Genesis 38:1-7 And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brothers, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah.… 1. Such as have been disobedient to parents are not willing their children should be such to them. 2. It is the father's right to provide and give wives to their sons. 3. It is natural for fathers to care mainly for the first-born son. 4. Providence orders wives from strangers to be registered in His Church for His own ends. 5. The first-born of men's hopes may prove most wicked, and greatest crosses. 6. It is height of wickedness to dare the Lord to His face. 7. God Himself turneth executioner to avenge Himself upon daring sinners. 8. Premature death is determined sometimes and executed upon obstinate wicked sinners. (G. Hughes, B. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brethren, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah. |
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