Elkanah his son, and Ebiasaph his son, and Assir his son,
The line traces a direct father-to-son succession from Elkanah to Ebiasaph to Assir. It belongs to the genealogical lists in Chronicles, which record names along with other events. It stands within the genealogical record of 1 Chronicles 4-6, genealogies being material distinctive to Chronicles that parallels the record in Samuel. Within those records it stands in the genealogy of the tribe of Levi, covering the descendants of Aaron and the priesthood and preserving the names in its family line.
Those genealogical records provided proof of hereditary descent needed after the exile to assign land and to maintain the temple service through those whose duty it was by inheritance. The careful preservation of these tribal and family names illustrates the careful preservation of Israel's genealogies and shows that God is particular about preserving the record of each soul. The verse illustrates that many Bible verses are genealogical records rather than expressed promises.
The line traces a direct father-to-son succession from Elkanah to Ebiasaph to Assir. It belongs to the genealogical lists in Chronicles, which record names along with other events. It stands within the genealogical record of 1 Chronicles 4-6, genealogies being material distinctive to Chronicles that parallels the record in Samuel. Within those records it stands in the genealogy of the tribe of Levi, covering the descendants of Aaron and the priesthood and preserving the names in its family line.
Those genealogical records provided proof of hereditary descent needed after the exile to assign land and to maintain the temple service through those whose duty it was by inheritance. The careful preservation of these tribal and family names illustrates the careful preservation of Israel's genealogies and shows that God is particular about preserving the record of each soul. The verse illustrates that many Bible verses are genealogical records rather than expressed promises.