1 Chronicles 6:3
New International Version
The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

New Living Translation
The children of Amram were Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

English Standard Version
The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Berean Standard Bible
The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

King James Bible
And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sons also of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

New King James Version
The children of Amram were Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. And the sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

New American Standard Bible
The children of Amram were Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. And the sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

NASB 1995
The children of Amram were Aaron, Moses and Miriam. And the sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

NASB 1977
And the children of Amram were Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. And the sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Legacy Standard Bible
The children of Amram were Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. And the sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Amram: Aaron, Moses and Miriam. And the sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Christian Standard Bible
Amram’s children: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. Aaron’s sons: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Amram’s children: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. Aaron’s sons: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

American Standard Version
And the children of Amram: Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. And the sons of Aaron: Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Contemporary English Version
Amram was the father of Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. Aaron had four sons: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

English Revised Version
And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. And the sons of Aaron; Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Amram's children were Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. Aaron's sons were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Good News Translation
Amram had two sons, Aaron and Moses, and one daughter, Miriam. Aaron had four sons: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

International Standard Version
Amram's descendants included Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. Aaron's sons included Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Majority Standard Bible
The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

NET Bible
The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

New Heart English Bible
The children of Amram: Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sons also of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

World English Bible
The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And sons of Amram: Aaron, and Moses, and [his daughter] Miriam. And sons of Aaron: Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Young's Literal Translation
And sons of Amram: Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. And sons of Aaron: Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses and Miriam. And the sons of Aaron: Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Mary. The sons of Aaron: Nadab and Abiu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

New American Bible
The children of Amram were Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

New Revised Standard Version
The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the children of Amram: Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. And the sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the children of Amram: Moshe and Aaron and Maryam, and the children of Aaron: Nadab and Abihu and Eliazar and Ithamar.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the children of Amram: Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. And the sons of Aaron: Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Ambram; Aaron, and Moses, and Mariam: and the sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abiud, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Descendants of Levi
2The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. 3The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 4Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua,…

Cross References
Exodus 6:20
And Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years.

Numbers 26:59
and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.

Exodus 2:1-10
Now a man of the house of Levi married a Levite woman, / and she conceived and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a beautiful child, she hid him for three months. / But when she could no longer hide him, she got him a papyrus basket and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in the basket and set it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile. ...

Numbers 3:1-4
This is the account of Aaron and Moses at the time the LORD spoke with Moses on Mount Sinai. / These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, then Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests. ...

Exodus 4:14
Then the anger of the LORD burned against Moses, and He said, “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well, and he is now on his way to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.

Deuteronomy 33:8-11
Concerning Levi he said: “Give Your Thummim to Levi and Your Urim to Your godly one, whom You tested at Massah and contested at the waters of Meribah. / He said of his father and mother, ‘I do not consider them.’ He disregarded his brothers and did not know his own sons, for he kept Your word and maintained Your covenant. / He will teach Your ordinances to Jacob and Your law to Israel; he will set incense before You and whole burnt offerings on Your altar. ...

Hebrews 7:11
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?

Acts 7:20-22
At that time Moses was born, and he was beautiful in the sight of God. For three months he was nurtured in his father’s house. / When he was set outside, Pharaoh’s daughter took him and brought him up as her own son. / So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action.

Exodus 28:1
“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.

Leviticus 8:1-13
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Take Aaron and his sons, their garments, the anointing oil, the bull of the sin offering, the two rams, and the basket of unleavened bread, / and assemble the whole congregation at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.” ...

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. ...

Psalm 99:6
Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered.

Hebrews 5:4
No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was.

Acts 7:35
This Moses, whom they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’ is the one whom God sent to be their ruler and redeemer through the angel who appeared to him in the bush.

Exodus 6:23
And Aaron married Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.


Treasury of Scripture

And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sons also of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Aaron.

1 Chronicles 23:13
The sons of Amram; Aaron and Moses: and Aaron was separated, that he should sanctify the most holy things, he and his sons for ever, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister unto him, and to bless in his name for ever.

Exodus 6:20
And Amram took him Jochebed his father's sister to wife; and she bare him Aaron and Moses: and the years of the life of Amram were an hundred and thirty and seven years.

Miriam.

Exodus 2:4,7
And his sister stood afar off, to wit what would be done to him…

Exodus 15:20
And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.

Micah 6:4
For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed thee out of the house of servants; and I sent before thee Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.

Nadab.

1 Chronicles 24:1,2
Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar…

Exodus 6:23
And Aaron took him Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to wife; and she bare him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Exodus 24:1
And he said unto Moses, Come up unto the LORD, thou, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel; and worship ye afar off.

