4:14
Meonothai was the father of Ophrah, and Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of those living in Ge-harashim, which was given this name because its people were craftsmen.

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Psalms 81:6
“I relieved his shoulder of the burden; his hands were freed from the basket.
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- Isaiah 9:4
  For as in the day of Midian You have shattered the yoke of their burden, the bar across their shoulders, and the rod of their oppressor.
- Isaiah 10:27
  On that day the burden will be lifted from your shoulders, and the yoke from your neck. The yoke will be broken because your neck will be too large.
- Exodus 6:6
  Therefore tell the Israelites: ‘I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians and deliver you from their bondage. I will redeem you with an outstretched…
- Matthew 11:29
  Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
- Exodus 1:14
  and made their lives bitter with hard labor in brick and mortar, and with all kinds of work in the fields. Every service they imposed was harsh.
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1 Chronicles 4:14
Meonothai was the father of Ophrah, and Seraiah was the father of Joab, the father of those living in Ge-harashim, which was given this name because its people were craftsmen.
leads to
- Nehemiah 11:35
  Lod, and Ono; and in the Valley of the Craftsmen.
- 2 Kings 24:14
  He carried into exile all Jerusalem—all the commanders and mighty men of valor, all the craftsmen and metalsmiths—ten thousand captives in all. Only the poorest people of the land remained.

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