KJV ORIGINAL
Of the sons of Uzziel; Micah the first, and Jesiah the second.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sons of Uzziel were Micah (the oldest) and Jesiah (the second).
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the family line of Uzziel, listing his two sons in birth order.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 1 Chronicles, King David is organizing the Levites for service in the temple that his son Solomon will build, as part of preparing for proper worship in Israel. This verse specifically lists the sons of Uzziel, a descendant of Kohath from the Levite clan, within a detailed genealogy that assigns roles to maintain the religious order. Such genealogies were crucial in ancient Israel to preserve the purity of priestly lines and ensure the continuity of temple duties.
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