1 Chronicles 2:8 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the sons of Ethan; Azariah.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Ethan's son was Azariah.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse simply records that Ethan had a son named Azariah as part of the family lineage.

📚 Historical Context

1 Chronicles 2:8 is part of a detailed genealogy in the book of Chronicles, written after the Babylonian exile around the 5th century BC to help the returning Israelites reconnect with their ancestral heritage and God's promises. It traces the descendants of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family lines for establishing identity, land rights, and religious continuity. This verse specifically lists Azariah as a son of Ethan, illustrating how such records preserved the tribe's history amid social and political upheaval.

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