| Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi: Sheshan,.... Though they had each of them but one son, yet the plural number is used, their posterity being included, as in 1 Chronicles 2:8 and so in the next clause: and the children of Sheshan; Ahlai; who, from 1 Chronicles 2:34 appears to be a daughter.
Geneva Study BibleAnd the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. And the children of Sheshan; {k} Ahlai. (k) Who died while his father was alive, and therefore it is said in 1Ch 2:34 that Sheshan had no sons.
Wesley's Notes 2:31 The sons - An expression often used in prophane authors too, where there is but one son.
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary2:1-55 Genealogies. - We are now come to the register of the children of Israel, that distinguished people, who were to dwell alone, and not be reckoned among the nations. But now, in Christ, all are welcome to his salvation who come to him; all have equal privileges according to their faith in him, their love and devotedness to him. All that is truly valuable consists in the favour, peace, and image of God, and a life spent to his glory, in promoting the welfare of our fellow-creatures. | 
