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1 Chronicles 6:4

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Berean Standard Bible

Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua,

American Standard Version (1901)

Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,

Bible in Basic English

Eleazar was the father of Phinehas; Phinehas was the father of Abishua;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Eleazar beget Phinees, and Phinees beget Abisue,

Free Bible Version

Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua,

Geneva Bible 1599

Eleazar begate Phinehas. Phinehas begate Abishua,

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,

Translation for Translators

Eleazar was the father of Phinehas. Phinehas was the father of Abishua.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Eleazar became the father of Phinehas, and Phinehas became the father of Abishua.

Noah Webster Bible

Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,

World English Bible

Eleazar became the father of Phinehas, Phinehas became the father of Abishua,

Young's Literal Translation

Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,

Context

The Descendants of Levi

³The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. ⁴Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua,

Summary

1 Chronicles 6:4 lists the descendants of Aaron, the first high priest of Israel, tracing his lineage through Eleazar and Phinehas. This genealogy highlights the importance of the priestly line in Israel's history and the continuity of the priesthood. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in preserving the priestly office within the tribe of Levi. The detailed record reflects the meticulous care with which God established the priesthood as a central institution for worship and intercession in Israel.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Eleazar begat Phinehas - As the high priesthood continued in this family for a long time, the sacred historian confines himself to this chiefly, omitting Nadab and Abihu, and even the family of Ithamar.

1 Chronicles 6:4

The Descendants of Levi

³The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. ⁴Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua,

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Berean Standard Bible

Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua,

American Standard Version (1901)

Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,

Bible in Basic English

Eleazar was the father of Phinehas; Phinehas was the father of Abishua;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Eleazar beget Phinees, and Phinees beget Abisue,

Free Bible Version

Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua,

Geneva Bible 1599

Eleazar begate Phinehas. Phinehas begate Abishua,

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,

Translation for Translators

Eleazar was the father of Phinehas. Phinehas was the father of Abishua.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Eleazar became the father of Phinehas, and Phinehas became the father of Abishua.

Noah Webster Bible

Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,

World English Bible

Eleazar became the father of Phinehas, Phinehas became the father of Abishua,

Young's Literal Translation

Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,