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◄ Exodus 6:25►

New International Version
Eleazar son of Aaron married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These were the heads of the Levite families, clan by clan.

New Living Translation
Eleazar son of Aaron married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she gave birth to his son, Phinehas. These are the ancestors of the Levite families, listed according to their clans.

English Standard Version
Eleazar, Aaron’s son, took as his wife one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These are the heads of the fathers’ houses of the Levites by their clans.

Berean Standard Bible
Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These were the heads of the Levite families by their clans.

King James Bible
And Eleazar Aaron's son took himone of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him Phinehas: theseare the heads of the fathers of the Levites according to their families.

New King James Version
Eleazar, Aaron’s son, took for himself one of the daughters of Putiel as wife; and she bore him Phinehas. Theseare the heads of the fathers’ houses of the Levites according to their families.

New American Standard Bible
Now Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These are the heads of the fathers’households of the Levites according to their families.

NASB 1995
Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These are the heads of the fathers’ households of the Levites according to their families.

NASB 1977
And Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These are the heads of the fathers’households of the Levites according to their families.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Aaron’s son Eleazar took one of the daughters of Putiel as a wife, and she bore him Phinehas. These are the heads of the fathers’households of the Levites according to their families.

Amplified Bible
Eleazar, Aaron’s son, married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she gave birth to Phinehas. These are the heads of the fathers’ households of the Levites by their families.

Christian Standard Bible
Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These are the heads of the Levite families by their clans.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel and she bore him Phinehas. These are the heads of the Levite families by their clans.

American Standard Version
And Eleazar Aaron's son took him one of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him Phinehas. These are the heads of the fathers' houses of the Levites according to their families.

Contemporary English Version
Aaron's son Eleazar married one of Putiel's daughters, and their son was Phinehas. This ends the list of those who were the heads of clans in the Levi tribe.

English Revised Version
And Eleazar Aaron's son took him one of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him Phinehas. These are the heads of the fathers' houses of the Levites according to their families.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Eleazar, son of Aaron, married one of the daughters of Putiel. She gave birth to Phinehas. These were the heads of Levite households listed by their families.

Good News Translation
Eleazar, Aaron's son, married one of Putiel's daughters, who bore him Phinehas. These were the heads of the families and the clans of the tribe of Levi.

International Standard Version
Aaron's son Eleazar married one of Putiel's daughters, and she bore him Phineas. These are the heads of the ancestors of the descendants of Levi, according to their families.

NET Bible
Now Eleazar son of Aaron married one of the daughters of Putiel and she bore him Phinehas. These are the heads of the fathers' households of Levi according to their clans.

New Heart English Bible
Eleazar Aaron's son took one of the daughters of Putiel as his wife; and she bore him Phinehas. These are the heads of ancestral houses of the Levites according to their families.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Eleazar, Aaron's son, took him one of the daughters of Putiel for a wife; and she bore to him Phinehas: these are the heads of the fathers of the Levites, according to their families.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These were the heads of the Levite families by their clans.

World English Bible
Eleazar Aaron’s son took one of the daughters of Putiel as his wife; and she bore him Phinehas. These are the heads of the fathers’ houses of the Levites according to their families.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And Eleazar, Aaron’s son, has taken to himself [one] of the daughters of Putiel for a wife for himself, and she bears Phinehas to him; these [are] heads of the fathers of the Levites, as to their families.

Young's Literal Translation
And Eleazar, Aaron's son, hath taken to him one of the daughters of Putiel for a wife to himself, and she beareth to him Phinehas: these are heads of the fathers of the Levites, as to their families.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Eleazar the son of Aaron, took to him from the daughters of Putiel, for a wife; and she will bare to him Phinehas: these the heads of the fathers of the Levites according to their tribes.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
But Eleazar the son of Aaron took a wife of the daughters of Phutiel: and she bore him Phinees. These are the heads of the Levitical families by their kindreds.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And truly Eleazar, the son of Aaron, took a wife from the daughters of Putiel. And she bore him Phinehas. These are the heads of the Levitical families by their kindred.

New American Bible
Eleazar, Aaron’s son, married one of Putiel’s daughters, who bore him Phinehas. These are the heads of the ancestral houses of the Levites by their clans.

New Revised Standard Version
Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These are the heads of the ancestral houses of the Levites by their families.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And Eleazar, Aaron's son, took him one of the daughters of Puntiel to wife; and she bore him Phinehas; these are the heads of the families of the Levites according to their tribes.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Eliazar, son of Aaron, took to him a wife from the daughters of Phantiel, and she bore to him Phinkhes; these are the heads of genealogies of Levi with their generations.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And Eleazar Aaron's son took him one of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bore him Phinehas. These are the heads of the fathers' houses of the Levites according to their families.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Eleazar the son of Aaron took to himself for a wifeone of the daughters of Phutiel, and she bore to him Phinees. These are the heads of the family of the Levites, according to their generations.

Additional Translations ...

