KJV ORIGINAL
Meraioth begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Meraioth was the father of Amariah, and Amariah was the father of Ahitub,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records part of the family line of Jewish priests, showing how the priesthood was passed down from father to son through generations.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy traces the lineage of the Levitical priests who served in the temple. The Chronicler was writing after the Jewish exile to Babylon, when establishing proper priestly ancestry was crucial for rebuilding temple worship. These genealogical records helped prove which families had legitimate claims to serve as priests in the restored temple.
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