KJV ORIGINAL
The son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse traces a family line back through four generations, showing how someone's ancestry connects them to Israel (Jacob) himself.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy appears in the detailed records of the Levite families, who were the priestly tribe of Israel. The chronicler was documenting the lineages of temple servants after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon, helping to reestablish proper worship and tribal identity.
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