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1 Chronicles 23:19

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Of the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and 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 birth order, showing how the Levite family lines were carefully recorded.

📚 Historical Context

1 Chronicles 23:19 is part of a detailed genealogy in the Bible that lists the descendants of Levi, specifically the sons of Hebron, during the reign of King David as he organized the Levites for temple service. This organization occurred as David prepared for the worship in the tabernacle, ensuring that roles were assigned based on family lines to maintain order in Israel's religious practices. It reflects the ancient Israelite emphasis on priestly lineage for maintaining purity and functionality in sacred duties.

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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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