1 Chronicles 6:9
New International Version
Ahimaaz the father of Azariah, Azariah the father of Johanan,

New Living Translation
Ahimaaz was the father of Azariah. Azariah was the father of Johanan.

English Standard Version
Ahimaaz fathered Azariah, Azariah fathered Johanan,

Berean Standard Bible
Ahimaaz was the father of Azariah, Azariah was the father of Johanan,

King James Bible
And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan,

New King James Version
Ahimaaz begot Azariah, and Azariah begot Johanan;

New American Standard Bible
Ahimaaz fathered Azariah, Azariah fathered Johanan,

NASB 1995
and Ahimaaz became the father of Azariah, and Azariah became the father of Johanan,

NASB 1977
and Ahimaaz became the father of Azariah, and Azariah became the father of Johanan,

Legacy Standard Bible
and Ahimaaz became the father of Azariah, and Azariah became the father of Johanan,

Amplified Bible
and Ahimaaz became the father of Azariah, and Azariah became the father of Johanan,

Christian Standard Bible
Ahimaaz fathered Azariah; Azariah fathered Johanan;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ahimaaz fathered Azariah; Azariah fathered Johanan;

American Standard Version
and Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan,

English Revised Version
and Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Ahimaaz was the father of Azariah. Azariah was the father of Johanan.

Good News Translation
Azariah, Johanan,

International Standard Version
Ahimaaz fathered Azariah, Azariah fathered Johanan,

Majority Standard Bible
Ahimaaz was the father of Azariah, Azariah was the father of Johanan,

NET Bible
Ahimaaz was the father of Azariah, and Azariah was the father of Johanan.

New Heart English Bible
and Ahimaaz became the father of Azariah, and Azariah became the father of Johanan,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan,

World English Bible
Ahimaaz became the father of Azariah. Azariah became the father of Johanan.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Ahimaaz begot Azariah, and Azariah begot Johanan,

Young's Literal Translation
and Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Achimaas beget Azarias, Azarias begot Johanan,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Ahimaaz conceived Azariah; Azariah conceived Johanan.

New American Bible
Ahimaaz became the father of Azariah. Azariah became the father of Johanan.

New Revised Standard Version
Ahimaaz of Azariah, Azariah of Johanan,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Akhimets begot Azrayah, and Azrayah begot Yukhanan.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Ahimaaz begot Azariah, and Azariah begot Johanan;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Achimaas begot Azarias, and Azarias begot Joanan;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Levi
8Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Ahimaaz, 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,…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 6:3-8
The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua, / Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi, ...

1 Chronicles 6:10-15
Johanan was the father of Azariah, who served as priest in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem, / Azariah was the father of Amariah, Amariah was the father of Ahitub, / Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Shallum, ...

Exodus 6:16-20
These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ...

Numbers 3:1-4
This is the account of Aaron and Moses at the time the LORD spoke with Moses on Mount Sinai. / These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, then Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests. ...

Numbers 26:57-59
Now these were the Levites numbered by their clans: The Gershonite clan from Gershon, the Kohathite clan from Kohath, and the Merarite clan from Merari. / These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram, / and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.

1 Samuel 1:1-3
Now there was a man named Elkanah who was from Ramathaim-zophim in the hill country of Ephraim. He was the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. / He had two wives, one named Hannah and the other Peninnah. And Peninnah had children, but Hannah had none. / Year after year Elkanah would go up from his city to worship and sacrifice to the LORD of Hosts at Shiloh, where Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were priests to the LORD.

1 Samuel 2:27-28
Then a man of God came to Eli and told him, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Did I not clearly reveal Myself to your father’s house when they were in Egypt under Pharaoh’s house? / And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.

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 8:4
and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up.

2 Chronicles 5:5
and they brought up the ark and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. The Levitical priests carried them up.

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 12:22-26
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. / 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. / 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. ...

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

Luke 1:5
In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron.

Luke 1:8-9
One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, / he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.


Treasury of Scripture

And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan,

Azariah.

1 Chronicles 6:36
The son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,

Johanan

2 Kings 25:23
And when all the captains of the armies, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah governor, there came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan the son of Careah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of a Maachathite, they and their men.

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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.














Ahimaaz
The name Ahimaaz means "my brother is wrath" or "brother of anger" in Hebrew. Ahimaaz is a name that appears in various contexts in the Old Testament, often associated with the priestly lineage. In this verse, Ahimaaz is noted as a progenitor, emphasizing the continuity of the priestly line. Historically, the role of priests was crucial in maintaining the spiritual and social order of Israel, serving as mediators between God and the people. Ahimaaz's mention here underscores the importance of family lineage in the transmission of religious duties and heritage.

was the father of Azariah
The phrase "was the father of" indicates a genealogical link, a common feature in Chronicles, which often emphasizes the importance of heritage and legacy. Azariah, meaning "Yahweh has helped," is a name that reflects divine assistance and favor. This name is significant in the context of Israel's history, where reliance on God's help was a central theme. The genealogical record serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness across generations, highlighting the continuity of His covenant with Israel.

Azariah
Azariah is a name that appears frequently in the Old Testament, often associated with priests and kings. The repetition of this name in various contexts suggests a common cultural or religious significance, possibly indicating a popular name among those who served in religious capacities. The name itself, meaning "Yahweh has helped," is a testament to the belief in divine intervention and support, a recurring theme in the narrative of Israel's history.

was the father of Johanan
This phrase continues the genealogical record, linking Azariah to Johanan. The name Johanan means "Yahweh is gracious," reflecting a theological assertion of God's benevolence and mercy. In the context of the priestly lineage, this name underscores the role of the priesthood in communicating God's grace to the people. The genealogical record in Chronicles serves not only as a historical account but also as a theological statement about God's ongoing relationship with His people.

Johanan
Johanan, a name meaning "Yahweh is gracious," is significant in the context of the priestly lineage. This name, like others in the genealogy, reflects a deep-seated belief in the character of God as gracious and merciful. The presence of such names in the genealogical record serves as a reminder of the attributes of God that the priesthood was meant to embody and communicate to the people. Historically, the priesthood played a vital role in teaching and exemplifying the nature of God, and names like Johanan highlight this aspect of their ministry.

Verse 9. - Ahimaaz. The first important notice of him is found in 2 Samuel 15:36, and the last in 2 Samuel 19:29. He is not to be identified with Solomon's" officer" in Naphtali (1 Kings 4:15). Azariah. As above said, it is almost without a doubt after this Azariah (1 Kings 4:2) that the parenthetical comment of next verse should be read. Again, this Azariah must not be identified with him of the time of King Uzziah (2 Chronicles 26:17, 20), who must have been nearly a century later, and was contemporary with Isaiah, Joel, and Amos.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Ahimaaz
וַאֲחִימַ֙עַץ֙ (wa·’ă·ḥî·ma·‘aṣ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 290: Ahimaaz -- 'my brother is wrath', two 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

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

Azariah
וַעֲזַרְיָ֖ה (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
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

Johanan,
יוֹחָנָֽן׃ (yō·w·ḥā·nān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3110: Jochanan


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