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These sought their place among those who were registered by genealogy, but they were not found; therefore they were deemed disqualified and removed from the priesthood.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 62. Priesthood. Those who cannot prove that they are priests, ought not to exercise the functions. Worthington.—The Jews were particularly careful to preserve their genealogical tables, and transcribed them again after any very troublesome times. Joseph. c. Ap. 1, and in his own Life.—The Rabbins falsely assert that only the mother’s side was examined, and that the children followed her condition. Calmet.
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