And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak,
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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.
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.
- Jehozadak Person
- Jehovah-justified, the son of the high priest Seraiah at the time of the Babylonian exile ( 1 Chr. 6:14 , 15). He was carried into captivity by Nebuchadnezzar, and probably died in Babylon.
- Seraiah Person
- Soldier of Jehovah. (1. ) The father of Joab ( 1 Chr. 4:13 , 14). (2. ) The grandfather of Jehu ( 1 Chr. 4:35 ). (3. ) One of David’s scribes or secretaries ( 2 Sam. 8:17 ). (4. ) A Netophathite.