1 Chronicles 6:49

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 6:49 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But Aaron and his sons offered upon the altar of burnt-offering, and upon the altar of incense, for all the work of the most holy place, and to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But Aaron and his sons offered upon the altar of burnt-offering, and upon the altar of incense, for all the work of the most holy place, and to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.
1 Chronicles 6:49 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
49But Aaron and his sons offered upon the altar of burnt-offering, and upon the altar of incense, for all the work of the most holy place, and to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“OFFICE OF AARON AND HIS SONS. (1Ch. 6:49-81) But Aaron and his sons offered, &c.--The office and duties of the high priests having been already described, the names of those who successively filled that important office are recorded.”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“6:49 This explanation of the priests’ prerogatives introduces the list that follows.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“am 2513, bc 1491 Aaron: Exo 27:1-8, Exo 30:1-7; Lev 1:5, Lev 1:7-9, 8:1-10:20, 21:1-22:33; Num. 16:16-50; Num 17:1-13; Deu 18:1-8; Heb 7:11-14 make an atonement: Exo 29:33, Exo 29:36, Exo 29:37, Exo 30:10-16; Lev 4:20; Num 15:25, Num 16:46; Job 33:24 \*marg. Moses: Deu 34:5; Jos 1:1 1 Chronicles 6:50”
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