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Harmonizing Genealogies
Commentators note that this list of names differs from a parallel list later in the chapter. This is not seen as a contradiction, but a common feature of biblical genealogies. Scholars explain that individuals in the ancient world often had multiple names (for example, King Uzziah was also called Azariah), which helps harmonize these lists and shows the underlying consistency of the biblical text.
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19th Century
Bishop
In the corresponding verse of the genealogy of Heman below (1 Chronicles 6:38), the names are Tahath, Zephaniah, Azariah, and Joel. It …
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 6:22).
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…