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The second introduction of the Levites (1 Chronicles 6:16–19a) presents the leaders of all the Levitical families (6:19b–30). The list includes the family trees of:
Gershon (1 Chronicles 6:20–21)
Kohath (1 Chronicles 6:22–24)
Merari (1 Chronicles 6:29–30)
This section gives the family histories of the three main groups of the tribe of Levi:
The high priests (1 Chronicles 6:1–15)
The three clans of Levites (1 Chronicles 6:16–30)
The singers (1 Chronicles 6:31–47)
Each family history starts with an introduction and then lists the names.
This section highlights the importance of the priestly tribe of Levi due to its central position in the genealogical lists.
People
Abijah: Son of Samuel, a corrupt judge Joel: Samuel's firstborn son who judged Israel Samuel: Prophet and last judge of Israel before the kings
Glossary
Abiah Abijah Abishua Ahimaaz Amariah Assir Bukki Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Ebiasaph Eleazar Elihu Elkanah Genealogy Gershom Izhar Jeroham Kohath, Kohathites Mahli Merari, Merarite Mushi, Mushite Ordain, Ordination Phinehas Priests and Levites Tahath (Person) Uzzi Vashni Zadok Zerahiah
Topics
Abia: Son of Samuel Christian Minister: Samuel's Sons Joel: Son of Samuel: Called Vashni Samuel: Sons of The Levites: Originally Consisted for Three Families or Divisions