1 Chronicles 15
KingComments1 Chronicles 15:1
Introduction
The three tribes, whose descendants are mentioned in this chapter, Reuben, Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh, live in the wilderness side of the Jordan.
Descendants of Reuben
Reuben lost his birthright by an act of fornication (1 Chronicles 5:1-2; Genesis 35:22; Genesis 49:3-4). That birthright went to Joseph. God’s choice goes beyond the natural. But Judah gets the most important place because through him the royal line runs and from his descendants the Leader, the Lord Jesus, will be born.
Reuben has enlarged his area (1 Chronicles 5:9-10). He was given permission to stay on the east side of the Jordan and was not compelled to live in the land (Numbers 32:1-5; 33). He wanted to stay on the east side of the Jordan because of his many cattle. It is the side that speaks of the earthly blessings.
What Reuben does present to us is the man who would like to possess more of the earthly blessings. For the Christian, it is dangerous to engage in the accumulation of earthly possessions as an end in itself. He will thereby pierce himself with many griefs (1 Timothy 6:9-10; 17-19).
1 Chronicles 15:2
Introduction
The three tribes, whose descendants are mentioned in this chapter, Reuben, Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh, live in the wilderness side of the Jordan.
Descendants of Reuben
Reuben lost his birthright by an act of fornication (1 Chronicles 5:1-2; Genesis 35:22; Genesis 49:3-4). That birthright went to Joseph. God’s choice goes beyond the natural. But Judah gets the most important place because through him the royal line runs and from his descendants the Leader, the Lord Jesus, will be born.
Reuben has enlarged his area (1 Chronicles 5:9-10). He was given permission to stay on the east side of the Jordan and was not compelled to live in the land (Numbers 32:1-5; 33). He wanted to stay on the east side of the Jordan because of his many cattle. It is the side that speaks of the earthly blessings.
What Reuben does present to us is the man who would like to possess more of the earthly blessings. For the Christian, it is dangerous to engage in the accumulation of earthly possessions as an end in itself. He will thereby pierce himself with many griefs (1 Timothy 6:9-10; 17-19).
1 Chronicles 15:3
Introduction
The three tribes, whose descendants are mentioned in this chapter, Reuben, Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh, live in the wilderness side of the Jordan.
Descendants of Reuben
Reuben lost his birthright by an act of fornication (1 Chronicles 5:1-2; Genesis 35:22; Genesis 49:3-4). That birthright went to Joseph. God’s choice goes beyond the natural. But Judah gets the most important place because through him the royal line runs and from his descendants the Leader, the Lord Jesus, will be born.
Reuben has enlarged his area (1 Chronicles 5:9-10). He was given permission to stay on the east side of the Jordan and was not compelled to live in the land (Numbers 32:1-5; 33). He wanted to stay on the east side of the Jordan because of his many cattle. It is the side that speaks of the earthly blessings.
What Reuben does present to us is the man who would like to possess more of the earthly blessings. For the Christian, it is dangerous to engage in the accumulation of earthly possessions as an end in itself. He will thereby pierce himself with many griefs (1 Timothy 6:9-10; 17-19).
1 Chronicles 15:4
Introduction
The three tribes, whose descendants are mentioned in this chapter, Reuben, Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh, live in the wilderness side of the Jordan.
Descendants of Reuben
Reuben lost his birthright by an act of fornication (1 Chronicles 5:1-2; Genesis 35:22; Genesis 49:3-4). That birthright went to Joseph. God’s choice goes beyond the natural. But Judah gets the most important place because through him the royal line runs and from his descendants the Leader, the Lord Jesus, will be born.
Reuben has enlarged his area (1 Chronicles 5:9-10). He was given permission to stay on the east side of the Jordan and was not compelled to live in the land (Numbers 32:1-5; 33). He wanted to stay on the east side of the Jordan because of his many cattle. It is the side that speaks of the earthly blessings.
What Reuben does present to us is the man who would like to possess more of the earthly blessings. For the Christian, it is dangerous to engage in the accumulation of earthly possessions as an end in itself. He will thereby pierce himself with many griefs (1 Timothy 6:9-10; 17-19).
1 Chronicles 15:5
Introduction
The three tribes, whose descendants are mentioned in this chapter, Reuben, Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh, live in the wilderness side of the Jordan.
