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1 Chronicles 6:47

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He was the son of Mahli, who was the son of Mushi, who was the son of Merari, who was the son of Levi.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse traces a family line back through several generations to Levi, one of the twelve sons of Jacob.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of 1 Chronicles, the author records detailed genealogies to preserve the history of Israel's tribes, emphasizing the Levites as descendants of Levi who were appointed for sacred duties in the tabernacle and temple. This verse specifically traces a line of descent from Levi through his son Merari, highlighting the importance of maintaining pure priestly lineage in ancient Israelite society. These genealogies served as a way to organize religious roles and ensure continuity in worship as outlined in the Mosaic law.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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