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Context

Genealogies of Moses and Aaron
…24The sons of Korah were Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These were the clans of the Korahites.25Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel,and she bore him Phinehas.These were the heads of the Levite families by their clans.26It was this Aaron and Moses to whom the LORD said, “Bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt by their divisions.”…

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Cross References

Leviticus 10:1-2
Now Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command. / So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died in the presence of the LORD.

Numbers 3:2-4
These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, then Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests. / Nadab and Abihu, however, died in the presence of the LORD when they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD in the Wilderness of Sinai. And since they had no sons, only Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests during the lifetime of their father Aaron.

Numbers 26:60-61
Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar were born to Aaron, / but Nadab and Abihu died when they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD.

1 Chronicles 6:3
The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

1 Chronicles 24:1-2
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.

Hebrews 7:11
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 7:23-24
Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. / But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.

1 Samuel 2:28
And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.

1 Kings 2:27
So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli.

1 Chronicles 6:49
But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

1 Chronicles 23:13
The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

2 Chronicles 26:18
They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.”

Nehemiah 12:26
They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.

Psalm 99:6
Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered.

Jeremiah 33:18
nor will the priests who are Levites ever fail to have a man before Me to offer burnt offerings, to burn grain offerings, and to present sacrifices.”

Treasury of Scripture

And Eleazar Aaron's son took him one of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bore him Phinehas: these are the heads of the fathers of the Levites according to their families.

Phinehas

Numbers 25:7-13
And when Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, sawit, he rose up from among the congregation, and took a javelin in his hand; …

Numbers 31:6
And Moses sent them to the war, a thousand ofevery tribe, them and Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, to the war, with the holy instruments, and the trumpets to blow in his hand.

Joshua 22:13,31,32
And the children of Israel sent unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the half tribe of Manasseh, into the land of Gilead, Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, …

the heads

Exodus 6:14
Thesebe the heads of their fathers' houses: The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel; Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi: thesebe the families of Reuben.

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Exodus 6

1.God renews his promise by his name JEHOVAH
9.Moses vainly attempts to encourage the Israelites
10.He and Aaron are again sent to Pharaoh
14.Genealogies of Reuben, Simeon and Levi, of whom came Moses and Aaron
26.The history resumed

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Aaron’s son Eleazar
Eleazar was the third son of Aaron, the brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. As Aaron's son, Eleazar was part of the priestly lineage, which was crucial for maintaining the religious and sacrificial system established by God. Eleazar succeeded Aaron as high priest, highlighting the importance of the priestly role in mediating between God and the Israelites.

married one of the daughters of Putiel
The identity of Putiel is not well-documented, but the mention of his daughter indicates the importance of maintaining purity and continuity within the priestly line. Marriages within the tribe of Levi were significant for preserving the sanctity and responsibilities of the priesthood. This marriage also reflects the broader cultural practice of arranged marriages to strengthen family and tribal alliances.

and she bore him Phinehas
Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, is noted for his zealousness for God, particularly inNumbers 25, where he took decisive action against idolatry and immorality among the Israelites. His actions earned him a covenant of peace and a lasting priesthood, symbolizing the importance of zeal for God's holiness and the continuation of the priestly line.

These were the heads of the Levite families by their clans
The Levites were one of the twelve tribes of Israel, set apart for religious duties and service to the tabernacle. The mention of heads of families by their clans underscores the organized structure of the Levitical priesthood and their role in leading worship and maintaining the spiritual life of the nation. This structure is foundational for understanding the later development of the temple system and the role of the Levites in Israel's history.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Eleazar
The son of Aaron, who served as a priest and later became the High Priest after Aaron's death. His role was crucial in maintaining the priestly lineage and duties.

2.Putiel
Although not much is known about Putiel, he is mentioned as the father-in-law of Eleazar, indicating a connection to the priestly family.

3.Phinehas
The son of Eleazar and grandson of Aaron, known for his zealousness for God's holiness, which is later highlighted in the Book of Numbers.

4.Levite Families
The Levites were the tribe set apart for religious duties and service in the Tabernacle, and later the Temple. This verse highlights the lineage and leadership within the tribe.

5.Clans
The verse emphasizes the importance of family and clan structures within the Levite tribe, which were essential for organizing their service to God.

Teaching Points

The Importance of Godly Lineage
The passage highlights the significance of maintaining a godly heritage. Families should strive to pass down faith and values to future generations.

Zeal for God's Holiness
Phinehas' later actions remind us of the importance of being zealous for God's holiness in our lives, standing firm against sin and idolatry.

Leadership in Service
The Levite families were organized for service. This teaches us the value of structured leadership and dedicated service in the church.

Marriage and Family
Eleazar's marriage to a daughter of Putiel shows the importance of choosing a spouse who shares faith and values, contributing to a strong spiritual family foundation.

Faithfulness Across Generations
The continuity of the priestly line through Eleazar and Phinehas illustrates the impact of faithfulness across generations, encouraging us to be faithful in our own spiritual walk.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Exodus 6:25?

2.How does Exodus 6:25 illustrate the importance of priestly lineage in God's plan?

3.What role does Eleazar's marriage play in the continuity of God's covenant?

4.How does Exodus 6:25 connect to the broader narrative of Israel's deliverance?

