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1 Chronicles 6:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, and Phinehas was the father of Abishua.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is part of a family tree showing the line of priests descended from Aaron, tracking how God's promise to maintain the priesthood was fulfilled through specific family generations.

📚 Historical Context

1 Chronicles 6 is part of the genealogical records in the Old Testament that trace the lineage of the Levites and priests from Aaron, emphasizing the importance of priestly heritage in ancient Israel. Eleazar, as Aaron's son and successor as high priest, played a key role in maintaining religious practices, and this verse continues that line through Phinehas and Abishua to preserve the continuity of temple service. These genealogies were compiled after the Babylonian exile to help the returning Jewish community reestablish their identity and roles in worship.

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