Descendants of Reuben
Reuben lost his birthright by an act of fornication (1 Chronicles 5:1-2; Genesis 35:22; Genesis 49:3-4). That birthright went to Joseph. God’s choice goes beyond the natural. But Judah gets the most important place because through him the royal line runs and from his descendants the Leader, the Lord Jesus, will be born.
Reuben has enlarged his area (1 Chronicles 5:9-10). He was given permission to stay on the east side of the Jordan and was not compelled to live in the land (Numbers 32:1-5; 33). He wanted to stay on the east side of the Jordan because of his many cattle. It is the side that speaks of the earthly blessings.
What Reuben does present to us is the man who would like to possess more of the earthly blessings. For the Christian, it is dangerous to engage in the accumulation of earthly possessions as an end in itself. He will thereby pierce himself with many griefs (1 Timothy 6:9-10; 17-19).
1 Chronicles 15:6
Descendants of Gad
Gad is a tribe where prayer plays a role (1 Chronicles 5:20). Just like Jabez, the Gadites are also answered. In a joint war of the tribes on the east side of the Jordan against the Hagrites they cry out to God. By this they overcome, and not by their defensibility and skill in battle (1 Chronicles 5:18). This war was not waged for their own benefit, but for God, it was a “war of God” (1 Chronicles 5:22). Although that was the case, they had to fight themselves. Their crying to God is mentioned and shows that God remembers the moments when these tribes also showed their dependence on Him.
1 Chronicles 15:7
Descendants of Gad
Gad is a tribe where prayer plays a role (1 Chronicles 5:20). Just like Jabez, the Gadites are also answered. In a joint war of the tribes on the east side of the Jordan against the Hagrites they cry out to God. By this they overcome, and not by their defensibility and skill in battle (1 Chronicles 5:18). This war was not waged for their own benefit, but for God, it was a “war of God” (1 Chronicles 5:22). Although that was the case, they had to fight themselves. Their crying to God is mentioned and shows that God remembers the moments when these tribes also showed their dependence on Him.
1 Chronicles 15:8
Descendants of Gad
Gad is a tribe where prayer plays a role (1 Chronicles 5:20). Just like Jabez, the Gadites are also answered. In a joint war of the tribes on the east side of the Jordan against the Hagrites they cry out to God. By this they overcome, and not by their defensibility and skill in battle (1 Chronicles 5:18). This war was not waged for their own benefit, but for God, it was a “war of God” (1 Chronicles 5:22). Although that was the case, they had to fight themselves. Their crying to God is mentioned and shows that God remembers the moments when these tribes also showed their dependence on Him.
1 Chronicles 15:9
Descendants of Gad
Gad is a tribe where prayer plays a role (1 Chronicles 5:20). Just like Jabez, the Gadites are also answered. In a joint war of the tribes on the east side of the Jordan against the Hagrites they cry out to God. By this they overcome, and not by their defensibility and skill in battle (1 Chronicles 5:18). This war was not waged for their own benefit, but for God, it was a “war of God” (1 Chronicles 5:22). Although that was the case, they had to fight themselves. Their crying to God is mentioned and shows that God remembers the moments when these tribes also showed their dependence on Him.
1 Chronicles 15:10
Descendants of Gad
Gad is a tribe where prayer plays a role (1 Chronicles 5:20). Just like Jabez, the Gadites are also answered. In a joint war of the tribes on the east side of the Jordan against the Hagrites they cry out to God. By this they overcome, and not by their defensibility and skill in battle (1 Chronicles 5:18). This war was not waged for their own benefit, but for God, it was a “war of God” (1 Chronicles 5:22). Although that was the case, they had to fight themselves. Their crying to God is mentioned and shows that God remembers the moments when these tribes also showed their dependence on Him.
1 Chronicles 15:11
Descendants of Gad
Gad is a tribe where prayer plays a role (1 Chronicles 5:20). Just like Jabez, the Gadites are also answered. In a joint war of the tribes on the east side of the Jordan against the Hagrites they cry out to God. By this they overcome, and not by their defensibility and skill in battle (1 Chronicles 5:18). This war was not waged for their own benefit, but for God, it was a “war of God” (1 Chronicles 5:22). Although that was the case, they had to fight themselves. Their crying to God is mentioned and shows that God remembers the moments when these tribes also showed their dependence on Him.
