he shall have it. See Psa_106:30, Psa_106:31, and Mal_2:4, Mal_2:5. Compare 1Ch_6:4-15. 1Sa_22:18. 1Ki_2:27 with 1Sa_14:17. Also 1Ch_6:4-15. Ezra was of his line (Ezr_7:1, Ezr_7:5).
everlasting priesthood. Restored to Phinehas, and remained with him, after Eli.