1 Chronicles 6:49 net — But Aaron and his descendants offered sacrifices on the altar for burnt offerings and on the altar for incense as they…

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"But Aaron and his descendants offered sacrifices on the altar for burnt offerings and on the altar for incense as they had been assigned to do in the most holy sanctuary. They made atonement for Israel, just as God’s servant Moses had ordered."

— 1 Chronicles 6:49, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 6:49 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “But Aaron and his sons offered upon the altar of the burnt offering, and on the altar of incense, and were appointed for all the work of the place most holy, and to make an atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.”

  • ASV

    “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. ”

  • WEB

    “But Aaron and his sons offered on the altar of burnt offering, and on 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.”

  • DRB

    “But Aaron and his sons offered burnt offerings upon the altar of holocausts, and upon the altar of incense, for every work of the holy of holies: and to pray for Israel according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.”

  • BBE

    “But Aaron and his sons made offerings on the altar of burned offering, and on the altar of perfume, for all the work of the most holy place, and to take away the sin of Israel, doing everything ordered by Moses, the servant of God.”

  • KJVA

    “But Aaron and his sons offered upon the altar of the burnt offering, and on the altar of incense, and were appointed for all the work of the place most holy, and to make an atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.”

1 Chronicles 6 — Context

46

son of Amzi, son of Bani, son of Shemer,

47

son of Mahli, son of Mushi, son of Merari, son of Levi.

48

The rest of their fellow Levites were assigned to perform the remaining tasks at God’s sanctuary.

49

But Aaron and his descendants offered sacrifices on the altar for burnt offerings and on the altar for incense as they had been assigned to do in the most holy sanctuary. They made atonement for Israel, just as God’s servant Moses had ordered.

50

These were the descendants of Aaron:His son Eleazar, his son Phinehas, his son Abishua,

51

his son Bukki, his son Uzzi, his son Zerahiah,

52

his son Meraioth, his son Amariah, his son Ahitub,

1 Chronicles 6:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 6:49 say?
1 Chronicles 6:49 in the NET Bible reads: “But Aaron and his descendants offered sacrifices on the altar for burnt offerings and on the altar for incense as they had been assigned to do in the most holy sanctuary. They made atonement for Israel, just as God’s servant Moses had ordered.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 6:49 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 6:49 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 6, verse 49.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 6:49.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 6:49 in?
1 Chronicles 6:49 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 6:49?
1 Chronicles 6:49 reads (NET): “But Aaron and his descendants offered sacrifices on the altar for burnt offerings and on the altar for incense as they had been assigned to do in the most holy sanctuary. They made atonement for Israel, just as God’s servant Moses had ordered.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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