1 Chronicles 15:12
Descendants of Gad
Gad is a tribe where prayer plays a role (1 Chronicles 5:20). Just like Jabez, the Gadites are also answered. In a joint war of the tribes on the east side of the Jordan against the Hagrites they cry out to God. By this they overcome, and not by their defensibility and skill in battle (1 Chronicles 5:18). This war was not waged for their own benefit, but for God, it was a “war of God” (1 Chronicles 5:22). Although that was the case, they had to fight themselves. Their crying to God is mentioned and shows that God remembers the moments when these tribes also showed their dependence on Him.
1 Chronicles 15:13
Descendants of Gad
Gad is a tribe where prayer plays a role (1 Chronicles 5:20). Just like Jabez, the Gadites are also answered. In a joint war of the tribes on the east side of the Jordan against the Hagrites they cry out to God. By this they overcome, and not by their defensibility and skill in battle (1 Chronicles 5:18). This war was not waged for their own benefit, but for God, it was a “war of God” (1 Chronicles 5:22). Although that was the case, they had to fight themselves. Their crying to God is mentioned and shows that God remembers the moments when these tribes also showed their dependence on Him.
1 Chronicles 15:14
Descendants of Gad
Gad is a tribe where prayer plays a role (1 Chronicles 5:20). Just like Jabez, the Gadites are also answered. In a joint war of the tribes on the east side of the Jordan against the Hagrites they cry out to God. By this they overcome, and not by their defensibility and skill in battle (1 Chronicles 5:18). This war was not waged for their own benefit, but for God, it was a “war of God” (1 Chronicles 5:22). Although that was the case, they had to fight themselves. Their crying to God is mentioned and shows that God remembers the moments when these tribes also showed their dependence on Him.
1 Chronicles 15:15
Descendants of Gad
Gad is a tribe where prayer plays a role (1 Chronicles 5:20). Just like Jabez, the Gadites are also answered. In a joint war of the tribes on the east side of the Jordan against the Hagrites they cry out to God. By this they overcome, and not by their defensibility and skill in battle (1 Chronicles 5:18). This war was not waged for their own benefit, but for God, it was a “war of God” (1 Chronicles 5:22). Although that was the case, they had to fight themselves. Their crying to God is mentioned and shows that God remembers the moments when these tribes also showed their dependence on Him.
1 Chronicles 15:16
Descendants of Gad
Gad is a tribe where prayer plays a role (1 Chronicles 5:20). Just like Jabez, the Gadites are also answered. In a joint war of the tribes on the east side of the Jordan against the Hagrites they cry out to God. By this they overcome, and not by their defensibility and skill in battle (1 Chronicles 5:18). This war was not waged for their own benefit, but for God, it was a “war of God” (1 Chronicles 5:22). Although that was the case, they had to fight themselves. Their crying to God is mentioned and shows that God remembers the moments when these tribes also showed their dependence on Him.
1 Chronicles 15:17
Descendants of Gad
Gad is a tribe where prayer plays a role (1 Chronicles 5:20). Just like Jabez, the Gadites are also answered. In a joint war of the tribes on the east side of the Jordan against the Hagrites they cry out to God. By this they overcome, and not by their defensibility and skill in battle (1 Chronicles 5:18). This war was not waged for their own benefit, but for God, it was a “war of God” (1 Chronicles 5:22). Although that was the case, they had to fight themselves. Their crying to God is mentioned and shows that God remembers the moments when these tribes also showed their dependence on Him.
1 Chronicles 15:18
Descendants of the Half-Tribe of Manasseh
The half-tribe of Manasseh answers the blessing of God, which has been shown by a great number of descendants, with unfaithfulness to Him. Their unfaithfulness also has consequences for the other two tribes – who certainly also did not remain faithful, but that is not mentioned here – because they are carried away into exile together with the half-tribe of Manasseh by the king of Assyria. The carrying away into exile is mentioned several times in this chapter (1 Chronicles 5:6; 22; 26).
1 Chronicles 15:19
Descendants of the Half-Tribe of Manasseh
The half-tribe of Manasseh answers the blessing of God, which has been shown by a great number of descendants, with unfaithfulness to Him. Their unfaithfulness also has consequences for the other two tribes – who certainly also did not remain faithful, but that is not mentioned here – because they are carried away into exile together with the half-tribe of Manasseh by the king of Assyria. The carrying away into exile is mentioned several times in this chapter (1 Chronicles 5:6; 22; 26).
