KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sons of Hebron were: Jeriah (the oldest), Amariah (the second), Jahaziel (the third), and Jekameam (the fourth).
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the four sons of Hebron in their birth order as part of the priestly family records.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Chronicles' detailed record of the Levitical priests and their family divisions during King David's reign. The writer was documenting how the priestly duties were organized among different family lines to serve in the temple. These genealogical records were crucial for maintaining proper worship practices and ensuring only qualified descendants served as priests.
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