5.What can we learn from Eleazar's obedience in our own spiritual leadership roles?

6.How does this verse encourage us to value our spiritual heritage and responsibilities?

7.How does Exodus 6:25 fit into the genealogy of the Levites?

8.What is the significance of Eleazar marrying a daughter of Putiel in Exodus 6:25?

9.Why is the genealogy in Exodus 6:25 important for understanding Israelite priesthood?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 6?

11.Who was the high priest in the Bible?

12.Numbers 25:6-8: Why does God commend Phinehas for killing an Israelite man and a Midianite woman, raising moral questions about vigilante violence?

13.1 Samuel 2:25 suggests the Lord intended to kill Eli's sons--how does this reconcile with the concept of a merciful, forgiving deity?

14.Why does Nehemiah resort to physical force (Nehemiah 13:25) to enforce marriage laws, and doesn't this contradict other scriptures urging gentleness and compassion?

What Does Exodus 6:25 Mean

Aaron’s son Eleazar

“Eleazar son of Aaron the priest” (Numbers 3:32) steps into view here as the next generation of high-priestly leadership.

• He is one of four sons born to Aaron (Exodus 6:23).

• After the deaths of Nadab and Abihu (Leviticus 10:1–2), Eleazar becomes the primary successor (Numbers 20:26).

• Joshua seeks his counsel when allotting Canaan (Joshua 14:1), underscoring his spiritual authority.

The verse reminds us that God is faithfully raising leaders within the covenant line, ensuring the priesthood will continue uninterrupted.

married one of the daughters of Putiel

Scripture names her father, Putiel, to highlight the legitimacy and purity of Eleazar’s marriage within Israel.

• By specifying her heritage, Moses shows that the priestly line is guarded from pagan influence (compareEzra 10:18–19).

• Putiel appears only here, yet the mention fits the broader biblical pattern of recording priestly marriages (1 Chronicles 6:50).

The union affirms that family choices matter for ministry; covenant faithfulness extends to the home.

and she bore him Phinehas

“Phinehas son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the priest, turned back My wrath from the Israelites” (Numbers 25:11).

• Phinehas’s zeal for God in stopping the Midianite plague earns him “a covenant of perpetual priesthood” (Numbers 25:13).

• He later safeguards tribal unity (Joshua 22:30-31) and stands as “the chief officer over them in time past, whom the LORD was with” (1 Chronicles 9:20).

The birth of Phinehas signals God’s intent to raise defenders of holiness within the priestly family.

These were the heads of the Levite families by their clans

Exodus pauses the narrative to bracket these names as foundational leaders.

• Levi’s sons—Gershon, Kohath, and Merari—yield the main branches (Numbers 3:17-20).

• From them spring clan “heads” who steward tabernacle worship (1 Chronicles 24:4).

• Even generations later, returning exiles trace their service back to these heads (Ezra 2:40).

The statement underlines continuity: God organizes His people for worship through recognized, hereditary leadership.

summary

Exodus 6:25 identifies Eleazar, his faithful marriage, the birth of zealous Phinehas, and their role as recognized clan heads. Each detail showcases God’s meticulous preservation of a holy priesthood, ensuring that worship, leadership, and covenant faithfulness pass securely from one generation to the next.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(25)According to their families.--The genealogy proper here ends. But the author appends to it an emphatic statement that the Moses and Aaron mentioned in it (Exodus 6:20;Exodus 6:23) are the very Moses and Aaron appointed by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt--the very Moses and Aaron who delivered God's message to Pharaoh (Exodus 6:26-27).

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 25. -Eleazar... took him one of the daughters of Putiel to wife. Putiel is not elsewhere mentioned. The name is thought to be half Egyptian (compare Poti-phar) and to mean "dedicated to God." She bare him Phinehas. This Phinehas became high priest on the death of Eleazar (Judges 20:28). The heads of the fathomi.e. "the patriarchal chiefs."

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Aaron’s
אַהֲרֹ֜ן(’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175:Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

son
בֶּֽן־(ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A son

Eleazar
וְאֶלְעָזָ֨ר(wə·’el·‘ā·zār)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 499:Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites

married
לָקַֽח־(lā·qaḥ-)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3947:To take

[one] of the daughters
מִבְּנ֤וֹת(mib·bə·nō·wṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 1323:A daughter

of Putiel,
פּֽוּטִיאֵל֙(pū·ṭî·’êl)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6317:Putiel

and she bore
וַתֵּ֥לֶד(wat·tê·leḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3205:To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

him
ל֖וֹ(lōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

Phinehas.
פִּֽינְחָ֑ס(pî·nə·ḥās)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6372:Phinehas -- three Israelites

These
אֵ֗לֶּה(’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428:These, those

were the heads
רָאשֵׁ֛י(rā·šê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7218:The head

of the Levite
הַלְוִיִּ֖ם(hal·wî·yim)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 3881:Levites -- descendant of Levi

families
אֲב֥וֹת(’ă·ḇō·wṯ)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1:Father

by their clans.
לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽם׃(lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4940:A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

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