KJV ORIGINAL
Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Ahaz had a son named Hezekiah, and Hezekiah had a son named Manasseh.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three generations of kings in David's family line - grandfather Ahaz, father Hezekiah, and son Manasseh.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of a genealogy tracing the royal line of Judah's kings who descended from King David. These three kings ruled during a turbulent period when the kingdom of Judah faced threats from Assyria and Babylon (roughly 735-642 BC). The chronicler is preserving the official record of the Davidic dynasty, which was important for establishing legitimacy and hope for future restoration.
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