Bible Chapter Summary
1 Chronicles 6 Summary
Levites, Priests, and Temple Service
This chapter traces the genealogy of Levi through his three sons (Gershom, Kohath, and Merari) and specifically the line of Aaron who served as priests. It records the high priests from Eleazar to Jehozadak who went into captivity. The chapter then details the singers (Heman and Asaph) appointed by David and their genealogies, followed by the priestly functions and the cities given to the Levites throughout the tribes of Israel.
Key themes
Key verses
1 Chronicles 6:3
“And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sons also of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.”
1 Chronicles 6:31
“And these are they whom David set over the service of song in the house of the LORD, after that the ark had rest.”
1 Chronicles 6:49
“But Aaron and his sons offered upon the altar of the burnt offering, and on the altar of incense, and were appointed for all the work of the place most holy, and to make an atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.”
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