Translations
Modern
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,
Traditional
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,
Literal
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,
Latin
Meraioth filius ejus, Amarias filius ejus, Achitob filius ejus,
Original
Hebrew
English
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,
Notes
The list of priests from Aaron to Ahimaaz introduces the territorial list (1 Chronicles 6:54–81). The list continues to the time of David, when Ahimaaz served (2 Samuel 15:36; 17:17–29; 18:19–29).
This section highlights the importance of the priestly tribe of Levi due to its central position in the genealogical lists.
Theme notes and profiles
People
Ahitub: Father of Zadok the priest during David's reign Amariah: Ancestor of Zadok the priest, in Aaron's line Meraioth: A priest in the lineage of Eleazar
Glossary
Ahimaaz Amariah Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Eleazar Genealogy Kohath, Kohathites Merari, Merarite Zadok
Topics
Aaron: Descendants of Amariah: Two Levites Meraioth: A High Priest of the Line of Eleazar