1 Chronicles 6:15

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Jehozadak went into captivity when the LORD sent Judah and Jerusalem into exile by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Jehozadak went into captivity, when Jehovah carried away Judah and Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.

Bible in Basic English

And Jehozadak went as a prisoner when the Lord took away Judah and Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Now Josedec went out, when the Lord carried away Juda, and Jerusalem, by the hands of Nabuchodonosor.

Free Bible Version

Jehozadak was taken into captivity when the Lord used Nebuchadnezzar to send Judah and Jerusalem into exile.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Iehozadak departed when the Lord caried away into captiuitie Iudah and Ierusalem by the hand of Nebuchad-nezzar.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Jehozadak went into captivity, when the LORD carried away Judah and Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.

Translation for Translators

Jehozadak was forced to leave his home when Yahweh sent King Nebuchadnezzar’s army [MTY] to capture many people in Jerusalem and other places in Judah and compel them to go to Babylonia.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Jozadak went into captivity when Yahweh exiled Judah and Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.

Noah Webster Bible

And Jehozadak went into captivity , when the LORD carried away Judah and Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.

World English Bible

Jehozadak went into captivity when Yahweh carried Judah and Jerusalem away by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.

Young's Literal Translation

and Jehozadak hath gone in Jehovah's removing Judah and Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.

Context

The Descendants of Levi

¹⁴Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak.¹⁵Jehozadak went into captivity when the LORD sent Judah and Jerusalem into exile by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.

Summary

1 Chronicles 6:15 lists the descendants of Levi, the priestly tribe, tracing their lineage from Levi to Jehozadak. This genealogy highlights the importance of the Levites in serving as priests and caretakers of the tabernacle and later the temple. By documenting this lineage, the verse emphasizes the continuity and legitimacy of the priestly line, showing God's faithfulness in preserving the priesthood through generations. It serves as a reminder of the sacred responsibility entrusted to the Levites in worship and service to the Lord.

Commentary