And these are the sons of Aaron; Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son,
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Interpretation
This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of memory and worship in 1 Chronicles.
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This thought runs through 1 Chronicles 6:49-53.
Glossary
- Eleazar Person
- God has helped. (1. ) The third son of Aaron ( Ex. 6:23 ). His wife, a daughter of Putiel, bore him Phinehas ( Ex. 6:25 ). After the death of Nadab and Abihu.
- Abishua Person
- Father of welfare; i. e., “fortunate. ” (1. ) The grandson of Benjamin ( 1 Chr. 8:4 ). (2. ) The son of Phinehas the high priest ( 1 Chr. 6:4 , 5, 50; Ezra 7:5 ).
- Phinehas Person
- Mouth of brass, or from old Egypt, the negro. (1. ) Son of Eleazar, the high priest ( Ex. 6:25 ).