What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 6:50? Eleazar his son “Eleazar his son” (1 Chronicles 6:50). • After God judged Nadab and Abihu (Leviticus 10:1-2), Eleazar became the eldest surviving son of Aaron and was appointed to oversee “all the tabernacle and everything that belonged to it” (Numbers 3:32). • His life shows that God’s calling on a family does not end when one generation fails; the Lord faithfully preserves His purposes. See also Numbers 20:25-28 where Eleazar receives the high-priestly garments from Aaron just before Aaron’s death, a tangible hand-off of sacred responsibility. • Joshua 24:33 notes Eleazar’s burial in the hill country of Ephraim, underscoring that the priestly line was physically rooted in the land the Lord had given. Takeaway: Eleazar embodies steady obedience in contrast to his brothers’ disobedience, reminding us that God expects each generation to walk faithfully, regardless of the past. Phinehas his son “Phinehas his son” (1 Chronicles 6:50). • Phinehas is remembered for zeal that “turned My wrath away from the Israelites” when he confronted blatant sin in the camp (Numbers 25:6-13). • Because of that courageous act, God promised him “a covenant of a perpetual priesthood” (Numbers 25:13), confirming that bold righteousness safeguards the continuity of ministry. • Psalm 106:30-31 later celebrates Phinehas: “Phinehas intervened, and the plague was restrained. It was credited to him as righteousness for endless generations.” • Judges 20:27-28 shows Phinehas still ministering before the ark during a national crisis, reflecting longevity in service. Takeaway: Phinehas models holy zeal that protects God’s people and advances His covenant promises. Abishua his son “Abishua his son” (1 Chronicles 6:50). • Abishua receives less narrative space, yet the chronicler names him to prove the unbroken succession from Sinai to the monarchy. Earlier in the chapter his place is repeated (1 Chronicles 6:4-5), emphasizing reliability in record-keeping. • Ezra 7:1-5 later traces Ezra’s ancestry through Abishua, demonstrating that this link matters centuries later when God revives worship after exile. • Even without dramatic exploits, Abishua represents faithful stewardship in ordinary times, keeping the lineage intact until more prominent figures like Zadok emerge (1 Chronicles 6:8). Takeaway: Ordinary obedience—names faithfully preserved—matters to God as much as headline-grabbing moments. summary 1 Chronicles 6:50 affirms the precise, God-ordained succession of Aaron’s line: Eleazar’s steady leadership, Phinehas’s fiery zeal, and Abishua’s quiet custodianship. Together they illustrate that God safeguards His purposes through obedient individuals in every generation, whether their faithfulness is dramatic or unseen. |
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