And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the LORDwas with him.
The opening nine chapters of 1 Chronicles consist of lists and genealogies of the various tribes with occasional matters of special interest included. The verse belongs to 1 Chronicles 9:1-32, which sets out the division of work among the priests and others who served in the temple. That same section mentions the Sabbath in connection with the events of David's life, recording an order of service as it stood after the return from Babylon that had originally been ordained by David and Samuel. Within that arrangement Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler in time past over those responsible for temple service, and the Lord was with him.
The opening nine chapters of 1 Chronicles consist of lists and genealogies of the various tribes with occasional matters of special interest included. The verse belongs to 1 Chronicles 9:1-32, which sets out the division of work among the priests and others who served in the temple. That same section mentions the Sabbath in connection with the events of David's life, recording an order of service as it stood after the return from Babylon that had originally been ordained by David and Samuel. Within that arrangement Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler in time past over those responsible for temple service, and the Lord was with him.