Eleazar.

1 Chronicles 24:3-6
And David distributed them, both Zadok of the sons of Eleazar, and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, according to their offices in their service…

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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.














The children of Amram
This phrase introduces us to the lineage of Amram, a significant figure in the Levitical genealogy. Amram, a descendant of Levi, is a pivotal character in the history of Israel as the father of three of the most influential leaders in the Old Testament. The Hebrew root of "Amram" can be understood as "exalted people," which is fitting given the prominence of his children in the biblical narrative. This highlights the importance of family lineage and God's providence in raising leaders for His people.

Aaron
Aaron, the first name mentioned, is the elder brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. His role as high priest is foundational in establishing the priestly line and the sacrificial system that would become central to Israelite worship. The name "Aaron" is believed to mean "mountain of strength" or "enlightened," reflecting his role as a spiritual leader and mediator between God and the Israelites. Aaron's life and ministry underscore the importance of obedience and the consequences of failing to uphold God's holiness, as seen in various accounts throughout the Pentateuch.

Moses
Moses is one of the most prominent figures in the Bible, known for leading the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage and receiving the Law at Mount Sinai. His name, derived from the Hebrew "Mosheh," is traditionally understood to mean "drawn out," referencing his rescue from the Nile River. Moses' life is a testament to God's power and faithfulness, as well as the importance of humility and reliance on divine guidance. His leadership and prophetic role set a standard for future leaders and foreshadow the coming of Christ as the ultimate deliverer.

Miriam
Miriam, the sister of Aaron and Moses, is recognized as a prophetess and a leader among the women of Israel. Her name, possibly meaning "bitter" or "rebellion," reflects the struggles and challenges faced by the Israelites. Miriam's story, including her role in the Exodus and her moment of rebellion against Moses, illustrates the complexities of leadership and the need for unity and faithfulness within the community of God's people.

And the sons of Aaron
This phrase transitions to the next generation, emphasizing the continuation of the priestly line through Aaron's descendants. The priesthood was a hereditary office, and Aaron's sons were set apart for service in the tabernacle, highlighting the importance of legacy and the transmission of faith and responsibility from one generation to the next.

Nadab, Abihu
Nadab and Abihu, the first two sons of Aaron, are known for their tragic end due to offering unauthorized fire before the Lord (Leviticus 10:1-2). Their account serves as a sobering reminder of the holiness of God and the necessity of approaching Him with reverence and obedience. Their names, meaning "generous" and "he is my father," respectively, reflect the potential and promise of their roles, which were ultimately unfulfilled due to their disobedience.

Eleazar
Eleazar, the third son of Aaron, succeeded his father as high priest and played a crucial role in the leadership of Israel after Aaron's death. His name means "God has helped," signifying the divine assistance and favor that marked his ministry. Eleazar's faithful service and leadership exemplify the qualities of a true servant of God, committed to upholding His commands and guiding His people.

Ithamar
Ithamar, the youngest son of Aaron, also served as a priest and contributed to the administration of the tabernacle. His name, meaning "island of palms" or "land of palms," suggests a place of refuge and peace, which is fitting for his role in maintaining the order and sanctity of worship. Ithamar's inclusion in the priestly line underscores the theme of God's provision and the importance of each individual's contribution to the community of faith.

Verse 3. - Once more, Aaron is singled out, and Eleazar, the third of his four sons, fixes the exact channel of descent required.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The children
וּבְנֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Amram:
עַמְרָ֔ם (‘am·rām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6019: Amram -- the father of Moses, also an Israelite

Aaron,
אַהֲרֹ֥ן (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

Moses,
וּמֹשֶׁ֖ה (ū·mō·šeh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

and Miriam.
וּמִרְיָ֑ם (ū·mir·yām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4813: Miriam -- a sister of Aaron, also a man of Judah

The sons
וּבְנֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Aaron:
אַהֲרֹ֔ן (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

Nadab,
נָדָב֙ (nā·ḏāḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5070: Nadab -- an Israelite name

Abihu,
וַאֲבִיה֔וּא (wa·’ă·ḇî·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 30: Abihu -- 'he is father', a son of Aaron

Eleazar,
אֶלְעָזָ֖ר (’el·‘ā·zār)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 499: Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites

and Ithamar.
וְאִיתָמָֽר׃ (wə·’î·ṯā·mār)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 385: Ithamar -- 'land of palms', a son of Aaron


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