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Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,
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A Purposeful Repetition
Commentators explain that this repetition of the priestly line isn't an error. The author of Chronicles is intentionally restating the lineage of Aaron's sons as a way to transition to a new section. This list serves as a re-introduction before describing the cities and lands assigned to the priests.
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19th Century
Anglican
If the chronicler, and not his source, is held responsible for this repetition of the Aaronite line, we may regard it as an instance of his artless…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 6:49).
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…
