The sons of Kohath; Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,
The verse gives part of the genealogy of Kohath, naming Amminadab his son, Korah his son, and Assir his son in successive descent. It belongs to the genealogical lists in Chronicles that record names among the tribes with particular attention to Judah and the priesthood. It belongs to the long record of names in 1 Chronicles 4-19, which deals largely with chronology.
Chronicles preserves such records of hereditary descent because after the exile they were needed to establish land ownership and eligibility for temple service. Its listing of Kohath's line shows the preservation of the records of God's children and the integrity of the tribes. The genealogy of Levi is preserved because the Aaronic priesthood continued until the Jewish nation ceased and Christ's priesthood superseded it.
Its presence among long lists of names shows that even passages readers find difficult or of little value are part of the inspired Bible and repay careful study. Its inclusion reflects that God is particular and keeps a faithful record of each soul in the books of heaven. The lists show that God remembers each person by name even when long forgotten by people, which comforts those who feel forgotten or think their lives have been failures.
The verse gives part of the genealogy of Kohath, naming Amminadab his son, Korah his son, and Assir his son in successive descent. It belongs to the genealogical lists in Chronicles that record names among the tribes with particular attention to Judah and the priesthood. It belongs to the long record of names in 1 Chronicles 4-19, which deals largely with chronology.
Chronicles preserves such records of hereditary descent because after the exile they were needed to establish land ownership and eligibility for temple service. Its listing of Kohath's line shows the preservation of the records of God's children and the integrity of the tribes. The genealogy of Levi is preserved because the Aaronic priesthood continued until the Jewish nation ceased and Christ's priesthood superseded it.
Its presence among long lists of names shows that even passages readers find difficult or of little value are part of the inspired Bible and repay careful study. Its inclusion reflects that God is particular and keeps a faithful record of each soul in the books of heaven. The lists show that God remembers each person by name even when long forgotten by people, which comforts those who feel forgotten or think their lives have been failures.