42 the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 6:42

King James Version

42 The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

English Standard Version

42 son of Ethan, son of Zimmah, son of Shimei,

The Message

42 the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

New King James Version

42 the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,

New Living Translation

42 Ethan, Zimmah, Shimei,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:42

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.