KJV ORIGINAL
Elkanah his son, and Ebiasaph his son, and Assir his son,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Elkanah was his son, Ebiasaph was his son, and Assir was his son,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse continues a family tree, listing three generations of descendants in the Levite priestly line.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles 6 is part of the Books of Chronicles, which were written during the post-exilic period to remind the returning Israelites of their tribal heritage and the importance of the priesthood. This specific verse lists descendants of Kohath, a son of Levi, as part of a broader genealogy tracing the Levites who were responsible for Temple service. It served to establish the continuity of the priestly line amid the challenges of rebuilding Jewish society after the Babylonian exile.
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