And the rest of the sons of Levi were these: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah.
Here are the remaining descendants of Levi: From Amram's family line came Shubael, and from Shubael's descendants came Jehdeiah.
The writer is continuing to record the family lines of the Levites, specifically tracing descendants through Amram's lineage.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Chronicles' detailed genealogical records of the Levites, who were the priestly tribe of Israel responsible for temple worship and religious duties. The chronicler was documenting these family lines after the Israelites returned from Babylonian exile to help reestablish proper temple service. These genealogies were crucial for determining who could legitimately serve in various religious roles.
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