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and Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of God’s house;
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 11. Azarias, or Saraias, ib. 11.—Mosollam, or Sellum. Calmet. 6:12. Calmet.—High is not expressed in Pontifex; and this Azarias was only ( Bible.) one of the principal families; ( Menochius. D.) perhaps the second in dignity; (4 Kennicott. 25:18) while Jesus was the successor of Aaron, 1 Ezra 3:8. Calmet.—Hebrew and Septuagint “the ruler,” ( Bible.) or “captain of the guard of the house.” Calmet.—They were styled pontiffs, or princes of the priests. Tirinus.
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