KJV ORIGINAL
And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues the family line of Jewish priests, showing how God preserved the priestly lineage through generations.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy traces the line of high priests from Aaron through the centuries leading up to the Babylonian exile. Seraiah was the high priest when Jerusalem was destroyed in 586 BC, and his son Jehozadak was taken into captivity. These records were crucial for the Jews to maintain their religious identity and priestly functions when they eventually returned from exile.
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