Of the sons of Hebron; Eliel the chief, and his brethren fourscore:
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Interpretation
Wise and good men may be guilty of oversights, which they will correct, as soon as they are aware of them. David does not try to justify what had been done amiss, nor to lay the blame on others; but he owns himself guilty, with others, of not seeking God in due order
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This thought runs through 1 Chronicles 15:6-10.
Glossary
- Eliel Person
- To whom God is might. (1. ) A chief of Manasseh, on the east of Jordan ( 1 Chr. 5:24 ). (2. ) A Gadite who joined David in the hold at Ziklag ( 1 Chr. 12:11 ).