Ahimaaz fathered Azariah, Azariah fathered Johanan,
Parallel translations
- WEB Ahimaaz became the father of Azariah. Azariah became the father of Johanan.
- KJV And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan,
- BSB Ahimaaz was the father of Azariah, Azariah was the father of Johanan,
- NKJV Ahimaaz begot Azariah, and Azariah begot Johanan;
- NLT Ahimaaz was the father of Azariah. Azariah was the father of Johanan.
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Quick answer
The high-priestly line continues: Ahimaaz fathered Azariah, who fathered Johanan. This unbroken succession shows God preserving the priesthood that mediated between Israel and himself.
Overview
Chronicles traces the descendants of Aaron through the line of Zadok, the priestly family confirmed under David and Solomon. Each name marks a generation faithfully passing on the sacred office of mediating worship and atonement. The careful record underscores that God maintained a true priesthood across the centuries, anticipating the perfect and permanent High Priest, Jesus Christ (Hebrews 7:23-25).
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