1 Chronicles 15:20
Descendants of the Half-Tribe of Manasseh
The half-tribe of Manasseh answers the blessing of God, which has been shown by a great number of descendants, with unfaithfulness to Him. Their unfaithfulness also has consequences for the other two tribes – who certainly also did not remain faithful, but that is not mentioned here – because they are carried away into exile together with the half-tribe of Manasseh by the king of Assyria. The carrying away into exile is mentioned several times in this chapter (1 Chronicles 5:6; 22; 26).
1 Chronicles 15:21
Descendants of the Half-Tribe of Manasseh
The half-tribe of Manasseh answers the blessing of God, which has been shown by a great number of descendants, with unfaithfulness to Him. Their unfaithfulness also has consequences for the other two tribes – who certainly also did not remain faithful, but that is not mentioned here – because they are carried away into exile together with the half-tribe of Manasseh by the king of Assyria. The carrying away into exile is mentioned several times in this chapter (1 Chronicles 5:6; 22; 26).
1 Chronicles 15:23
Introduction
This chapter has four main topics: 1. the line of the high priests (1 Chronicles 6:3-15; 49-53), 2. the three generations of Levi (1 Chronicles 6:16-30), 3. the singers (1 Chronicles 6:31-48) and 4. the cities where the Levites could live (1 Chronicles 6:54-81).
In 1 Chronicles 23-26 the service of the Levites is further arranged. Today every believer is a priest (1 Peter 2:5a; Revelation 5:9-10), every believer is a Levite, that is, has a task, a gift (1 Corinthians 12:11) and all believers are also singers (Hebrews 13:15).
High Priestly Lineage
First the high priestly lineage is described. The list begins with the sons of Levi (1 Chronicles 6:1). They are mentioned in order of their birth (Genesis 46:11; Exodus 6:16; Numbers 3:17; Numbers 26:57). After having mentioned the three sons, the list continues with Kohath (1 Chronicles 6:2), because from his family Aaron (1 Chronicles 6:3), the first high priest, originates.
Of the sons of Aaron the first two, Nadab and Abihu, die by the judgment of the LORD. They entered the sanctuary with strange fire, which the LORD did not command them (Leviticus 10:1-2). That they are mentioned here anyway, although they have no successors, will be to warn against a willful priesthood. The line of the high priestly lineage is continued with Eleazar (1 Chronicles 6:4).
Eli’s name does not appear in this list. Eli is high priest in the time of the book of Judges (1 Samuel 1-4), but this he is via the line of Aaron’s fourth son, Ithamar. It is not known how the high priesthood of the line from Eleazar to the line from Ithamar has changed. However, Ithamar does not represent the line of God.
The high priesthood, according to God’s thoughts, runs through Zadok (1 Chronicles 6:8). Zadok is the faithful high priest whom God would raise up (1 Samuel 2:35; Ezekiel 40:46; Ezekiel 43:19; Ezekiel 44:15; Ezekiel 48:11). Zadok and David belong together (2 Samuel 8:17; 2 Samuel 15:24; 1 Kings 1:8). Together they are a picture of the Lord Jesus as King-Priest.
Jehozadak, the high priest mentioned last, is carried away into exile (1 Chronicles 6:15). He is the father of Joshua, the high priest who returned from exile.
1 Chronicles 15:24
Introduction
This chapter has four main topics: 1. the line of the high priests (1 Chronicles 6:3-15; 49-53), 2. the three generations of Levi (1 Chronicles 6:16-30), 3. the singers (1 Chronicles 6:31-48) and 4. the cities where the Levites could live (1 Chronicles 6:54-81).
In 1 Chronicles 23-26 the service of the Levites is further arranged. Today every believer is a priest (1 Peter 2:5a; Revelation 5:9-10), every believer is a Levite, that is, has a task, a gift (1 Corinthians 12:11) and all believers are also singers (Hebrews 13:15).
