22 The descendants of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 6:22

King James Version

22 The sons of Kohath; Amminadab Amminadab: or, Izhar his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

English Standard Version

22 The sons of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

The Message

22 The sons of Kohath were Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

New King James Version

22 The sons of Kohath were Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

New Living Translation

22 The descendants of Kohath included Amminadab, Korah, Assir,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:22

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.

23 Elkanah his son, Ebiasaph his son, Assir his son,

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 6:23

King James Version

23 Elkanah his son, and Ebiasaph his son, and Assir his son,

English Standard Version

23 Elkanah his son, Ebiasaph his son, Assir his son,

The Message

23 Elkanah his son, Ebiasaph his son, Assir his son,

New King James Version

23 Elkanah his son, Ebiasaph his son, Assir his son,

New Living Translation

23 Elkanah, Abiasaph, Assir,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:23

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.