The six generations of high priests covered a little more than two centuries (538-333 B.C.), or a little under thirty-five years to a generation. J…

Pedigree of certain high priests, with supplement from a later hand. The six generations stretch over 200 years—from B.C. 536 to B.C. 332.

(See Gill on Nehemiah 12:10).

It is a debt we owe to faithful ministers, to remember our guides, who have spoken to us the word of God. It is good to know what our godly predece…