in Gibeon dwelt. Verses 35-44 are an abridgment of 1 Chronicles 8:29-38. Could not suitably be introduced there. Reserved to be inserted here, to lead up to Saul's death in 1 Chronicles 10.
the father of Gibeon. parent-family of Gibeon: Jehiel, &c.
Jehiel. Had another name, "Zoror", in 1 Samuel 9:1. See note on 1 Chronicles 8:33; 1 Chronicles 8:39 Ner begat Kish. See note on 1 Chronicles 8:33.