1 Chronicles 6:52
New International Version
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

New Living Translation
Meraioth, Amariah, Ahitub,

English Standard Version
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

Berean Standard Bible
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

King James Bible
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

New King James Version
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

New American Standard Bible
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

NASB 1995
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

NASB 1977
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

Legacy Standard Bible
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

Amplified Bible
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

Christian Standard Bible
his son Meraioth, his son Amariah, his son Ahitub,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
his son Meraioth, his son Amariah, his son Ahitub,

American Standard Version
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

English Revised Version
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Zerahiah's son was Meraioth. Meraioth's son was Amariah. Amariah's son was Ahitub.

Good News Translation
Meraioth, Amariah, Ahitub,

International Standard Version
his son Meraioth, his son Amariah, his son Ahitub,

Majority Standard Bible
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

NET Bible
his son Meraioth, his son Amariah, his son Ahitub,

New Heart English Bible
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

Webster's Bible Translation
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

World English Bible
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

Young's Literal Translation
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

Smith's Literal Translation
Moraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Meraioth his son, Amarias his son, Achitob his son,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

New American Bible
whose son was Meraioth, whose son was Amariah, whose son was Ahitub,

New Revised Standard Version
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Maro his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Maru his son, Amaryah his son, Akhitub his son
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Mariel his son, Amaria his son, Achitob his son,

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Context
The Descendants of Aaron
51Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, 52Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son, 53Zadok his son, and Ahimaaz his son.…

Cross References
Exodus 6:25
Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These were the heads of the Levite families by their clans.

Numbers 3:32
The chief of the leaders of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest; he oversaw those responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.

Numbers 4:16
Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.”

Numbers 16:39-40
So Eleazar the priest took the bronze censers brought by those who had been burned up, and he had them hammered out to overlay the altar, / just as the LORD commanded him through Moses. This was to be a reminder to the Israelites that no outsider who is not a descendant of Aaron should approach to offer incense before the LORD, lest he become like Korah and his followers.

Numbers 18:1-7
So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ...

Deuteronomy 10:8
At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day.

Deuteronomy 18:1-5
The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them. / This shall be the priests’ share from the people who offer a sacrifice, whether a bull or a sheep: the priests are to be given the shoulder, the jowls, and the stomach. ...

Joshua 21:1-3
Now the family heads of the Levites approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the other tribes of Israel / at Shiloh in the land of Canaan and said to them, “The LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities in which to live, together with pasturelands for our livestock.” / So by the command of the LORD, the Israelites gave the Levites these cities and their pasturelands out of their own inheritance:

1 Samuel 2:27-28
Then a man of God came to Eli and told him, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Did I not clearly reveal Myself to your father’s house when they were in Egypt under Pharaoh’s house? / And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.

1 Kings 2:27
So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli.

1 Kings 8:4
and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up.

2 Chronicles 5:5
and they brought up the ark and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. The Levitical priests carried them up.

Nehemiah 12:22-26
In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. / As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles. / The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. ...

Matthew 2:4-6
And when he had assembled all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. / “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: / ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’”

Luke 1:5
In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron.


Treasury of Scripture

Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,

Meraioth.

1 Chronicles 6:6,7
And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth, …

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1 Chronicles 6
1. The sons of Levi.
4. The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.
16. The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
49. The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.
54. The cities of the priests and Levites.














Ahitub
The name "Ahitub" in Hebrew means "my brother is good" or "brother of goodness." This name reflects a heritage of righteousness and integrity, which is significant in the context of the priestly lineage. Ahitub is a descendant of Aaron, the brother of Moses, who was the first high priest of Israel. The mention of Ahitub here underscores the continuity of the priestly line, which was crucial for maintaining the religious and spiritual leadership of Israel. Historically, the priesthood was central to the life of the Israelites, serving as mediators between God and His people, and Ahitub's place in this lineage highlights the importance of family and heritage in fulfilling God's covenant promises.

was the father of
This phrase indicates the genealogical relationship and the passing down of roles and responsibilities from one generation to the next. In the context of the priestly line, being a father is not just a biological role but also a spiritual and vocational one. The father-son relationship in the Bible often symbolizes the transmission of faith, values, and divine calling. This generational continuity is vital for the preservation of God's laws and the spiritual health of the nation. It also reflects the biblical principle of legacy, where the faithfulness of one generation impacts the next.

Zadok
The name "Zadok" means "righteous" or "just" in Hebrew. Zadok is a significant figure in the history of Israel, known for his loyalty to King David during Absalom's rebellion and later serving as a high priest during Solomon's reign. His righteousness and faithfulness are emblematic of the ideal qualities expected of a priest. Zadok's role in the establishment of Solomon's temple and his unwavering support for God's anointed king highlight the importance of steadfastness and integrity in leadership. Archaeological findings, such as ancient inscriptions and temple records, affirm the historical presence of Zadok's priestly line, which continued to serve in the temple for generations. This continuity underscores God's faithfulness in preserving His chosen leaders to guide His people.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Meraioth
מְרָי֥וֹת (mə·rā·yō·wṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4812: Meraioth -- descendant of Aaron, also a priestly family

his son,
בְּנ֛וֹ (bə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Amariah
אֲמַרְיָ֥ה (’ă·mar·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 568: Amariah -- 'Yah has promised', the name of several Israelites

his son,
בְנ֖וֹ (ḇə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Ahitub
אֲחִיט֥וּב (’ă·ḥî·ṭūḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 285: Ahitub -- 'my brother is goodness', two Israelites

his son,
בְּנֽוֹ׃ (bə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son


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