Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 15:11
And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites, for Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Amminadab,
11. Zadok and Abiathar ] This double priesthood (2Sa 8:17; 2Sa 15:29 ; 2Sa 15:35; 2Sa 19:11; 2Sa 20:25) came to an end in the reign of Solomon (1Ki 2:27; 1Ki 2:35). Zadok is always mentioned first as being descended from Eleazar the third son of Aaron, while Ithamar from whom Abiathar (Ahimelech) was descended through Eli (1Ki 2:27) was the fourth son (1Ch 24:1; 1Ch 24:3). In two of the passages quoted in this note Abiathar (probably being confused with his father) is called Ahimelech or Abimelech (2Sa 8:17 = 1Ch 18:16; 1Ch 24:3). Conversely in Mar 2:26 Ahimelech is called Abiathar. In the Chronicler’s list of highpriests (1Ch 6:4-14) Zadok alone is mentioned, the line of Eleazar alone being given. Cp. Kirkpatrick on 2 Samuel 6 (Prefatory Note); and on ib. 2Sa 8:17.
the priests ] Only the two chief priests are mentioned here. Other priests blew with the trumpets in front of the ark (1Ch 15:24).
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Zadok and Abiathar the priests, i.e. the chief priests, Abiathar the high priest, and Zadok the second priest: see Num 3:32.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests,…. See 2Sa 8:17
and for the Levites, for Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Amminadab; the six chiefs before mentioned.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
Zadok of the line of Eleazar (1Ch 6:1-15), and Abiathar of the line of Ithamar, were the heads of the two priestly lines, and at that time both held the office of high priest (1Ch 24:3; cf. 2Sa 15:24., 2Sa 20:25). These priests and the six princes of the Levites just enumerated were charged by David to consecrate themselves with their brethren, and to bring up the ark of God to the place prepared for it. , to consecrate oneself by removal of all that is unclean, washing of the body and of the clothes ( Gen 35:2), and careful keeping aloof from every defilement, avoiding coition and the touching of unclean things; cf. Exo 19:10, Exo 19:15. , to (the place) which I have prepared for it. is a relative clause with , construed with a preposition as though it were a substantive: cf. similar constructions, 1Ch 29:3; 2Ch 16:9; 2Ch 30:18; Neh 8:10; and Ew. 33, b.
Fuente: Keil & Delitzsch Commentary on the Old Testament
(11) Davids instructions to the eight spiritual chiefs.
Zadok and Abiathar the priests were of coordinate rank, as representing the two lines of Eleazar and Ithamar. (Comp. Notes on 1Ch. 6:4, sqq., and 1Ch. 24:3. ) On 1Ch. 15:5 the meanings of three of these names have been suggested. Of the others, Zadok imports just, perhaps equivalent to Zedekiah, Jah is just; Abiathar, the Father (i.e., God) excels; She-maiah, Jah heareth; Eliel, God (and none else) is God (i.e., Divine); Amminadab, the Clansman (i.e., the Lord) is bounteous. Thus the very names of those who conducted this great religious event expressed to themselves and others the high spiritual truths that Jehovah the Lord is righteous, the Author and Bestower of all knowledge and excellence and working power; that He alone is God; and that He hears prayers, as being a gracious Father unto all His creatures.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
1Ch 15:11 And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites, for Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Amminadab,
Ver. 11. And David called for Zadok and Abiathar. ] These, and those chief captains that follow, were tanquam Ephori et directores totius deductionis, directors and principal doers.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Zadok is put first, of the line of Phinehas. Abiathar was afterward disloyal (compare 1Ki 2:26, 1Ki 2:35), See note on 2Sa 8:17.
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Zadok: 1Ch 12:28, 1Ch 18:16, 1Sa 22:20-23, 2Sa 8:17, 2Sa 15:24-29, 2Sa 15:35, 2Sa 20:25, 1Ki 2:35
Uriel: 1Ch 15:5-10
Reciprocal: Jos 3:3 – the priests Jos 3:8 – command Jos 8:33 – priests 1Ki 2:26 – barest 1Ki 8:3 – the priests took up 1Ch 15:7 – Joel 1Ch 15:8 – Shemaiah 1Ch 23:8 – Joel 1Ch 24:3 – Zadok Psa 119:99 – than all
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1Ch 15:11-12. David called for Zadok and Abiathar The chief priests: Abiathar being the high-priest, and Zadok the second priest. And said, Sanctify yourselves By solemn purification and preparation of yourselves, both in soul and body: see notes on Gen 35:2, and Exo 19:10.