KJV ORIGINAL
Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, Jedaiah. These were the chief of the priests and of their brethren in the days of Jeshua.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the leading priests and their fellow priests during the time when Jeshua served.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the names of the chief priests who served alongside Jeshua during the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the exile.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed record of the priests and Levites who returned from Babylonian exile to rebuild Jerusalem around 538-515 BC. Jeshua was the high priest who worked alongside Zerubbabel to restore temple worship after 70 years of captivity. These genealogical lists were crucial for establishing proper religious authority and maintaining the purity of priestly lineages.
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