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and Ahitub became the father of Zadok, and Zadok became the father of Ahimaaz,
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A Pivotal Priestly Line
Commentators highlight that Zadok, mentioned here, is a pivotal figure. King Solomon appointed him as the sole high priest, solidifying this particular family line (from Aaron's son Eleazar) as the one from which future high priests would come. His son, Ahimaaz, is also known from 2 Samuel as a loyal and swift messenger for King David.
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19th Century
Anglican
THE LINE OF AARON THROUGH ELEAZAR TO JEHOZADAK.
Aaron’s descent from Levi.
The sons of Levi; Gershon ...…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 6:3).
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…
