1 Chronicles 24:1

Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Cross-references

1 Chronicles 23:6 introduces David's division of the Levites—here the parallel division of the priestly sons of Aaron begins.

1 Chronicles 6:3 lists the same sons of Aaron (Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, Ithamar) as the starting point for the priestly divisions here.

1 Chronicles 28:21 mentions the courses of priests, the same divisions from chapter 24, emphasizing their role in temple service.

1 Chronicles 28:13 refers to the courses of priests that are organized in chapter 24, showing David's instructions for temple service.

1 Chronicles 6:50 traces the priestly line from Eleazar onward, showing the lineage that emerges from Aaron's sons.

Exodus 28:1 Historical context

Exodus 28:1 records the original appointment of Aaron and these same four sons as priests, grounding the later divisions.

Leviticus 10:1–6 Historical context

Leviticus 10:1-6 recounts Nadab and Abihu's death for unauthorized fire, explaining why only Eleazar and Ithamar carry on the priestly line.

Exodus 6:23 Citation

Exodus 6:23 gives the original genealogy of Aaron’s sons—the same four names that form the basis for the priestly divisions here.

Numbers 26:61 Historical context

Numbers 26:61 notes Nadab and Abihu died for offering strange fire, explaining their absence from the priestly divisions.

2 Chronicles 5:11 notes that at the temple dedication, priests did not serve by course, implying the division system from chapter 24 was normally in place.

2 Chronicles 8:14 records Solomon appointing the priestly courses exactly as David had ordered — a direct fulfillment of this division.

Ezra 7:5 Parallel

Ezra 7:5 traces Ezra's genealogy back to Aaron, confirming the priestly line established here.

Numbers 26:60 gives the same sons in a census context, affirming the priestly lineage.

Numbers 3:2 Parallel

Numbers 3:2 similarly lists Aaron's four sons, reinforcing the genealogical record later used for priestly divisions.

2 Chronicles 23:8 shows the priestly courses from this chapter being activated under Jehoiada during the coup.

2 Chronicles 35:2 describes Josiah setting the priests in their charges, relying on the same division system.

Ezra 8:2 Parallel

Ezra 8:2 lists descendants of Ithamar, one of the priestly divisions from this chapter.