The book now turns its attention the lineage of the chief priest and the line of Levi. It seems that the lines of the priesthood via Aaron came through Amram.The role of the chief priest was carried down from son to son until the exile. In the case of Aaron, two of his sons were killed by the Lord given the gravity of their sin and their hearts and the third son, Eleazar carried the lineage of the priesthood. Zadok, was the chief priest during the time of King David (1000 BC). The second Elkanah was the father of Samuel the prophet who wrote the books in the OT. It was evilness that was in the hearts of Samuel's two sons that prompted the people to want a king rather than be guided by them.
While this is helpful to see where the names lay out, even the Bible has gaps with the lineage of some of the tribes given either their non-relevance or lack of information. The lineage of Levi is no exception. I am much more interested in the narrative that will follow (just like Numbers) to see the historical outlay of what happened and why.
Decent weekend, got some stuff on Sat and thanks to David for laying out the fertilizer on the grass. Saw JCS on Sat night and it was ok. Glad we paid reduced prices for it and got home before the rains came. Needless to say, wet Sunday but still a very manageable drive down here with a "primetime" parking spot. Good to see the SF connection at GFC as well.
Praise for today: Away from me, all you who do evil, for the Lord has heard my weeping. The Lord has heard my cry for mercy; the Lord accepts my prayer. All my enemies will be ashamed and dismayed; they will turn back in sudden disgrace. Ps 6: 8-10.
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