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the son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah,

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Selective Genealogies

Commentators note that Asaph's genealogy, which includes this verse, is significantly shorter than Heman's from the same period. This highlights a common biblical practice where genealogies are not always exhaustive. They were often condensed to serve a specific purpose, rather than being a complete family tree.

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1 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 6:31–48

18th Century

Theologian

The genealogies of David’s three chief singers: Heman, Asaph, and Ethan (or Jeduthun).

1 Chronicles 6:32

They minister…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 6:39–43

19th Century

Bishop

The pedigree of Asaph the Gershonite is traced back through thirteen names to Levi. That of Heman names twenty ancestors for the same period of tim…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 6:41

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 6:39).

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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…