KJV ORIGINAL
And of the sons of Elizaphan; Shimri, and Jeiel: and of the sons of Asaph; Zechariah, and Mattaniah:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
From Elizaphan's family: Shimri and Jeiel. From Asaph's family: Zechariah and Mattaniah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists specific men from two Levite families who were chosen to help with the temple cleansing during King Hezekiah's religious revival.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The book of 2 Chronicles was likely compiled by a post-exilic chronicler for the Jewish community returning to Judah in the 5th-
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