1 Chronicles 6:15 kjv — And Jehozadak went into captivity, when the Lord carried away Judah and Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.

King James Version

"And Jehozadak went into captivity, when the Lord carried away Judah and Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar."

— 1 Chronicles 6:15, King James Version

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1 Chronicles 6 — Context

12

And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum,

13

And Shallum begat Hilkiah, and Hilkiah begat Azariah,

14

And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak,

15

And Jehozadak went into captivity, when the Lord carried away Judah and Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.

16

The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.

17

And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei.

18

And the sons of Kohath were, Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.

1 Chronicles 6:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 6:15 say?
1 Chronicles 6:15 in the King James Version reads: “And Jehozadak went into captivity, when the Lord carried away Judah and Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 6:15 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 6:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 6, verse 15.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 6:15.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 6:15 in?
1 Chronicles 6:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 6:15?
1 Chronicles 6:15 reads (KJV): “And Jehozadak went into captivity, when the Lord carried away Judah and Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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