1 Chronicles 24:1-19
THE DIVISIONS OF THE PRIESTS... [ Continue Reading ]
THE DIVISIONS OF THE PRIESTS... [ Continue Reading ]
Now, these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron: Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Leviticus 10:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, when they attempted to bring sacrifices which were not commanded by the Lord, Numbers 3:4, AND HAD NO CHILDREN; THEREFORE ELEAZAR AND ITHAMAR EXECUTED THE PRIEST'S OFFICE.... [ Continue Reading ]
And David distributed them, both Zadok of the sons, that is, of the line, OF ELEAZAR, AND AHIMELECH OF THE SONS, that is, of the line, OF ITHAMAR, ACCORDING TO THEIR OFFICES IN THEIR SERVICE.... [ Continue Reading ]
And there were more chief men found of the sons of Eleazar, in whose line the high priest's office should have remained alone, THAN OF THE SONS OF ITHAMAR; AND THUS WERE THEY DIVIDED. AMONG THE SONS OF ELEAZAR THERE WERE SIXTEEN CHIEF MEN OF THE HOUSE OF THEIR FATHERS AND EIGHT AMONG THE SONS OF ITH... [ Continue Reading ]
Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another, the lots being drawn alternately for one line and then for the other, in order to eliminate all appearance of favoritism FOR THE GOVERNORS OF THE SANCTUARY AND GOVERNORS OF THE HOUSE OF GOD WERE OF THE SONS OF ELEAZAR AND OF THE SONS OF ITHAMAR.... [ Continue Reading ]
And Shemaiah, the son of Nethaneel, the scribe, one of the Levites, wrote them before the king, and the princes, and Zadok, the priest, and Ahimelech, the son of Abiathar, and before the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites, one principal household, or father-house, BEING TAKEN FOR ELEAZA... [ Continue Reading ]
Now, the first lot came forth to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,... [ Continue Reading ]
the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,... [ Continue Reading ]
the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,... [ Continue Reading ]
the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,... [ Continue Reading ]
the ninth to Jeshuah, the tenth to Shecaniah,... [ Continue Reading ]
the eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim.... [ Continue Reading ]
the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,... [ Continue Reading ]
the fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,... [ Continue Reading ]
the seventeenth to Hezer, the eighteenth to Aphses,... [ Continue Reading ]
the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel,... [ Continue Reading ]
the one and twentieth to Jachin, the two and twentieth to Gamul,... [ Continue Reading ]
the three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah.... [ Continue Reading ]
These were the orderings of them in their service to come into the house of the Lord, according to their manner, under Aaron, their father, as the Lord God of Israel had commanded him, these orders being continued even after the exile, as in the case of Zechariah. For their antiquity, Cf Ezekiel 8:1... [ Continue Reading ]
And the rest of the sons of Levi were these, those that remained after the enumeration of the priests: OF THE SONS OF AMRAM, SHUBAEL; OF THE SONS OF SHUBAEL, JEHDEIAH.... [ Continue Reading ]
Genealogy of the Rest of Levi's Sons... [ Continue Reading ]
Concerning Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah the first was Isshiah, 1 Chronicles 23:17;... [ Continue Reading ]
of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath;... [ Continue Reading ]
and the sons of Hebron, 1 Chronicles 23:19: JERIAH, THE FIRST; AMARIAH, THE SECOND; JAHAZIEL, THE THIRD; JEKAMEAM, THE FOURTH;... [ Continue Reading ]
of the sons of Uzziel, Michah; of the sons of Michah, Shamir.... [ Continue Reading ]
The brother of Michah was Isshiah; of the sons of Isshiah, Zechariah.... [ Continue Reading ]
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi, 1 Chronicles 23:21; THE SONS OF JAAZIAH, BENO;... [ Continue Reading ]
the sons of Merari by Jaaziah, Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.... [ Continue Reading ]
of Mahli came Eleazar, who had no sons, 1 Chronicles 23:22.... [ Continue Reading ]
Concerning Kish: The son of Kish was Jerahmeel.... [ Continue Reading ]
The sons also of Mushi, 1 Chronicles 23:23: MAHLI AND EDER AND JERIMOTH. THESE WERE THE SONS OF THE LEVITES AFTER THE HOUSE OF THEIR FATHERS.... [ Continue Reading ]
These likewise cast lots over against their brethren, the sons of Aaron, in the presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites, even the principal fathers over against their younger brethren. It appears from this verse that the Levites w... [ Continue Reading ]