High Priestly Lineage
First the high priestly lineage is described. The list begins with the sons of Levi (1 Chronicles 6:1). They are mentioned in order of their birth (Genesis 46:11; Exodus 6:16; Numbers 3:17; Numbers 26:57). After having mentioned the three sons, the list continues with Kohath (1 Chronicles 6:2), because from his family Aaron (1 Chronicles 6:3), the first high priest, originates.
Of the sons of Aaron the first two, Nadab and Abihu, die by the judgment of the LORD. They entered the sanctuary with strange fire, which the LORD did not command them (Leviticus 10:1-2). That they are mentioned here anyway, although they have no successors, will be to warn against a willful priesthood. The line of the high priestly lineage is continued with Eleazar (1 Chronicles 6:4).
Eli’s name does not appear in this list. Eli is high priest in the time of the book of Judges (1 Samuel 1-4), but this he is via the line of Aaron’s fourth son, Ithamar. It is not known how the high priesthood of the line from Eleazar to the line from Ithamar has changed. However, Ithamar does not represent the line of God.
The high priesthood, according to God’s thoughts, runs through Zadok (1 Chronicles 6:8). Zadok is the faithful high priest whom God would raise up (1 Samuel 2:35; Ezekiel 40:46; Ezekiel 43:19; Ezekiel 44:15; Ezekiel 48:11). Zadok and David belong together (2 Samuel 8:17; 2 Samuel 15:24; 1 Kings 1:8). Together they are a picture of the Lord Jesus as King-Priest.
Jehozadak, the high priest mentioned last, is carried away into exile (1 Chronicles 6:15). He is the father of Joshua, the high priest who returned from exile.
1 Chronicles 15:25
Introduction
This chapter has four main topics: 1. the line of the high priests (1 Chronicles 6:3-15; 49-53), 2. the three generations of Levi (1 Chronicles 6:16-30), 3. the singers (1 Chronicles 6:31-48) and 4. the cities where the Levites could live (1 Chronicles 6:54-81).
In 1 Chronicles 23-26 the service of the Levites is further arranged. Today every believer is a priest (1 Peter 2:5a; Revelation 5:9-10), every believer is a Levite, that is, has a task, a gift (1 Corinthians 12:11) and all believers are also singers (Hebrews 13:15).
High Priestly Lineage
First the high priestly lineage is described. The list begins with the sons of Levi (1 Chronicles 6:1). They are mentioned in order of their birth (Genesis 46:11; Exodus 6:16; Numbers 3:17; Numbers 26:57). After having mentioned the three sons, the list continues with Kohath (1 Chronicles 6:2), because from his family Aaron (1 Chronicles 6:3), the first high priest, originates.
Of the sons of Aaron the first two, Nadab and Abihu, die by the judgment of the LORD. They entered the sanctuary with strange fire, which the LORD did not command them (Leviticus 10:1-2). That they are mentioned here anyway, although they have no successors, will be to warn against a willful priesthood. The line of the high priestly lineage is continued with Eleazar (1 Chronicles 6:4).
Eli’s name does not appear in this list. Eli is high priest in the time of the book of Judges (1 Samuel 1-4), but this he is via the line of Aaron’s fourth son, Ithamar. It is not known how the high priesthood of the line from Eleazar to the line from Ithamar has changed. However, Ithamar does not represent the line of God.
The high priesthood, according to God’s thoughts, runs through Zadok (1 Chronicles 6:8). Zadok is the faithful high priest whom God would raise up (1 Samuel 2:35; Ezekiel 40:46; Ezekiel 43:19; Ezekiel 44:15; Ezekiel 48:11). Zadok and David belong together (2 Samuel 8:17; 2 Samuel 15:24; 1 Kings 1:8). Together they are a picture of the Lord Jesus as King-Priest.
Jehozadak, the high priest mentioned last, is carried away into exile (1 Chronicles 6:15). He is the father of Joshua, the high priest who returned from exile.
1 Chronicles 15:26
Introduction
This chapter has four main topics: 1. the line of the high priests (1 Chronicles 6:3-15; 49-53), 2. the three generations of Levi (1 Chronicles 6:16-30), 3. the singers (1 Chronicles 6:31-48) and 4. the cities where the Levites could live (1 Chronicles 6:54-81).
In 1 Chronicles 23-26 the service of the Levites is further arranged. Today every believer is a priest (1 Peter 2:5a; Revelation 5:9-10), every believer is a Levite, that is, has a task, a gift (1 Corinthians 12:11) and all believers are also singers (Hebrews 13:15).
