KJV ORIGINAL
The son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Zerahiah's son, who was Uzzi's son, who was Bukki's son,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is part of a family tree tracing Ezra's ancestry back through several generations of priests.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy appears in the middle of Ezra's family line, which traces his priestly heritage back to Aaron, Moses' brother and Israel's first high priest. These genealogical records were extremely important to the Jewish people returning from Babylonian exile, as they needed to prove their legitimate priestly lineage to serve in the rebuilt temple. Such detailed family records demonstrated God's faithfulness in preserving His people's heritage even through decades of captivity.
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