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1 Chronicles 6:14

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Berean Standard Bible

Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak.

American Standard Version (1901)

and Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak;

Bible in Basic English

And Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Azarias beget Saraias, and Saraias beget Josedec.

Free Bible Version

Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Azariah begate Seraiah, and Seraiah begate Iehozadak,

King James (Authorized) Version

And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak,

Translation for Translators

Azariah was the father of Seraiah. Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Azariah became the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah became the father of Jozadak.

Noah Webster Bible

And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak,

World English Bible

Azariah became the father of Seraiah. Seraiah became the father of Jehozadak.

Young's Literal Translation

and Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak;

Context

The Descendants of Levi

¹³Shallum was the father of Hilkiah, Hilkiah was the father of Azariah, ¹⁴Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak.

Summary

This verse lists the descendants of Levi, the priestly tribe, tracing their lineage from Moses and Aaron. It highlights the importance of the Levites in serving as priests and caretakers of the tabernacle and later the temple. The genealogy serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in preserving the priestly line and fulfilling His covenant promises. It also underscores the significance of the Levites' role in worship and maintaining the sacred practices of Israel. Overall, this verse emphasizes the continuity of God's plan through generations and the honor bestowed upon the Levites in their service to the Lord.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Seraiah - He was put to death by Nebuchadnezzar, Kg2 25:18, Kg2 25:21.

1 Chronicles 6:14

The Descendants of Levi

¹³Shallum was the father of Hilkiah, Hilkiah was the father of Azariah, ¹⁴Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak.

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Berean Standard Bible

Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak.

American Standard Version (1901)

and Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak;

Bible in Basic English

And Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Azarias beget Saraias, and Saraias beget Josedec.

Free Bible Version

Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Azariah begate Seraiah, and Seraiah begate Iehozadak,

King James (Authorized) Version

And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak,

Translation for Translators

Azariah was the father of Seraiah. Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Azariah became the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah became the father of Jozadak.

Noah Webster Bible

And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak,

World English Bible

Azariah became the father of Seraiah. Seraiah became the father of Jehozadak.

Young's Literal Translation

and Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak;