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Eleazar became the father of Phinehas, Phinehas became the father of Abishua,
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God's Chosen Priests
This verse begins the official list of high priests from Aaron's son, Eleazar. Commentators explain this genealogy was vital for ancient Israel because a priest's authority and right to serve in the temple depended entirely on proving their descent from this specific line. It highlights God's orderly plan for worship and leadership.
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1 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
THE LINE OF AARON THROUGH ELEAZAR TO JEHOZADAK.
Aaron’s descent from Levi.
The sons of Levi; Gershon ...…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 6:3).
Presbyterian
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…
