1 Chronicles6
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Chapter Summary
In this chapter: Genealogies. (1-81).
vv1-81
We have an account of Levi in this chapter. The priests and Levites were more concerned than any other Israelites, to preserve their descent clear, and to be able to prove it; because all the honours and privileges of their office depended upon their descent. Now, the Spirit of God calls ministers to their work, without any limit as to the families they came from; and then, as now, though believers and ministers may be very useful to the church, none but our great High Priest can make atonement for sin, nor can any be accepted but through his atonement.
Key Words
בֵּן: a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.)
לֵוִי: Levi, a son of Jacob
גֵּרְשׁוֹן: Gereshon or Gereshom, an Israelite
קְהָת: Kehath, an Israelite
מְרָרִי: Merari, an Israelite
עַמְרָם: Amram, the name of two Israelites
יִצְהָר: Jitshar, an Israelite
חֶבְרוֹן: Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites
עֻזִּיאֵל: Uzziel, the name of six Israelites
אַהֲרוֹן: Aharon, the brother of Moses
Cross References
1 Chronicles 6Azariah stoutly resisted King Uzziah's attempt to usurp the priestly office in Solomon's temple.
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Identifies Elkanah and links the genealogy directly to the family of the prophet Samuel.
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Corresponds to the detailed distribution of Hebron to the Aaronic priests as a city of refuge.
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Explicit parallel noting the exact assignment of ten cities to the remaining Kohathites.
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Direct parallel in the Joshua list of Levitical cities, naming both Heshbon and Jazer from Gad.
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Seraiah, the last high priest of the first temple, was executed at Riblah by Nebuchadnezzar.
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Clarifies the names of Samuel's sons, identifying Joel (Vashni/and the second) and Abiah.
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Identifies the appointment of Heman, Asaph, and Ethan by the Levites for music ministry.
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Parallels the general lot-based allocation of cities to Levites and Kohathites from Israel's tribes.
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Parallel list of Aaronic cities; matches Debir and Holon/Hilen with their suburbs.
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Provides details for Beth-shemesh and other cities of the priests from Judah.
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Lists the remaining Benjaminite cities of the priests to complete the total of thirteen cities.
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The complete parallel list for the allocation of cities to the families of Kohath.
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Levites scattered throughout Israel's tribal territories, fulfilling Jacob's ancient deathbed prophecy.
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Direct parallel for the allotment of Shechem as a city of refuge in mount Ephraim.
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Hilkiah was the high priest who famously found the Book of the Law under King Josiah.
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Traces Samuel's lineage (Elkanah, Jeroham, Tohu/Toah) back through the families of the Kohathite Levites.
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Details David bringing the ark to the tent, establishing when the ark 'had rest.'
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Provides the historical context of Korah, whose descendants are listed here in the musical line.
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Confirms that the children of Korah did not die, allowing this lineage to continue.
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Corresponds to the earlier mention of Gershom's descendants (Jahath, Zimmah, and Ethan/Joah).
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Demonstrates generational shorthand; Zimmah's relationship is expanded as grandson of Gershom.
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Confirms Elkanah in Samuel's genealogy, linking these lists directly to the histories in Samuel.
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The original Mosaic command directing the distribution of cities and suburbs to the Levites.
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The Mosaic command directing the Israelites to give cities and suburbs to the Levites.
Identifies Shechem and Kedesh as designated cities of refuge in Joshua's time.
Detailed parallel passage listing the cities assigned to the sons of Gershom.
Corresponding record listing the tribal inheritance and cities of the Merari families.
Identifies Bezer, Ramoth, and Golan as eastern cities of refuge.
Defines the territory of Gad, explicitly including Jazer, which was later assigned to the Levites.
The foundational Exodus listing of the three primary sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
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Confirms the sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, aligning exactly with Chronicles.
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Confirms Amram's marriage and his children: Aaron and Moses, the core Levitical leaders.
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Establishes the early high-priestly succession from Eleazar to his zealous son, Phinehas.
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God's covenant of an everlasting priesthood to Phinehas due to his zealous intervention.
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Zadok is appointed high priest in Abiathar's place, fulfilling prophecy and securing this line.
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