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and those who were reckoned by genealogy of the priests by their fathers` houses, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their offices by their courses;
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Commentators explain that this verse is a parenthetical note describing the official registration system for priests and Levites. Priests were listed by their family lineage ('fathers' houses'), and Levites by their service divisions. This meticulous record-keeping ensured that the distribution of provisions was orderly, fair, and systematic, reflecting God's value for order in His house.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Both to the genealogy of the priests ... - Some prefer the translation: “And as for the list of the priests, it was according to the houses …
19th Century
Anglican
Both to the genealogy. —The verse is a parenthesis relating to the registration of the priests and Levites, suggested by the occurrence of…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Both to the genealogy of the priests by the house of their fathers As to the priests …
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