Exo 6:20-25 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Exod 6:20-25: 6:20-25 The descendants of Kohath’s sons now become the focus of the genealogy. The families of Aaron son of Amram and Korah son of Izhar are given a more detailed listing (6:23-24 ), followed by one of Aaron’s sons, Eleazar (6:25 ). The focus is clearly on Aaron’s line through Eleazar, who received the high priesthood. The fact that Aaron and Korah were cousins makes it easier to see why Aaron’s elevation to high priesthood was so galling to Korah (see Num 16:1-3 ); family rivalry is nothing new. The later rebellion might explain why Korah and his sons are given particular mention in this genealogy.

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‏ Exodus 6:20-25

Summary for Exod 6:20-25: 6:20-25 ^a The descendants of Kohath’s sons now become the focus of the genealogy. The families of Aaron son of Amram and Korah son of Izhar are given a more detailed listing (6:23-24 ^b), followed by one of Aaron’s sons, Eleazar (6:25 ^c). The focus is clearly on Aaron’s line through Eleazar, who received the high priesthood. The fact that Aaron and Korah were cousins makes it easier to see why Aaron’s elevation to high priesthood was so galling to Korah (see Num 16:1-3 ^d); family rivalry is nothing new. The later rebellion might explain why Korah and his sons are given particular mention in this genealogy.