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Uzzi's son was Izrahiah. Izrahiah had sons: Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Ishiah, that's five sons total, and they were all leaders.
This verse records the family line of Uzzi through his son Izrahiah, noting that all five of Izrahiah's sons became important leaders in their community.
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King James Version · EnglishAnd the sons of Uzzi; Izrahiah: and the sons of Izrahiah; Michael, and Obadiah, and Joel, Ishiah, five: all of them chief men.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is a historical book in the Old Testament that records the genealogies of the Israelite tribes, written after the Babylonian exile around the 5th century BC to help the returning exiles reconnect with their heritage and God's promises. This specific verse lists the descendants of Uzzi from the tribe of Issachar, emphasizing the importance of family lines for leadership and societal structure in ancient Israel. Such genealogies were crucial for maintaining tribal identity and inheritance rights amid the challenges of rebuilding the nation.