1 Chronicles 6:2-30

I include the whole of this register under one point of view for the sake of shortness, for it contains nothing more than a register, and, no doubt, a very trite one: but it opens nothing for improvement separately considered. If indeed we take it altogether, it serves to show the defective and fluctuating state of the priesthood under the law; for they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue, by reason of death. And how doth such a view serve to heighten and endear Him, who because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. Precious Jesus, thou Great High Priest! how refreshing to thy people is the thought, that thou art a Priest forever, after the order of Melchisedeck! Hebrews 7:4-24 .