Now Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, was their ruler before the Lord
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King James Version
And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the LORD was with him.English Standard Version
And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the chief officer over them in time past; the LORD was with him.New International Version
In earlier times Phinehas son of Eleazar was in charge of the gatekeepers, and the LORD was with him.