KJV ORIGINAL
The son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shamer,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Amzi's son, who was Bani's son, who was Shamer's son,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is part of a genealogical record tracing the family line of Levitical musicians who served in God's temple.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy appears in the section of 1 Chronicles that records the lineage of the Levites, specifically those appointed by King David to lead worship music in the temple. The Chronicler was writing after the Babylonian exile to help the returned Jewish community understand their heritage and religious structure.
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