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The sons of Ethan: Azariah.

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A Purposeful Genealogy

Commentators explain that the Chronicler isn't just listing every name. He is selectively highlighting historically significant figures, like the wise men in verse 6 and the infamous Achan in verse 7. The brief mention of Azariah, about whom nothing else is known, shows the author's focus on specific individuals and the line leading to the kingship.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 2:6–8

19th Century

Bishop

The sons of Zerah. —From this point, our narrative ceases to depend entirely upon the data of Genesis.

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 2:8

17th Century

Pastor

And the sons of Ethan; Azariah .
] Including his posterity, see (Genesis 46:23Genesis 46:31)…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 2:1–55

17th Century

Minister

We have now come to the register of the children of Israel, that distinguished people, who were to dwell alone, and not be reckoned among the natio…