Hebrews 7:23
There have been many priests because death prevented them from being able to continue;
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:
In Context
22This is how Jesus became the guarantee of an agreed relationship with God that is so much better.
24but since Jesus lives forever, his priesthood is permanent.
Cross References
Nehemiah 12:10Jeshua the high priest was the father of Joiakim, who was the father of Eliashib, who was the father of Joiada,
Matthew Henry on Hebrews 7:12-28
Melchisedec and Christ Compared. ( a. d. 62.) 11 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? 12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. 13 For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar. 14 For it is evident that… Read the whole commentary →