And the sons of Neariah; Elioenai, and Hezekiah, and Azrikam, three.
Neariah had three sons: Elioenai, Hezekiah, and Azrikam.
This verse is listing the three sons of Neariah as part of the royal family tree of Judah.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles 3 is part of a larger genealogy in the Bible that traces the descendants of King David, emphasizing the importance of royal lineage for the nation of Israel during a time of rebuilding after the Babylonian exile. This specific verse lists the three sons of Neariah, who was a descendant of David through Zerubbabel, serving as a record to preserve the continuity of the Davidic line and remind the returning exiles of their heritage. These genealogies were essential for establishing identity and legitimacy among the Jewish people in a post-exilic society.
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