1 Chronicles 6:10
New International Version
Johanan the father of Azariah (it was he who served as priest in the temple Solomon built in Jerusalem),

New Living Translation
Johanan was the father of Azariah, the high priest at the Temple built by Solomon in Jerusalem.

English Standard Version
and Johanan fathered Azariah (it was he who served as priest in the house that Solomon built in Jerusalem).

Berean Standard Bible
Johanan was the father of Azariah, who served as priest in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem,

King James Bible
And Johanan begat Azariah, (he it is that executed the priest's office in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem:)

New King James Version
Johanan begot Azariah (it was he who ministered as priest in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem);

New American Standard Bible
Johanan fathered Azariah (it was he who served as the priest in the house which Solomon built in Jerusalem),

NASB 1995
and Johanan became the father of Azariah (it was he who served as the priest in the house which Solomon built in Jerusalem),

NASB 1977
and Johanan became the father of Azariah (it was he who served as the priest in the house which Solomon built in Jerusalem),

Legacy Standard Bible
and Johanan became the father of Azariah (it was he who ministered as the priest in the house which Solomon built in Jerusalem),

Amplified Bible
and Johanan became the father of Azariah (it was he who was priest in the house (temple) which Solomon built in Jerusalem)

Christian Standard Bible
Johanan fathered Azariah, who served as priest in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Johanan fathered Azariah, who served as priest in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem;

American Standard Version
and Johanan begat Azariah, (he it is that executed the priest's office in the house that Solomon built in Jerusalem),

English Revised Version
and Johanan begat Azariah, (he it is that executed the priest's office in the house that Solomon built in Jerusalem:)

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Johanan was the father of Azariah. (He was the one who served as priest in the temple Solomon built in Jerusalem.)

Good News Translation
Azariah (the one who served in the Temple which King Solomon built in Jerusalem),

International Standard Version
and Johanan fathered Azariah, who served as priest in the Temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem.

Majority Standard Bible
Johanan was the father of Azariah, who served as priest in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem,

NET Bible
Johanan was the father of Azariah, who served as a priest in the temple Solomon built in Jerusalem.

New Heart English Bible
and Johanan became the father of Azariah, (he it is who executed the priest's office in the house that Solomon built in Jerusalem),

Webster's Bible Translation
And Johanan begat Azariah, (he it is that executed the priest's office in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem:)

World English Bible
Johanan became the father of Azariah, who executed the priest’s office in the house that Solomon built in Jerusalem.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Johanan begot Azariah—him who acted as priest in the house that Solomon built in Jerusalem.

Young's Literal Translation
and Johanan begat Azariah, him who acted as priest in the house that Solomon built in Jerusalem.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Johanan begat Azariah, he who was the priest in the house that Solomon built in Jerusalem:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Johanan beget Azarias. This is he that executed the priestly office in the house which Solomon built in Jerusalem.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Johanan conceived Azariah. He is the one who executed the priestly office in the house that Solomon built in Jerusalem.

New American Bible
Johanan became the father of Azariah, who served as priest in the temple Solomon built in Jerusalem.

New Revised Standard Version
and Johanan of Azariah (it was he who served as priest in the house that Solomon built in Jerusalem).
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Johanan begat Azariah (it was he who ministered in the priestly office in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem),

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yukhanan begot Azaryah, and Azaryah ministered in the house that Solomon built in Jerusalem.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Johanan begot Azariah--he it is that executed the priest's office in the house that Solomon built in Jerusalem--:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Joanan begot Azarias: he ministered as priest in the house which Solomon built in Jerusalem.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Levi
9Ahimaaz was the father of Azariah, Azariah was the father of Johanan, 10Johanan was the father of Azariah, who served as priest in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem, 11Azariah was the father of Amariah, Amariah was the father of Ahitub,…

Cross References
1 Kings 2:35
And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.

1 Samuel 2:35
Then I will raise up for Myself a faithful priest. He will do whatever is in My heart and mind. And I will build for him an enduring house, and he will walk before My anointed one for all time.

1 Kings 1:8
But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.

1 Kings 1:32-34
Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. / “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’

1 Kings 1:38-39
Then Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, went down and set Solomon on King David’s mule, and they escorted him to Gihon. / Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!”

1 Kings 2:27
So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli.

1 Kings 2:26
Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death at this time, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and you suffered through all that my father suffered.”

1 Kings 2:35
And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.

1 Kings 4:2
and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest;

1 Kings 4:4
Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of the army; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;

1 Kings 4:5
Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king;

1 Kings 4:6
Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.

1 Kings 4:7
Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year,

1 Kings 4:8
and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim;

1 Kings 4:9
Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan;


Treasury of Scripture

And Johanan begat Azariah, (he it is that executed the priest's office in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem:)

A.

executed.

