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the son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah,

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A Musician's Credentials

This verse is part of the official family tree of Ethan (also known as Jeduthun), a leader of temple music from the clan of Merari. Scholars explain that these detailed genealogies for the chief singers—Heman, Asaph, and Ethan—affirmed the legitimacy of their important ministry of worship before God and the people.

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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 6:44–47

19th Century

Bishop

The pedigree of Ethan the Merarite, traced back through twelve names to Levi. Ethan is no doubt the same as Jeduthun (1 Chronicles 25:1

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 6:45

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 6:44).

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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…