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Ezra 7:2 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Ezra 7:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 7 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub,”
Ezra 7:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 7:2
The son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub—this genealogy traces Ezra's priestly lineage backwards toward Aaron. The name Zadok (צָדוֹק) means 'righteous' and connects Ezra to the Zadokite priestly line that Solomon installed after deposing Abiathar (1 Kings 2:35). This legitimized Ezra's priestly authority, tracing to the line God designated.Genealogies in Scripture serve theological purposes beyond mere ancestry. This lineage establishes Ezra's credentials as authentic priest and Torah scholar. Ahitub (אֲחִיטוּב, 'my brother is good') appears multiple times in priestly genealogi...
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Cross-References for Ezra 7:2
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“And the king put Benaiah the son of Jehoiada in his room over the host: and Zadok the priest did the king put in the room of Abiathar.”
“and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar”