1 Chronicles 9:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists the names of Levites who served in the temple, showing God's care for keeping detailed records of those who served Him.

📚 Historical Context

1 Chronicles is a historical book written after the Babylonian exile, likely by Ezra, to remind the returning Israelites of their genealogies and God's enduring covenant with them. This verse lists specific Levites, such as Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah, who were descendants of Asaph and others, as part of the temple personnel responsible for worship and service in Jerusalem. These genealogies helped the post-exilic community reestablish their identity and roles in religious life.

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