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Phinehas the son of Eleazar was ruler over them in time past, [and] Yahweh was with him.
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A Legacy of Leadership
Commentators agree that this verse refers to the historical Phinehas, son of Eleazar the priest, from the time of Moses. By recalling his faithful leadership over the Levites in the distant past, the Chronicler provides an inspiring model for the leaders of the newly returned community.
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19th Century
Anglican
And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past. —Or, formerly. Phinehas may have held this office of presid…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past Over the host, o…
Presbyterian
This chapter expresses that one end of recording all these genealogies was to direct the Jews, when they returned from captivity, with whom to unit…
