KJV ORIGINAL
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Meraioth was his son, Amariah was his son, and Ahitub was his son.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three generations in the family line of priests, showing how God's covenant with the priesthood continued through families.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles, specifically tracing the priestly line descended from Aaron. These family records were crucial for establishing who could legitimately serve as priests in the temple, as only descendants of Aaron were authorized to perform priestly duties according to God's law.
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