And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;
And there was Adaiah (son of Jeroham, grandson of Pashur, great-grandson of Malchijah), and Maasiai (son of Adiel, grandson of Jahzerah, great-grandson of Meshullam, great-great-grandson of Meshillemith, great-great-great-grandson of Immer).
This verse lists the family lines of two priests who served in Jerusalem after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon.
📚 Historical Context
This chapter records the families who resettled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile ended around 538 BC. The detailed genealogies were crucial for establishing proper priestly lineage, as only descendants of certain families could serve as priests in the temple. These records helped restore proper worship and religious leadership in the rebuilt community.
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