1 Chronicles 3:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Ahaz had a son named Hezekiah, and Hezekiah had a son named Manasseh.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists three generations of kings in David's family line - grandfather Ahaz, father Hezekiah, and son Manasseh.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of a genealogy in 1 Chronicles that traces the royal line of King David through the kings of Judah, recorded during the post-exilic period to preserve Israel's history. Ahaz, Hezekiah, and Manasseh were successive kings of Judah in the 8th and 7th centuries BC, a time marked by Assyrian invasions and varying levels of faithfulness to God. These lists served to remind the returning exiles of their heritage and God's ongoing covenant.

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