1 Chronicles 6:50
1 Chronicles 6:50 in Multiple Translations
These were the descendants of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son,
And these are the sons of Aaron; Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son,
And these are the sons of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son,
And these are the sons of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son,
The descendants of Aaron were: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son,
These are also the sonnes of Aaron, Eleazar his sonne, Phinehas his sonne, Abishua his sonne,
And these [are] sons of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son,
These are the sons of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son,
And these are the sons of Aaron; Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son,
And these are the sons of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinees his son, Abisue his son,
These were the descendants of Aaron: Aaron’s son was Eleazar. Eleazar’s son was Phinehas. Phinehas’s son was Abishua.
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Context — The Descendants of Aaron
50These were the descendants of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son,
51Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, 52Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 10:16 | Later, Moses searched carefully for the goat of the sin offering, and behold, it had been burned up. He was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s remaining sons, and asked, |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 24:1 | These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. |
| 3 | Numbers 20:26–28 | Remove Aaron’s priestly garments and put them on his son Eleazar. Aaron will be gathered to his people and will die there.” So Moses did as the LORD had commanded, and they climbed Mount Hor in the sight of the whole congregation. After Moses had removed Aaron’s garments and put them on his son Eleazar, Aaron died there on top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain. |
| 4 | Exodus 6:23 | And Aaron married Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. |
| 5 | Numbers 3:32 | The chief of the leaders of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest; he oversaw those responsible for the duties of the sanctuary. |
| 6 | Ezra 8:33 | On the fourth day, in the house of our God, we weighed out the silver and gold and sacred articles into the hand of Meremoth son of Uriah, the priest. Eleazar son of Phinehas was with him, along with the Levites Jozabad son of Jeshua and Noadiah son of Binnui. |
| 7 | Exodus 28:1 | “Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests. |
| 8 | Ezra 7:1–5 | Many years later, during the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, the son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub, the son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth, the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki, the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest— |
| 9 | 1 Chronicles 6:3–9 | The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua, Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi, Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah, Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth, Meraioth was the father of Amariah, Amariah was the father of Ahitub, Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Ahimaaz, Ahimaaz was the father of Azariah, Azariah was the father of Johanan, |
| 10 | Numbers 27:22 | Moses did as the LORD had commanded him. He took Joshua, had him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, |
1 Chronicles 6:50 Summary
This verse lists the descendants of Aaron, who were chosen by God to serve as priests. It's like a family tree, showing how God worked through these individuals to care for His people. Just like Aaron's descendants had important roles, we too can serve God in our own ways, whether in our families, communities, or churches, as seen in Romans 12:4-8 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. By looking at their examples, we can learn to be faithful and obedient to God's calling in our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it important to know the descendants of Aaron?
Knowing the descendants of Aaron is important because they were chosen by God to serve as priests in the Most Holy Place, presenting offerings and making atonement for Israel, as seen in 1 Chronicles 6:49 and Exodus 28:1.
What role did Eleazar, Phinehas, and Abishua play in the biblical account?
Eleazar, Phinehas, and Abishua were all part of the priestly lineage, with Eleazar succeeding Aaron as the high priest, as mentioned in Numbers 20:25-26, and Phinehas being known for his zeal for God, as seen in Numbers 25:7-13.
How does this verse relate to the broader biblical narrative?
This verse is part of the larger story of God's covenant with the Israelites and the establishment of the priesthood, which is rooted in the books of Exodus and Leviticus, such as Exodus 19:5-6 and Leviticus 8:12.
What can we learn from the genealogy of Aaron's descendants?
The genealogy of Aaron's descendants reminds us of the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God's calling, as seen in the lives of these individuals, and the value of passing down spiritual heritage to future generations, as emphasized in Psalm 78:4 and Deuteronomy 4:9-10.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be part of a spiritual heritage, and how can I honor the faith of those who have come before me?
- How can I, like Eleazar, Phinehas, and Abishua, faithfully serve God in my own role and responsibilities?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of family and legacy in my own walk with God?
- In what ways can I, like the descendants of Aaron, be a vessel for God's work and glory in my community?
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Sermons on 1 Chronicles 6:50
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The Building of the House of the Lord by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the building of the house of the Lord as described in First Chronicles. He emphasizes the importance of being aware of God's presence a |
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With Nothing but God by B.B. Caldwell | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Job and how God stripped him of his wealth and health to deliver him from the pitfalls of Phariseeism. The preacher emphasizes t |
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That the Lord May Continue His Word. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of holding firmly to God's promises, as exemplified by David's unwavering faith in the succession of his lineage on the throne of Israel. He hi |
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(K-Char-03) Strange Fire by Art Katz | In this sermon transcript, T. Austin Sparks discusses the concept of false life and false fire. He emphasizes the difference between spiritual eternal life and soul life, stating t |
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A Touch From God - Part 2 by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of responding to God's call to come up and come out, using Moses as an example of someone who drew near to God and pursued a life of prayer. I |
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(Exodus) Exodus 28:1-3 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeing God in everything, including the instructions given in the Bible. The speaker compares the Bible to a picture book, |
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The Cost of Worship by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the humility and simplicity of Jesus Christ. He compares Jesus to the apostle Paul, who often said "finally" but continued to write more cha |







