KJV ORIGINAL
Concerning Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah, the first was Isshiah.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
About Rehabiah's family: among Rehabiah's sons, the first one was Isshiah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is recording the family lineage of the Levites, specifically noting that Isshiah was the firstborn son of Rehabiah.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed genealogical record of the Levite families during King David's reign around 1000 BC. The Levites were the priestly tribe of Israel, responsible for temple worship and religious duties. These records were carefully maintained to establish proper succession and organization of temple service.
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