KJV ORIGINAL
And these are the sons of Aaron; Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
These are Aaron's descendants: his son Eleazar, then Eleazar's son Phinehas, then Phinehas's son Abishua,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse begins listing the family line of Aaron, showing how the priesthood was passed down through his descendants from generation to generation.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy appears in 1 Chronicles, written after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon around 538 BC. The chronicler was documenting the priestly lineage of Aaron, Moses' brother, who became Israel's first high priest. These genealogies were crucial for establishing legitimate priestly authority when the temple was rebuilt.
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