38 the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel;

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 6:38

King James Version

38 The son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel.

English Standard Version

38 son of Izhar, son of Kohath, son of Levi, son of Israel;

The Message

38 the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel.

New King James Version

38 the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel.

New Living Translation

38 Izhar, Kohath, Levi, and Israel.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:38

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.