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.
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.
This verse records the family line of Aaron through his son Eleazar, showing how the priestly lineage continued through generations.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, during the Israelites' deliverance from slavery in Egypt, God appoints Moses and his brother Aaron as leaders, with Aaron's family playing a key role in the emerging priesthood. Eleazar, as Aaron's son, marries a woman from the family of Putiel and fathers Phinehas, who later becomes prominent in Israel's religious history. This verse is part of a genealogy that traces the heads of the Levite families, underscoring their designated responsibilities in worship and service to God.
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