KJV ORIGINAL
And Eleazar Aaron’s son took him one of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him Phinehas: these are the heads of the fathers of the Levites according to their families.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Eleazar, who was Aaron's son, married one of Putiel's daughters, and she gave birth to Phinehas. These are the family leaders of the Levites, organized by their families.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the family line of Aaron through his son Eleazar, showing how the priestly lineage continued through generations.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogical record appears in the middle of God's call to Moses and Aaron to lead Israel out of Egypt. The Levites were set apart as the priestly tribe, and Aaron's family line would serve as the high priests. These family records were crucial for establishing legitimate priestly authority and inheritance rights in ancient Israel.
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