12 Ahitub the father of Zadok, Zadok the father of Shallum,

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 6:12

King James Version

12 And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum, Shallum: or, Meshullam

English Standard Version

12 Ahitub fathered Zadok, Zadok fathered Shallum,

The Message

12 Ahitub had Zadok, Zadok had Shallum,

New King James Version

12 Ahitub begot Zadok, and Zadok begot Shallum;

New Living Translation

12 Ahitub was the father of Zadok. Zadok was the father of Shallum.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:12

Chapter Contents

Genealogies.

We have an account of Levi in this chapter. The priests and Levites were more concerned than any other Israelites, to preserve their descent clear, and to be able to prove it; because all the honours and privileges of their office depended upon their descent. Now, the Spirit of God calls ministers to their work, without any limit as to the families they came from; and then, as now, though believers and ministers may be very useful to the church, none but our great High Priest can make atonement for sin, nor can any be accepted but through his atonement.