High Priestly Lineage
First the high priestly lineage is described. The list begins with the sons of Levi (1 Chronicles 6:1). They are mentioned in order of their birth (Genesis 46:11; Exodus 6:16; Numbers 3:17; Numbers 26:57). After having mentioned the three sons, the list continues with Kohath (1 Chronicles 6:2), because from his family Aaron (1 Chronicles 6:3), the first high priest, originates.
Of the sons of Aaron the first two, Nadab and Abihu, die by the judgment of the LORD. They entered the sanctuary with strange fire, which the LORD did not command them (Leviticus 10:1-2). That they are mentioned here anyway, although they have no successors, will be to warn against a willful priesthood. The line of the high priestly lineage is continued with Eleazar (1 Chronicles 6:4).
Eli’s name does not appear in this list. Eli is high priest in the time of the book of Judges (1 Samuel 1-4), but this he is via the line of Aaron’s fourth son, Ithamar. It is not known how the high priesthood of the line from Eleazar to the line from Ithamar has changed. However, Ithamar does not represent the line of God.
The high priesthood, according to God’s thoughts, runs through Zadok (1 Chronicles 6:8). Zadok is the faithful high priest whom God would raise up (1 Samuel 2:35; Ezekiel 40:46; Ezekiel 43:19; Ezekiel 44:15; Ezekiel 48:11). Zadok and David belong together (2 Samuel 8:17; 2 Samuel 15:24; 1 Kings 1:8). Together they are a picture of the Lord Jesus as King-Priest.
Jehozadak, the high priest mentioned last, is carried away into exile (1 Chronicles 6:15). He is the father of Joshua, the high priest who returned from exile.
1 Chronicles 15:27
Introduction
This chapter has four main topics: 1. the line of the high priests (1 Chronicles 6:3-15; 49-53), 2. the three generations of Levi (1 Chronicles 6:16-30), 3. the singers (1 Chronicles 6:31-48) and 4. the cities where the Levites could live (1 Chronicles 6:54-81).
In 1 Chronicles 23-26 the service of the Levites is further arranged. Today every believer is a priest (1 Peter 2:5a; Revelation 5:9-10), every believer is a Levite, that is, has a task, a gift (1 Corinthians 12:11) and all believers are also singers (Hebrews 13:15).
High Priestly Lineage
First the high priestly lineage is described. The list begins with the sons of Levi (1 Chronicles 6:1). They are mentioned in order of their birth (Genesis 46:11; Exodus 6:16; Numbers 3:17; Numbers 26:57). After having mentioned the three sons, the list continues with Kohath (1 Chronicles 6:2), because from his family Aaron (1 Chronicles 6:3), the first high priest, originates.
Of the sons of Aaron the first two, Nadab and Abihu, die by the judgment of the LORD. They entered the sanctuary with strange fire, which the LORD did not command them (Leviticus 10:1-2). That they are mentioned here anyway, although they have no successors, will be to warn against a willful priesthood. The line of the high priestly lineage is continued with Eleazar (1 Chronicles 6:4).
Eli’s name does not appear in this list. Eli is high priest in the time of the book of Judges (1 Samuel 1-4), but this he is via the line of Aaron’s fourth son, Ithamar. It is not known how the high priesthood of the line from Eleazar to the line from Ithamar has changed. However, Ithamar does not represent the line of God.
The high priesthood, according to God’s thoughts, runs through Zadok (1 Chronicles 6:8). Zadok is the faithful high priest whom God would raise up (1 Samuel 2:35; Ezekiel 40:46; Ezekiel 43:19; Ezekiel 44:15; Ezekiel 48:11). Zadok and David belong together (2 Samuel 8:17; 2 Samuel 15:24; 1 Kings 1:8). Together they are a picture of the Lord Jesus as King-Priest.
Jehozadak, the high priest mentioned last, is carried away into exile (1 Chronicles 6:15). He is the father of Joshua, the high priest who returned from exile.
1 Chronicles 15:28
Introduction
This chapter has four main topics: 1. the line of the high priests (1 Chronicles 6:3-15; 49-53), 2. the three generations of Levi (1 Chronicles 6:16-30), 3. the singers (1 Chronicles 6:31-48) and 4. the cities where the Levites could live (1 Chronicles 6:54-81).
