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Lineage as a Resume
Commentators explain that these detailed genealogies were vital for priests and Levites. Unlike today, their lineage was their qualification for serving in the temple. Preserving these records proved their right to hold their sacred offices and receive their privileges.
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1 Chronicles
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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).
They minister…
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
On 1 Chronicles 6:46
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 6:44).
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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…