And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah,
Obed was the father of Jehu, and Jehu was the father of Azariah.
This verse records a simple family line showing how one generation led to the next in Israel's history.
📚 Historical Context
The book of 1 Chronicles was written during the post-exilic period, around the 5th century BC, as a way to reaffirm the identity of the Jewish people after their return from Babylonian captivity by tracing their ancestral lines. This verse is part of a lengthy genealogy in chapter 2 that details the descendants of Judah, specifically showing how Obed fathered Jehu and Jehu fathered Azariah, which fits into the broader narrative of preserving the lineage leading to key figures like King David. These genealogies helped ancient Israelites maintain their tribal connections and historical claims to land amidst social and political upheaval.
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