KJV ORIGINAL
Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three generations of kings in David's royal family line - Amaziah, his son Azariah, and his son Jotham.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of a genealogy tracing the descendants of King David through the kings of Judah. These three men - Amaziah, Azariah (also called Uzziah), and Jotham - were actual kings who ruled the southern kingdom of Judah between roughly 796-732 BC. The chronicler is documenting the royal lineage to show God's faithfulness in preserving David's family line as promised.
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