1 Chronicles 3:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Amon his son, Josiah his son.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Amon was his son, and Josiah was his son.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse continues the family line of King David's descendants, listing two kings of Judah in order - Amon followed by his son Josiah.

📚 Historical Context

1 Chronicles 3:14 is part of a biblical genealogy in the book of 1 Chronicles, which was written after the Babylonian exile to preserve the lineage of King David and the kings of Judah. Amon was a king of Judah who reigned briefly, following the evil practices of his father Manasseh, and was assassinated, leading to his son Josiah taking the throne. This verse highlights the continuity of the Davidic line amidst political turmoil and moral failures in ancient Judah.

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