KJV ORIGINAL
And Azariah begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Azariah was the father of Amariah, and Amariah was the father of Ahitub.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is recording the family line of priests, showing how the priestly duties were passed down from father to son through the generations.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed genealogy of the Levitical priests who served in the temple. These records were crucial for establishing legitimacy to serve as priests, as only descendants of Aaron through specific family lines could perform priestly duties. The chronicler was writing after the Babylonian exile, when it was especially important to document proper lineage for rebuilding temple worship.
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