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““the priests and the Levites and the Nethinim and the children of Solomon’s servants. 4. And certain of the children of Judah and of the children of Benjamin lived in Jerusalem. Of the children of Judah were: Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalaleel. Of the children of Perez were: 5. and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni. 6. All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were four hundred sixty-eight valiant men. 7. And these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jesaiah. 8. And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty-eight. 9. And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer, and Judah the son of””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A genealogical record of families living in Jerusalem, emphasizing lineage and community.
In simple terms: Lists families in Jerusalem.
Recognize the importance of heritage.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- historical research
- cultural education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why preserve genealogies?
- How does lineage shape identity?
May be obscure to modern readers.