KJV ORIGINAL
And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Among the priests were Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three priests by name who served God's people during an important time in Israel's history.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed list of people who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile and resettled the city. The priests mentioned here were among those who resumed temple worship and religious duties after the Jewish people had been away from their homeland for about 70 years. These genealogical records were crucial for establishing proper priestly lineage and restoring organized worship in the rebuilt temple.
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