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Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son.

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A Purposeful Repetition

Commentators note that this verse begins a partial repetition of the priestly line. This isn't a mistake but a literary technique. The author is making a 'new start' to re-focus the reader on the high priests before listing their designated cities and lands, which are described first among the Levites.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 6:50–53

19th Century

Bishop

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…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 6:53

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 6:49).

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…