1 Chronicles 6:14
New International Version
Azariah the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah the father of Jozadak.

New Living Translation
Azariah was the father of Seraiah. Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak,

English Standard Version
Azariah fathered Seraiah, Seraiah fathered Jehozadak;

Berean Standard Bible
Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak.

King James Bible
And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak,

New King James Version
Azariah begot Seraiah, and Seraiah begot Jehozadak.

New American Standard Bible
Azariah fathered Seraiah, and Seraiah fathered Jehozadak;

NASB 1995
and Azariah became the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah became the father of Jehozadak;

NASB 1977
and Azariah became the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah became the father of Jehozadak;

Legacy Standard Bible
and Azariah became the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah became the father of Jehozadak;

Amplified Bible
and Azariah became the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah became the father of Jehozadak;

Christian Standard Bible
Azariah fathered Seraiah; and Seraiah fathered Jehozadak.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Azariah fathered Seraiah; and Seraiah fathered Jehozadak.

American Standard Version
and Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak;

English Revised Version
and Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Azariah was the father of Seraiah. Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak.

Good News Translation
Seraiah, Jehozadak.

International Standard Version
Azariah fathered Seraiah, and Seraiah fathered Jehozadak.

Majority Standard Bible
Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak.

NET Bible
Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak.

New Heart English Bible
and Azariah became the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah became the father of Jehozadak;

Webster's Bible Translation
And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak,

World English Bible
Azariah became the father of Seraiah. Seraiah became the father of Jehozadak.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Azariah begot Seraiah, and Seraiah begot Jehozadak;

Young's Literal Translation
and Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadek,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Azarias beget Saraias, and Saraias beget Josedec.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Azariah conceived Seraiah, and Seraiah conceived Jehozadak.

New American Bible
Azariah became the father of Seraiah. Seraiah became the father of Jehozadak.

New Revised Standard Version
Azariah of Seraiah, Seraiah of Jehozadak;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Zadok,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Azaryah begot Serayah, and Serayah begot Tsaduq.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Azariah begot Seraiah, and Seraiah begot Jehozadak;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Azarias begot Saraia, and Saraias begot Josadac.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Levi
13Shallum was the father of Hilkiah, Hilkiah was the father of Azariah, 14Azariah was the father of Seraiah, and Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak. 15Jehozadak went into captivity when the LORD sent Judah and Jerusalem into exile by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.…

Cross References
Ezra 7:1-5
Many years later, during the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, / the son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub, / the son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth, ...

Nehemiah 12:26
They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.

Nehemiah 12:1
Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,

Nehemiah 12:12
In the days of Joiakim, these were the heads of the priestly families: of the family of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah;

Nehemiah 12:22
In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded.

Nehemiah 12:47
So in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions for the descendants of Aaron.

Nehemiah 12:8-9
The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving. / Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood across from them in the services.

Nehemiah 12:10-11
Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, Eliashib was the father of Joiada, / Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.

Nehemiah 12:24
The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God.

Nehemiah 12:45-46
They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.

Nehemiah 12:27-30
At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. / The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites, / from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem. ...

Nehemiah 12:31-43
Then I brought the leaders of Judah up on the wall, and I appointed two great thanksgiving choirs. One was to proceed along the top of the wall to the right, toward the Dung Gate. / Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed, / along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam, ...

Nehemiah 12:44
And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving.

Nehemiah 12:25
Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.

Nehemiah 12:23
As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles.


Treasury of Scripture

And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak,

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2 Kings 25:18
And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the door:

Ezra 7:1
Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah,

Nehemiah 11:11
Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the ruler of the house of God.

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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.














Azariah was the father of Seraiah
Azariah is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with priestly or royal lineage. In this context, Azariah is part of the Levitical genealogy, tracing the priestly line. The name Azariah means "Yahweh has helped," reflecting a common theme in Hebrew names that emphasize God's assistance and presence. This lineage is significant as it establishes the continuity of the priestly line, which is crucial for maintaining the religious and cultural identity of Israel. The priesthood played a central role in the spiritual life of the nation, responsible for temple worship and the teaching of the Law.

Seraiah was the father of Jehozadak
Seraiah served as the high priest during a tumultuous period in Israel's history, specifically during the Babylonian conquest. He was the last high priest before the destruction of Solomon's Temple in 586 BC. His name means "Yahweh is ruler," which is fitting given his role in leading the people in worship and maintaining the covenant relationship with God. Seraiah's execution by Nebuchadnezzar's forces (2 Kings 25:18-21) marks a significant moment in Israel's history, symbolizing the end of an era and the beginning of the Babylonian exile.

Jehozadak
Jehozadak, also known as Jozadak, means "Yahweh is righteous." He was taken into exile to Babylon, and his life represents the transition from the pre-exilic to the post-exilic period. Jehozadak did not serve as high priest because of the exile, but his son, Jeshua (or Joshua), would later return with Zerubbabel to help rebuild the temple and reestablish the priesthood in Jerusalem (Ezra 3:2). This continuity of the priestly line through Jehozadak is crucial for the restoration of Israel's religious practices after the exile. The priesthood's restoration is a type of Christ, who is our eternal High Priest, mediating a new covenant between God and humanity.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Azariah
A priestly figure in the lineage of Levi, Azariah is part of the genealogy that traces the priestly line. His name means "Yahweh has helped" in Hebrew, indicating a divine favor or assistance.

2. Seraiah
The son of Azariah, Seraiah served as a high priest. His name means "Yahweh is ruler," reflecting a recognition of God's sovereignty.

3. Jehozadak
The son of Seraiah, Jehozadak was taken into exile during the Babylonian captivity. His name means "Yahweh is righteous," which underscores the theme of God's justice even in times of judgment.

4. Babylonian Exile
This event marks a significant period in Jewish history when many Israelites, including Jehozadak, were taken captive to Babylon. It was a time of both judgment and hope for future restoration.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Lineage in God's Plan
The genealogies in the Bible, such as the one in 1 Chronicles 6, remind us of God's faithfulness across generations. They show how God uses families and lineages to fulfill His purposes.

God's Sovereignty in Times of Judgment
The names and events associated with Azariah, Seraiah, and Jehozadak remind us that God remains sovereign and just, even when His people face judgment and exile.

Hope and Restoration
Despite the exile, the continuation of the priestly line through Jehozadak and his descendants points to God's promise of restoration and hope for His people.

Faithfulness in Adversity
The lives of these priests encourage us to remain faithful to God, even in difficult circumstances, trusting in His ultimate plan for redemption.Verse 14. - Azariah. The third occurrence of this name in this list. This person is found again in Ezra 2:l, but is wanting in Nehemiah 11:11. Seraiah; found also in Nehemiah 11:11, in a list which omits the preceding Azariah, and in Ezra 7:1. The end of his high priesthood and of himself is recorded with that of Zephaniah (2 Kings 25:18, 21), and (not the Seraiah, "the quiet prince," of Jeremiah 51:59-64) he is also spoken of in Jeremiah 52:24-27. He was high priest in the time of Zedekiah.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

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

Seraiah,
שְׂרָיָ֔ה (śə·rā·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8304: Seraiah -- 'Yah persists', the name of a number of Israelites

and Seraiah
וּשְׂרָיָ֖ה (ū·śə·rā·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8304: Seraiah -- 'Yah persists', the name of a number of Israelites

was the father of
הוֹלִ֥יד (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

Jehozadak.
יְהוֹצָדָֽק׃ (yə·hō·w·ṣā·ḏāq)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3087: Jehozadak -- 'the LORD is righteous', father of Joshua the high priest


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