From the descendants of Mahli, the leader was Eleazar, though he had no sons.
Parallel translations
- WEB Of Mahli: Eleazar, who had no sons.
- KJV Of Mahli came Eleazar, who had no sons.
- BSB From Mahli: Eleazar, who had no sons.
- NKJV Of Mahli: Eleazar, who had no sons.
- NASB By Mahli: Eleazar, who had no sons.
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Quick answer
From Mahli comes Eleazar, who had no sons. The record notes a line that did not continue through male descendants.
Overview
The Chronicler honestly records that Eleazar left no sons, which mattered for tracing inheritance and service responsibilities within the clan. Even gaps in a family line are noted as part of an accurate account. This candor reflects Scripture's truthfulness, and it quietly reminds readers that human lines fail, while God's purposes endure beyond any single household.
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- 1 Chr 23:22Eleazar died, and had no sons, but daughters only: and their brothers the sons of Kish took them as wives.
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