And Johanan begat Azariah, (he it is that executed the priest’s office in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem:)
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Interpretation
This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of memory and worship in 1 Chronicles.
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This thought runs through 1 Chronicles 6:9-13.
Glossary
- Azariah Person
- Whom Jehovah helps. (1. ) Son of Ethan, of the tribe of Judah ( 1 Chr. 2:8 ). (2. ) Son of Ahimaaz, who succeeded his grandfather Zadok as high priest ( 1 Chr. 6:9 ; 1 Kings 4:2 ) in the days of Solomon.
- Jerusalem Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.