KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Elkanah; Amasai, and Ahimoth.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sons of Elkanah were Amasai and Ahimoth.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists two sons in the family line of Elkanah, continuing the genealogical record of the Levites.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles was written after the Babylonian exile, around the 5th century BC, to help the returning Israelites remember their tribal heritage and the structure of their religious community. This verse is part of a detailed genealogy tracing the Levites, who were responsible for temple worship, and it specifically lists the sons of Elkanah to maintain the purity and continuity of priestly lines. Such records emphasized the importance of family descent in Israel's covenant relationship with God.
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