In 1 Chronicles 23-26 the service of the Levites is further arranged. Today every believer is a priest (1 Peter 2:5a; Revelation 5:9-10), every believer is a Levite, that is, has a task, a gift (1 Corinthians 12:11) and all believers are also singers (Hebrews 13:15).
High Priestly Lineage
First the high priestly lineage is described. The list begins with the sons of Levi (1 Chronicles 6:1). They are mentioned in order of their birth (Genesis 46:11; Exodus 6:16; Numbers 3:17; Numbers 26:57). After having mentioned the three sons, the list continues with Kohath (1 Chronicles 6:2), because from his family Aaron (1 Chronicles 6:3), the first high priest, originates.
Of the sons of Aaron the first two, Nadab and Abihu, die by the judgment of the LORD. They entered the sanctuary with strange fire, which the LORD did not command them (Leviticus 10:1-2). That they are mentioned here anyway, although they have no successors, will be to warn against a willful priesthood. The line of the high priestly lineage is continued with Eleazar (1 Chronicles 6:4).
Eli’s name does not appear in this list. Eli is high priest in the time of the book of Judges (1 Samuel 1-4), but this he is via the line of Aaron’s fourth son, Ithamar. It is not known how the high priesthood of the line from Eleazar to the line from Ithamar has changed. However, Ithamar does not represent the line of God.
The high priesthood, according to God’s thoughts, runs through Zadok (1 Chronicles 6:8). Zadok is the faithful high priest whom God would raise up (1 Samuel 2:35; Ezekiel 40:46; Ezekiel 43:19; Ezekiel 44:15; Ezekiel 48:11). Zadok and David belong together (2 Samuel 8:17; 2 Samuel 15:24; 1 Kings 1:8). Together they are a picture of the Lord Jesus as King-Priest.
Jehozadak, the high priest mentioned last, is carried away into exile (1 Chronicles 6:15). He is the father of Joshua, the high priest who returned from exile.
1 Chronicles 15:29
Introduction
This chapter has four main topics: 1. the line of the high priests (1 Chronicles 6:3-15; 49-53), 2. the three generations of Levi (1 Chronicles 6:16-30), 3. the singers (1 Chronicles 6:31-48) and 4. the cities where the Levites could live (1 Chronicles 6:54-81).
In 1 Chronicles 23-26 the service of the Levites is further arranged. Today every believer is a priest (1 Peter 2:5a; Revelation 5:9-10), every believer is a Levite, that is, has a task, a gift (1 Corinthians 12:11) and all believers are also singers (Hebrews 13:15).
High Priestly Lineage
First the high priestly lineage is described. The list begins with the sons of Levi (1 Chronicles 6:1). They are mentioned in order of their birth (Genesis 46:11; Exodus 6:16; Numbers 3:17; Numbers 26:57). After having mentioned the three sons, the list continues with Kohath (1 Chronicles 6:2), because from his family Aaron (1 Chronicles 6:3), the first high priest, originates.
Of the sons of Aaron the first two, Nadab and Abihu, die by the judgment of the LORD. They entered the sanctuary with strange fire, which the LORD did not command them (Leviticus 10:1-2). That they are mentioned here anyway, although they have no successors, will be to warn against a willful priesthood. The line of the high priestly lineage is continued with Eleazar (1 Chronicles 6:4).
Eli’s name does not appear in this list. Eli is high priest in the time of the book of Judges (1 Samuel 1-4), but this he is via the line of Aaron’s fourth son, Ithamar. It is not known how the high priesthood of the line from Eleazar to the line from Ithamar has changed. However, Ithamar does not represent the line of God.
The high priesthood, according to God’s thoughts, runs through Zadok (1 Chronicles 6:8). Zadok is the faithful high priest whom God would raise up (1 Samuel 2:35; Ezekiel 40:46; Ezekiel 43:19; Ezekiel 44:15; Ezekiel 48:11). Zadok and David belong together (2 Samuel 8:17; 2 Samuel 15:24; 1 Kings 1:8). Together they are a picture of the Lord Jesus as King-Priest.
Jehozadak, the high priest mentioned last, is carried away into exile (1 Chronicles 6:15). He is the father of Joshua, the high priest who returned from exile.