KJV ORIGINAL
Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
From the Izharite family: Shelomoth was the leader. From Shelomoth's descendants: Jahath.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is recording the family lineage of Levite priests, showing how leadership and service to God was passed down through generations.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in a detailed list of Levite priests and their family divisions during King David's reign around 1000 BC. The Levites were the tribe set apart to serve in the temple, and David was organizing them into specific groups for worship and temple duties. The Izharites were descendants of Izhar, who was a grandson of Levi, one of Jacob's twelve sons.
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