KJV ORIGINAL
And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Ahitub was the father of Zadok, and Zadok was the father of Shallum.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse traces part of the priestly family line, showing how God's plan continued through generations of faithful priests.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of the genealogy of the Levitical priests, the family line responsible for serving in God's temple. Zadok was a particularly important high priest who served faithfully during King David's reign and remained loyal during Absalom's rebellion. These genealogies were crucial for establishing legitimate priestly authority after the Babylonian exile.
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