The beginning of this chapter shows the services of these genealogies, used to link the two, though imperfect. Compare Neh. 7:63-65.
1. We shall not understand Chronicles till we see it the re-establishment of the remnant, but connecting it with the old things. We see, too, if the source be ascertained, passing over generations is as nothing in the genealogy.
11. Note “House of God” is used in Chronicles in the historical part, though "House of Jehovah" in editorial, so to speak. In Kings it is “House of Jehovah." Daniel says “House of God."
35-41. This is taken up again from chapter 8:29-38, to carry on the former history beginning with Saul's death, and begins the history with recurring again to the family of Saul. The porters and singers were Levites of a particular category. It all clearly refers to the return from captivity. Chronicles and Nehemiah are distinct lists, perhaps using some like sources, made at different times.