1Ch 1:29 | KingComments | STEP | We find in the various listings in this chapter the principle “the spiritual is not first, but the natural; then the spiritual” ( ). We see this in . While in of Abraham’s sons Isaac is mentioned first and then Ishmael, in the next verse the genealogy of Ishmael is mentioned first. Also with the sons of Isaac we see that first the genealogy of Esau is mentioned ( ). Of the sons of Keturah ( ), Midian is known as an enemy of Israel. He has regularly asserted himself ( ; ). Midian’s five sons are also mentioned ( ), which is perhaps an indication of the versatility of his opposition.

‏ 1 Chronicles 1:29

Descendants of Abraham

We find in the various listings in this chapter the principle “the spiritual is not first, but the natural; then the spiritual” (1Cor 15:46). We see this in 1Chr 1:29. While in 1Chr 1:28 of Abraham’s sons Isaac is mentioned first and then Ishmael, in the next verse the genealogy of Ishmael is mentioned first. Also with the sons of Isaac we see that first the genealogy of Esau is mentioned (1Chr 1:34-35).

Of the sons of Keturah (1Chr 1:33), Midian is known as an enemy of Israel. He has regularly asserted himself (Num 22:4; Jdg 6:1-6). Midian’s five sons are also mentioned (1Chr 1:33), which is perhaps an indication of the versatility of his opposition.