1 Chronicles 2:15

Verse 15. Seventh. Syriac and Arab. add, “Eliu, (Calmet. 27:18) and the eighth David.” It appears, in effect, the Isai had eight sons, and that David was the youngest. 1 Kennicott. 16:10 and 17:12. The Rabbins suppose that one was only adopted, namely, Jonathan, the son of Samma, noted for his prudence and valour. 2 Kennicott. 13:3 and 21:21. Calmet.—One might die in his youth, and be therefore omitted, ( Tirinus.) as he had done nothing memorable. D.—The Scripture does not always specify the full number. Abul.