Genealogy — The Jews were generally very exact in their genealogies from their own choice and interest, that they might preserve the distinctions of the several tribes and families, which was necessary both to make out their titles to offices or inheritances, and to govern themselves thereby in the matter of marriages, and from the special providence of God, that so it might be certainly known of what tribe and family the Messiah was born.
Related Commentaries of Ezra 2:62
Ezra 2:62
62 These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they, as polluted,o put from the priesthood.