KJV ORIGINAL
And Jeshua begat Joiakim, Joiakim also begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begat Joiada,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, and Eliashib was the father of Joiada.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the family line of high priests, showing how spiritual leadership was passed down from father to son through several generations.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy traces the line of high priests who served in the rebuilt temple after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon. These men were responsible for leading worship and maintaining the spiritual life of the Jewish community as they rebuilt their nation. Keeping accurate records of priestly families was crucial because only descendants of Aaron could serve as priests according to Jewish law.
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