2 Chronicles 26:17-20
And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him fourscore priests of the LORD, that were valiant men: …

the temple.

1 Kings 6:1-7:51
And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month Zif, which is the second month, that he began to build the house of the LORD…

2 Chronicles 3:4
And the porch that was in the front of the house, the length of it was according to the breadth of the house, twenty cubits, and the height was an hundred and twenty: and he overlaid it within with pure gold.

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1 Chronicles 6
1. The sons of Levi.
4. The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.
16. The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
49. The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.
54. The cities of the priests and Levites.














Johanan was the father of Azariah
This phrase establishes a genealogical link within the Levitical priesthood, emphasizing the hereditary nature of the priestly office. Johanan, though not extensively detailed in other scriptures, is part of the lineage that traces back to Aaron, the first high priest. This lineage underscores the continuity and legitimacy of the priestly line, which was crucial for maintaining religious and social order in Israel. The name Johanan means "Yahweh is gracious," reflecting the theological emphasis on God's grace in the priestly service.

who served as priest
Azariah's role as a priest highlights the importance of the priesthood in mediating between God and the people of Israel. Priests were responsible for performing sacrifices, maintaining the temple, and teaching the law. Azariah's service would have included these duties, ensuring the spiritual well-being of the nation. The priesthood is a type of Christ, who is described in the New Testament as the ultimate High Priest, mediating a new covenant between God and humanity.

in the temple that Solomon built
This refers to the First Temple, also known as Solomon's Temple, which was constructed in the 10th century BC. It was the central place of worship for the Israelites and housed the Ark of the Covenant. The temple's construction is detailed in 1 Kings 6-7, and it symbolizes God's presence among His people. The temple's design and function foreshadow the coming of Jesus Christ, who referred to His body as the temple (John 2:19-21), indicating that He is the ultimate dwelling place of God's presence.

in Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the city chosen by God as the spiritual and political center of Israel. It holds significant historical and theological importance, being the site of the temple and the city of David. Jerusalem is frequently mentioned in biblical prophecy and is central to eschatological themes. The city's selection as the location for the temple underscores its role as a focal point for worship and divine revelation. In Christian theology, Jerusalem is also symbolic of the heavenly city, the New Jerusalem, described in Revelation 21.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Johanan
A descendant of Aaron, the high priest, and part of the Levitical priesthood lineage. His role is significant in maintaining the priestly line.

2. Azariah
The son of Johanan, who served as a priest in the temple built by Solomon. His service in the temple highlights the continuation of the priestly duties and the importance of the temple in Israelite worship.

3. Solomon's Temple
The first temple in Jerusalem, built by King Solomon, which served as the central place of worship for the Israelites. It was a symbol of God's presence among His people.

4. Jerusalem
The city chosen by God as the place for His name to dwell, and the location of the temple. It holds a central place in biblical history and prophecy.

5. Priestly Service
The duties performed by the priests in the temple, which included offering sacrifices, maintaining the temple, and leading the people in worship.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Lineage and Legacy
The genealogies in Chronicles remind us of the importance of spiritual heritage and the responsibility to pass down faith to future generations.

The Role of the Priesthood
The priesthood in the Old Testament was a foreshadowing of Christ's ultimate priesthood. As believers, we are called to be a "royal priesthood" (1 Peter 2:9), serving God and others.

The Significance of the Temple
The temple was central to Israelite worship, symbolizing God's presence. Today, believers are the temple of the Holy Spirit, called to live lives that reflect God's holiness.

Faithfulness in Service
Azariah's service in the temple is a reminder of the importance of faithfulness in our duties, whether in ministry or daily life.

God's Sovereign Choice of Place
Jerusalem was chosen by God as the place for His temple. This reminds us of God's sovereignty in choosing where and how He reveals Himself.Verse 10. - Of Johanan and Azariah, his son, nothing can be found with any certainty. It is presumable that they were priests in the reigns of Abijah and Asa.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Johanan
וְיוֹחָנָ֖ן (wə·yō·w·ḥā·nān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3110: Jochanan

was the father of
הוֹלִ֣יד (hō·w·lîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Azariah
עֲזַרְיָ֑ה (‘ă·zar·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5838: Azariah -- 'Yah has helped', the name of a number of Israelites

(
ה֚וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

who
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

served as priest
כִּהֵ֔ן (ki·hên)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3547: To officiate as a, priest, to put on regalia

in the temple
בַּבַּ֕יִת (bab·ba·yiṯ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house

that
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

Solomon
שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

built
בָּנָ֥ה (bā·nāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1129: To build

in Jerusalem),
בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (bî·rū·šā·lim)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel


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