King James Version
What Does 1 Chronicles 6:21 Mean?
“Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeaterai his son. Joah: or, Ethan.ver.2. Iddo: or, Adaiah.ver.41.”
Context
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The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers.
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Of Gershom; Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
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Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeaterai his son. Joah: or, Ethan.ver.2. Iddo: or, Adaiah.ver.41.
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The sons of Kohath; Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son, Amminadab: or, Izahar.ver.2.18.
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Elkanah his son, and Ebiasaph his son, and Assir his son,
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**8. Neither will I make the feet of Israel move ... out of the land which I gave their fathers--**alluding to the promise (2Sa 7:10).
**only if they will observe, &c.--**This condition was expressed from the first plantation of Israel in Canaan. But that people not only did not keep it, but through the pernicious influence of Manasseh, were seduced into greater excesses of idolatrous corruption than even the original Canaanites.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of 1 Chronicles. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
1 Chronicles 6:21 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.