son of Amariah, son of Azariah, son of Meraioth,
Parallel translations
- WEB the son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,
- KJV The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,
- BSB the son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,
- NKJV the son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,
- NASB son of Amariah, son of Azariah, son of Meraioth,
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Quick answer
The lineage continues through Amariah, Azariah, and Meraioth. Ezra stands in a long, faithful succession of priests.
Overview
This verse lists further ancestors in Ezra's priestly line. Such genealogies, while easily skimmed, anchor Israel's leaders in covenant continuity and demonstrate God's faithfulness across generations. The unbroken priestly line ultimately points toward the need for a final, permanent priest, fulfilled in Jesus, whose priesthood never passes away (Hebrews 7:23-25).
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