And Eleazar died, and had no sons, but daughters: and their brethren the sons of Kish took them.
When Eleazar died, he had no sons, only daughters. Their male relatives, the sons of Kish, married them.
This verse explains how Eleazar's daughters were provided for after his death by marrying within their extended family to preserve the family line.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Chronicles, King David is organizing the Levites for their roles in the temple service, tracing the family lines to ensure proper duties are assigned. Eleazar, a descendant of Levi through Kohath, died without sons, leaving only daughters, which was significant in a patriarchal society where inheritance typically passed through males. To preserve the family inheritance and lineage, his daughters married their relatives, the sons of Kish, as part of maintaining the Levitical responsibilities.
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