KJV ORIGINAL
Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeaterai his son.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeaterai his son.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues a family tree, listing four generations of descendants in the Levite family line.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles 6 is part of the Books of Chronicles, written around the 5th century BC after the Babylonian exile, to help the returning Israelites reconnect with their tribal heritage and reestablish their societal structure. This verse lists descendants in the Levite lineage, which was essential for identifying who could serve as priests and maintain the temple worship. Genealogies like this ensured the continuity of religious duties and the purity of priestly roles in ancient Israel.
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