1 Chronicles 9:20
And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the Lord was with him.
Cross-references
1 Chronicles 6:4
Historical context
1 Chronicles 6:4 names Phinehas as Eleazar's son, directly linking to his identity as the ruler over gatekeepers in the main verse.
1 Chronicles 6:50
Historical context
1 Chronicles 6:50 continues the Aaronic line through Phinehas, confirming his priestly ancestry behind his role.
Numbers 25:11–13
Historical context
Num 25:11-13 recounts Phinehas' zealous act and the covenant of peace, explaining why he was ruler in 1 Chron 9:20.
Numbers 31:6
Historical context
Num 31:6 shows Phinehas leading in battle, providing an example of his leadership role stated in 1 Chron 9:20.
Numbers 3:32
Historical context
Num 3:32 states Eleazar was chief over the Levites—the father of Phinehas, who later became ruler as in 1 Chron 9:20.