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and Azariah became the father of Amariah, and Amariah became the father of Ahitub,

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More Than a Family Tree

Commentators explain that this priestly genealogy is not a complete, exhaustive list of every High Priest. Scholars suggest it is a selective lineage, possibly the personal line of Jehozadak, with some names omitted for structural or theological reasons. This reminds us that biblical genealogies often serve a specific purpose beyond being a simple historical record.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 6:11

18th Century

Theologian

Ahitub - Between Amariah and Hilkiah (1 Chronicles 6:13), this genealogy is certainly defective. It provides only three generati…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 6:1–15

19th Century

Bishop

THE LINE OF AARON THROUGH ELEAZAR TO JEHOZADAK.

Aaron’s descent from Levi.

The sons of Levi; Gershon ...…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 6:11

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 6:3).

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 6:1–81

17th Century

Minister

We have an account of Levi in this chapter. The priests and Levites were more concerned than any other Israelites to preserve their lineage clear a…